JAPAN NEWS AND DISCUSSION
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Remembering
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Apple dethrones Google as company with most respected image in eyes of consumers
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Official defends secrecy over worst-case nuclear disaster scenario
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Firms plan to build floating wind farm off Fukushima coast
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Why do Japanese change their attitude when they communicate with foreigners?
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jinjapan
i have a selfish reason for wanting it in tokyo. i'd like to see the olympics once in my lifetime & this would probably give me my best shot
Posted in: Which city do you hope will be awarded the 2016 Olympics when the International Olympic Committee votes on Oct 2?
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jinjapan
as it is aimed at the japanese themselves & not the foreigners, they should use the language as they please. a majority of them have no clue what the sayings mean anyway. to them it just looks cool. same in english speaking countries. they use kanji on shirts & things, but have no idea what the character actually means. or, they could be doing it just to piss off the foreigners here :-)
Posted in: What do you think about the way English is used in the branding and marketing of products in Japan?
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jinjapan
the problem is that people basically don't care. they say they do, but then do nothing about it. the only time it seems that the majority of people care is when it is directly affecting them. oh, my house is under water. i should cut back on my co2 emissions now.
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jinjapan
does it matter ???
Posted in: Who do you hope will be prime minister of Japan after the Aug 30 election?
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jinjapan
you should be able to wear what you like wherever you like, but the reason i support the ban because when women visit muslim countries they have to cover their heads & so on. the way to go would be a worldwide agreement 1 way or the other.
Posted in: In some countries, there is a ban on adults and children wearing religious clothing and symbols such as burqas, veils, head scarves, skullcaps, turbans and crucifixes in public places like schools, recreational facilities and so on. What's your stance?
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jinjapan
i'm not sure if it's the most effective, but it sure would help. there has to be something attached to the ban. like huge fines, jail time or something of that sort. also a ban on serving it in restaurants followed with fines as well.
Posted in: Is banning international trade in fish such as bluefin tuna the most effective way to protect marine resources?
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jinjapan
with my wife sex ended a lot earlier than the age of 45 :-(
Posted in: Aging libidos require new techniques
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jinjapan
sorry, but i disagree with this. "rules are made to be followed".
Posted in: Teacher reprimanded for slapping 41 students who failed to follow excursion rules
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jinjapan
although it isn't the teacher's right to hit the kids, these kids do need a whack in the back of the head from time to time. half the class didn't follow rules. i'm sure i'd lose my cool as well, but maybe just cancel the excursion.
Posted in: Teacher reprimanded for slapping 41 students who failed to follow excursion rules
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jinjapan
y2pbigdog
i believe gogogo meant by the bs comment is that a japanese in the same situation would not get a life sentence. which i also believe to be true. yes. it should be a life sentence, but it should be the same for all, not just the gaijin.
Posted in: U.S. sailor gets life in prison for killing Japanese taxi driver
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jinjapan
she says it's bad for the economy. maybe so. but does it always have to be about money money money ??? what about the future of the planet which our children & grandchildren will be living on? why is this never taken into consideration over the economy ? the economy will eventually correct itself. always does. planet may not be able to do correct itself .
Posted in: Palin calls Obama energy plan a threat to economy
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jinjapan
it is a burden on the people of okinawa. but, with the north korea threat & all the other unfriendly's out there, it is comforting knowing america is there if needed.
Posted in: Do you support the planned transfer by 2014 of U.S. Marines from Okinawa to Guam?
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jinjapan
another zoo to avoid. Fukuoka.
Posted in: One zoo to avoid
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jinjapan
although he had a very up & down life, he put out some fantastic music since he was a kid & was a great showman. RIP MJ
Posted in: Michael Jackson dies of reported cardiac arrest at 50
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jinjapan
the u.s. doesn't have high speed rail. so, i'm assuming they don't have the technology either. unless it's one of those best kept secrets.
Posted in: Who has the best high-speed rail technology in the world?
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jinjapan
if you are talking about the japanese govt. i would say no. the salaries here are nothing like the packages they get in the u.s.a. america needs a cap for sure.
Posted in: Are you in favor of government-imposed caps on executives' salary packages?
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jinjapan
time to start reducing the number of crows in this country. they are a true menace. poison. guns. whatever it takes.
Posted in: Crows nest
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jinjapan
beelzebub, thanks for the link :-)))
Posted in: No-bra gear may gain ground this summer
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jinjapan
memyselfI at 09:52 AM JST - 17th May "The two commentators above really needs to get out more."
i get out plenty. just don't waste my time & money on crap.
Posted in: Which summer blockbuster are you looking forward to seeing most of all?
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jinjapan
not planning on seeing any of them actually. i wouldn't consider any of them worthy of being in a blockbuster category as they are all sequels. a couple of them are even on their 4 or 5th time around. c what happens
Posted in: Which summer blockbuster are you looking forward to seeing most of all?