gyouza said...

gyouza at 09:08 AM JST - 20th October

Ouch, once again the hate machine kicks into action (see one specific previous post that is way off mark - did they read the article??)

I would love to see this, and hope that it really does reflect the views of the veterans (and by that I mean the regular…

Posted in WWII documentary offers first Japanese perspective at 09:08 AM JST - 20th October
gyouza at 09:13 AM JST - 17th October

I get shades of WWII here. Learning Japanese will become mandatory to live here.

Sublime! I can't imagine moving to the UK for any reason, bringing my young family, and not being able to (or not even wanting to) speak the language. Why would I choose to do that? How…

Posted in Communities with large numbers of foreigners call for immigration agency at 09:13 AM JST - 17th October
gyouza at 11:32 PM JST - 16th October

No, not quite the same as the US. How many people still speak Siouan, or Algonquian?

Also, it is interesting to bring the US into this topic, especially as language is concerened. A lot of Spanish speakers exist to the extent of extensive use across the nation. Own TV channels,…

Posted in Communities with large numbers of foreigners call for immigration agency at 11:32 PM JST - 16th October
gyouza at 07:22 PM JST - 16th October

To leitmotiv, I'd be interested to learn about one of the countries where non-English 10-12 year olds are bilingual? Is this general education or private?

To nikoniko, I think most Brits (me included) learn at least one foreign langague throughout their school life. Some are lucky to have the opportunity…

Posted in Communities with large numbers of foreigners call for immigration agency at 07:22 PM JST - 16th October
gyouza at 05:40 PM JST - 16th October

mareo2 posts an interesting point list, although I don't agree that the cenrtal govt CAN ignore the issue. Why? It will spiral out of control.

Japan needs more workers (especially carers) in order to support its aging population, so the influx of foreigners is only going to increase. Many of…

Posted in Communities with large numbers of foreigners call for immigration agency at 05:40 PM JST - 16th October
gyouza at 03:57 PM JST - 16th October

It is nothing short of amazing to see almost every news story forum become an attack on Japanese authorities. Here, a group of local authorities are asking for an agency to be set up to assist with a very real problem. For example, most people see this as limiting, or…

Posted in Communities with large numbers of foreigners call for immigration agency at 03:57 PM JST - 16th October
gyouza at 09:25 AM JST - 16th October

neverknow2

They will continue to treat foreigners poorly and they will also see a steep decline in not only population but also economy. You cant change thousands of years of continued ignorance and inbreeding. How about Japan starts teaching the children the truth from a young age?

Hmm, the temptation…

Posted in Communities with large numbers of foreigners call for immigration agency at 09:25 AM JST - 16th October
gyouza at 12:44 PM JST - 13th October

Looking at my kids school at sports day, I ca see a gulf between elementary and the schools reported here - the elementary kids I saw were largely (no pun intended) overweight and unable to excel in running (it looked very laboured). I'm hoping they can all improve before getting…

Posted in Physical fitness seen improving for junior-high students, seniors at 12:44 PM JST - 13th October
gyouza at 11:00 AM JST - 11th October

Indeed, the live coverage of the flight from Saipan was amazing。The reporter even let us know what he had to eat (cha-han)!

Posted in Miura held at LAPD facility before facing trial at 11:00 AM JST - 11th October
gyouza at 02:40 PM JST - 10th October

All should re-read the article. all of it.

It is about a government that polled innkeepers on attitudes to foreign guests. A lot remarked on being "unwilling" to host foreigners due to being "unprepared".

The article also comments on government action taken against those who have BARRED foreign guests in…

Posted in 70% of inns without foreign guests wish to keep it that way: survey at 02:40 PM JST - 10th October