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  • majimeaussie at 01:22 PM JST - 22nd August

    I'm a bit like TJ. Also my place is new so has been designed for a strong earthquake. If it is damaged pretty much every building will be damaged and the insurers will probably go broke trying to pay out. At least that is my theory (and my insurance salesman…

    Posted in New quake insurance contracts hit record high rate in FY 2007 at 01:22 PM JST - 22nd August

  • majimeaussie at 05:49 PM JST - 13th August

    How is it a "Hollywood" film when it has been filmed fully in Japan by Japanese producers?

    Posted in Actress Megumi Okina appears at Japan premiere of horror film 'Shutter' at 05:49 PM JST - 13th August

  • majimeaussie at 06:02 PM JST - 12th August

    I try to be polite and most of the time I think the Japanese are polite - I do cringe a bit when they call out "Sumimasen" so loudly but in Japan that is not impolite. Also I like the service in Japan as they generally try hard to be…

    Posted in What is your general impression of the way people treat waiters and waitresses in restaurants, cafes, etc? at 06:02 PM JST - 12th August

  • majimeaussie at 06:03 PM JST - 10th July

    Sarge: For me, every six months I screw up the time by one hour - it's either one hour earlier or later than I think - when I call someone in the States. I can never keep it straight. Pain in the neck!

    But do the US and Europe start…

    Posted in What are your views on daylight saving time? at 06:03 PM JST - 10th July

  • majimeaussie at 05:48 PM JST - 13th June

    The other thing it is meant to join up with the Tokyu Toyoko (I think that is the name) line that goes to Yokohama in the future. This will make the trip to Yokohama from Saitama and Ikebukuro much more convenient.

    Posted in Ishihara opens Tokyo's newest subway line at 05:48 PM JST - 13th June

  • majimeaussie at 09:45 AM JST - 13th June

    That's just what Cyber Agent Corp says

    Or is that just the ones they send??

    Posted in Actress Yui Aragaki closes official blog at 09:45 AM JST - 13th June

  • majimeaussie at 09:57 AM JST - 29th May

    The point I was making (trying to make?) with my sarcastic comment was that most abbreviations have lots of different interpretations depending on your background / experience. When writing about these issues, particularly in a public forum, an explanation of abbreviations should be made no matter how well understood they…

    Posted in NTT Communications diversifies its CSR at 09:57 AM JST - 29th May

  • majimeaussie at 04:11 PM JST - 28th May

    Its amazing that Japanese companies have so much to do with CSR. It is an Australian materials company originally called Commonwealth Sugar Refineries..... Maybe along with the 20 or so references to CSR, the article should clarify what CSR is an abbreviation for.

    Moderator: CSR stands for corporate social responsibility.

    Posted in NTT Communications diversifies its CSR at 04:11 PM JST - 28th May

  • majimeaussie at 01:55 PM JST - 21st May

    The other anomaly is that according to the law all the keitais with one-seg and all of the car navigation systems don7t have to pay the fee as they are not televisions.

    Posted in Large message on TV screen can reduce nonpayment by NHK viewers: panel at 01:55 PM JST - 21st May

  • majimeaussie at 07:19 PM JST - 20th May

    I think she should be offended to win the award. Basically, they are saying makeup makes a big difference for her ie she is ugly without makeup.

    Posted in Model Marie wins 'Gold Make-Up Award' at 07:19 PM JST - 20th May

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