JAPAN NEWS AND DISCUSSION
-
1
Teacher nabbed for using miror to peek up girl's skirt
-
2
Japan's nuclear safety standards flawed, says commission chief
-
3
To be healthy, live in the big city
-
4
From carnivores to herbivores: how men are defined in Japan
-
5
Why do Japanese change their attitude when they communicate with foreigners?
-
- 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
-
- 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*
-
- Translator
- ZAIHON, Inc. (日本財務翻訳株式会社), Tokyo
- Salary: ¥6.0M / Year Negotiable
0
tmarie
**And turbans are common in Islam. Look it up. ** Perhaps you should. Wiki with turbans. They aren't all that common. Scarves, skull caps and the like are much more common. I did look it up because I thought it was strange someone would make such a comment.
And again, no one does Ramadan greetings like we do with "Merry Christmas". And again, perhaps YOU would be annoyed by it but I don't think many of us would. I grew up in an area with various religious groups, ethnic groups... To each his own and more than happy to give a greeting for their day, join the party or do my own thing. Shame not everyone else is as accepting.
Posted in: Christmas tree or holiday tree?
-2
tmarie
Well said Ben.
Thailand needs a grow up and get rid of these laws. The royal family reminds me of Crazy Kim in North Korea. Heaven forbid you say anything. Head there anytime and see all the yellow shirts.
Posted in: Thai court jails U.S. citizen for royal insult
-1
tmarie
So... an apology perhaps? Maybe some cash for the families?? Nah!! Play the victim and discuss Hiroshima and Nagasaki!
Posted in: Gemba says he feels 'deep emotion' about Pearl Harbor
-3
tmarie
The guy obviously went too far. However, yes, Oki does have a point about "kids these days" and thinking they can do whatever they like. Knock on the door, ring the bell, ask to get the ball. End of story. Go into someone's "premises" (what exactly does that mean? The driveway? The yard?) and well, get told off. However, a kick to the face? Damn! Serious issues.
Posted in: 49-year-old man kicks 9-year-old boy in face, breaking his nose
0
tmarie
I find it sad that parents are more than happy to hand over such an expensive toy rather than spending some quality time with them. Five years down the line they'll be the parents claiming their kid as ADD or ADHD and wonder why.
Posted in: iPads become child's play
2
tmarie
they wouldn`t be able to hold their own anywhere else. Wrong. They "hold their own" against others and Tomoki actually trains in Mexico - where he also learned Spanish. A little credit where it is due.
The 3 brothers are big fish in a little pond in Japan Perhaps you too could read the above. The US often has boxers that are... American when it comes to fights. There are a few odd foreigners but most are American born and bread. The same could be said for Thailand and Mulay Thai. They fight other Thais most of the time.
Love them or hate but you could as least give them the credit they deserve.
And yes, I agree. The youngest is the better boxer. Daiki really should chuck in the towel I think. He's my least fav out of the three.
Posted in: Kameda retains WBA bantamweight title
1
tmarie
But I wonder how some non-Jewish staunch Christmas tree defenders would feel if a supermarket clerk heartily wished them a Happy Hannukah? I would wish it back. Nothing wrong with pleasant greetings.
Or if the white posters were wished a Happy Kwanza? What does race have to do with Kwanza. You might also want to look at some parades and who goes - plenty of white people! Again, why not wish it back? No issues there.
But what seals it is if they are non-Muslim, and a guy in a turban boisterously wished them a Good Ramadan. That would inspire glares I think. They'd get a puzzled look because you don't wish anyone a "good ramadan" and I would wonder why a Sikh is wishing anyone something Muslim.
The whole thing needs sorted, and every good Christian ought to know so. And what about those who are not Christian? Trees aren't only a Christian thing these days. I know plenty of Jewish and Muslim families that get them. And we are living in Japan so how could we forget those Shinto and Buddhists?
In case you have doubts, in a country where the majority are Muslims (not necessarily an Islamic country), you are not allowed to eat (or drink) in the streets in Ramadan (to not offend Muslims). And in most Islamic countries, there are certain limits to what you can dress as a woman (they believe that they are helping you in not offending yourself). Wow, very patronizing. As someone who has been to a few Muslim countries - and sometimes during Ramadan - well aware of all of this. When I go to these countries, I try and follow the local traditions/rules. I don't run around half naked and I certainly wouldn't be walking around during Ramadan eating a ham sandwich. I also wouldn't complain about their feasts every night. They are more than welcome to it. Which is the issue. Why are "we" more than welcome to do what we've done for generations? "They're" new to our countries so if anything, they need to be the ones to suck it up, not us. Just like I would if I was in "their" countries.
I have no issues with whomever doing what - as long as it is within the law - based on religion, creed, whatever. It is a shame that some are not so tolerate and "our" traditions are now being stamped on because of "their" intolerance. To be honest, it is rather disgusting. We live in Japan and I think most of us can agree that "we" try and follow the flow here. Why are "our" countries so damn PC and willing to throw away "our" traditions while letting others have theirs?
Posted in: Christmas tree or holiday tree?
-1
tmarie
**Of course the Yule tree didn't originate in the US or Canada. **
Something doesn't have to originate in a certain country to be considered part of the culture. If you judged things based on that, most of the world could make claims to any of the religious protocol they follow. It also doesn't have to follow certain restrictions based on past faiths and beliefs. The problem here is that this tradition has been around for hundreds of years and is now being pushed aside by a group of people who seem to think that they get to call the shots even thought in terms of the history of the countries, they are new. Another part of the issue is that "our" beliefs would be shoved aside in any of the countries their faith is the majority of. It is give and take. "We" seem to be giving a look, "they" seem to be taking a lot. That type of relationship doesn't work.
Personally, I don't care about the religious aspects of it. It is seen as one aspect of culture. Why do "we" need to change it for "them'? It is also a national holiday - 'they' get time off. I don't see them complaining about that.
Posted in: Christmas tree or holiday tree?
-1
tmarie
He got his butt kick - he face was a mess after, eyes nearly swollen shut, bleeding from various cuts... The judges were also not Japanese. The same can't be said for his brothers' fights - or at least one of the fights was all Japanese judges.
Why two thumbs down for pointing out the youngest brother wasn't mention and that he won his fight?
Posted in: Kameda retains WBA bantamweight title
1
tmarie
You mentioned Koki and Daiki's fights but not mention Tomoki who also won his fight last night.
Posted in: Kameda retains WBA bantamweight title
6
tmarie
This seems to be a uniquely American problem Sadly it isn't. It is a Canadian issue as well. I was told YEARS ago to wish customers "Happy Holidays" so I didn't offend anyone. The Muslims that complained in Canada... would they support a christian complaining about Ramadan celebrations in a traditional Muslim country? Doubt it. I get this is only a few jerks complaining but why isn't the larger Muslim community commenting on this? Why isn't the Jewish community commenting? It doesn't exactly foster community relationships and spirit. "We're" asked to bend backwards to accept people from various backgrounds and the like but yet, it seems the tolerance only goes one way. Xmas concerts and the like are done for in many schools now. I find it sad.
Posted in: Christmas tree or holiday tree?
-3
tmarie
Why no mention of the youngest brother's fight??
The family has cleaned up in the past few years - they are always very respectful for interviews and the like. Amazing family in the world of sports.
Posted in: Kameda retains WBA bantamweight title
1
tmarie
Who the heck are these people and why can't they see him for the snake he is? God people in this country infuriate me sometimes.
Posted in: Ozawa top recipient of political funds for second year in row
7
tmarie
Xmas tree. Those who can't deal with the history of it can move to a country that doesn't have them. Places like the US and Canada have had this tradition for years. Pathetic that the PCness is making this an issue.
Posted in: Christmas tree or holiday tree?
1
tmarie
I would rather my tax money go to help those people in need, not go towards "research". Japan honestly needs to look around and see that the rest of the world is watching. And is greatly disappointed.
Posted in: Japan using quake disaster budget for whaling aid
0
tmarie
Have they checked the minor for ID's, she wouldn't have been able to get drunk at the izakaya. They actually interviewed the izakaya owner on TV this evening and all I could think was "Why hasn't HE been arrested for giving drinks to minors???"
Hoser, I don't appreciate it when the media jumps all over foreigners and fingers them for a crime they may or may not have committed. I also don't like it when they do the same to the Japanese. There is no secret? Perhaps. But we also don't know what actually happened and seems to be a case of he said, she said. Why are you so keen to condemn him?
Much like DS, I don't agree with teacher/students dating. I didn't mind the odd drink with a prof at the bar with a group after class. However, I never did that while underage - I wouldn't have gotten in the bar and I highly doubt the prof would have gone with me even if I could. It is messed up that these kids can drink without getting carded. mind you, I think 20 being the legal age is pathetic too.
Posted in: Olympic judo gold medalist arrested on suspicion of raping teenage girl
1
tmarie
I haven't seen anyone "excuse" him for anything - if he did do anything. Bit fast to be judging, aren't we?
Posted in: Olympic judo gold medalist arrested on suspicion of raping teenage girl
-1
tmarie
My mistake on that - I thought it was much lower based on city taxes and what I've been told with regards to childcare and the like - I wish I was making 18 million!!
Posted in: Noda's consumption tax hike plan unpopular, poll shows
-1
tmarie
One could only dream Ben!!
Posted in: Australian sentenced to 500 lashes in Saudi Arabia for blasphemy
1
tmarie
Well said Nicky!
You can't tell the guy "yes", then say "no" during or after.
You obviously can't say no after the fact (and some women do make false accusations and should be charged) but you can say no during. And legally, the guy must stop. If he continues it goes from consensual to rape - though proving such a thing would be damn hard.
Posted in: Olympic judo gold medalist arrested on suspicion of raping teenage girl