Comments for Gaijin-in-Japan http://gaijin-in-japan.com Blog, podcasts, forum, arcade and bookstore from Kobe Thu, 15 May 2008 14:14:58 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.5.1 Comment on I’m my wife’s guarantor by Vecko http://gaijin-in-japan.com/2008/05/14/im-my-wifes-guarantor/#comment-1971 Vecko Wed, 14 May 2008 20:14:16 +0000 http://gaijin-in-japan.com/?p=872#comment-1971 good luck to your misses Mike! good luck to your misses Mike!

]]> Comment on I’m my wife’s guarantor by Zen http://gaijin-in-japan.com/2008/05/14/im-my-wifes-guarantor/#comment-1970 Zen Wed, 14 May 2008 16:32:34 +0000 http://gaijin-in-japan.com/?p=872#comment-1970 Omedeto!!! 8-) Omedeto!!!
8-)

]]> Comment on Podcast Episode #85 by The Warrior http://gaijin-in-japan.com/2008/05/01/podcast-episode-85/#comment-1969 The Warrior Fri, 09 May 2008 05:47:18 +0000 http://gaijin-in-japan.com/?p=871#comment-1969 Mike, Good points on many gaijin's attitudes while living in Japan. Too many people think it should be just like their home country, and they don't want to adjust. Mike,

Good points on many gaijin’s attitudes while living in Japan. Too many people think it should be just like their home country, and they don’t want to adjust.

]]> Comment on Podcast Episode #85 by Zen http://gaijin-in-japan.com/2008/05/01/podcast-episode-85/#comment-1968 Zen Thu, 08 May 2008 04:00:38 +0000 http://gaijin-in-japan.com/?p=871#comment-1968 Indeed! Indeed!

]]> Comment on Podcast Episode #85 by Mike http://gaijin-in-japan.com/2008/05/01/podcast-episode-85/#comment-1967 Mike Wed, 07 May 2008 07:22:58 +0000 http://gaijin-in-japan.com/?p=871#comment-1967 Definitely a change, ne. Maybe I've changed from Mike-chan to at least Mike-san. Guess I have a ways to go to be Mike-sensei. I'll be very interested to listen to these podcasts and read this blog after about another 15 years. Definitely a change, ne. Maybe I’ve changed from Mike-chan to at least Mike-san. Guess I have a ways to go to be Mike-sensei.

I’ll be very interested to listen to these podcasts and read this blog after about another 15 years.

]]> Comment on Podcast Episode #85 by Zen http://gaijin-in-japan.com/2008/05/01/podcast-episode-85/#comment-1966 Zen Wed, 07 May 2008 06:47:00 +0000 http://gaijin-in-japan.com/?p=871#comment-1966 It is interesting listening to your change over time Mik-chan. I will no elaborate on it now, but something you said about combining things came true at least it will, it has in my head now. It is interesting listening to your change over time Mik-chan.

I will no elaborate on it now, but something you said about combining things came true at least it will, it has in my head now.

]]> Comment on The Busiest Time of the Year by The Warrior http://gaijin-in-japan.com/2008/04/16/the-busiest-time-of-the-year/#comment-1965 The Warrior Fri, 25 Apr 2008 06:42:39 +0000 http://gaijin-in-japan.com/2008/04/16/the-busiest-time-of-the-year/#comment-1965 Most interesting time of the year in Japan, everything is changing, and another chance to start over again. Most interesting time of the year in Japan, everything is changing, and another chance to start over again.

]]> Comment on Podcast Episode #84 by The Warrior http://gaijin-in-japan.com/2008/04/17/podcast-episode-84/#comment-1964 The Warrior Fri, 25 Apr 2008 06:39:47 +0000 http://gaijin-in-japan.com/2008/04/17/podcast-episode-84/#comment-1964 I like Japanese "Stew", even if tastes like soup to any American. The Japanese sure have a way with Katakana words. I like Japanese “Stew”, even if tastes like soup to any American. The Japanese sure have a way with Katakana words.

]]> Comment on Podcast Episode #84 by Zen http://gaijin-in-japan.com/2008/04/17/podcast-episode-84/#comment-1962 Zen Fri, 18 Apr 2008 18:49:27 +0000 http://gaijin-in-japan.com/2008/04/17/podcast-episode-84/#comment-1962 :lol: :lol:

]]> Comment on Being a father in Japan by Sakuraba http://gaijin-in-japan.com/2008/03/22/being-a-father-in-japan/#comment-1961 Sakuraba Mon, 07 Apr 2008 20:43:21 +0000 http://gaijin-in-japan.com/2008/03/22/being-a-father-in-japan/#comment-1961 I'm not a parent so I really don't know and it sounds like a tough situation. But the one thing I've always hears is that parents should have a unified front. So maybe discuss things with the wife in private, and agree NEVER in front of the kid. (That way you don't get yelled at in front of your son.) I’m not a parent so I really don’t know and it sounds like a tough situation. But the one thing I’ve always hears is that parents should have a unified front. So maybe discuss things with the wife in private, and agree NEVER in front of the kid. (That way you don’t get yelled at in front of your son.)

]]> Comment on Getting back on her good side by Nick Ramsay http://gaijin-in-japan.com/2008/04/03/863/#comment-1960 Nick Ramsay Fri, 04 Apr 2008 06:46:00 +0000 http://gaijin-in-japan.com/2008/04/03/863/#comment-1960 That's sound advice. I still have lots of work to do! That’s sound advice. I still have lots of work to do!

]]> Comment on Being a father in Japan by The Warrior http://gaijin-in-japan.com/2008/03/22/being-a-father-in-japan/#comment-1959 The Warrior Fri, 04 Apr 2008 04:07:23 +0000 http://gaijin-in-japan.com/2008/03/22/being-a-father-in-japan/#comment-1959 This is a real rock and a hard place situation. The Japanese women (maybe all women) "runs" the house. You were right, but it won't matter to her anyway. This is a real rock and a hard place situation. The Japanese women (maybe all women) “runs” the house. You were right, but it won’t matter to her anyway.

]]> Comment on Being misunderstood at work by The Warrior http://gaijin-in-japan.com/2008/03/31/being-misunderstood-at-work/#comment-1958 The Warrior Fri, 04 Apr 2008 04:02:29 +0000 http://gaijin-in-japan.com/2008/03/31/being-misunderstood-at-work/#comment-1958 He is probably trying to explain "the way of weddings." There is always a "way" in Japan. He is probably trying to explain “the way of weddings.” There is always a “way” in Japan.

]]> Comment on Getting back on her good side by The Warrior http://gaijin-in-japan.com/2008/04/03/863/#comment-1957 The Warrior Fri, 04 Apr 2008 03:59:09 +0000 http://gaijin-in-japan.com/2008/04/03/863/#comment-1957 If she is calling you "papasan" you might becoming the salaryman of her dreams. If she is calling you “papasan” you might becoming the salaryman of her dreams.

]]> Comment on Podcast Episode #83 by The Warrior http://gaijin-in-japan.com/2008/03/24/podcast-episode-83/#comment-1956 The Warrior Fri, 04 Apr 2008 03:57:29 +0000 http://gaijin-in-japan.com/2008/03/24/podcast-episode-83/#comment-1956 I like Jiro. Go gaijin!! I like Jiro. Go gaijin!!

]]> Comment on Being misunderstood at work by Zen http://gaijin-in-japan.com/2008/03/31/being-misunderstood-at-work/#comment-1955 Zen Mon, 31 Mar 2008 03:12:44 +0000 http://gaijin-in-japan.com/2008/03/31/being-misunderstood-at-work/#comment-1955 8) 8)

]]> Comment on Being a father in Japan by Vecko http://gaijin-in-japan.com/2008/03/22/being-a-father-in-japan/#comment-1954 Vecko Mon, 24 Mar 2008 00:36:13 +0000 http://gaijin-in-japan.com/2008/03/22/being-a-father-in-japan/#comment-1954 ''They’ve got ongoing issues that if I stepped in might change what Tomoko’s strategy is. I think that’s what was going on the other night.'' maybe if she would tell you that strategy is you could help her. 2 heads are better then 1. ”They’ve got ongoing issues that if I stepped in might change what Tomoko’s strategy is. I think that’s what was going on the other night.”

maybe if she would tell you that strategy is you could help her. 2 heads are better then 1.

]]> Comment on Being a father in Japan by Zen http://gaijin-in-japan.com/2008/03/22/being-a-father-in-japan/#comment-1953 Zen Sun, 23 Mar 2008 00:04:05 +0000 http://gaijin-in-japan.com/2008/03/22/being-a-father-in-japan/#comment-1953 Acually it is easy for outsiders to give their opinion,they are like arses, everyone has one. :-) but you have to walk your path and know your shoes. As Kenny Rodgers said: "know when to hold them, know when to fold them, Know when to walk away, know when to run." Ganbatte ne!! In the mean time it is still funny to read :P Acually it is easy for outsiders to give their opinion,they are like arses, everyone has one. :-)

but you have to walk your path and know your shoes.

As Kenny Rodgers said: “know when to hold them, know when to fold them, Know when to walk away, know when to run.”

Ganbatte ne!!

In the mean time it is still funny to read

:P

]]> Comment on Being a father in Japan by Mike http://gaijin-in-japan.com/2008/03/22/being-a-father-in-japan/#comment-1952 Mike Sat, 22 Mar 2008 23:35:59 +0000 http://gaijin-in-japan.com/2008/03/22/being-a-father-in-japan/#comment-1952 Thanks for the comments guys. The problem I have is that I work and she takes care of the house; and she really does take care of the house. My son is a good boy. Very well behaved. I very rarely have to intervene on arguments because they're trivial. I also don't want my son to have to study too much. The whole cram school thing just makes me cringe more than you can imagine. Yes, Tomoko where's the pants in the house because that is her job. I wear the pants outside; and we like it that way. She doesn't want to work and I don't want to be a stay at home dad. As for raising my son, well, that comes down to how much I overstep her house rules. Knowing when to keep my mouth shut being most important. They've got ongoing issues that if I stepped in might change what Tomoko's strategy is. I think that's what was going on the other night. Thanks for the comments guys. The problem I have is that I work and she takes care of the house; and she really does take care of the house. My son is a good boy. Very well behaved. I very rarely have to intervene on arguments because they’re trivial. I also don’t want my son to have to study too much. The whole cram school thing just makes me cringe more than you can imagine.

Yes, Tomoko where’s the pants in the house because that is her job. I wear the pants outside; and we like it that way. She doesn’t want to work and I don’t want to be a stay at home dad.

As for raising my son, well, that comes down to how much I overstep her house rules. Knowing when to keep my mouth shut being most important. They’ve got ongoing issues that if I stepped in might change what Tomoko’s strategy is. I think that’s what was going on the other night.

]]> Comment on Being a father in Japan by Zen http://gaijin-in-japan.com/2008/03/22/being-a-father-in-japan/#comment-1951 Zen Sat, 22 Mar 2008 18:34:07 +0000 http://gaijin-in-japan.com/2008/03/22/being-a-father-in-japan/#comment-1951 ”well Mike clearly she is the one who wears the pants in the house.” :lol: ”smack the living crap out of him”　 :o :!: ”well Mike clearly she is the one who wears the pants in the house.”
:lol:
”smack the living crap out of him”　

:o

:!:

]]> Comment on Being a father in Japan by Vecko http://gaijin-in-japan.com/2008/03/22/being-a-father-in-japan/#comment-1950 Vecko Sat, 22 Mar 2008 15:55:16 +0000 http://gaijin-in-japan.com/2008/03/22/being-a-father-in-japan/#comment-1950 well Mike clearly she is the one who wears the pants in the house. but if he wants to have a Wii make a deal with him. tell him to get some better grades in school and maybe help his mother around the house more you might buy him one. if that doesn't work go old school... smack the living crap out of him ;) well Mike clearly she is the one who wears the pants in the house. but if he wants to have a Wii make a deal with him. tell him to get some better grades in school and maybe help his mother around the house more you might buy him one.
if that doesn’t work go old school… smack the living crap out of him ;)

]]> Comment on Being a father in Japan by Nuclear Fire http://gaijin-in-japan.com/2008/03/22/being-a-father-in-japan/#comment-1949 Nuclear Fire Sat, 22 Mar 2008 12:19:28 +0000 http://gaijin-in-japan.com/2008/03/22/being-a-father-in-japan/#comment-1949 Just thought about another exception: a Japanese couple are doing specialty medical training here in the Colonies. When we do family activities together, the father is the one who does most (~60%) of parental work with their 3 yo daughter. BTW, I like your site. Just thought about another exception: a Japanese couple are doing specialty medical training here in the Colonies. When we do family activities together, the father is the one who does most (~60%) of parental work with their 3 yo daughter.

BTW, I like your site.

]]> Comment on Being a father in Japan by Nuclear Fire http://gaijin-in-japan.com/2008/03/22/being-a-father-in-japan/#comment-1948 Nuclear Fire Sat, 22 Mar 2008 12:08:57 +0000 http://gaijin-in-japan.com/2008/03/22/being-a-father-in-japan/#comment-1948 Huh. That's totally opposite as my Japanese wife. Ikuko leaves most of the discipline to me because "boys need to learn male behavior from their father." Caveat: She chose to leave Japan on her own and pursue a medical career against her traditional family's wishes, so her personality might not be "Japanese." Huh. That’s totally opposite as my Japanese wife. Ikuko leaves most of the discipline to me because “boys need to learn male behavior from their father.”

Caveat: She chose to leave Japan on her own and pursue a medical career against her traditional family’s wishes, so her personality might not be “Japanese.”

]]> Comment on Being a father in Japan by Mike http://gaijin-in-japan.com/2008/03/22/being-a-father-in-japan/#comment-1947 Mike Sat, 22 Mar 2008 01:08:27 +0000 http://gaijin-in-japan.com/2008/03/22/being-a-father-in-japan/#comment-1947 My wife would be screaming at me to stop scolding my son, that's it. I suppose I should just let him learn that fathers are the guys who just sit by and watch life pass them by. Go get 'em Freakshow! My wife would be screaming at me to stop scolding my son, that’s it. I suppose I should just let him learn that fathers are the guys who just sit by and watch life pass them by.

Go get ‘em Freakshow!

]]> Comment on Being a father in Japan by Freakshow http://gaijin-in-japan.com/2008/03/22/being-a-father-in-japan/#comment-1946 Freakshow Sat, 22 Mar 2008 00:54:53 +0000 http://gaijin-in-japan.com/2008/03/22/being-a-father-in-japan/#comment-1946 8) Good on you. I've got a little one screeming and kicking up a fuss right now for getting spanked after stabbing her sister with a pen and locking herself in the bathroom. Think I'm getting any back up? 8) Good on you. I’ve got a little one screeming and kicking up a fuss right now for getting spanked after stabbing her sister with a pen and locking herself in the bathroom. Think I’m getting any back up?

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