JAPAN NEWS AND DISCUSSION
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- English Instructor (Osaka, Kyoto, Kobe)
- Berlitz Japan, Inc. (ベルリッツ・ジャパン株式会社), Kansai
- Salary: ¥125,000 ~ ¥250,000 / Month
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- FT English Teachers for Kids - Osaka
- Kohgakusha Co., Ltd. （株式会社興学社）, Osaka
- Salary: ¥255,000 ~ ¥275,000 / Month Travel Expenses, Encouragement of Japanese learning*
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- Translator
- ZAIHON, Inc. (日本財務翻訳株式会社), Tokyo
- Salary: ¥6.0M / Year Negotiable
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illsayit
Goodbye
Posted in: Family restaurants face uncertain future
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illsayit
should say, cover their vote, as they have probably inheritance there-rural areas-that they will receive and have to take responsibility for.
Posted in: Dumping Fukuda won't solve LDP's problems
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illsayit
Because, I think the government wants to move the population out there. Not an easy task, but ultimately the best choice for the position of the country/world at the moment. Though as I often imply, it is ultimately the people's choice, and they are, for the most part "canned sardines" and move with the flow. Perhaps the government is hoping to flow the "sardines" out of the urbanization?
And as for elections being unconstitutional but valid. I would ask what is democratic about counting only those that vote. If the majority of people dont go to elections and make a vote, wouldnt it be democratic to have no President? Im not sure on the stats now, but in the States there have been times when the numbers voting is less than half the population, does not the people's choice indicate, it wants for no President? 2.1 doesnt seem very much, considering say those voting, and their offspring-who usually arent living too close, and usually dont vote that much, 2.1 would cover their vote....
Posted in: Dumping Fukuda won't solve LDP's problems
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illsayit
I agree the big monies-the corporate monies-are...manipulative. Yet behind those monies there is usually a whole bunch of people that they are supporting, meaning the average worker. So I dont think it as easy as saying that they-the LDP, or any others- are self-serving. The average worker needs to pull away from their situation in order for the government to accomodate more.
Koizumi, did what was right with the monies, because the population isnt there in the rural areas. But over-representation I dont think is the problem, because there is a lot of area to cover, and in fact I think there should be more representation. I think the whole government needs to break down into more smaller areas, with more self-governing within those areas, and answerable to the main government.
While we keep blaming government, or corporate monies, we dont take the initiative upon ourselves.
Posted in: Dumping Fukuda won't solve LDP's problems
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illsayit
Yes I would think that they call themselves by this term in English because of when, they were formed. Though in Japanese, from the start, and by their name, they knew what they were doing. That is, as they are now, dealing with democracy, which has become more, the belief in money in most democratic societies, to the detrement of what democracy is. This small difference in naming shows me that Japan is more democratic than even the USA.
Posted in: Dumping Fukuda won't solve LDP's problems
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illsayit
Slow? there is heaps happening. This is just easy to comment on in a classy style, when you need a break from the heavier stuff.
I also think SuperLib is wrong.
Thanks, smithinjapan, that is what I thought. Im guessing there would be alot of other countries that would have bigger stains on their pants than Japan! I agree though the question is vague, because there is a need for a respect of the Japanese language by foreigners.
Posted in: Should Japanese language ability be a factor in determining the maximum length of stay on visas for foreigners?
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illsayit
Azrael, of course the language is different, if you dont like it, go home.
But that is a little harsh, as you sound young and lost. Japanese men dont say anything? You have to actually talk with them yk, you cant just bat your eyes and think it will work, with any man. I think you have stereotyped too much, and also you stereotype ALL men. Im guessing you dont know how to wait? It does make it more delicious yk.
And reading where you are coming from, I am a little worried about your stability.....it can be confusing when coming to a foreign country, but you better learn that this is not your country, and trying to decipher it will make you more confused. Just relax and be yourself, even if that means you want to serve tea, and people will accept you-or at least the ones worthy of being a friend. Dont worry, you sound very female to me.
Posted in: Foreign women in Japan sometimes remark how hard it is to get a date with foreign men. What are your views on this?
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illsayit
keech2 you google it and read it properly. Religion is the people. I dont think there are people in their home forcing them to have sex, cause thats what brings about children yk! They do it for themselves and their love of family, perhaps you couldnt do it, but you ought not make suggestion that the only reason they do have a large family is for their religion.
Posted in: Arkansas woman pregnant with 18th child
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illsayit
The women need to move more in bed.
The costs have nothing whatsoever to do with it, btw.
and why do yous keep saying that free maternity coverage is needed? the govt has a reimbursement that covers the birthing bill, and whats with the 50s opinion that children are a inherent good, its still considered a inherent good now in the 21st century.
Posted in: What changes are needed in Japanese society to stop the falling birthrate?
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illsayit
Azrael, why do you think foreign women arent looking at j-men, absurd!
Posted in: Foreign women in Japan sometimes remark how hard it is to get a date with foreign men. What are your views on this?
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illsayit
romulus3, so gallant that you want to debate it with foreign women! talk about 2 faced....
i own only skirts cept for 1 pair of skin tight pants, and if i wear them, i usually end up pregnant!...i dont mind the f word as in the bed type, ill even say it real loud then!
i just had some j-ladies tell me they were going to get me in zubon!? am i missing something?
forget foreign men, in Japan, its a must to taste the locals......though if you are looking for foreign men, there is a couple down the road, in fact there is quite a variety of flavours around!
Posted in: Foreign women in Japan sometimes remark how hard it is to get a date with foreign men. What are your views on this?
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illsayit
amerijap, I dont understand why you think Japan is not ready to accept cultural diversity and uniqueness? That is simply not true. In fact, I am always amazed at the diversity of foriegners that are in Japan.
In one way I agree though is that, it is not at a critical stage. It will be though if, it continues with the same lifestyles that is lending itself to drops in birthrate. Ultimately though, and especially in the case of birth-cause how is the govt supposed to make ya, "make-out", like get every womans cycles recorded and order "sex days"? -It comes down to the Peoples' Choice.
Immigration should not necessarily be limited to skilled, in fact there is a lot of foriegn business going on at the not so high levels of money companies-corporate. Introducing skilled, specifically, will only cut out the peoples' who would like to come and stay and develope with Japan; and in effect have good relations with Japan and Japanese people. It is when the limitation of Who comes that you start to divide the culture, and uniqueness.
Posted in: Gov't looks to immigrants as population shrinks
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illsayit
Will jobs that require English, be as strict, in English speaking countries?
Posted in: Should Japanese language ability be a factor in determining the maximum length of stay on visas for foreigners?
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illsayit
whoops messed up the DPJ 民主党、 Min, people shu, main tou, party....
geez, did you just catch that great morning debate on NHK?
Posted in: Dumping Fukuda won't solve LDP's problems
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illsayit
ok, here goes. Jiyuu uses this kanji 自由. It is often translated as "freedom". The first kanji has meaning for "oneself", and even the forming of this kanji, relating to "eye" is interesting. The second kanji has meaning towards, course or line, like as in history or lineage.
Liberal seems too liberal, don't you think? Liberal is often political in meaning, though not necessarily.
Minshutou 民主党. Let's break it down. Min means "folks, people". -shu-, or rather shi, means "main". -to refers to "party,group"
And while we are at it, Minseitou. 民政党.
Again Min "folks,people". -sei- "political" -tou, "party, group".
It is when translation comes in that we try to adjust words to our meanings and do not take note of what is really being said.
"Ram through...", as you state, is your opinion, and you miss the initiative of the government.
As you say "...about all that..", Fukuda, or whoever, has to deal with. I think is at a brilliant point to deal with the fact that these issues arise and will keep arising unless something dramatically changes, and that is where Ozawa is applying brilliant pressure! These issues you describe are not only here, they are everywhere. The issue is not what you describe, ultranationalists? yakuza? over-represented?, they are not the bad within the people, they are the groups of people that have had bad develope within them. You want to say that anybody is bad, because they hold a different belief to you, ultranationalists, people who are passionate about their country, are not bad, yakuza, family based groups, and the over-represented, of the land or the people?
The issues can not be resolved with more and more introduction of different labelling, the problems need to be faced, one at a time. Both political parties talk wonderfully! Time is not always easy to come by, I think the Japanese govt is quick!
Posted in: Dumping Fukuda won't solve LDP's problems
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illsayit
Jyan Bon, You say you are in Myanmar, and you obviously have a computor, and the time to write.....so what are YOU doing to help? Lots of people in other countries don't have a computor you know.
Undoubtedly the situation is grievious, a cyclone has hit. If we cant survive locally, then you need to work that out.
I feel the leader's roots run deep, perhaps there is issues, but I would guess the issues are the same as everywhere else, and they are starting at home, even in your home.
In order to get aid to a area, there is a need to know that area, for which the general's name is acceptable.
Posted in: Myanmar junta distributes foreign aid -- with generals' names on it
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illsayit
I don't have any problems with the LDP-except I wish in English it wouldnt be called LDP. That translation is very misleading.
I think Japanese politicians read their people and talk well. The LDP still has the favour of the people, because they are listening to the DPJ and are tackling the problem of that whoever takes lead is always on a downhill road with the polls, as they have to face what needs to be fixed within the government. Fukuda is actually quite a flexible character, who I think will prove beneficial for the party and the country. He knows Koizumi's govt, and also knows where he went wrong. He can 'play chess' with Ozawa, and neither are interested in winning, as much as doing right. A very good situation. I dont like descriptions or assumptions that lead one to believe that they are purposely wrongdoing. That is wrong. Go Fukuda!
Posted in: Dumping Fukuda won't solve LDP's problems
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illsayit
Go away insurance companies! Less meetings? thats really reassuring?
Japans market is susceptible to falling prey to insurance companies....again!
Posted in: Risk is their business
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illsayit
I dont think it is religious. I think that when you have, and you can, you will. God is a word that gets thrown around a lot these days, and tends to take away from the essence, but God willing, does not imply religion to me. Religion is the people. All people do not make this choice, or can't make this choice. For this couple, they could choose this path, because of the will of their life, good on them! Fantastic what the body can do! Surfing Hawaiian Pipeline, aint even as cool as that!
Posted in: Arkansas woman pregnant with 18th child
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illsayit
The problem is that the people and companies that are able to get to and provide an exhibition that would be ecological are not invited, probably dont even have any wind of what is happening, because they dont do sales under the title of ecological. They just are. The ones that are able to economically get there, are usually companies with monies to start off with, and are moving into the ecological stance to get sales.
Why do you need to go to a Exhibition to find the ecological products? I thought this was common knowledge, the companies exhibiting are all part of support group of each other, not all Japan's ecological based companies.
Posted in: Japan's eco-products get a failing grade