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Betting at 01:33 PM JST - 21st October

Haven't seen her on tv much over recent years unfortunately. In the late 90s she seemed to be everywhere you looked.

Posted in Actress Takako Tokiwa gets hitched to Keishi Nagatsuka at 01:33 PM JST - 21st October
Betting at 09:03 AM JST - 21st October

"Our only concern is our customers, whether they come from next door, who dine at our restaurant and enjoy our food".

Well said :)

Posted in Prominent Kyoto restaurants say no to Michelin at 09:03 AM JST - 21st October
Betting at 12:16 PM JST - 20th October

Got to love how in this day and age, Japanese police still tie up suspects (as if handcuffs aren't enough).

Posted in Cop's handcuffs stolen while he's investigating adult entertainment business at 12:16 PM JST - 20th October
Betting at 07:25 AM JST - 13th October

Good idea, but a pile of new problems to think about. Most train and bus lines finish around midnight. To deal with the incoming people, they'll have to find some way to move them all.

Posted in Maehara eyes turning Haneda into 24-hour hub for international flights at 07:25 AM JST - 13th October
Betting at 12:57 PM JST - 12th October

Just like those surverys about which countries are the best to live in, the best food, quality of life ... blah, blah, blah. One survey will have the findings different to another and it goes on and on. I always take these things with a grain of salt.

The truth…

Posted in Teens physically stronger than 9 years ago: survey at 12:57 PM JST - 12th October
Betting at 08:51 AM JST - 12th October

After watching the absolutely disgusting topic of other public works (dams) in Japan on "Bankisha" last night, I'm delighted that this project was blocked.

Posted in Hiroshima Pref to appeal ruling over scenery preservation at 08:51 AM JST - 12th October
Betting at 11:17 PM JST - 11th October

"2 small paragraphs and no photo? why bother?".

Because the only people there were the role players themselves?

Posted in 'Cosplay' fever grips Spanish Square in Rome at 11:17 PM JST - 11th October
Betting at 10:20 PM JST - 11th October

I've often wondered what it must be like to be the parent of these people who commit these types of crimes. And I feel so very sorry for some of them like this lady. I just couldn't imagine what it must be like to look at someone/thing and know the…

Posted in Columbine killer's mom speaks out after 10 years at 10:20 PM JST - 11th October
Betting at 10:04 PM JST - 8th October

Go and see them at the theatre in Akihabara? Wouldn't that be such a great public relations exercise for Japan's image. So many unsavoury older guys hoping to get lucky with one of these underage girls :(

Posted in Pop group AKB48 perform in Cannes at 10:04 PM JST - 8th October
Betting at 10:02 PM JST - 8th October

I know plenty of Japanese both young and old that head off to Korea for their fix of Korean food and "super copies" as they call them.

But as for the comment, " ...the existing Japanese shops are no longer consistent with the image of the Versace brand". Does anyone…

Posted in Versace quitting Japan after nearly 30 years at 10:02 PM JST - 8th October