555Book said...

555Book at 11:24 AM JST - 22nd December

Why don't Japan make effort to attract more foreign investment as a mean to alleviate some of its funding problems.

Posted in Lavish budget could lead Japan to fiscal crisis later at 11:24 AM JST - 22nd December
555Book at 07:20 PM JST - 21st December

With an ageing population, precious young citizens are to be treated with care.

Posted in 2 teens arrested for assaulting policeman, stealing gun, handcuffs at 07:20 PM JST - 21st December
555Book at 07:15 PM JST - 21st December

That sounds like the problem of an ageing population and unresolved problems carried over from the bubble years. It is quite shocking to see the long term ramification of policy missteps during those years.

Posted in Yosano says Japan needs to double consumption tax to 10% at 07:15 PM JST - 21st December
555Book at 01:27 PM JST - 21st December

Wow, the J fishery department can scout for good spin doctor from JT readers :)

Posted in Sea Shepherd intercepts Japanese whalers in Antarctic waters at 01:27 PM JST - 21st December
555Book at 01:16 PM JST - 21st December

Good time to dispense spending money amid the economic slump, lowering tax may do the trick too but a guess government all over the world just enjoy playing the role of Santa clause with taxpayers' money.

Posted in Gov't to extend cash handouts to 2 mil registered foreign residents at 01:16 PM JST - 21st December
555Book at 03:22 PM JST - 19th December

Correct me if i am wrong, mount fuji must be quite far away kugenuma, it has to be really tall to look that close to the beach.

Posted in Surfing in Shonan at 03:22 PM JST - 19th December
555Book at 03:16 PM JST - 19th December

If the big 3 were allowed to fail, those who remained in the industry will have a bigger part to play. The J auto makers may benefit tremenduosly if they can emerge from this financial slump relatively unscathed.

Posted in Bush considering 'orderly' auto industry bankruptcy at 03:16 PM JST - 19th December
555Book at 02:54 PM JST - 19th December

You can't be serious about this.

Posted in JR conductor arrested after assaulting high school girl in toilet near station in Shiga at 02:54 PM JST - 19th December
555Book at 02:50 PM JST - 19th December

Another reason why I can't seem to quit reading JT.

Posted in Yuri Ebihara at 02:50 PM JST - 19th December
555Book at 04:30 PM JST - 11th December

J ladies look better in JT because of this male-bonding session we are having now. I must admit my perspective is heavily influenced by all the pretty J-pop idols to an extend I have this bias that J ladies are always better looking.

Posted in Miss Universe Japan 2009 at 04:30 PM JST - 11th December