JAPAN NEWS AND DISCUSSION
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- English Instructor (Osaka, Kyoto, Kobe)
- Berlitz Japan, Inc. (ベルリッツ・ジャパン株式会社), Kansai
- Salary: ¥125,000 ~ ¥250,000 / Month
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- FT English Teachers for Kids - Osaka
- Kohgakusha Co., Ltd. （株式会社興学社）, Osaka
- Salary: ¥255,000 ~ ¥275,000 / Month Travel Expenses, Encouragement of Japanese learning*
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- Translator
- ZAIHON, Inc. (日本財務翻訳株式会社), Tokyo
- Salary: ¥6.0M / Year Negotiable
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pandaclair
Tokyo is one of the largest cities in the world, and many if not most of its residents rely on public transportation. I'm sorry, but the noise from trains has never been a nuisance.
And as far as the warnings - I know this is probably the American in me, but they could be played for legal reasons. Like when that woman spilled hot coffee on herself and successfully sued McDonalds for not warning her it was hot. Yes, most people know to watch their step and be careful, but what's to stop someone from complaining to JR they tripped and hurt themselves because there was no warning, just because they want to make a quick yen?
Posted in: Why must Tokyo’s railways engage in aural assault?
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pandaclair
Would Paris like a little cheese with their whine?
Posted in: The great Tokyo Michelin sham
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pandaclair
I saw this movie last night, and my husband and I both laughed out loud through most of it. Is it a brilliant masterpiece? Of course not, but it's still an entertaining movie. And it's nice to see a superhero/comic book movie that doesn't take itself so seriously.
Posted in: Hornet's nest
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pandaclair
Savoie is a controlling jerk, and has no one to blame but himself for not being able to see his children.
Japanese parents abducting children is a serious issue, and there are plenty of real victims out there. It's sad that Savoie has to be their spokesman.
Posted in: Savoie's suit against judge dismissed in child abduction
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pandaclair
It's all about balance. Caring about your appearance is not "gay" or "feminine." But I have seen a lot of guys in Japan who were on the feminine side with their hairstyles, clothes, and even body types. I don't like super skinny guys.
But guys in the U.S.? WAY too macho! God forbid they ever wear something nice or trim their nails or be seen doing something women normally do for fear of being called gay. America's macho, cowboy attitude is too far in the other direction.
Posted in: Tokyo salon owners sound off on current state of male style
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pandaclair
I like reality shows that require some talent or skill of the participants, like Project Runway or Top Chef. I don't really watch American Idol, but I respect the people who win.
Shows like "Keeping up with the Kardashians" or "Real World," "The Bachelor," etc., are just utter garbage now.
Posted in: What do you think about the quality of reality TV shows?
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pandaclair
And now a little something for the ladies...
Posted in: Happy days
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pandaclair
Exactly. Visit Hiroshima and talk to the people who live there, and you won't see them playing victim. It's not about that - the overall theme of the museum and peace park is "It happened, it was awful - let's make sure it never happens again."
Posted in: Hiroshima not shy about its atomic bomb legacy
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pandaclair
Oooooh, can't wait!
Posted in: 'Deathly Hallows' will leave fans eager for finale
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pandaclair
I love Tokyo, and I agree with a lot of what the author is trying to convey. But the U.S. isn't that bleak. Sure, public transit sucks, but that's not the only thing that makes a city.
The author said it himself - he's been in Tokyo for two years. Still the honeymoon phase, perhaps. All cities have their own unique features and ills. Were the author a woman, perhaps, he may have a different tune to sing about the safety of Tokyo and its trains. I may be afraid of getting mugged in New York, but I'm also terrified of being molested and grabbed in Tokyo. I lived in Minneapolis for three years and nothing ever happened, but in Tokyo for three years and I was almost raped. Doesn't mean I still don't love Tokyo and would move back there if I had a good job, but I've seen enough of many different cities to know that no place is perfect.
Posted in: The butterfly in the subway
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pandaclair
It's a good idea, I think. They could just give someone 2.5 million yen in some contest, but considering the current economic situation I think it's quite clever.
Posted in: Domino's Pizza Japan to pay Y2.5 mil for one hour of work in Dec
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pandaclair
Hey-oh
But in all seriousness, this is just nasty. Can't believe he's gotten away with it until now.
Posted in: Man arrested for throwing used condom at woman
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pandaclair
I'm not the biggest Hil-dog fan, but I think she looks quite nice in this picture. I wonder what they were laughing about.
Posted in: Laugh-in
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pandaclair
The reason why other large cities are able to offer more authentic ethnic restaurants is because there's usually a large enough population of that ethnicity to support it. So what if Japan tweaks other people's food for Japanese taste? Every country does that to a certain extent.
Tokyo, despite is lack of good Mexican food (which I actually miss the most when living in Japan), is still home to some of the best restaurants in the world. If you're too focused on complaining about the non-existent authenticity, you'll miss out on the wonderful innovation in these Japanese hybrid-dishes.
Posted in: One man’s culinary paradise is another’s cultural wasteland
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pandaclair
Really? Friendly and hospitable I understand, but healthy? Last I checked, mounds of sauce-covered chicken wings weren't part of a balanced diet
I'm sorry, but I really hope they don't open one in Ginza. I don't have anything really against Hooters. If women want to take advantage of men's generosity by wearing short-shorts and serving them beer and wings, more power to them, but it's not exactly a classy place. If I want to go to cheap chain restaurant for American food and culture, I'll go to Roppongi or Shibuya. Ginza is my escape from that!
Posted in: Hooters to open first Japan restaurant in Tokyo on Oct 25
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pandaclair
Wow, the woman in the red is absolutely stunning! Too bad Mai looks like a little girl who got into her mother's closet.
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pandaclair
My husband and I were forced to fly Garuda back from Bali when our JAL flight was canceled. Needless to say, I was worried sick the whole flight, especially since we had paid about $100 extra each NOT to fly Garuda.
Needless to say we arrived in one piece. It was a red-eye, so there wasn't much in the way of service to really remember. Wasn't my worst flight, but I wouldn't say it was the best, either.
Will say, though, that JAL refused to give us our miles after the flight. Even though we bought JAL tickets and they canceled the flight.
Posted in: Garuda tops Asian airlines service quality survey
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pandaclair
Black bears are pretty dangerous, actually, despite their smaller size. I once read that when you look at bear attacks from grizzlies or brown bears, they usually happen from being in the wrong place at the wrong time, like accidentally being between a mother and her cubs. In black bear attacks, however, they've found that the people attacked were actually stalked like prey.
Too bad the bear was shot, but thank goodness no children were hurt!
Posted in: Bear shot dead after entering Yamagata junior high school
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pandaclair
I agree with everything said in this article! It's good to know I wasn't the only one thinking this, haha.
Customer service in the U.S. can be awful, but it can also be personal and wonderful. While Japan is consistent, it's consistent to the fault of being rigid. My favorite dining experiences have been places where the servers were warm, friendly, and just plain fun. It's hard to get that kind of experience in Japan, unless you already have some kind of personal connection with the people there. For example, my husband is a chef, so when we go to restaurants where he knows the people there, we get lots of special, personalized attention.
Posted in: In Japan, the customer is not king
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pandaclair
Aww, there goes my husband's back-up plan, hahahaha.
Posted in: 'Nippon Civilian Police' skirts a fine line between vigilance and vigilantism