This isn't exactly news, not for Japan anyways. Seriously, evertyhing there is controlled/owned by commercial corporations. Want the weather forcast? You can pay an extra fee so you can see them on your uber-1337 cellphone. Got used to free (i.e. state provided) services and infrastructure? Start unlearning fast if Japan is your stay!
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Agreed - I just got the book yesterday and its simply awesome!
This isn't exactly news, not for Japan anyways.
Seriously, evertyhing there is controlled/owned by commercial corporations. Want the weather forcast? You can pay an extra fee so you can see them on your uber-1337 cellphone. Got used to free (i.e. state provided) services and infrastructure? Start unlearning fast if Japan is your stay!
You mean longjmp ;-)