johnshiomi said...

johnshiomi at 10:31 AM JST - 9th November

I know someone who frequently shoplifted. It's definitely a symptom of a deeper problem... a feeling of lack, insecurity (emotional and physical), and a feeling of being able to do anything to change ones life. Until these deeper rooted problems are solved, crime among the elderly will continue. Unfortunately, many…

Posted in Elderly crime surging in fast-aging Japan at 10:31 AM JST - 9th November
johnshiomi at 02:39 PM JST - 30th October

it's funny that people would go to this restaurant to be trendy instead of focusing what's really important - health. people seem to do things for the wrong reason. the article mentions women dieting and trying to get thin in an unnatural way which hurts them mentally, emotionally, and physically...…

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johnshiomi at 09:36 AM JST - 29th October

Great story. We need more stories like this in the news in general.

Posted in Japan to honor Indonesian trainee who died saving 2 Japanese girls from drowning at 09:36 AM JST - 29th October
johnshiomi at 09:49 AM JST - 27th October

Not really sure if having robots do our chores in the future is really such a good thing... might make us lazier and fatter than we already are.

Posted in Toyota, Univ of Tokyo unveil robot that does household chores at 09:49 AM JST - 27th October
johnshiomi at 09:45 AM JST - 27th October

I guess there are some people in the world who hate money!?

Posted in Millions of yen in shredded money found at Gifu garbage recycling center at 09:45 AM JST - 27th October
johnshiomi at 10:35 PM JST - 26th October

My ex-girl friend was a deeply involved Soka Gakkai member. I got to know more about the "religion" and I really liked what some of the beliefs. It's more like a life philosophy than religion I feel. Before I met my ex I felt pretty negatively towards religion but my…

Posted in Soka Gakkai boosts advertising on TV at 10:35 PM JST - 26th October
johnshiomi at 08:38 AM JST - 4th October

I taught English to people in the Japanese Self-Defense Forces. I had a fun time there. They saluted me before the class began. Although they seems kinda quiet like many japanese people in the beginning, as I began talking to them one on one and got to know them I…

Posted in Suicides weigh on Japan defense forces at 08:38 AM JST - 4th October
johnshiomi at 08:05 AM JST - 2nd September

I wonder if there's a Japanese Obama out there anywhere?

Posted in Fukuda resigns as prime minister to avoid political vacuum; Aso says he's willing to run for PM at 08:05 AM JST - 2nd September
johnshiomi at 09:26 AM JST - 21st August

To "MoContrary". Yeah, my goal is in fact to be a "self-empowerment trainer". What do you mean by "throwing in bridges" and you have any good examples of "holistics". I always eager to learn. Hope you get this message. What is your line of work? Just curious...

Posted in How to disagree agreeably at 09:26 AM JST - 21st August
johnshiomi at 09:37 AM JST - 19th August

I think that the ideas presented here are so fundamental to getting along well with others. Whether it be in business, family, friends, or strangers. We tend to think that everyone sees the world pretty much in the same way, the way we do (or should see it this way).…

Posted in How to disagree agreeably at 09:37 AM JST - 19th August