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  sk4ek at 12:13 PM JST - 18th August

  Not to mention, there are any number of other agencies, special government corporations, and pseudo-government foundations that would make equally attractive targets for "rationalization" or outright abolishment. Education and employment issues always seem to get hit first when the going gets rough, when in fact they should be the main…

  Posted in Reform minister eyes dissolving job skills development agency at 12:13 PM JST - 18th August

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  sk4ek at 11:04 AM JST - 16th August

  And by all means, raise fares the necessary 20% or whatever--rather than nickle and diming travelers from departure to destination. Air travel should either go back to the days of limited affordability, or travelers should be resigned to taking "something Greyhound in the air" the next time they fly.

  Some…

  Posted in Pillow talk, airline-style at 11:04 AM JST - 16th August

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  sk4ek at 09:41 AM JST - 15th August

  Here is a link to another hard-working organization opposing the creation of a new base at Nago.

  http://www.fhan.org/

  Posted in Group opposes plan to build replacement U.S. military base in Okinawa at 09:41 AM JST - 15th August

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  sk4ek at 06:58 AM JST - 13th August

  God forbid Japan should shut down the only gas station on earth where the U.S. military can fill up for free.

  Posted in U.S. hopes Japan will continue refueling mission in Indian Ocean at 06:58 AM JST - 13th August

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  sk4ek at 03:24 PM JST - 11th August

  Uchishiba is a member of Asahi Kasei's judo club, which has about 30 athletes and staff, including several other winning judoka.

  Posted in Uchishiba defends judo title for Japan's 1st gold; swimmers advance at 03:24 PM JST - 11th August

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  sk4ek at 08:52 AM JST - 7th August

  Solarbuster--while I clearly support the efforts to supplement the domestic pool of nursing candidates with foreign professionals, I also agree with you that the role of nurses in the industry (and this is not limited to Japan, by any means) is still woefully underappreciated, in Japan a good one or…

  Posted in Indonesian nurses, caregivers prepare to work in Japan at 08:52 AM JST - 7th August

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  sk4ek at 08:24 AM JST - 7th August

  I am working with an NPO that is bringing Chinese nursing school (4- and 5-year) graduates to Japan. Our requirements are stricter--they must pass the Level 1 Japanese proficiency test, and prepare to take the national Nursing Exam within no more than about 18 months after their arrival here--but we…

  Posted in Indonesian nurses, caregivers prepare to work in Japan at 08:24 AM JST - 7th August

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  sk4ek at 08:05 AM JST - 6th August

  Performers here have to have a "look" and this is what he came up with, based on how he used to dress back home. Your friend has it right, if he likes it I don't see what the big deal is, or why this means he's "selling out". What would…

  Posted in Jero publishes photo essay book at 08:05 AM JST - 6th August

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  sk4ek at 07:49 AM JST - 4th August

  A elderly taxi driver friend of mine took one of the deluxe Hato Bus day trips to Nagano a while back, and was very happy with it. The combination of worry-free transport (no changing trains, bothering with tickets and crowds), upgraded facilities, and a skilled, experienced guide made for what…

  Posted in Comfortable tours using luxurious buses increasing at 07:49 AM JST - 4th August

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  sk4ek at 07:45 AM JST - 4th August

  The Minister did indeed use a term that might be translated as "gracefully" (the word was 潔くwhich is sometimes rendered as "with dignity" or "honorably"), and I agree, given the arbitrary timing of most executions here, the concept is almost laughably at odds with reality. And to say that cruel…

  Posted in New justice minister opposes life sentence without parole at 07:45 AM JST - 4th August