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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
Betting at 12:41 AM JST - 27th October

"Asked if she is willing to seek a divorce".

I find that question truly offensive. Divorce is mandatory in these cases? Seems like if you commit a crime along with your spouse you will be asked to divorce?

I just find the whole court case as reported here highly orchestrated.…

Posted in Sakai admits to drug use; 6,615 line up for 20 gallery seats at 12:41 AM JST - 27th October
Betting at 08:47 AM JST - 26th October

That's just great, but I wish she could hold a tune. Quite a nice lady, but she just can't sing. Her "cuteness" as a Chinese teenager in Japan really got her audience.

Posted in Agnes Chan announces Budokan concert at 08:47 AM JST - 26th October
Betting at 09:33 PM JST - 25th October

I can only say to Nishida that fur makers kill those animals because people like you buy their products.

Posted in Antifur rally marches through fashionable Tokyo streets at 09:33 PM JST - 25th October
Betting at 12:00 PM JST - 23rd October

"If you are not a citizen, I don't think you should have the rights to vote. I will probably live in Japan for a long time or forever, but I don't want to give up my citizenship from my country. Therefore, I will always vote in my own country not…

Posted in PM suggests giving foreigners local voting rights in near future at 12:00 PM JST - 23rd October