kurtp said...

kurtp at 09:37 AM JST - 11th August

No tipping please! I guess it's not only Japan, but everywhere else in Asia - and probably more so elsewhere - that staff are treated that way - it's a different attitude and frankly, sometimes better and easier than the fake chuminess in the US (reason: they want their tip).…

Posted in What is your general impression of the way people treat waiters and waitresses in restaurants, cafes, etc? at 09:37 AM JST - 11th August
kurtp at 10:08 AM JST - 4th August

This has to be a joke right? "...while he was lying on the street"?? "as hit by a white van at around 4:30 a.m. while she chatting with friends by the road". It is still hit and run, but if I am lying on the street or chatting by the…

Posted in Two hit-and-run cases reported in Saitama, Tochigi at 10:08 AM JST - 4th August
kurtp at 12:17 PM JST - 27th June

Here's an interesting link to a site which tries to provide a more balanced debate: http://www.occidentalism.org/?p=827

Am sure David needs to make a living somehow and he's happened to find the perfect way. Believe he's from the US and obviously in Japan for good. Maybe we should feel sorry for…

Posted in Debito Arudo protests police questioning targeting foreigners at 12:17 PM JST - 27th June
kurtp at 11:40 AM JST - 27th June

all marketing! well, once you add taxes, fuel surcharges etc. the price will be double anyway!

Posted in British Airways offers early bird Y50,000 fare to London and 50 European destinations at 11:40 AM JST - 27th June
kurtp at 01:51 PM JST - 25th June

They still have telegrams in Japan??? Wow...

Nippon Express? Oh dear - if they are only half as bad as they were during my move from Europe to Tokyo.... an absolute disaster. Things broken, lost, a bunch of retards doing the unpacking in Tokyo - have never seen anyone as…

Posted in KDDI to enter telegram service with the help of Nippon Express at 01:51 PM JST - 25th June
kurtp at 12:32 PM JST - 18th June

and they have no clue how to insulate a home. just think of the A/C costs in summer and heating in winter. my brand new condo has SINGLE GLAZING... ridiciolous.

Posted in Japan to showcase eco-friendly house at G-8 summit at 12:32 PM JST - 18th June
kurtp at 12:30 PM JST - 18th June

These studies are useless, unless you insist on eating on your American or European import food. Fact is, after having lived in London, Tokyo is noticeably cheaper (think public transport)and certainly not the most expensive place. But let people believe it, so that we can get paid more for working…

Posted in Tokyo Asia's costliest city for expats at 12:30 PM JST - 18th June
kurtp at 09:38 AM JST - 10th June

None, this is Japan, a still very safe country. The recent surge in knife incidents is deplorable, certainly for those involved, however, collective panic will not help either. Nowhere, except for Singapore perhaps, feels as safe as Japan. I mean how comfortable would you be walking around a lonely street…

Posted in What measures are you taking for your own personal security when you are out and about? at 09:38 AM JST - 10th June
kurtp at 03:36 PM JST - 2nd June

Whoever flies with them in Economy must be mad anyway.... never experienced such poor service as on Virgin. BA ist better and of course JAL or ANA are miles better. And during my flight back, when I asked if there might be an emergency exit for a tall person like…

Posted in Virgin Atlantic to increase fuel charge based on cabin location at 03:36 PM JST - 2nd June