SanshinMaster comments

Single white male, early 40s. 14 years in Japan w/full time job, JLPT N1. 30-50% of landlords state they reject me because I'm a foreigner or require multiple guarantors.

I understand landlords take a risk because of the bad apples but I wish there was a solid background check system here. It would be nice if your renting history could be recorded as a means to show your reliability, much like a credit score.

I feel like under-reporting crime only makes the problem worse. If everyone is under the impression of living in a safe place then criminals have an easier time targeting unsuspecting victims.

81,000?? And can you imagine the number of criminal complaints they may have had but didn't pursue??

Are these stories real or do they just change the date and repost???

"Nuclear disaster? But I'd rather meet Kumamon!"

BSHSBT04BK just rolls off the tongue..

duh!

rickyvee

I thought Japan's taxis run off natural gas.

Japan Today needs to add a "Tepco Screw-Ups" section to their news categories..

That is hilarious and sorta cute. Yurushite-nyaa! (=^･^=) ﾆｬｰﾝ♪

I wonder if the employees have to sign a waiver saying they won't sue for any illnesses (cancer) caused by their work environment.....

Always felt those food stalls were dodgy

I knew this guy was rotten the second he joined up with Ishihara.

Just curious, how much foreign aid does Japan actually give N. Korea?

From http://www.bom.gov.au/tsunami/info/faq.shtml

The south Java tsunami (17 July 2006) was caused by a relatively small earthquake (magnitude 7.7) that generated a 0.5 metre tsunami. This tsunami inundated the coast with run-up heights of four meters in some places, killing over 600 people.

I'm surprised India and China weren't on this list.

Even if there's no sex, it's still buying a woman as merchandise isn't it?

I always thought Beaujolais Nouveau is used as a sampler for what the rest of the region's wine will taste like that year after maturation. Don't understand why it's so pricy....

A friend of mine was almost arrested for leaving FAKE brass knuckles in his carry-on. Maybe this guy paid off security somehow to get through??

@Alan Doing that in Germany will get you a ticket. Fight the urge to teach them a lesson and get out of the way. 1 reckless driver is better than 2.

So if I download a movie, Sony or whoever loses 1800yen and I spend 2 years in jail and the government foots most of the bill? Sounds like a great plan.

I totally agree that bikes are in an unfair position. No bike lanes and most roads have no room for them, and no where near enough parking anywhere for them. They need to address this first...

Last I heard, pavement riding is illegal (unless indicated) and carries a 50,000yen fine as does drunk driving etc... Seems like cops need to spend less time in the Koban and more time on the streets enforcing existing laws for bikes AND cars than creating redundant rules like number plates. Plus, I think children need to have the rules of the road ingrained in them on a yearly basis at school to prevent violations and cops be given more power to punish violators.