JAPAN NEWS AND DISCUSSION
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- Assistant Language Teacher - TOKYO - late-March start
- Interac, Tokyo
- Salary: ¥230,000 ~ ¥255,000 / Month
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- Assistant Language Teacher - Kanagawa Prefecture - late-March start
- Interac, Kanagawa
- Salary: ¥230,000 ~ ¥255,000 / Month
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- Part Time Assistant Language Teacher - Kanagawa Prefecture - late-March start
- Interac, Kanagawa
- Salary: ¥9,000 / Day per 4 class shift
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imacat
I'm sorry but I always find it slightly amusing how any old Japanese guy feels they have the "samurai spirit" when in fact the overwhelming chances are that their ancestors were planting rice in the field and would get their oshiri whipped if they even dared to so much as raise their eyes to a samurai.
I see this nationalistic "samurai fetish" develop among a lot of Japanese guys as they get older. It's an observable phenomenon. It's as if they have failed to develop their own character and values and are just grasping at straws...
I wonder how people would react if I started touting my "English knight spirit"... I can hear the laughter already...
But anyway, the sad fact is that this magazine will fold within a year or two. Foreign interest in Japan is disappearing fast. Maybe 25 years ago it might have found a niche market but those days have long since passed. The world has moved on.
Posted in: New magazine SAMURAI.JP launches in search of Japan’s lost values
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imacat
It's sad to see the comments here denigrating the protesters.
I think these comments are mainly from Americans, many of whom seem to have forgotten the value of demonstrations and protests as a part of the checks and balances that make a democracy healthy.
Perhaps they have been brainwashed during Bush years by all the nonsense about the "war on terror". I get the impression that as a result of this brainwashing many Americans now equate demonstrations with subversiveness or even regard any kind of demonstrator as a traitor or terrorist.
I say, well done protesters! You have got out there in the bad weather and made your point... much better than us armchair pundits here at JT.
Please remember people (especially Tea Party type Americans) that protests and demonstrations help energize a democracy, whether you agree with them or not.
Posted in: Protest
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imacat
Look at these wonderful Japanese people... not accepting the central government's line, taking the matter into the own hands and actually doing something about it.
100% respect to these Fukushima people and sincerely hope the situation for them improves as soon as possible.
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imacat
The guy nearest the camera has just minimized the solitaire window
Posted in: Inspection
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imacat
A very well-executed comb-over.
Well done.
Posted in: Taxi break
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imacat
"Pin-chan"... they've gotta stop thinking up such original names... it's just too interesting... something a bit more predictable would be better...
Posted in: Dog days
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imacat
If I got a Japanese woman this for Mother's Day I think she would throw it in the bin.
A Louis Vuitton bag on the other hand...
Posted in: A backpack for mom
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imacat
Colin seems like a very nice man doing his best under difficult circumstances.
It was very sad to hear that he felt cut off from his Japanese friends in the aftermath of the quake and tsunami. Although of course we can understand the feelings of those Japanese who wish to be with their families at this time.
All I can say is, hang in there Colin! Your humanity and kindness will be much appreciated in the long run, even if it isn't obvious.
Posted in: Watching, a stone’s throw away in Iwate
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imacat
It was a magnificent, colourful, exciting, historic and moving occasion.
They are a lovely young couple... best of luck to them.
All the anti-monarchists seem so mean and miserly.
They evidently prefer a middle-aged, boring, drab bunch of grey suits on the news.
Posted in: What did you think of the British royal wedding on Friday?
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imacat
Watching the wedding made me feel sorry for republics.
Their ceremonies are limited to gatherings of middle-aged men in suits (with a smattering of equally plain and unmemorable women).
The Royal Wedding was colourful, vibrant, majestic and historic.
Well done Wills and Kate and best of luck to the both of you!
Posted in: William, Kate marry as 2 billion tune in across globe
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imacat
Mac's so boring these days.
Android is much cooler...
Posted in: iPad2 arrives
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imacat
Women are so good at PR. Oh yeah, being a mother is sooooooo difficult. Covered all day from head to foot in baby spew...
Gives us a break from this nonsense!
It's no more or no less difficult than working at a company.
In fact it might be less difficult.
At a company the boss will humiliate the employee with a huge dressing down for any mistakes, but if the wife makes a mistake at home nobody can call her out. If the husband raises a word then he is cruel and heartless.
I guess "worried" has no friends but the mothers I know often arrange get-togethers at each others houses during the week. They set the kids off playing together and then have a really hard and difficult and exhausting time drinking several bottles of wine, eating snacks and chatting, etc
What a hard life for them. No wonder they have no energy for sex...
So, mothers, cut out all this whining about "my life is so hard". Nobody believes that nonsense any more. Everyone is having a hard time and doing their best under difficult circumstances, not just you.
I feel really really sorry for your daughter. You're wasting her time with spurious advice. Try and teach her something useful instead...
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imacat
Pumps from Germany, planes from Russia... whatever happened to American engineering.
Posted in: Gigantic concrete pumps from U.S. to help in Japan's nuclear crisis
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imacat
I'm surprised at how non-cute these disaster prevention hoods are.
Why aren't there blue ones for boys and pink ones for girls?
Why aren't there Kitty-chan variations?
This elementary school has failed big time.
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imacat
Yes, I think it's only you.
To be honest, I think you are directing your anger in the wrong direction.
Tepco and the government have given as little information as possible and it's leading to confusion. Save your frustration for them, not the media.
We are all media-savvy these days so dramatic headlines are no problem.
Posted in: Fukushima No. 3 reactor's container feared damaged
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imacat
A bit of research leads me to think it might be kawazu-zakura (Cerasu speciosa)... an early blooming cherry tree.
Posted in: Birdie
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imacat
I think these are cherry blossoms. They seem to be growing in bunches on stems away from the branch which is typical for cherry blossoms . Also the petals have a little notch in the top. Early-blooming cherry blossoms? Correct me if I'm wrong.
Beautiful pic. Can any good person identify the bird?
Posted in: Birdie
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imacat
I'm afraid you're wrong. You probably don't have any chance to go to love hotels in person so just check the home page: google emperor meguro to find it.
Posted in: What do you think of love hotels?
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imacat
@ papasmurf
haha brilliant lmao
What love hotel is your membership card for? I've got one for the Hotel Emperor in Meguro (short walk from Meguro station)... very nice love hotel which I can recommend
Posted in: What do you think of love hotels?
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imacat
If you have the opportunity, certainly do spend a whole day at a love hotel. During the daytime they have payment plans usually called "free time" or "service time" or something like that. For a charge of 4000 to 5000 yen you can spend all day in the room, from morning to about 5:00 or 6:00pm.
Meet your partner at 9:00am in Starbucks, then head over to a nice love hotel. Bring some wine, snacks, sandwiches, chocolates, etc. Also bring a DVD of a good recent movie and you are all set up for a wonderful day of love, fun and relaxation, at very reasonable cost.
One thing I have learned is... never ever mention the words "love hotel" to a Japanese lady with whom you're trying to persuade to accompany you to one. Always use euphemisms such as "somewhere where we can spend a private time together" or "somewhere where we can relax together". This seems to be much more acceptable and brings better results. This is particularly true for women in their 30s ~ 40s.
Posted in: What do you think of love hotels?