JAPAN NEWS AND DISCUSSION
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- Full-time English Teacher - Osaka
- Epion English Language Schools, Osaka
- Salary: ¥200,000 ~ ¥250,000 / Month Depending on your ability and experience
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- Part-time English Teacher - Osaka
- Epion English Language Schools, Osaka
- Salary: ¥10,000 ~ ¥15,000 / Day Depending on how many days a week are worked
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- Core Developer - コアディベロッパー
- Midokura Japan K.K. - ミドクラジャパン株式会社, Tokyo
- Salary: ¥4.0M ~ ¥10.0M / Year Negotiable
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notimpressed
I thought those were good observations of the some of the most infuriating aspects of Japan. But it is also correct that it is something we need to to understand and get by with. The foreign nail that sticks up will be plucked and chucked.
Posted in: Western justice and Oriental order
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H2H training would be good. 5 dudes should be able to get him under control with a bit of pepper spray and a big stick.
Posted in: Liquor store intruder slashes 5 cops in Okinawa
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Unsure of gender? check for hair on the toe knuckles!!
I doubt its medical waste, random limbs are not that common. Seems like body disposal piece by piece.
Posted in: Human foot found on Akita beach
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JenniferKim...If that is your only experience with them then why the ridiculous statement above? I've been pulled over for a ticketable offence in my car,I spoke Japanese, (I have no JLPT score, I can just converse in Japanese reasonably well). I was polite, apologised that my japanese wasnt better, listened to what they said, told them that I didnt know that it was a Ticketable offence and apologised again. They were polite, only ever asked what country I came from and how long I had been in Japan (perfectly normal questions), and they let me off with a warning and a Ki wo tsukette.
I think if you are nervous or cocky with cops, they will make things difficult for you, with good reason, If you are respectful, and not beligerant, they will be fair. Some of us may have run ins with Jerk cops, but hey, I bet they run into jerks at a much higher frequency than us.
I really think most of the horror stories about Jcops have some very extenuationg circumstances almost every time. But then it gets blamed on racism, Japaneseness, and whatever else isnt related to our own behaviour.
Posted in: My first run-in with the police
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notimpressed
ALL tourists are annoying.
Posted in: Pushy French are world's worst tourists; Japanese are top: study
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It's definitely getting more profitable.
to the victor the spoils...to the loser however...
Posted in: War: Is it getting more hellish, or less?
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look but don't touch...simple really. keep your hands to yourself.
Posted in: Miniskirt Police singer nabs groping suspect on train
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notimpressed
well in that case Canada is hardly homogeneous
Posted in: Pushy French are world's worst tourists; Japanese are top: study
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notimpressed
ahh those, they are crap. just a dumb gimmick when you could set the time yourself.
Posted in: Radio-controlled alarm clock
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notimpressed
No mention of exactly how it is radio controlled?
Posted in: Radio-controlled alarm clock
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notimpressed
OK, thanks for pointing that out.
Posted in: 3 killed in hit-and-run on Hokkaido highway
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Nigelboy, i know you like nitpicking and flaming anything that offends your adopted country, but you can be a bit full of it sometimes mate. I have had conversations in Japanese in my home country with Japanese people where they referred to the locals as Gaijin, including me, even to my face. I did politely remind them, that there, they are the Gaijin, and after a stunned-mullet face lasting 20 seconds they clicked and understood. Its important to keep in mind that we are the visitors when we are abroad and that we reflect on our compatriots that follow us. A little research into customs of wherever you are going makes sense, but so many people just buy tickets, sunscreen, and pack theier bags as a sum total of thier preparation. Or buy pre-packaged tour group deals. I really admire the Japanese friends I have made abroad that buck this stereotype and go out to experience real life, not the sanitized, safe, Japanese bubble version. Nigey boy, you don't have to jump on every criticism of Japan/japanese so vehemently, sometimes its just true, because they are not perfect, even if you are a fanboy. Just because you don't see something does not discount its existence. All in all most of us like Japan etc but are comfortable with constructive criticism or honest frustration with unpleasant realities. Dont put the disgruntled ALTs in the same bag as all of us, thanks.
Posted in: Pushy French are world's worst tourists; Japanese are top: study
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true jackfish, a Japanese girl told me yesterday that Japanee Women are also known for doing this kind of thing, probably most men just don't complain.
Posted in: Miniskirt Police singer nabs groping suspect on train
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I beleive a 'hit and run' involves pedestrians. Who traslates these? Its a case of 'fleeing teh scene of an accident'. If the penalties werent so Draconian here, people wouldnt flee. People get away with straight up murder for less. ALl the same, shame on him for running away.
Posted in: 3 killed in hit-and-run on Hokkaido highway
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and loud
Posted in: Japanese-built train makes debut on British rail lines
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Tokyohustler*
helps keep the world's greatest nation performing. There is no peer to America's high speed rail network. None.OOps I think I just threw up in my mouth a lil bit from that patriotic garbage. Again, to repeat what Northlondon said, Why is everyone harping on about America on a story that concerns Britain and a Japanese company. Are you lot that obsessed with yourselves? Are all the MOds Americans too?
By the way ... worlds greatest what? 83rd safest where? Economic what? Give me a break, there are a score of countries I would rate as better for as many different reasons as you lot use as claims to fame.
Good for BRITAIN getting those JAPANESE trains, that The U.S don't have and will never get. Rant Done. Sumimasen. Slow day.
Posted in: Japanese-built train makes debut on British rail lines
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ALl in all, if they wanted him out, and have all thsoe allegations, they could have done it in a smarter way. Instead, they are making him look like a victim, instead of the criminal they could have proved him as.
Posted in: Zelaya's plane circles Honduran runway, but can't land
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I vote for a combination of all Altria's suggestions.
Posted in: Gov't may add noise-making device to quiet hybrid cars for safety
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well, in all fairness, it would do the comp and Japanese rugby a hell of a lot to win at least one game in a RWC. I know I always cheer for them and enjoy their games, but while being top of Asian rugby, they are wayyyy down the list. As for Japanese sponsors, they are in there whether the comp is played in Japan or not. Sanyo and Toshiba to name a few are plastered all over NZ and Aussie stadiums already.
Posted in: England, Japan recommended as RWC hosts
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oops NZ gets 2011, England in 2015, Japan 2019. Actually, I would prefer Japan ahead of England in the queue, as they are top in Asia, and need the boost to the sport. On the other hand, they also need the time to improve thier game and player base so they don't get too embarrassed as hosts.
Posted in: England, Japan recommended as RWC hosts