Beelzebub said...

Beelzebub at 05:04 PM JST - 16th November

The Emperor seemed a little surprised by the bow, but His Majesty has become used to people botching protocol.

Posted in Should President Barack Obama have bowed to the emperor while he was in Japan? at 05:04 PM JST - 16th November
Beelzebub at 03:33 PM JST - 16th November

Beelzebub, great head in the sand theory. In a country where mass transport is the only way to go for the average citizen, you'd recommend taking a taxi at 10 times the price of a train ticket?

Hoserfella, it is not my intention to give advice to Japanese. I was…

Posted in Is chivalry dead on Tokyo trains? at 03:33 PM JST - 16th November
Beelzebub at 10:31 AM JST - 16th November

The perpetrator is definitely a sicko and the police need nab him before he kills someone else.

Posted in Funeral held for murdered Shimane University student at 10:31 AM JST - 16th November
Beelzebub at 09:47 AM JST - 16th November

Watching US cable news channels more than 10 minutes a day is a surefire formula for nurturing suicidal depression. The manipulativeness built into the programming makes a mockery of "journalism."

Posted in CNN finding that prime-time success is elusive at 09:47 AM JST - 16th November
Beelzebub at 08:46 AM JST - 16th November

JAL is going to have to mine several tonnes of this gold before the company can expect to break even.

Posted in Airlines hoping Haneda-Beijing route may become gold mine at 08:46 AM JST - 16th November
Beelzebub at 08:43 AM JST - 16th November

I think it's a lot easier to enjoy this country by avoiding use of rush-hour transport in major cities.

Posted in Is chivalry dead on Tokyo trains? at 08:43 AM JST - 16th November
Beelzebub at 08:14 AM JST - 14th November

One would not expect "normal" behaviour from a sociopath. He is cognizant that he is the rat in the trap and knows that stern punishment, while not necessarily swift, is a foregone conclusion.

I wonder if TBS or Fuji TV will spin a drama series from this. They could call…

Posted in Ichihashi undergoes medical checkup after refusing to eat at 08:14 AM JST - 14th November
Beelzebub at 10:09 PM JST - 13th November

From the attitudes of the posters in here, it's pretty obvious that Americans love war, so I just want to assure ya'll that even if Obama pulls troops out of Afghanistan and Iraq, ya'll needn't worry -- it will just be a matter of time until you have a new…

Posted in Obama's hesitancy on war buildup sends messages at 10:09 PM JST - 13th November
Beelzebub at 06:24 PM JST - 13th November

Turtleship is an auspicious name, considering that's what Admiral Yi Sun-sin used to sink Hideyoshi's fleet back in the 16th century.

Posted in S Korean team joins Kansai independent league at 06:24 PM JST - 13th November
Beelzebub at 03:32 PM JST - 13th November

It should be made clear to the retirees that if they won't cooperate JAL will be liquidated and their pensions will fall to zero.

The law in Japan treats the pension fund as apart from other company assets, so the recipients have first claim on whatever's left if the company…

Posted in JAL chief seeks approval for pension cuts from retiree representatives at 03:32 PM JST - 13th November