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Betting at 02:32 PM JST - 6th November

"Imagine that in an crowded express train".

Considering what happened on the Tokyo subways a few years ago, that statement is years behind.

Posted in Man wanted for putting poison bottle outside police box at 02:32 PM JST - 6th November
Betting at 01:09 PM JST - 5th November

"It was probably bad luck for Takeuchi to arrive in KLIA on the particular day when the customs officers were conducting a special operation".

Probably "bad luck"? The writer seems to be supporting drug smuggling?

The same situation has popped up so many times, "Oh some person gave me this…

Posted in Japanese woman held for drug smuggling in Malaysia claims she was duped at 01:09 PM JST - 5th November
Betting at 09:55 AM JST - 5th November

She be treated exactly how other defendats are treated, and given the same rights as well.

Posted in Should Noriko Sakai do jail time for possession and use of stimulants? at 09:55 AM JST - 5th November
Betting at 08:57 AM JST - 4th November

They were renting a place for 450000 a month? That seems rather inexpensive.

Posted in PUFFY’s Yumi Yoshimura back on the single scene at 08:57 AM JST - 4th November
Betting at 09:39 PM JST - 3rd November

If I remember correctly Christams decorations back home are usually up in early November and taken down some time in late January. But at least it is part of an established Christmas tradition, unlike Japan. Granted, the whole Santa Claus thing is just a cash cow in every country.

But…

Posted in Why are Christmas decorations and illumination displays put up so early in Japan? at 09:39 PM JST - 3rd November
Betting at 10:32 AM JST - 29th October

"People overseas always ask me about Japanese politeness. I always think there is a big myth about this. They have no politeness unless you know them or they are in some way connected via an acquaintance or colleague. Otherwise, their manners are terrible".

In all honesty, I think that Japanese…

Posted in Self-centered zombies running rampant through Japanese society at 10:32 AM JST - 29th October
Betting at 05:33 PM JST - 28th October

"I think talking on the train is a weird social law, in other countries it is perfectly fine to answer your phone on a bus or train".

Exactly the same in Japan. I've never seen anyone worry about answering their phone on a bus or train.

I especically hate it…

Posted in Self-centered zombies running rampant through Japanese society at 05:33 PM JST - 28th October
Betting at 05:29 PM JST - 28th October

One of the reasons why I watch so little professional sports these days.

Posted in Agassi admits using crystal meth in autobiography at 05:29 PM JST - 28th October
Betting at 05:24 PM JST - 28th October

Very lucky guys, pity about the captain though.

Posted in 3 rescued from capsized fishing boat 4 days after it went missing at 05:24 PM JST - 28th October
Betting at 09:01 AM JST - 27th October

All night or least for a couple of extra hours would make my life so much easier.

Posted in Would you like trains and subways in Japan to run all night? at 09:01 AM JST - 27th October