JAPAN NEWS AND DISCUSSION
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Why do Japanese change their attitude when they communicate with foreigners?
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Confrontation
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U.S. Navy investigating how parts fell off aircraft near Atsugi
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California court to decide if SeaWorld whales are illegal 'slaves'
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Kuroki reported pregnant 2 weeks after denying relationship with Akanishi
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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 prefer fatigue as it gives me a reason to drink beer.
Posted in: Vitamin tablets to relieve fatigue
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ronaldk
Wow, who woulda thought.
Posted in: Dealers swamped by worried Toyota drivers in U.S.
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ronaldk
I hope B gots some good shots in. The article makes it seem like just B got his arse kicked.
Posted in: Backstage violence livens up 'Music Station'
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ronaldk
Good article. I applaud these men. Need more female politicians too.
Posted in: Foreign-born politicians put new face on Japanese officialdom
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ronaldk
My imagination? In that case you're marrying me.
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ronaldk
Holy smokes she's hot!
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ronaldk
28 days of incarceration in their police "box" with "forced" confessions and "oral" testimony. I can imagine the scenario: "sign that confession right now or I'll stop what I am doing to you..."
Posted in: Miniskirt Police to open their own theater in Tokyo
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ronaldk
I don't think it is unreasonable to expect her employer (the Army) to reassign her to a position in the States where she can still be productive and take care of her baby. This type of rigidity makes the Army look bad and will hurt recruiting. People get pregnant and have babies, deal with it.
Posted in: U.S. Army charges single mom who refused deployment
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ronaldk
I am glad he made it. Hopefully if he reflects that others risked their lives for him he may want to live. I wonder if it being Sunday, people had a different feeling because they were not pressed to make it to work.
Posted in: Man attempts suicide on Ginza subway line
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ronaldk
I reward good food/service by returning. When I changed offices 2 years ago it took me about 1 year to find 4-5 good lunch places. Most places have bad food or service. Once I find a good place though I keep going.
Posted in: Japan becoming nation of unrelenting complainers
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ronaldk
Well with the strong yen they are running against the tide on this one. Better to spend all them hoarded dollars now.
Posted in: Visit Japan Campaign launched
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ronaldk
Try a Mitsubishi Galant, they drive very well.
Posted in: Peugeot to buy stake in Mitsubishi
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ronaldk
I will support you my dear. Also, I know more than a few impoverished English teachers in Japan who could use a comeback in China eikaiwa market. Any word on salaries over there.
Posted in: Noriko Sakai’s financial woes may be eased by comeback in China
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ronaldk
I hope that kid is alright. This is going to cause a lot of confused emotions for an 11 year old.
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ronaldk
Well, I heard stories of guys being robbed, and in two cases the robber was totally overwhelmed by a boxer who basically knocked him out, and in a second case thrown by a guy with judo. I think boxing is particularly effective, then perhaps judo, karate-type (tae kwon do, shorinji kempo) etc., then maybe aikido if you really know what you are doing. One thing to consider about karate and tae kwon do is the kicking may throw you off balance (particularly roundhouse if you miss the mark) and cannot be done in close circumstances. Also, in a street fight in Japan kicking is considered a severe form of assault compared to punching, so if you kick someone who punches you it would not be considered a proportionate response based on my understanding, at least for self defense purposes.
Posted in: What is the most efficient martial art to learn for one's protection in the real world?
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ronaldk
I think anyone competently trained in any of the martial arts or boxing will put up a pretty good fight.
Posted in: What is the most efficient martial art to learn for one's protection in the real world?
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ronaldk
Good old Yamato justice by the village elder. Love it or leave it.
Posted in: Jury member loses cool in Miyagi high school girl rape case
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ronaldk
How about doing absolutely nothing.
Posted in: Can anyone suggest a solution to the U.S. bases issue in Okinawa?
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ronaldk
Or, perhaps the police said just admit it and we will let you go with a fine even though you really were too drunk and don't remember it. Drunk guy puts hand on your thigh, slap him hard enough that he will remember it. Issue settled without making a federal case of it.
Posted in: Cop arrested for molesting woman on train
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ronaldk
The rape and incest example is always thrown out there like an old dull christmas bulb that you hang on the tree every year for the sake of sentimentality. But really, is this a big problem? Is there any data on how many women in the US really get pregnant via those two methods per year?
Posted in: Women face tough choices on abortion coverage