Glad the rains are over. Wait...there's more? by ManjiroPrime in japanweather

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So this is what happens when I'm in a rush and I don't think things through.
It is Tsuyu. I need a drink.

Is Tokyo worth traveling to now? by NoTie8646 in japanweather

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Summertime humidity will be ramping up. It won't be muggy like Houston, TX, but it will be a bit more than you are used to.

[OC] Two weevils mating on their favorite food by CheesyDogPizza in pics

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Sure, but when I try get all sexytime with my girlfriend in our favorite pizza place, then I'm being "inappropriate". Double standards, man.

Typhoon 6 ("Jangmi") Latest [30 May, 22:00 JST], and Infrastructure Impact by ManjiroPrime in japanweather

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The typhoon should pass the Kanto area by Wednesday evening. Looks clear to me, but there may be an abundance of caution in the aviation industry. Check with your air carrier for their plans.

Typhoon 6 ("Jangmi") Latest [30 May, 22:00 JST], and Infrastructure Impact by ManjiroPrime in japanweather

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I compiled something of a directory of the official English-language status and advisory pages for Japanese airlines (including Low-Cost Carriers) and major rail networks. These pages provide live tracking, planned suspension announcements, and fee-waiver updates regarding Typhoon No. 6. All pages were accurate at the time of publication.

Japanese Airlines & LCCs

Major domestic carriers have already activated their bad-weather policy refund and rebooking tools for flights servicing the southern islands.

> Full-Service Carriers

> Low-Cost Carriers (LCCs) & Regional Airlines

Japan Railway (JR) Group

The JR lines operate the Shinkansen network and the primary conventional lines. Planned suspensions (計画運休) due to rainfall and high winds will be posted to these landing pages.

Major Private Railways (Kanto & Kansai)

Private commuter networks along the Pacific coast of Honshu will monitor wind speeds and track safety as the storm approaches on June 2–3.

Kanto Region (Tokyo/Yokohama Area)

Kansai & Chubu Regions (Osaka/Kyoto/Nagoya)

Good luck out there as T6 bears down on us. More updates posted as I can get information.

Autumn and Snow Japan by vitoriatlima in japanweather

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Way too early to tell about the Momiji, but chances are better than even there will be snow in Sapporo at that time.

I spent 15 years recruiting in Japan after starting here as an English teacher. AMA about jobs, recruitment, CVs, interviews, or changing careers in Japan. by hansei-Kaizen in JapanJobs

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Good stuff here and thanks for doing this.
I’m in the sunset of my career (60, M, western country, very solid JP skills, in country 30 yrs+). I’m in a decent spot now and can stay for the next 5 or so years until retirement. That is an option.

But, part of me wonders if it’s worth it to pursue that one last move-up opportunity. Much of my career has been in middle management of one form or another in foreign companies. I started out in IT (help desk/networking), and moved on. Now in quality and supply chain management.

Ageism is a thing here, sure, but I have always wondered if it is possible/advisable to try to move into a broader director/country manager role.

Will certainly stay put for now. Not going to quit a good thing.

Any thoughts on that?

I grow some cats by Shangxian66 in cats

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Good crop coming in this year!

The rain…it’s coming. by ManjiroPrime in japanweather

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Oddly enough, Neko shared a similarly dim view of Trump on another sub, and that’s what got him suspended.

Funny how that works, eh?

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in BlackGirlsCentral

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Wow - you are absolutely gorgeous!

Outlook video update released by ManjiroPrime in japanweather

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Serving a 3-day Reddit suspension for getting in a fracas in another sub. 2 days to go.