johnshiomi said...

johnshiomi at 12:42 PM JST - 3rd February

Hmmm... makes me think... in America we use race as "an excuse" to categorize someone and judge them. race is such an obvious feature. however, with japanese people everyone generally looks the same so perhaps this is japanese peoples people's way of categorizing and judging someone. for some reason people…

Posted in In Japan, you are what your blood type is at 12:42 PM JST - 3rd February
johnshiomi at 12:01 PM JST - 2nd February

i think the best way to meet potential boyfriends/girlfriends is through friends. your friends tend to be on the same level as you with values, interests, etc ... that's why you are friends with them. their friends also are on this level so the chance of you hitting it off…

Posted in Dating in Tokyo is pretty easy—if you’re not looking for a single guy at 12:01 PM JST - 2nd February
johnshiomi at 10:56 AM JST - 18th January

Financial security doesnt come from your job. It comes from your skills. Work on your skills and you will always have a place in the work force... a way to contribute to society. I know it sounds over simplified but when you really think about it, it's true!

Posted in What if your company goes bankrupt? at 10:56 AM JST - 18th January
johnshiomi at 10:48 AM JST - 2nd January

We don't have to go through all of that to reach "enlightenment". In fact, the Buddha realized that after all the hell he went through. I think simple regular meditation and appreciate for who we are and what we have and the people we love and are loved by is…

Posted in Eat Sleep Sit at 10:48 AM JST - 2nd January
johnshiomi at 10:37 AM JST - 2nd January

It's nice that people are volunteering and providing free food and drink but despite the bad economy people need to go out there and find a job or make their own job... not be dependent on others for free handouts.

Posted in Nearly 150 homeless people have uneasy New Year's Day in Tokyo park at 10:37 AM JST - 2nd January
johnshiomi at 09:36 AM JST - 30th December

Tough situation. The principle of giving into demands of terrorist ransom is definitely wrong. But if that 24 year old boy were your son, I have a feeling that most people will supersede that principle for the LIFE of their own flesh and blood.

Posted in Japan paid Y200 million for release of university student kidnapped in Iran at 09:36 AM JST - 30th December
johnshiomi at 10:51 AM JST - 27th December

Very nice article! "We are literally killing the earth for the sake of convenience and economic profit."

"We don’t have to live in caves, but spending less time shopping and being content less material possessions will not bring any harm to any of us."

To get deep at the root…

Posted in Japanese recession: A time for panic or change? at 10:51 AM JST - 27th December
johnshiomi at 09:38 AM JST - 26th December

i'm sure lots of people seeing the long decided to join in on the wait... their strategy paid off but its seems a bit manipulative to me... the schemer will always remain...

Posted in McDonald's admits 1,000 people paid to join queue for Quarter Pounder debut in Osaka at 09:38 AM JST - 26th December
johnshiomi at 10:26 AM JST - 24th December

Get plenty of rest, don't overeat, don't smoke or drink too much, and manage the stress and you won't get sick. Have you ever noticed that some people seem to get sick every year around the same time and often while others never seem (rarely) seem to get sick. It's…

Posted in Flu epidemic measures tested on train passengers at 10:26 AM JST - 24th December
johnshiomi at 10:56 AM JST - 22nd December

ouch!

Posted in Sewing needles found in bread rolls in Sapporo supermarket; two girls injured at 10:56 AM JST - 22nd December