mark_in_japan said...

mark_in_japan at 05:36 PM JST - 10th October

Yokoso Japan!

Posted in 70% of inns without foreign guests wish to keep it that way: survey at 05:36 PM JST - 10th October
mark_in_japan at 10:43 AM JST - 24th July

I think that there are two major problems (and I'm not suggesting that these are the only causes). 1. People have no where to go to talk about their problems when they are feeling overwhelmed. Japan has very undeveloped counseling and outreach systems. It's shocking for a country with such…

Posted in I'm worried that Japanese society is becoming one in which people cannot feel safe. It is a very serious problem and we have to fully examine its cause and background first. at 10:43 AM JST - 24th July
mark_in_japan at 10:36 AM JST - 24th July

It's good to see an American city actually doing something positive at the consumer level. It would be good if major cities in Japan did the same. I believe that in Japan most bags end up getting incinerated which in theory is better for the environment (high enough temperatures are…

Posted in Los Angeles bans plastic bagging in stores at 10:36 AM JST - 24th July