A typhoon called BANYAN is on its way to Tokyo this evening. I am writing this in my lunch time, and I am really looking forward to see if we can get off earlier than usual and I hope we don't have any serious damage done. After the typhoon passes away, we can see a clear blue sky. But I always wonder how the typhoon victims could accept things that happened during the last night.
Like I said, Tokyo Governor Ishihara makes insensitive remarks. Today some French teachers from Meiji University visited him and presented a "French textbook, dictionary and calculator."
I talked about Aiful's TV commercial that caused the chihuahua boom in Japan. Yes their TV ads are popular and most Japanese know their copy is "what will you do? Aiful". Chihuahua Qoo-chan gives people a sort of good image for Aiful? Hmm maybe yes, if they don't use Aiful... Aiful is a consumer loan company (SALA KIN), and yesterday about 500 customers sued Aiful for disclosing their loan and repayment records and are demanding the firm refund overpaid interest. And I have found a poster which was made by plaintiffs and attorneys to appeal for damages from Aiful. The poster says "Give me back my home! What will you do? Aiful". Hmm still people will love Qoo-chan's AD? He does nothing wrong though, we will see what will happen.
I paid a lot out to AIFUL when I was in Japan. Any idea how might claim back any over payment?
Posted by: Ben Honey | Saturday, September 06, 2008 at 07:09 AM
Hi there
I supposed Typhoon would attack TOkyo and train schedule would mess up late and I didn't go to job at regular time, then I drunk a lot of whisky with my friend. Then next morning I realize super fine morning and super bad headache.
Posted by: Mari | Friday, July 29, 2005 at 06:55 AM
You have been hit hard with jishin, tyfu- lately...I hope all is well with you!
As for Aiful, Promise, and similar loan companies, I find it hard to believe that people willingly sign up for loans with these companies given the usurious conditions. In US, there are laws in many states that limit the amount of interest that can be charged on a loan, although these laws are regularly being broken by so-called "paycheck loan" companies.
Usually, in the US, loans are granted to people based on their credit histories, the amount they wish to borrow, and the collateral (a house, a car, etc.) the loan is being backed by. Interest rates are also determined somewhat by the economy--right now, US interest rates are low because of US monetary policy.
Are people who go to Aiful people who can't get loans from their regular banks, or am I completely clueless about the Japanese banking system?
Posted by: クレア (Claire) | Thursday, July 28, 2005 at 11:56 AM
You forgot to mention the アイフル girl, Misako Yasuda, so cute!
Posted by: Jedicraft | Thursday, July 28, 2005 at 12:58 AM
Everyone in Osaka was freaking out. We had chotto rain and even less wind. To quote a good friend: it was a normal day in England. What happened up in Kanto? Price of Lettuce better not go up!!
Posted by: Jedicraft | Thursday, July 28, 2005 at 12:55 AM
i hope the typhoon does not do any serious damage to you guys over there.
Posted by: shiro | Wednesday, July 27, 2005 at 10:06 AM