Rice Burger

McDonald’s in Japan launched new products called “rice burgers.” Buns are replaced by rice and a patty is sanded between the round-shaped rice. These burgers are available after 5 pm, as part of the night menu. There are three kinds of rice burgers and I bought all of them. The taste of the burgers were okay, but I will not buy them again. It's because I didn’t feel any excitement while eating them. They were not disgusting, but they were also not that attractive or interesting for me. I think regular hamburgers and cheese burgers taste better than the rice burgers. I will observe if the rice burgers will remain in the menu, or if they will be phased out by McDonald's.

Job Interview Through Skype

I am going to have an interview with the president of an IT company in Tokyo through Skype this evening. Fortunately, I passed the first interview and the next one will be the last one. If I pass the interview, I’ll be hired as a programmer in Tokyo. The interview will be thirty minutes long. The president will ask me the reason why I chose the company and the career path I imagine. The human resources staff member already kindly designated some websites to read before the interview which explains about the business of the company and about the president. I hope to pass the interview and get the job starting April.

Job Interview

I had a job interview through Skype last night. I applied for an IT company in Tokyo. First, I talked with the human resources staff member for about thirty minutes. Secondly, she asked me some things referring to my resume. Then, she explained their company using PowerPoint presentation. Fortunately, right after the interview, I received an e-mail from her telling me that I passed the first step. That means that I’ll move on to the next step, which is the final one to be hired. I am going to be interviewed by President of the company. I want to secure my future by getting the programming job starting from April.

Living at Two Locations

When I think about a good relationship, not being too close is very important to keep a positive relationship. Honestly, I don’t live in the same house all the time even with my love ones. Although I don’t have a girlfriend now, I’ll take some distance with my future partner to enjoy each life by ourselves. My ideal lifestyle is to work in Tokyo for three or four days in a week and go back to my partner’s place for the rest of the week. When it comes to programming jobs, there are more job openings in Tokyo and the salaries are better than the ones in rural areas. If I can live at two locations at the same time, I can make money and keep a good relationship with my partner by making time not to be with her. I hope to make this lifestyle within two years.

Tuition Fees

It is possible to get a Ph. D while working for a company because you can study online. I am planning to enroll a graduate school again to take the degree on education. The tuition fees for doctoral course in Japanese public school are reasonable. For example, the doctoral course’s tuition fee of University Tokyo is about 500,000 yen per year. Private schools and universities in the U.S. cost much more than the amount. My plan is as follows; I will study programming hard aiming for becoming a freelancer which enables me to earn enough to enroll in a Ph. D course. Next, I will work as a freelancer and study at a university as a Ph. D course student. If possible, while working or studying, I want to find a good partner. I hope to make this plan come true.

Inazo Nitobe

Inazo Nitobe is an educator and an author of the book “Bushido”, which talks about the soul of Japan in English. I read his biography yesterday. My first impression of him was he was very diligent and a devout Christian. He studied several subjects such as agriculture, statistics and economics at universities in America and Germany to obtain a Ph. D. He married an American who was from a well-known, rich family lineage, the Elkintons. After returning to Japan, he taught at Hokkaido University and also established his own school for kids where the students can learn for free. I haven’t thought about religions seriously so far but I've come to believe certain religions can be helpful to have a good foundation for forming one's character. I will read more books especially on religions to know more ideas about life.

Outbreak in China

The Philippine president declared that people who will come from Wuhan will be refused to enter the country as a precaution to stop the expansion of the corona virus. Japanese Government made Japanese people in Wuhan return to Japan to protect them. However, five people who came from the Chinese city turned out to be infected with the virus. There are already about twenty people in Japan who have the virus. As of now, there are still no critical treatments that have been invented to cure the virus. I will try to be updated with the latest information and try to prepare not to be infected by the virus.