JAPAN NEWS AND DISCUSSION
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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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- 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*
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- Translator
- ZAIHON, Inc. (日本財務翻訳株式会社), Tokyo
- Salary: ¥6.0M / Year Negotiable
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upnorth71
Yes, it is.
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Boy, people really get their panties in a bunch over trivial things like English menus. How difficult is it to figure out the Japanese language menus?- they are all function based, and camera operation is basically a repetitive exercise. It's not like you're reading the Kojiki. Anyway, like people have suggested, just buy a different camera- preferably from a "real" camera maker like Canon or Nikon;-)
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When it comes to trains, the Brits and the Yanks totally dropped the ball.
Actually Sebastian, if the Americans had even half of the level of rail service Britain enjoys(?), warts and all, it would be twice as good (at least) as what Amtrak does. British trains and railway stations are like Star Wars compared to the sad state of passenger service in the good 'ol USA, which has been described as "like the passenger rail system of Uzbekistan without the basic competence".
Posted in: Japanese-built train makes debut on British rail lines
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upnorth71
Agree with benjie. Why even drive in Japan? Even the smaller cities in Japan have better public transport than your average big North American city (Houston anyone?). And intercity transport- no contest- Japan kicks a**. One of the reasons I left America was to escape the shackles of car-dependent living. Dump the car, and find yourself with (much) more money in your pocket and less stress.
Posted in: Why I hate driving in Japan
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upnorth71
****marked you..
Posted in: The Japanese Skincare Revolution
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upnorth71
Actually, white skin has been valued in Japan (and Asia) for hundreds for years, even before any Japanese set eyes on any blue-eyed hakujin, and has nothing to do with wanting to be like a white woman. Having white skin was a mark of aristocracy, while a dark complexion market you as a peasant who worked outside in the fields. Even today, you can can go anywhere in Asia and see women using parasols to protect their skin from the sunlight.
Posted in: The Japanese Skincare Revolution
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upnorth71
Nothing like these cheap set piece articles to bring out the rabble from the woodwork, eh? Geez, just the sensational title just makes 'em drool like the veritable pavlov's dog. Granted, have to agree that TV is mostly a wasteland (where is not?- enlighten me), with TV cooking shows a big culprit. But the article (and I daresay some commentators here) falls into the reductionist (or merely absurd) trap of attributing this to some loss of sanity or cultural brainwashing. The fact is, as other more level headed posters have mentioned, these shows are cheap to produce, and garner an audience among the ever-shrinking number of TV viewers. The TV programs and movies produced in Japan don't have much of a market (relatively) outside of its borders, so unlike the savvy Korean or H.K. producers, who can rely on profitable overseas distribution, Japanese media conglomerates have to make do with skimpy domestic profits. Hence the low production values. Now, as for me, I don't have satellite TV, but as an alternative to what's on TV, I just go, as do many Japanese, to the local video rental store to rent the latest Prison Break DVD or episode of "24". That's voting with your feet, and TV in Japan is hurting because of it.
Posted in: Japanese cooking shows and the loss of sanity
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upnorth71
philomoscowitz and ninjazilla- the lady who trains Miss Japan contestants is French, and apparently selects candidates that conform to Western images/ideals of Japanese women, which differ from what Japanese people (and some expats, apparently) consider ideal. That said, Chibana is still the best of the bunch, confirmed by the fact that she has the most appearances in Japanese media.
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upnorth71
Nice of Nikon to add a movie mode on a DLSR. But I wish camera manufacuturers (that includes Canon too) would introduce their products BEFORE the summer holiday season, rather than after. Now am nursing a bit of buyer's remorse...
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upnorth71
Nippon Sharyo, a competitor of Kawasaki Heavy, is involved with a magnetic levitation train, in cooperation with JR Tokai. A line between Tokyo and Nagoya is planned to be operational by 2025. The Germans have a system too, but unfortunately, it crashed two years ago, killing 23.
Posted in: Kawasaki Heavy to develop high-speed train
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upnorth71
I remember when many were criticizing Japan as being behind back in the dark days of dial-up, but it seems being a late adapter has allowed some leapfrogging over problems being experienced in other countries.
Posted in: For quality broadband, it's Japan by a mile
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upnorth71
Mickey D's could have used a better pic than that one. It looks like a scoop of what those drunk sarariman deposit on the station platform...
Posted in: McFlurry caramel macchiato
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upnorth71
DenshaDeGo, when mentioning US airlines nowadays, "good" is not an adjective often used. Suffice to say you will arrive at your destination safe, if not satisfied or rested. And I echo borscht's sentiments regarding United's cabin crew. If you like eye candy, stick with the Asian airlines.
Posted in: United Airlines begins campaign to mark 25th anniversary of 1st flight to Japan
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upnorth71
I think this is more of a publicity stunt to garner more attention from the local media than a real desire to "make it" in the states. Like itabashiku says, she'll have a few concerts in New York and LA, where there is a big enough Asian as well as otaku population to draw an audience from, the J media will call it a success, and then everyone will come down to reality and focus on the Japanese market as before.
Posted in: South Korean pop star BoA sets sights on U.S.
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upnorth71
"If you walk in the streets of Osan outside the airbase, you can get the same glasses (style and material) with a perscription filled for about $150. Probably in Alaska, a visit to LensCrafters or Wal-Mart for that matter cost her about $150"
You gotta think about rent, labor costs, and location. Few people want to live near an airbase, or freeze their butts off living in Alaska. That's why the glasses are expensive in Japan. Oh, and those $150 ones are likely Chinese-made knockoffs (especially if you got them at Walmart- LOL!)
Posted in: Palin's glasses give boost to Japanese company's sales
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upnorth71
Legos- best toy I had as a child. Lets you create your own world, unlike video games, which give it to you ready-made.
Posted in: Building blocks
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upnorth71
Nisegaijin, I think Canon's position is that I.S. works better when it is specifically tailored for each lens, which means lens mounted, rather than camera mounted I.S. Also, a good lens with I.S. will probably be used longer (and have comparatively better resale value) than a camera body which is basically obsolete once it is released. Of course, having I.S. on lenses gives Canon an excuse to charge more for them...
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"I guess one can conclude that people are fleeing from reality, and the awareness that ‘I don’t want to think about difficult things..."
Though I avoid these types of movies (e.g. "sekachu") like the plague, isn't one of the points of going to see a movie is to escape from the humdrum (and difficulties) of your own daily life??
Posted in: Movie industry enjoying 'die-and-cry' boom
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upnorth71
If the program is anything like Kume's recent segment about Japanese twentysomethings, it may be worth watching.
Posted in: Hiroshi Kume to host TBS's new infotainment program
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upnorth71
I agree with Freespeech. High megapixel counts are just marketing gimmicks- what counts is sensor size, and compact digital cameras (and rangefinders) have tiny sensors. If you really want good pictures get a DSLR, which has a decent size sensor. As for a good rangefinder, have you checked out the Canon G9? Albeit it has a small sensor, but otherwise it's a good camera, and it shoots RAW pictures (I own the previous-gen G7).
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