Metabo Oyaji 71 Posted August 2, 2013 Share Posted August 2, 2013 It seemed to be in the tone of, "gee, we weren't aware of any issues from what we could see... will look into it." Link to post Share on other sites
muikabochi 208 Posted August 3, 2013 Author Share Posted August 3, 2013 Gee, I'm pretty sure that the rumors/news of what had happened would have got to the town office! Link to post Share on other sites
JellyBelly 1 Posted August 4, 2013 Share Posted August 4, 2013 Found: MADO-GIWA-ZOKU 窓際族 the window seat tribe The typical Japanese worker likes to be busy at work, and eagerly accepts positions of responsibility. However, sometimes employees who have passed their prime (or proven themselves unreliable) are given decreased workloads. These workers are often given a seat by the window, where they idle their workdays away. These workers comprise the so-called “window-seat tribe,” or mado-giwa-zoku. Most mado-giwa-zoku employees are middle managers who have managerial titles, but no subordinates, and little responsibility. Japanese companies are traditionally hesitant to shed redundant staff, so the fate of the mado-giwa-zoku is a kind of “in-house retirement.” Link to post Share on other sites
tokabochi 9 Posted August 4, 2013 Share Posted August 4, 2013 Perhaps Kandatsu should realise that only opening part of the skijo is the start of the slide downwards. Link to post Share on other sites
BagOfCrisps 24 Posted August 4, 2013 Share Posted August 4, 2013 Found: MADO-GIWA-ZOKU 窓際族 the window seat tribe The typical Japanese worker likes to be busy at work, and eagerly accepts positions of responsibility. However, sometimes employees who have passed their prime (or proven themselves unreliable) are given decreased workloads. These workers are often given a seat by the window, where they idle their workdays away. These workers comprise the so-called “window-seat tribe,” or mado-giwa-zoku. Most mado-giwa-zoku employees are middle managers who have managerial titles, but no subordinates, and little responsibility. Japanese companies are traditionally hesitant to shed redundant staff, so the fate of the mado-giwa-zoku is a kind of “in-house retirement.” Wonder if there's less of this type of thing with the economy being stagnant the last 20 years or so. Link to post Share on other sites
BagOfCrisps 24 Posted August 4, 2013 Share Posted August 4, 2013 I suppose I should just add......... before Abenomics saved Japan of course. Link to post Share on other sites
634-maru 4 Posted August 5, 2013 Share Posted August 5, 2013 Well, they certainly put off people like myself and I remember muikabochi. Link to post Share on other sites
muikabochi 208 Posted August 6, 2013 Author Share Posted August 6, 2013 Yes. I have little sympathy for these guys as they cut their services down to the bone and make their skijo less and less appealing. Link to post Share on other sites
DoctorOctopus 2 Posted August 16, 2013 Share Posted August 16, 2013 Any update on this muika or anyone else? Link to post Share on other sites
muikabochi 208 Posted August 17, 2013 Author Share Posted August 17, 2013 Not heard anything DoctorOctopus. Link to post Share on other sites
muikabochi 208 Posted September 30, 2013 Author Share Posted September 30, 2013 Thought I'd update on this. Lastest (multiple) rumours are that Kandatsu will not be featured in the print stuff that Yuzawa tourism office is making this year. So meaning no confirmation that they will be opening. Sounds like someone somewhere sometime might be trying to do something, but it's all rumourland. Link to post Share on other sites
634-maru 4 Posted September 30, 2013 Share Posted September 30, 2013 Doesn't sound very promising does it. Link to post Share on other sites
Metabo Oyaji 71 Posted September 30, 2013 Share Posted September 30, 2013 Doesn't sound very promising does it. Sounds rather un- Link to post Share on other sites
frannyo 2 Posted October 1, 2013 Share Posted October 1, 2013 Will be a major bit of news if Kandatsu doesn't open. It used to be so trendy. Link to post Share on other sites
iiyamadude 6 Posted October 1, 2013 Share Posted October 1, 2013 Just goes to show that being 1km away from a major IC (Yuzawa) doesn't guarantee success. Link to post Share on other sites
shunga 0 Posted October 2, 2013 Share Posted October 2, 2013 I remember Kandatsu back in the early days. Crazy crowds. Never really got the appeal myself. Link to post Share on other sites
BagOfCrisps 24 Posted October 4, 2013 Share Posted October 4, 2013 Why was it so popular - convenience? Link to post Share on other sites
muikabochi 208 Posted October 6, 2013 Author Share Posted October 6, 2013 That's one of the things, though it still is and obviously they have issues. It was just really trendy at one time and that gives it a life of its own, I suppose. Link to post Share on other sites
Tubby Beaver 209 Posted October 6, 2013 Share Posted October 6, 2013 I don't really see why it was so popular especially with Kagura not much further round the road. I suppose it is sheltered in that little bowl so that if kags is on wind hold perhaps Kandatsu is still running.....but not helped when their best run is often closed Link to post Share on other sites
grungy-gonads 54 Posted October 6, 2013 Share Posted October 6, 2013 Kags is more of a haul, even once you get to the Ropeway. Kandatsu is much more 'instant' and compact. Link to post Share on other sites
onsen tamago 0 Posted October 7, 2013 Share Posted October 7, 2013 Fashions come and go. Not many are at the top of the tree for long. Link to post Share on other sites
muikabochi 208 Posted October 10, 2013 Author Share Posted October 10, 2013 Latest rumour! Isn't this fun. Apparently there are new owners. So the word is that Kandatsu will once again survive an off-season scare. Not confirmed at all. Link to post Share on other sites
Tubby Beaver 209 Posted October 10, 2013 Share Posted October 10, 2013 Now are they gonna have a funky name change.....again Link to post Share on other sites
muikabochi 208 Posted October 10, 2013 Author Share Posted October 10, 2013 Lets hoping so! Link to post Share on other sites
BagOfCrisps 24 Posted October 10, 2013 Share Posted October 10, 2013 Perhaps the name could reflect the constantly changing ownership or something. Link to post Share on other sites
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