tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4488248462844133120.comments2023-11-25T21:38:49.841+09:00Sophelia's JapanSopheliahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09891110033136610235noreply@blogger.comBlogger778125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4488248462844133120.post-88248579179053473032022-09-30T15:07:08.929+09:002022-09-30T15:07:08.929+09:00I know this is really late but thank you for chron...I know this is really late but thank you for chronicling this. My supervisor wasn't aware that this was so common amongst ALTs. They thought that ALTs should try harder while I'm trying to explain that sometimes ALTs operate in accordance with how their JTE works. So thank you for helping me open my supervisor's eyes to a real problem amongst ALTs. Dane Jhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17460695644766820886noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4488248462844133120.post-59412345676511748102017-07-04T18:55:50.831+09:002017-07-04T18:55:50.831+09:00Certainly hasn't earned them any good will!Certainly hasn't earned them any good will!Sopheliahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09891110033136610235noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4488248462844133120.post-3640284443805549562017-07-03T13:29:17.124+09:002017-07-03T13:29:17.124+09:00Holy smokes, is that legal?! That is a ransom dem...Holy smokes, is that legal?! That is a ransom demand!kekehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12433209640122481940noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4488248462844133120.post-7854463473106759572017-07-01T20:38:48.496+09:002017-07-01T20:38:48.496+09:00Holy cow, there are teachers being students and th...Holy cow, there are teachers being students and they're still being over worked... feel bad for em.Nihon Scopehttp://nihonscope.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4488248462844133120.post-84289465305650093452017-06-04T00:51:53.067+09:002017-06-04T00:51:53.067+09:00As expected, this page is full of thick-headed, ig...As expected, this page is full of thick-headed, ignorant, arrogant & embarrassing Euro males with no manners or class who mistake the Asian politeness & consideration for others which they themselves don't have <br />for submissiveness <br />& thick-thighed, ignorant, arrogant & embarrassing Euro females with no manners or class who mistake the Asian politeness & Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4488248462844133120.post-71353180318031714952017-05-25T13:03:14.935+09:002017-05-25T13:03:14.935+09:00Hi Deby, it's on the "contact" page ...Hi Deby, it's on the "contact" page (link up the top), but I'm not currently in Japan so I've not sure how much help I could be unfortunately. I can certainly introduce you to others who may be more useful though.Sopheliahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09891110033136610235noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4488248462844133120.post-55002148275962212612017-05-25T13:01:37.298+09:002017-05-25T13:01:37.298+09:00I really don't know. It's a hard compariso...I really don't know. It's a hard comparison to make because I don't think any other first world country has mass institutionalisation of children, right? So by virtue simply of the location Japan's may be "better", but they are often old and crumbling and riddled with abuse. Tak's mother was very wise to help him avoid them.Sopheliahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09891110033136610235noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4488248462844133120.post-57855855884488873472017-05-22T20:51:14.897+09:002017-05-22T20:51:14.897+09:00Good thing valuable one actually..Experience deriv...Good thing valuable one actually..Experience derives your article..Description was good one.<br /><br />http://marianasedu.com/university-of-northern-philippines.htmlMarianashttp://marianasedu.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4488248462844133120.post-85946017678601854642017-05-03T13:00:24.881+09:002017-05-03T13:00:24.881+09:00Hello!
I am a documentary / journalism photograph...Hello! <br />I am a documentary / journalism photographer based in Tokyo but available to work worldwide.<br />I read through your article about adopting kids in Japan and I found your writings very engaging. I am currently undergoing a personal project about children orphans rights in Japan and I would love if we could work together with you. <br />If you are interested may I have your email andDeby Suchahttp://www.suchadeby.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4488248462844133120.post-73763789831871797912017-05-03T02:50:55.654+09:002017-05-03T02:50:55.654+09:00This is why Tak's birth mother chose to have h...This is why Tak's birth mother chose to have him adopted overseas under the Special Adoption law. She educated herself extensively as to her and his options, even asking her parents to help. <br />Having said that, compared to other countries' instutions, I'm sure Japan's system is probably above and beyond in terms of safety and hygiene. It is institutionalization nonetheless.kekehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12433209640122481940noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4488248462844133120.post-569085408703464742017-04-29T16:16:02.701+09:002017-04-29T16:16:02.701+09:00For additional on my better half and my involvemen...For additional on my better half and my involvement with selection, please read the article I composed for Shambhala Sun. I wish you the best on your adventure! https://colormetables.comcolormetableshttps://colormetables.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4488248462844133120.post-28860233853566620422017-04-27T19:07:47.952+09:002017-04-27T19:07:47.952+09:00Really no words of telling your interests in the s...Really no words of telling your interests in the same way sharing this valuable info.Making others educated with good habits brings to be impressive.Thank you for this effective post. It will work.<br /><br />http://www.lockfacility.com/facility-management-companies-chennai.html<br /><br />http://www.lockfacility.com/facility-management-companies-chennai.htmlAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00423690568343658378noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4488248462844133120.post-75111043395366794142017-04-26T12:42:14.797+09:002017-04-26T12:42:14.797+09:00Yes, I was expecting the shock but surprised by ho...Yes, I was expecting the shock but surprised by how physical it was!Sopheliahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09891110033136610235noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4488248462844133120.post-39299847147145239742017-04-26T12:41:42.213+09:002017-04-26T12:41:42.213+09:00The fate of the traveller... never really "at...The fate of the traveller... never really "at home" anywhere.Sopheliahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09891110033136610235noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4488248462844133120.post-34648402173875984362017-04-25T09:55:41.082+09:002017-04-25T09:55:41.082+09:00I remember having more culture shock when I came h...I remember having more culture shock when I came home than when I arrived in Japan. Being in awe of Americans but also noticing things about myself (mannerisms, saying "un" during conversations, and yosh... I still say that occasionally and no one knows what I'm saying). Christine S.https://www.blogger.com/profile/05031166434617376651noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4488248462844133120.post-4468038448846425822017-04-25T05:44:37.994+09:002017-04-25T05:44:37.994+09:00Yes, when you've lived in other countries and ...Yes, when you've lived in other countries and return, you can never again be the way you were before. You'll always be somewhere on the edge, with other habits, other ways of seeing things. The same thing will happen if you return to japan - the Australian side will take over in similar ways. It's not a bad thin - it's quite interesting, lasts a life time - enjoy it! kekenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4488248462844133120.post-59912708767619464962017-03-01T13:12:40.796+09:002017-03-01T13:12:40.796+09:00What if your kid has to, you know ... fart? I imag...What if your kid has to, you know ... fart? I imagine it would be hard with a sticker over their butthole. X'D<br />(Wouldn't holding it in cause tummy pains? I know it would for me.)<br /><br />Interesting though that they check for pinworms. I've never had them, to my knowledge, and have never known anyone who has had them (that I know of, of course. Maybe it's too embarrassing.Benjaminhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03191598377095003284noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4488248462844133120.post-12496800239491591052017-03-01T12:58:23.616+09:002017-03-01T12:58:23.616+09:00You know, your hatred of white men won't help ...You know, your hatred of white men won't help the situation. I'm a white male who is interested in Japan. Even though I'm not a feminist or an SJW, I believe in treating everyone with respect. Yes, that includes my enemies.<br /><br />In the OP's post, I cringed when reading about the two men who were hitting on that girl. Personally, I don't think that's the right way to Benjaminhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03191598377095003284noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4488248462844133120.post-54854116327455245752017-02-27T19:17:40.149+09:002017-02-27T19:17:40.149+09:00Our graduation party had been organized at outdoor...Our graduation party had been organized at outdoor <a href="https://eventup.com/venues/new-york-ny/" rel="nofollow">NYC venues</a>. We had such blasting time in party and color scheme looks just perfect. All party arrangements were done by all of us in coordination. It was a great feeling that we pulled it off quite perfectly.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11551758083499288639noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4488248462844133120.post-63329339463859895482017-02-21T15:25:36.030+09:002017-02-21T15:25:36.030+09:00yesyesAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17266307054089292642noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4488248462844133120.post-68487943655188579212017-01-24T01:29:38.838+09:002017-01-24T01:29:38.838+09:00You can blame your vicious fellow white race, the ...You can blame your vicious fellow white race, the Australian and American maggot, paedophile soldiers who raped tens of thousands of Japanese women during the Occupation, snatching girls and women from their homes whose screams could be heard 'all night' (Yuriko Tanaka, 'Japan's Comfort Women', 2002), your fellow white man Douglas Macarthur for banning on pain of prison aptlyUsman Mu'awiyahnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4488248462844133120.post-25649679142553565382017-01-14T09:19:40.257+09:002017-01-14T09:19:40.257+09:00When they say things like 優しいお母さんだね, are they bein...When they say things like 優しいお母さんだね, are they being sincere?MLWhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11501483710006076616noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4488248462844133120.post-11060512873828894662016-12-08T06:51:42.430+09:002016-12-08T06:51:42.430+09:00Forgive my late reply, lots of life happening ;) S...Forgive my late reply, lots of life happening ;) Shoot me an email and I'll get back promptly, I promise. Email address is under the "contact" page (tab is right up the top under the blog title).Sopheliahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09891110033136610235noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4488248462844133120.post-790572627769045172016-11-27T12:22:47.985+09:002016-11-27T12:22:47.985+09:00Hello Sophelia,
My name is JJ O'Donoghue and ...Hello Sophelia,<br /><br />My name is JJ O'Donoghue and I am a journalist living in Japan. I am currently writing a piece on adoption in Japan. Wld you mind If I contacted you be email? <br />With best regards,<br /><br />JJ jjhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10573958494147482161noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4488248462844133120.post-25429988043885111722016-09-30T17:35:57.501+09:002016-09-30T17:35:57.501+09:00Wonderful post! Thank you for sharing.Wonderful post! Thank you for sharing.Maryhttps://pickmybabycare.com/instep-safari-double-swivel-stroller-reviewnoreply@blogger.com