Illegal,Immigrants,in Japan

Johnny the TEACHER — 2009-01-27T23:38:26+09:00

Japan is extremely reluctant to accept immigrants. I think it is partly because the history of single race in Japan is too long and is partly because the government may be too afraid that Japan become a hot-bed of international crime. This is one of the reasons illegal immigrants in Japan has increased.

To make immigrant procedure easier is a way of reducing illegalimmigrants.　By 2025, one in four people in Japan will be 65. It is said that Japan will need 600,000 immigrants every year to keep the current workforce. The government should take it sericously and acceptmore immigrants legally, which will not only decrease the number of illegal immigrants but also be one solution for the future workforce problem.

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Wedding,ceremony,in Japan

Johnny the TEACHER — 2009-01-27T23:30:16+09:00

Japanese couple is said to spend about five million yen on their wedding ceremony in average.

I, for one, it is meaningless. Wedding ceremony is a ceremony, where no flashy performances should be allowed.

They should realize that money isn't important to make their ceremony wonderful.

They should use their money on more important things, such as buying furniture and household goods or saving it as tuition funds for theire future children.

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Unlucky,Number,in Japan

Johnny the TEACHER — 2009-01-27T23:20:49+09:00

In Western countries, such numbers as 13 or 666 are considered unlucky numberss under the influence of Christianity. In Japan, the numbers four and nine are disliked.

The reason lies in the sound four and nine have. four is called "yon" or "shi", and the sound "shi" evokes "death". Because four and death are the homonym in Japanese.

Nine is called "kyuu" or "ku ", and the sound "ku" evokes "pain ". Because nine and pain are the homonym in Japanese.

For these reasons, the numbers four and nine are regarded as unlucky numbers in Japan.

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Energy,Problem, in Japan

Johnny the TEACHER — 2009-01-26T18:33:08+09:00

Now 85% of the world's energy demand depends on such fossil fuels as coal, petroleum, and natural gas. However, we are now entering an era when we should consider seriously the substitute energies to take over fossil fuels.

Firstly, we should realize the fact that fossil fuels aren't infinite. For example petroleum will be exhausted in about forty years. Natural gas will be exhausted in about sixty years. Considering the limited fossil fuels, we have to find out substitute energies immediately.

Secondly, we must ponder the problem of the environment caused by the fossil fuels. When the fossil fuels burn, such toxic substances as CO2, NO, and SO2, which cause global warming, acid rain, and breathing disorder. Considering this fact, substitute energies are needed.

Now such substitute energies as biomass, solar energy generation, wind power generation, and geothermal power generation have been studied. However, considering the cost, it will take a certain time to make them in wide use. I think the most tangible measure is atomic power generation. There are fewer atomic power plants in Japan than in other countries out of concern over the safety, but Japan should have more atomic power plants to deal with the energy problem.

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Kotaro,Oshio

Johnny the TEACHER — 2008-05-20T02:06:36+09:00

One of the greatest acoustic guitarist in Japan－Kotaro Oshio. Enjoy his fantastic play! I've been trying to copy his "Hard Rain", but...

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Eating,while,walking

Johnny the TEACHER — 2008-05-20T01:53:23+09:00

Eating while walking was brought in Japan recently. For a long time, Japanese didn’t have a custom to eat while walking. And, it is also because that Japanese like to carry something ceremonial in everything, even in a style of eating. They are taught table manners strictly and told not to eat while standing.

Therefore, it is difficult for many Japanese to accept this eating style.

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Don Alder

Johnny the TEACHER — 2008-04-24T00:24:15+09:00

I can never see Don's incredible play without being lost in admiration!

Enjoy his miracle play!

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Parasite,Single

Johnny the TEACHER — 2008-04-15T10:18:15+09:00

Some parents, espesically mothers, have devoted themselves for their children’s growth. Even after their children have grown up, their mothers think it necessary to be with their children and may take it granted that their children are with them.

Their children may also take it granted that they are looked after by their mothers. They are with their parents because it's convenient and confortable. This is the main reason for the advent of so-called “parasite singles.”

I think this tendency isn’t good. Parasite singles should notice that they must stand up with their own feet and must live without their parents’ help. At the same time, their parents should stop overprotection of them.

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Wife,Purse Holder

Johnny the TEACHER — 2008-03-21T00:24:45+09:00

In Japan, it is usual that the family budget is left to the wife.

I think it is because the husband is too busy to manage the family budget. Or, it may be because some husbands think it under their dignities. But I see an exception near me. I have two brothers-in-law,and they manage the family budget. The conventional style that husbands work outside to get money and wives manage the money is getting obsolete rapdly. As the number of wives who work outside has been increasing, the number of husbands who manage the family budget will also increase from now on.

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Yasukuni,Shrine

Johnny the TEACHER — 2008-03-20T23:57:51+09:00

It seems very natural for the Prime Minister to visit Yasukuni and show his respect for the war dead. Yasukuni isn't the pro-war symbol but the place where we thank all of the war victims and pray for world peace.

Some countries such as China and Korea are against the Prime Minister's visit to Yasukuni, but it can be nothing but the interference in Japan's domestic affairs.

If the main reason they deny the Prime Minister's visit to Yasukuni is that A-grade war criminals are also enshrined, it is possible that they enshrine them in other places. It seems to be difficult and no one might have no illusion that this can solve all the problems, but it must be worth a try.

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Pat Metheny,Picasso guitar

Johnny the TEACHER — 2008-03-20T02:05:26+09:00

Pat Metheny is one of the greatest guitarists I've ever met. His performance with the 'Picasso guitar', built by Linda Manzer, is...beyond description. When I saw the guitar for the first time, I just wondered who can deal with it. The answer is, of course, Pat Metheny.

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Yokohama,Bay,Bridge

Johnny the TEACHER — 2008-03-20T00:23:41+09:00

The Yokohama Bay Bridge is a large bridge in Yokohama city, Kanagawa prefecture. The name "Yokohama Bay Bridge" was given to the bridge, refering to the San Francisco Bay Bridge. It is a kind of expressway.

The construction of the Yokohama Bay Bridge started in 1980 and was completed in 1989. With the length of 860m, the Yokohama Bay Bridge is an imporatnt transport route to deal with traffic jams in the urban areas.

The Yokohama Bay Bridge has a pedestrian mall called "Yokohama Skywalk", which extends to the observation deck.

When the bridge was opened to traffic, parking a car on the side of the bridge was banned. However, too many people parked their cars there to see the nightview of Yokohama, which caused traffic problems.

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Tokyo,Tower

Johnny the TEACHER — 2008-03-20T00:19:54+09:00

Tokyo tower is a radio tower which is one of the most popular sightseeing spots in Tokyo. It is painted red and white. With the height of 332.6m, Tokyo tower is the highest self-supported steel tower in the world as of 2007. The year of the completion of the tower was December 23rd, 1958.

Tokyo tower has the special observation deck where you can enjoy a panoramic view of Tokyo metropolitan area. If it is fine, you can see such nearby cities as Kanagawa, Saitama, and Chiba. You can also see Mt. Fuji.

At night, Tokyo tower is illuminated, which makes Tokyo's night view more attractive. 176 lights are used to illuminate Tokyo tower, and the electricity cost a day is about 25,000 yen.

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Unlucky,numbers

Johnny the TEACHER — 2008-03-20T00:15:43+09:00

In Western countries, such numbers as 13 or 666 are considered unlucky numbers under the influence of Christianity. In Japan, the numbers four and nine are disliked.

The reason lies in the sound four and nine have. four is called "yon" or "shi", and the sound "shi" evokes "death". Because four and death are the homonym in Japanese.

Nine is called "kyuu" or "ku ", and the sound "ku" evokes "pain". Because nine and pain are the homonym in Japanese.

For these reasons, the numbers four and nine are regarded as unlucky numbers in Japan.

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Energy,problems

Johnny the TEACHER — 2008-03-19T23:38:34+09:00

Now 85% of the world's energy demand depends on such fossil fuels as coal, petroleum, and natural gas. However, we are now entering an era when we should consider seriously the substitute energies to take over fossil fuels.

Firstly, we should realize the fact that fossil fuels aren't infinite. For example petroleum will be exhausted in about forty years. Natural gas will be exhausted in about sixty years. Considering the limited fossil fuels, we have to find out substitute energies immediately.

Secondly, we must ponder the problem of the environment caused by the fossil fuels. When the fossil fuels burn, such toxic substances as CO2, NO, and SO2, which cause global warming, acid rain, and breathing disorder. Considering this fact, substitute energies are needed.

Now such substitute energies as biomass, solar energy generation,wind power generation, and geothermal power generation have been studied. However, considering the cost, it will take a certain time to make them in wide use. I think the most tangible measure is atomic power generation. There are fewer atomic power plants in Japan than in other countries out of concern over the safety, but Japan should have more atomic power plants to deal with the energy problem.

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