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Japanese resident lives to 200! At least, on paper

Wednesday, September 8, 2010

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Japan’s bureaucratic mess-ups concerning the elderly keep coming to light. First it was Tokyo’s oldest man, who was found to be lying in a bed, 100% dead for 30 years. Then it was the curious disappearance of almost 200 missing centenarians. I guess no one dotted the i’s or crossed the t’s to keep track [...]

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Japan holds annual disaster drill, assuming 3 big simultaneous quakes

Wednesday, September 1, 2010

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The government conducted an emergency drill Wednesday on the assumption that three major earthquakes struck a wide area along the Pacific coast simultaneously, a phenomenon experts say has occurred and could recur. Japan conducts annual antidisaster drills across the nation on Sept. 1 in commemoration of the Great Kanto Earthquake on Sept. 1, 1923, but it [...]

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Kusuo Yasuda’s Former Home

Sunday, August 29, 2010

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Every time I’m in Tokyo I’m amazed by how many new skyscrapers have popped up, and I wonder, what did they have to demolish to build them? But Tokyo has always been about rebuilding and renewal. Back in the days of the Shogun, when homes were built of wood, fires were rampant, and rare was [...]

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Women’s Blouses - Suitable For Work

Wednesday, August 25, 2010

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The whole lot for 5000yen. Includes brands from Elle and Mango. This price is inclusive of delivery to North and South Tohoku, Kanto, Shinetsu, Chubu, Horuriku and Kansai regions. All other regions add another 500yen for delivery. Pick up also possible. * 2 short sleeve blouses (turquoise and light blue pin stripes) * 3 long sleeve blouses [...]

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Part-Time Native English Teacher - Tokyo

Tuesday, August 24, 2010

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Our goal is to offer quality English lessons to our customers. ECC Junior would like to find professional Native English teachers in Kanto who share the same goals. If you are an experienced children’s English teacher who would like the opportunity to work and train with other experienced teachers, please submit your resume. [...]

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Part-time teaching positions in Tokyo

Thursday, August 19, 2010

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C.T.S., Communication Training Support, Tokyo office is seeking energetic and experienced Business English instructors for part-time teaching positions in Tokyo, mainly from 8:00 to 9:30/10:00 am, and from 6:00 to 8:00 pm. Professional environment, carefully designed curriculum and materials are provided. Minimum one-year experience of teaching conversational English to Japanese adults at a language school or [...]

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Japan’s provinces are withering away

Thursday, July 15, 2010

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On the block where Mika Nasu’s clothing shop sits along the main street of Atami, a resort town 65 miles south of Tokyo, 13 of 19 stores are shuttered. “Recovery? What recovery?” asks Nasu, 50. “It just gets worse and worse.” Nasu’s struggles are reflected in the Bank of Japan’s Sakura Report, a regional survey akin [...]

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Morning/Evening teachins positions in Saitama

Wednesday, July 14, 2010

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C.T.S., Communication Training Support, Tokyo office is seeking energetic and experienced part-time native English instructors for classes at well-known companies in Saitama, starting in August. Main areas/stations: Minamiotsukastation on Seibu Shinjuku line, Shiki station on Tobu Tojo Line, Kuki station on Tobu Isezaki line Days and Time: weekdays, 8:00-10:00 a.m. or 6:00-8:00 p.m. Professional environment, carefully designed [...]

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1-to-1 English Instructor - Tokyo area (August starts)

Wednesday, July 14, 2010

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Gaba is looking for experienced English instructors to begin teaching in early August. Below are the Kanto area Learning Studios with openings. Please review the eligibility criteria associated with each LS and state your preferred location(s) in your cover letter. Commute times in excess of 45 minutes and/or at a cost of greater than 450 yen [...]

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Part-time Teaching Positions - Yokohama

Wednesday, July 7, 2010

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CTS, Communication Training Support, Tokyo office is seeking energetic and experienced part-time native English instructors for regular classes at well-known companies in and around Yokohama, mainly in the evening. Imediate openings: Shonandai(Odakyu/Sotetsu) area: Tuesday 17:30-19:30 Nakayama(Yokohama line) area: Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday 17:30-19:30 Hodogaya(Tokaido line): weekdays, 18:00-20:00 Professional environment, carefully designed curriculum and materials are provided. Minimum one-year experience [...]

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