tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4045859997804888278.post1406015525922189979..comments2024-03-26T12:17:28.461+09:00Comments on Japan Australia: Gaijin in Tokyo, Unite! Japan-Australiahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07970708785185874284noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4045859997804888278.post-37895844233960720232012-10-30T09:36:54.827+09:002012-10-30T09:36:54.827+09:00Nah, That's too fancy for me. Workers and Demo...Nah, That's too fancy for me. Workers and Democracy means the Republic of Beer :D Japan-Australiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07970708785185874284noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4045859997804888278.post-89265622115901207422012-10-29T16:45:33.215+09:002012-10-29T16:45:33.215+09:00The sovereignty of champagne! :DThe sovereignty of champagne! :DRuroushahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10638258526527895171noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4045859997804888278.post-47647505407876380352012-10-29T06:34:49.463+09:002012-10-29T06:34:49.463+09:00Thanks Cocomino, Yes, that is good news. Hoping fo...Thanks Cocomino, Yes, that is good news. Hoping for more and more people to visit this coming spring with the cherry blossoms :)<br /><br />JohnJapan-Australiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07970708785185874284noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4045859997804888278.post-54846642466165912232012-10-28T20:10:48.181+09:002012-10-28T20:10:48.181+09:00I'm glad to hear that many gaijin visit Japan ...I'm glad to hear that many gaijin visit Japan again. :) Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4045859997804888278.post-20484455529157205282012-10-28T16:22:49.912+09:002012-10-28T16:22:49.912+09:00Thanks Rurousha, Now that is a nation that I would...Thanks Rurousha, Now that is a nation that I would proudly join. How about you?<br /><br />JohnJapan-Australiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07970708785185874284noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4045859997804888278.post-52735368312649482652012-10-28T15:46:56.193+09:002012-10-28T15:46:56.193+09:00You're a citizen of the mighty Republic of Bee...You're a citizen of the mighty Republic of Beer! ;)Ruroushahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10638258526527895171noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4045859997804888278.post-70924614801559232472012-10-28T09:11:15.657+09:002012-10-28T09:11:15.657+09:00Thanks Rurousha, I considered myself to be an Auss...Thanks Rurousha, I considered myself to be an Aussie expat. Lived in Japan for over 10 years but still with a tie to Australia. Not sure what I am these days :) Consider myself to be both Australian and Japanese and hence the name Japan Australia.<br /><br />JohnJapan-Australiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07970708785185874284noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4045859997804888278.post-58532060121948817192012-10-28T08:41:32.843+09:002012-10-28T08:41:32.843+09:00I often wonder about the definition of "expat...I often wonder about the definition of "expat". To me, it means people who live in a foreign country for a limited period, with accommodation and various other expenses (generously) covered by their companies.<br /><br />I think of myself as an immigrant, not an expat.<br /><br />Here's an interesting article/discussion:<br /><br />http://www.guardian.co.uk/commentisfree/2012/jul/09/british-abroad-expats-immigrants-indiansRuroushahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10638258526527895171noreply@blogger.com