whitepocky said...

whitepocky at 01:45 PM JST - 12th August

Softbank may not have the best service coverage, but the JPY990 white plan is worthy of it's price tag. Me and my wife have a monthly bill of around JPY6,000 and we communicate on a daily basis over the mobile. The problem lies unfortunately with the monopolies here in Japan.…

Posted in Tokyoites pay 2nd highest cell phone charge in world at 01:45 PM JST - 12th August
whitepocky at 11:39 PM JST - 8th August

Parents don't teach them...

That's because they rely on the education system to do it for them. Absolutely no common sense whatsoever.

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whitepocky at 02:05 PM JST - 3rd August

Seems that most of those posting on the subject are quick to come to their own conclusions about why so many woman suffered with a miscarriage. STD's & abortions etc. It just so happens that, more than likely, someone very close to you will know of someone who has had…

Posted in 41% of women going through pregnancy have had miscarriages at 02:05 PM JST - 3rd August
whitepocky at 11:37 PM JST - 30th July

And now we see the landlords struggling with low occupancy rates.

Reap what you sow fat cats!

Posted in Clawing back tenant rights at 11:37 PM JST - 30th July
whitepocky at 11:18 PM JST - 30th July

The issue reverberates around the issue of saving face, something all of us know about living here in Japan. The government keeps the door open in order to save face with the UN and other nations, yet slams it shut once the foreign community arrives. This is not simply a…

Posted in Asylum seekers find little refuge in Japan at 11:18 PM JST - 30th July
whitepocky at 10:55 PM JST - 30th July

Why is JT promoting a named individual here?

...because the said named individual granted access to the auctions!

Posted in Going, going, sold! - A glimpse into world of car auctions at 10:55 PM JST - 30th July
whitepocky at 11:22 PM JST - 29th July

The only 'unwelcome' and hooliganism I saw was from idiot Argentinian gangs who were violent towards the passive Japanese supporters after the England Argentina game.

I think you answered your own question there Northlondon. You should know yourself the rivalry between the two nations.

Posted in Japan awarded 2019 rugby union World Cup at 11:22 PM JST - 29th July
whitepocky at 10:05 PM JST - 29th July

the public strictly forbidden<

Exactly how much information can you gain from this exactly. It lists the very basics only!!! You'd still need a professional opinion of the cars condition/history.

Maryhinge, thanks for the link. Gives a bit more details into the auctions.

Posted in Going, going, sold! - A glimpse into world of car auctions at 10:05 PM JST - 29th July
whitepocky at 11:50 PM JST - 22nd July

I had to rely on family sending me stuff from England, subscription to a book club, etc. Cost me a bomb.

Exactly the same as what I do now. Research the books online and get my brother to buy them from the shops and post them over. Most books here…

Posted in Unraveling how children become bilingual so easily at 11:50 PM JST - 22nd July
whitepocky at 05:44 PM JST - 22nd July

I know that it's the dad who is working and there is little other English input. The wealthier have international schools etc. to help them along of course, so getting bilingual kids is easier for them.

Reading is the key here, not DVD's or TV programmes. TV is mind numbing.…

Posted in Unraveling how children become bilingual so easily at 05:44 PM JST - 22nd July