If you would have told me five years ago that I would see a doctor at least once a month and be subject to an annual medical checkup, I would have scoffed like a Brit watching Spain win the World Cup. In the first 28 years of my life I’ve seen a doctor no [...]
06.30.09 | Health, Living in Japan | Jason
There’s been an awful lot of back and forth between creative industries and journalists when it comes to topics as important as piracy. Creative industries in several western countries are demanding that ISPs be held responsible for monitoring people and sending letters if they’re caught (or suspected) of pirating music, movies, TV programs, software, [...]
06.10.09 | Internet, Technology | Jason
Dear NHK,
Let me first start by stating that I’ve enjoyed your programs for several years, and have even used your language training programs to help me with the Japanese language. My wife has watched your programs and enjoyed your radio programs for years as well. Not a day goes by where we don’t [...]
06.8.09 | Japan, Living in Japan | Jason
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