JAPAN NEWS AND DISCUSSION
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- Financial Advisor
- Select Asset Management KK, Tokyo
- Salary: ¥100,000 ~ ¥999,999 Paid Training Negotiable Commission Based
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- Corporate Business English Trainers
- ACT Systems, Inc.（株式会社アクト・システムズ）, Tokyo
- Salary: ¥269,500 ~ ¥280,000 / Month
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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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presto345
Brilliant. Next recycle your food processor.
Posted in: Wrong numbers
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presto345
There probably was no sidewalk. All traffic shares a clumsily, half-hearted attempt at a trail covered with a paper thin layer of asphalt, torn up numerous times every year.
Posted in: 63-year-old man killed in hit-and-run in Mie
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presto345
Ancient stale tale. Put it back where it came from.
Posted in: Rally for Senkakus
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presto345
If someone had any brains he would stop the endless repetition of the same song. Cleo touched on it, what is conveniently forgotten, because being vile sounds so much better, is the billions in ODA packages for China.
Posted in: Rally for Senkakus
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presto345
The question is not flawed. It asks about your personal experience. You may have had good experiences with certain groups of tourists, someone else may not have.
Posted in: In your experience, which country's tourists are the least well-behaved whenever you have seen them out and about?
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presto345
I have shared that experience, but not with tourists I must say so I may be a bit off track. In most cases, excepting a few then I will never forget, the Germans are normal, nice, your average kind of man, people.
But, of course, this is about the tourists you encounter, in your own territory or abroad. It could be your own countrymen, a few of them, a group, that in some place, under some circumstances, create a lasting impression. Good or bad.
Posted in: In your experience, which country's tourists are the least well-behaved whenever you have seen them out and about?
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presto345
Funny you should say that. I wrecked my brain and then recalled a nation that fits the bill perfectly. And it isn't Japan.
And by the way, the issue at hand has nothing to do with past atrocities, because skeletons in the closet keep popping up everywhere and at any time in history. Let's not elaborate because it will paint a grim picture you don't want to contemplate.
The point here is that Japan is asking China for compensation instead of paying up for something it did not instigate. And rightly so. Chinaman illegally fishing in Japanese (administered, whether you like it or not) territory, refusing to obey commands by the coast guard, trying to defy authority, respond with aggression, resulting in damage to government property. Where is the proof you ask. I'll answer the question with another question. Did the Chinese authorities monitor the fisherman's mission with a satellite? Let's munch on that. Did Japan want to create an incident with big brother? More munching.
The Japanese government is loath to show the conclusive video evidence for the obvious reasons it will create more aversion in Japan and embarrassing the Chinese is not going to have any positive effects.
Posted in: Japan asks China to pay for damage to patrol boats
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presto345
The Chinese and to a lesser degree the Korean and Thai tourists can easily be spotted in Europe by the racket they produce. The Chinese always win.
Posted in: In your experience, which country's tourists are the least well-behaved whenever you have seen them out and about?
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presto345
Seto would be hurt if she read this, you have no eye or fashion and do you actually know what 'obaasan' means?
Posted in: Dolce Gusto
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presto345
Oh, no, Sarge. I just don't go for clothes manufactured on a huge assembly line, all looking the same, like TV screens pouring out of Chinese factories by the millions.
Posted in: Orlando Bloom to appear in new Uniqlo ads
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presto345
Nestle/Krupp's answer to the immensely popular Philips Senseo pod coffeemaker. I'd like to try it.
Posted in: Dolce Gusto
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presto345
Not sure this is a very appealing slogan. To me Uniqlo’s products look like "MADE FOR THE MASSES" and that does not include me.
Posted in: Orlando Bloom to appear in new Uniqlo ads
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presto345
Shooting, killing at university campuses, high schools seems an endless endemic problem in the US of A. The country is still, in the 21st century, the wild west.
Posted in: Gunman opens fire University of Texas; then kills himself
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presto345
The childish actions and the sentiment they create will backfire in no time.
Posted in: Shippers say China slows handling of Japan goods
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presto345
Japan maintains a different level of civility.
Posted in: Japan asks China to pay for damage to patrol boats
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presto345
Yeah, thank you for that Zhang. I don't doubt China is eager to start grabbing more territory, but I think the administration has a few other things to attend to that will distract it. Escalating labor unrest. Trying to create another cold war in this age won't rally young Chinese workers long enough against the foreign evil daring to capture a fisherman. They now want better livelihoods, more spendable income. That will be their first priority. Will the Chinese leaders assert their ruthless authority a la Tiannanmen Square or a la Mao Tse Tung? Not really understanding the Chinese mindset, I don't know. Will China pay compensation for the damage done to government property? Only if it has pride in being a developed country.
Posted in: Japan asks China to pay for damage to patrol boats
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presto345
Hysterical is the perfect term applying to more than the Chinese laughter.
Posted in: Japan asks China to pay for damage to patrol boats
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presto345
I am impressed.
Posted in: Date Krumm beats Sharapova at Pan Pacific
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presto345
Who imposes this fine?
The panda can never be a symbol of friendship if it is not backed up by friendly diplomacy.
Posted in: Kobe zoo investigates death of giant panda
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presto345
This country has taken a few large steps back in time where the outlaws are regaining the upper hand.
Posted in: Gunmen kidnap 9 Mexican police officers; 2 found dead