JAPAN NEWS AND DISCUSSION
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- Assistant Language Teacher (ALT) in Kanto region
- RCS (RCSコーポレーション), Kanto
- Salary: ¥180,000 ~ ¥250,000 / Month includes performance bonus
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- Assistant Language Teacher - TOKYO - late-March start
- Interac, Tokyo
- Salary: ¥230,000 ~ ¥255,000 / Month
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- Assistant Language Teacher - Kanagawa Prefecture - late-March start
- Interac, Kanagawa
- Salary: ¥230,000 ~ ¥255,000 / Month
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ronaldk
I am no historian, so one of our brainiac ph.d.s feel free to chime in. My understanding of history is that after the plague was one of the few times where the population fell, and I further understand that due to the relative shortage of labor thereafter there was a prolonged period of higher wages and better living conditions for laborers. Thus, perhaps for those of working age, the working condition will improve.
Posted in: Japan's population to shrink two thirds by 2110
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ronaldk
This guy better get the launch right or he is gonna be on the street waving an orange baton soon. I feel really sorry for Nintendo employees and shareholders. This company has a lot of potential, but they need to embrace the new technologies and license their games for internet or iPad access.
Posted in: Nintendo chief promises to do Wii U launch right
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ronaldk
The article says: "According to a U.S. study published by the journal Pediatrics in 2010, 15% of American girls now have breasts by age seven, with similar trends observed in Europe and Australia."
This suggests that previously a lesser percentage had breasts (less than 15%) but no figure is given. Poor journalism.
Posted in: 'Tween' lingerie walks Lolita tightrope
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ronaldk
My last office had the office fink, who would watch everyone when the boss was out. When the boss got back, the fink would discretely call the boss from his desk, and the boss, in full view, would answer phone, and we would see the report taking place. The only thing worse than a brown-noser is a fink.
Posted in: Employees reveal absurd company regulations
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ronaldk
I wonder what the date said when he found out? "Shall we cross swords?"
Posted in: Man disguised as a woman arrested for beating up his date
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ronaldk
Honestly, I have to commend this kid. He left the baby in a place sure to be found and called the police to alert them. Many cases I read they leave the baby in a place it won't be found and will ultimately die.
Posted in: 16-year-old youth arrested for abandoning 2-day-old daughter
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ronaldk
I agree with himehentai. There are some highly educated English "speakers" in Japan who look like they are dropping a terd for every word.
Posted in: English ability of little advantage for mid-career job seekers
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ronaldk
why she single?
Posted in: Christel Takigawa launches new book on why she loves Paris
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ronaldk
Necrophilia?
Posted in: Man arrested for allegedly killing flatmate with bat
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ronaldk
Hey Nintendo, I am a middle age customer. First of all, the games are too complicated. I don't have 45 hours to master a level. Second, I don't need 2 screens, that just complicates things and hurts my eyes. Third, nobody wants 3D. Even my junior high kid doesn't like it.
Posted in: Nintendo's annual profit down 66%
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ronaldk
Yeah, give to a charity for their cut. I applaud this effort.
Posted in: Donors hand envelopes with cash to evacuees in Ishinomaki
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ronaldk
After my indoctrination in public schools and elite university, I never would have agreed with this. But after living in the real world and seeing what a sack of crap most politicians are, I think royalty may be appropriate in some circumstances. In the UK, my view as an American, is that the monarchy is a kind of ballast when things get rough; a similar comment about the Japanese emperor after the tsunami.
Posted in: Do you think there is a role for monarchies in this day and age?
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ronaldk
Hell yes.
Posted in: Once the nuclear crisis is brought under control, should TEPCO executives face criminal charges at some point in the future?
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ronaldk
I work in Tokyo and found that the vast majority of long-timers with permanent jobs did not leave Tokyo. Seems this phenomenon is more short-timers. Also, in my office, many many Japanese returned to hometowns out of harms way--not me. I don't blame anyone for leaving. Right after the tsunami it was unclear how bad things would get and with the group mentality, if everyone finally decided to evacuate because the situation got too bad, then those who "valiantly" stayed behind in Tokyo would have been toast.
In addition, after the tsunami, there was a sense of unease in Tokyo that something bad would happen. Perhaps N.Korea would take the opportunity to lob a missile, or some right wingers would go after foreigners. These are not far-fetched ideas considering they could not even deliver gas, milk, bread or water!
Posted in: Why did those foreigners who decided to leave Japan in the aftermath of the March 11 disaster come in for so much derision from some people who labeled them with words like 'flyjin?'
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ronaldk
One lucky guy.
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ronaldk
I wonder if Japanese realize how shocking and reckless their government appears. At a time of a national disaster I would expect politicians to come together (even briefly) to forge a plan to help the tsunami victims. I saw LDP bigwigs last night on TV criticizing Kan, it is unbelievable that they would do so at this time.
Posted in: Ozawa shows his disloyalty to Kan
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ronaldk
That is why I don't get drunk and ride the train home. All inhibitions gone, and the damage you are doing not apparent til the next day! Take a taxi if too drunk to remember.
Posted in: Assistant prosecutor arrested for allegedly groping woman on train
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ronaldk
Bad idea to drink late and take train home...
Posted in: One man killed, another seriously injured following subway quarrel in Osaka
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ronaldk
I am also skeptical that people will leave early, however, from time to time I leave the office early and the trains get pretty busy around 5pm, so some people are leaving on time.
Posted in: Morinaga starts 'summer time,' calling employees to work at 8 a.m.
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ronaldk
Well all I can say is those who fled and now are trickling back should be given a heroes' welcome, even a parade.
Posted in: Managing employees in times of crisis