Posted in: Two of Ghosn's former aides escape indictment through plea bargain See in context
What does “dob in your mates” mean? Some sort of quaint regionalism?
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Posted in: How to make money on property in Tokyo See in context
Hikomain: if there are easier ways to make money, then go for it. A well maintained property that earns 6,000 bucks a year can be profitable. I own two such properties. You don’t.
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Posted in: How to make money on property in Tokyo See in context
Bad migraine: this article is about Japan, not fly-over country. If your money goes further in Nebraska, then buy in Nebraska.
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Posted in: How to make money on property in Tokyo See in context
What is the “Kanri?”
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Posted in: Watch the birdie See in context
Sarge wrote: "Nope, they be plum blossoms. Gotta wait a few more weeks for the cherry blossoms..."
Could the editors and /or moderators give a definitive answer as to what sort of bird and blossom we're talking about here.
One guy even said "That's not a blossom tree"!
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Posted in: Visa guideline on health insurance deleted See in context
Too bad. The government should FORCE all FOREIGN residents to pay into the national health insurance system. Buying insurance from a foreign company deprives the gov. of money that it needs to build and maintain hospitals and pay medical professionals.
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Posted in: Watch the birdie See in context
Centuries ago plum blossoms were the BIG DEAL in blossom viewing in Japan until some Shogun decided that he liked cherry blossoms better. The entire country folowed his lead and now no one bothers to look at the poor, neglected plum tree. So sad!
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Posted in: Watch the birdie See in context
tokyocris wrote: "Was this pic taken last year? Seems a bit early for this??"
No. It could have been taken this year, SOUTH of Tokyo. Or do you assume that where you live is the DEFACTO standard for cherry blossom season?
Wake up people - it's a big world out there!
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Posted in: Watch the birdie See in context
Sttebn wrote: "It is early for cherry to blossom: maybe this is not a recent pic."
Not everyone lives near Steen and cherry blossoms do not blossom at the same time all over Japan or the World. I saw them earlier this year in OKINAWA - in February.
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Posted in: Israel unveils new drone fleet that can reach Iran See in context
No. Iran is the agressor, Mr. Sabiwabi.
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Posted in: Polanski crowned best director at Berlin film festival; Terajima wins best actress See in context
"She was not unresponsive." Yeah, right.
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Posted in: Managing gaijin teachers See in context
Wow. I get paid 600,000 yen a month for teaching English. I can't believe anyone would settle for less.
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Posted in: From 'Kill Bill' to Uniqlo, Chiaki Kuriyama shows her killer style See in context
You people sensationalize violence. Wrong. In real life it's a bitch.
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Posted in: Antiwhaling protester to be brought to Japan for questioning See in context
If he is brought to Japan, he will be liberated by Commando Raiders sworn to uphold justice and respect for all life on Earth!
He is a hero!
Praise him!
Down with miscreants!
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Posted in: What are your worst fears if mass layoffs continue due to the economic recession? See in context
I like RAJMUKAR's sober, detached assessment, too.
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Posted in: What are your worst fears if mass layoffs continue due to the economic recession? See in context
Prices HAVE dropped, WIBBLE. Look at property. Stuff is cheaper, too. Look at 100-yen shops and UNIQLO. Seriously, have you been here for 10 years?
The upside: 20,000 Eikaiwa teachers heading back to where they came from. Good-bye and good riddance!
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Posted in: 2,200 attend memorial service for Ai Iijima See in context
Nice photograph.
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Posted in: Hideo Nomo appears in TV commercials for air conditioners See in context
Nomo was initially reviled for "jumping" to the majors. His grandmother was shown on TV tut-tutting his 'betrayal'. THEN, when he began to win, all Japan praised him. Get your facts straight. And he ain't broke. He probably got a cool million bucks for that ad.
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A Rich Clown is still a clown!! Eat the Rich, Its the only thing that they are good for!! Aerosmith.
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Posted in: Tokyo area governors eye extension of state of emergency by 2 weeks
Been down there, and they will eff up anything that looks like a US Flag, etc.,,,
Posted in: Ex-justice minister Kawai granted ¥50 mil bail in vote-buying case