Let's Japan.org Debunking Eikaiwa and Ramblings in Japan

There's been too many businesses, especially the ryugaku/eikawa businesses that have been able to make money with poor business practices.
I'm quite sure the CEO of gateway21 just happened to get a large bonus in August....

The culture of dishonesty that infects Japanese business practice is appalling. I don't know how the Japanese put up with it.

The Japanese probably look at America, Britain, Canada, etc. and think "well at least this place is not as bad as those shit holes".

Voting for the same political party for 50 odd years shows that do 'put up' with a fair bit. Guess lying and dishonesty is just expected.

The students who go to university here, and don't study hard are, like in the West, generally arts students, with only a few hours of classes a week. Science students can't get away, without putting the hours and the effort in. The educational attainment tables for Japanese students piss all over Western students, especially in Science and Technology. Where the fuck do you get your information? The pub?

Why do you come here, and diss us, your hosts, with these tired, borderline racist urban myths. This is a great country, and if you don't like it, apparently, they have an open-mic sessions, for foreigners, just near the black vans outside Yasukuni, if you want to air your grievances....

Regarding most of the comments I've read here about Japan and its current problems, most stem from the complacency of the Japanese as consumers. There is no anger, no fury, no mass protests about much of anything. There should have been organized protests during the NOVA free fall by pissed off students outside the Shinujuku HQ and in Namba but... 'shou ga nai', right? I give credit to the Koreans and Chinese, when they have been wronged and they are pissed, they WILL storm the gates and voice their displeasure.

The second problem stems from Japan's useless and paralyzed political system. A PM that changes every 6 months? "Dismantling the Diet" and holding elections... again? Politicians here do one thing at election time: they drive around in cars wearing white gloves, smile and blare shit from speakers. There is no public debate, no accountability, no solutions. I agree with the last poster, Japan USED TO BE a great country. As a country, Japan is like a tired old man propped up in his wheelchair, pissing his pants hoping the end comes soon.

When you have an ELECTED (by the people) leader who is looked at through the lens of solutions, a working plan and through the lens of real accountability, you might BEGIN to solve some of the problems. Japanese are wonderful people and it's my pleasure to be a guest here, but they seriously to take up arms and DEMAND more from their leaders. Have you ever seen a protest by hundreds of thousands of irate Japanese surrounding the Diet building or PM's residence? I didn't think so. "Shou ga nai"...

Thus, endeth the sermon.

Wow. Must be a troll, or simply u are stuck in a shitty ass situation with some J-witch of a wife dude! Ben and I here are simply pointing out reality. Ive met many great students here, but shit, like was mentioned above, people take it up the ass here day in and day out and never make a stink. Whining.. well yah, perhaps somewhat, but at least im not afraid - and am allowed - to have an opinion. Communication and expressing thoughts and feelings - something which does tend to lack here, hence the lack of psychiatrists/councellors - is good therapy, in my opinion. The world is constantly in transition... and, sadly, countries that wish to maintain strong economies do need to change with the times...where will Japan be in 30 or 40 years? Where will your pension be buddy? I know where mine will be - NOT HERE!

Some people seem to be hyper sensitive regrading any criticism directed at Japan or the Japanese. I personally love the place and spent a good amount of years their happily.............it aint perfect though! A critical view of the world around you is very healthy!!!

I am an Aussie......happy to be back in this great country. Like Japan, it is far from perfect though. We have our own issues down here too.

Don't take criticism of your chosen home personally guys. Eat your Fujiya cakes and be happy!

do you know???

What? NO Japanese speak native level English?

BTW How's your Nihongo?

If it looks like a duck, walks like a duck and sounds like a a duck, it must be....

Gateway 21 President Fukui wasn't kidding about being sorry-- he'threw himself on the ground in apology'! Take a look:

http://search.japantimes.co.jp/cgi-bin/nn20081006a2.html

"Gateway21 officials repeatedly apologized to them."

The story's over, folks. They apologized.
Next, please.

They're the biggest bunch of self pitying losers, EVER, on these threads - you can try to point them in the right direction, but they won't thank you for it.

OK, now we're 'outing' posters, are we? 'Ozzie dickheads'? I have to take issue with that. Where is the civility?

Australians are the worst whiners in the world, Bruce. You know it, I know it, they know it. They know so little, and yet they talk as if they know so much. That is why they rise to the top in places like Eikaiwa. That is why the rest of the world calls them OZZIE DICKHEADS.

As the former Prime Minister of Australia, Bob Hawke, once said, in reference to Australia, "Australia is nothing more than a blob of shit on the asshole of the world".

His other claim to fame was being in the guiness book of record for skulling beer.

Yep, OZZIE DICKHEADS alright.

the british used to be respected but in about 10 years they will just be another state in the EU.I think that our grandkids wont even know they were seperate in about 50 years. I mean even Japanese are surprised that England is a country. They only know Britain.

You hit the nail on the head. His posts have the signs of Whacko Macko plastered all over them.

And tell me Bruce, what is your release? To hang out in Let’s Japan, because you got booted from your favourite yahoo haunts, and continue your habit of ridiculing everyone else, while you enjoy your successful English teaching career?

Ha!

Well, at least you have given up “boo-hooing” about everyone letting you know what a wanker you are, and have now opted to crow about yourself, instead.

Evolution is an incredible thing to witness.

I can't speak to what is thought of the British, but America is more hated around the world as time goes by-- Bush, Iraq, its imperialistic tendencies, going where they aren't wanted or invited-- and now the worldwide economic meltdown caused chiefly by American creed, incompetence and lack of government oversight and regulation. It must anger and worry Americans that China's star is rising. I'm American, too.

Australia has many nature! Australian men are gentles. You can go to swimming everyday!

Americans love war!

British is raining all the time!

I've been teaching here in The Kingdom for 7 years now, and I've considered going to Japan. Granted, the financial reward for living here is good, but it's no picnic. After researching English teaching in Japan, I've soundly decided against it. The entire thing seems like one big circus and the teachers are made to be the clowns.

This anon guy is obviously a pissed off English teacher. I have met many many Saudis that can speak English very well, but never one at native level. It really isn't possible without spending YEARS in a western country.

I do have to say though that the teachers do seem like a lot of whiny toddlers. You don't see this level of complaining on the Korean or Thai forums.

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