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    iPhone slow-down

    The news in the U.S. is that older iPhones have been slowed down. Does that affect iPhones in Japan? I have an SE but haven't noticed any changes.
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    White Guy In Kabukicho - Homeless?

    I just obtained PR about 5 years ago so it's comforting to know that I still have options in Japan even if I go broke.
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    White Guy In Kabukicho - Homeless?

    ASSUMING something is wrong and actually DOING something about it are miles apart. While the police in Kabukicho may not be dense, they're known to be rather callous toward the misfortunate assuming they have reaped what they've sown and choose not to get involved.
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    White Guy In Kabukicho - Homeless?

    Or is it possible that the guy just snapped and has some kind of mental illness? He may not have the rational judgement to seek help in his circumstances, or even properly receive it if offered?
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    White Guy In Kabukicho - Homeless?

    Could it be Tokyo Joe Blow? We haven't heard from him in a while.
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    Life In Japan - The Low Points

    This may have been mentioned already, but offices, shops, restaurants, and trains tend to give too much heat in the winter, but are way too stingy with the air conditioning in the summer.
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    Life In Japan - The Low Points

    I agree as I hold my breath on the Saikyo Sen now. A little BO in the evening is somewhat forgivable, but what excuse is there for eye-watering BO at 7:30am?
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    Company New Year's Traditions

    My president gives the official 挨拶, but there's no substance to these activities whatsoever. Purely ritualistic tradition.
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    Life In Japan - The High Points

    Lows: As a foreigner at my work I am often excluded from paticipating in particular decisions and social events, and I am entrusted with fewer duties and responsibilities compared with my Japanese counterparts. It often feels like I'm ‘invisible' since as long as I'm doing what's expected, no...