Comments on: BizCast Japan #12: Tourism, Part-Time Workers, Blu-Ray, Panasonic, Seiyu, Japan Air Lines and Wheat Prices http://www.transpacificradio.com/2008/02/17/japan-tourism-blu-ray-panasonic-seiyu-jal/ Independent Podcasting from Tokyo. Featuring Seijigiri, a discussion of Japanese news and politics, as well as TPR News, our twice a week look at Japan's top stories. Thu, 20 Nov 2008 10:26:02 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.0.3 by: Mami http://www.transpacificradio.com/2008/02/17/japan-tourism-blu-ray-panasonic-seiyu-jal/#comment-850778 Tue, 29 Apr 2008 05:22:13 +0000 http://www.transpacificradio.com/2008/02/17/japan-tourism-blu-ray-panasonic-seiyu-jal/#comment-850778 Now,in the world,lack of some resources and food is standing out. Of course in Japan,some companies thinks this problem seriously and try to innovate under this situation. Surely it's important to increase their companies revenue but to produce safe and high quality goods is the most important basis. I hope Japanese progressive companies are estimated their abilities in the world. Mami Murata Current Affairs Now,in the world,lack of some resources and food is standing out. Of course in Japan,some companies thinks this problem seriously and try to innovate under this situation. Surely it’s important to increase their companies revenue but to produce safe and high quality goods is the most important basis.
I hope Japanese progressive companies are estimated their abilities in the world.

Mami Murata
Current Affairs

]]> by: Ken Worsley http://www.transpacificradio.com/2008/02/17/japan-tourism-blu-ray-panasonic-seiyu-jal/#comment-835053 Thu, 24 Apr 2008 18:05:20 +0000 http://www.transpacificradio.com/2008/02/17/japan-tourism-blu-ray-panasonic-seiyu-jal/#comment-835053 Sawa, interesting points. But, what should the government actually do, in your opinion? Last year, the Japanese government destroyed 1,400 tons of wheat in order to keep the price up. The Ministry of Agriculture controls import prices; firms cannot import wheat directly on their own. We also see the government manipulating rice prices - Japan is one of the only nations where rice prices are actively being prevented from falling. Without government intervention, Japanese rice would be cheaper for everyone. The government's agenda seems very out of line with what you're suggesting. Wouldn't the government's best move be to allow a free market to develop? Sawa, interesting points. But, what should the government actually do, in your opinion? Last year, the Japanese government destroyed 1,400 tons of wheat in order to keep the price up. The Ministry of Agriculture controls import prices; firms cannot import wheat directly on their own. We also see the government manipulating rice prices - Japan is one of the only nations where rice prices are actively being prevented from falling. Without government intervention, Japanese rice would be cheaper for everyone. The government’s agenda seems very out of line with what you’re suggesting.

Wouldn’t the government’s best move be to allow a free market to develop?

]]> by: Sawa http://www.transpacificradio.com/2008/02/17/japan-tourism-blu-ray-panasonic-seiyu-jal/#comment-834933 Thu, 24 Apr 2008 16:58:57 +0000 http://www.transpacificradio.com/2008/02/17/japan-tourism-blu-ray-panasonic-seiyu-jal/#comment-834933 I think the rise of wheat prices hit the family budget directly. So, many people have to cut down on their living expenses, especially the fatherless familys and the pensioners are worried about this rise. In my point, the government must concider a plan to support them immediately. Sawa Matsumoto Current Affairs I think the rise of wheat prices hit the family budget directly. So, many people have to cut down on their living expenses, especially the fatherless familys and the pensioners are worried about this rise. In my point, the government must concider a plan to support them immediately.

Sawa Matsumoto
Current Affairs

]]> by: Kenta http://www.transpacificradio.com/2008/02/17/japan-tourism-blu-ray-panasonic-seiyu-jal/#comment-823834 Mon, 21 Apr 2008 12:41:21 +0000 http://www.transpacificradio.com/2008/02/17/japan-tourism-blu-ray-panasonic-seiyu-jal/#comment-823834 I think Japan have to appeal differences from Singapore, China or other popular countries in Asia, because it seems Westerners don't distinguish Japan from other Asian countries. Then, I guess more foreigners must be interested in Japanese sophisticated culture or some other good point. Kenta Kato Current Affairs I think Japan have to appeal differences from Singapore, China or other popular countries in Asia, because it seems Westerners don’t distinguish Japan from other Asian countries.
Then, I guess more foreigners must be interested in Japanese sophisticated culture or some other good point.

Kenta Kato
Current Affairs

]]> by: Ken Worsley http://www.transpacificradio.com/2008/02/17/japan-tourism-blu-ray-panasonic-seiyu-jal/#comment-665750 Fri, 22 Feb 2008 10:06:05 +0000 http://www.transpacificradio.com/2008/02/17/japan-tourism-blu-ray-panasonic-seiyu-jal/#comment-665750 Yes, Mark, you're right...trouble's been brewing there for some time, but it's getting to be a political liability now...though there's no way Ishihara is going to run again (right?) At any rate, it looks like the scapegoating is already starting... Yes, Mark, you’re right…trouble’s been brewing there for some time, but it’s getting to be a political liability now…though there’s no way Ishihara is going to run again (right?)

At any rate, it looks like the scapegoating is already starting…

]]> by: Mark A http://www.transpacificradio.com/2008/02/17/japan-tourism-blu-ray-panasonic-seiyu-jal/#comment-665603 Fri, 22 Feb 2008 08:19:06 +0000 http://www.transpacificradio.com/2008/02/17/japan-tourism-blu-ray-panasonic-seiyu-jal/#comment-665603 Nice show, with a good variety of topics. Your new format works well, I think. Too bad the shameful taxpayer bailout request as a result of wanton mismanagement (surprise, surprise) at Shinginko Tokyo came too late for this edition. Maybe you can roast Ishihara in a future edition. Nice show, with a good variety of topics. Your new format works well, I think.

Too bad the shameful taxpayer bailout request as a result of wanton mismanagement (surprise, surprise) at Shinginko Tokyo came too late for this edition. Maybe you can roast Ishihara in a future edition.

]]> by: Ken Worsley http://www.transpacificradio.com/2008/02/17/japan-tourism-blu-ray-panasonic-seiyu-jal/#comment-661056 Wed, 20 Feb 2008 06:04:32 +0000 http://www.transpacificradio.com/2008/02/17/japan-tourism-blu-ray-panasonic-seiyu-jal/#comment-661056 Not particularly. Not particularly.

]]> by: Nitpicker http://www.transpacificradio.com/2008/02/17/japan-tourism-blu-ray-panasonic-seiyu-jal/#comment-660678 Wed, 20 Feb 2008 02:23:23 +0000 http://www.transpacificradio.com/2008/02/17/japan-tourism-blu-ray-panasonic-seiyu-jal/#comment-660678 Ken, Don't you find it interesting that they chose the British spelling with all the connotations of British Socialism? Ken, Don’t you find it interesting that they chose the British spelling with all the connotations of British Socialism?

]]> by: Ken Worsley http://www.transpacificradio.com/2008/02/17/japan-tourism-blu-ray-panasonic-seiyu-jal/#comment-659725 Tue, 19 Feb 2008 14:33:27 +0000 http://www.transpacificradio.com/2008/02/17/japan-tourism-blu-ray-panasonic-seiyu-jal/#comment-659725 I actually used to always spell it that way to be 'correct' but haven't been recently. Good to see that people pay attention to details! I actually used to always spell it that way to be ‘correct’ but haven’t been recently. Good to see that people pay attention to details!

]]> by: Nitpicker http://www.transpacificradio.com/2008/02/17/japan-tourism-blu-ray-panasonic-seiyu-jal/#comment-659497 Tue, 19 Feb 2008 11:56:07 +0000 http://www.transpacificradio.com/2008/02/17/japan-tourism-blu-ray-panasonic-seiyu-jal/#comment-659497 Like many, your spellong of Labour is wrong. Check it out: http://www.mhlw.go.jp/ Like many, your spellong of Labour is wrong.
Check it out: http://www.mhlw.go.jp/

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