Wednesday February 15, 2012

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    A terrible blow to the remaining members of the family. I hope things improve for both Maki and her brother.

    Posted in: Singer Maki Goto's mother dies after falling from 3rd floor window

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    I think another problem is "Empire building". By that I mean some people wish to increase their influence on public opinion or within their own groups in order to increase their own power/influence base. These people love to have themselves viewed as experts on certain matters, hope to show others they have knowledge or experience on certain subjects etc and due to their lack of position/authority but still wishing to increase their own status within their group will criticise others whatever the occasion.

    Posted in: Why is there so much criticism of the quake relief effort in Haiti, whether it is of the U.S., Japan, China or others?

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    Older than the girls in AKB, so I imagine their shows might have a slightly more err ... "adult" theme.

    Posted in: Miniskirt Police to open their own theater in Tokyo

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    I thought he was cheating at the time, and now he has confirmed it himself. Just another friggin cheat trying to justify himself. Take away his medals and all the money he ever from cheating at one of the world's most loved games.

    If I'm not mistaken, didn't he say he never used steriods when he was playing? Well, that makes him a liar and a cheat.

    Isn't it just so amazing how he admits to all this stuff after his career ended ... after he made his millions and walked away from his playing career.

    Posted in: Mark McGwire admits using steroids

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    And incredible woman for an incredible time in history, both then and at the time of her death.

    Posted in: Miep Gies, who helped hide Anne Frank, dies at 100

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    I'm not surprised that this happens quite often in Japan. If anyone watches much Japanese tv, especially the detective shows you'll see it is a common recurring theme. Seemed to happen almost every second week in "Hakure keiji".

    Posted in: Student flees with body of 80-yr-old woman on car bonnet in Tochigi

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    I've been here for close to 20 years and have never had a problem with the police at all. Maybe because I don't a bicycle? hehe.

    One night I walked home from Kichijoji to Mitaka extremely drunk and to smoke, had the smokes but no lighter. Saw a police officer on the street and asked him for a light but he said he didn't have one. He never bothered me in the slightest.

    Posted in: Tell us about any encounters, either good or bad, you have had with Japanese police.

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    "...since records began in 1999".

    No wonder the Japanese think they don't have any crime in their country.

    Posted in: Junior high school girls arrested for marijuana possession in Kobe

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    It's very clear that most people here have clue about cricket to start with, but as usual quite happy to post the most offensive posts they think up in their little sad minds.

    Has anyone seen the West Indian fans watch a home series of cricket? They come out with the brass and wind instruments and really celebrate the occasion. They literally bring the house down and many people travel to the West Indies to enjoy the atmosphere. It can be very different to how the game is watched in many other parts of the world.

    That is what the commercial is about... one guy just wants to watch the game in peace and quiet so he offers everyone some chicken to quieten things down for a while.

    Sounds like some people in the world are trying to stir up trouble where none exists.

    Posted in: KFC pulls Australian ad over U.S. racism complaints

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    That show went for 3 hours! About an hour too long imo. Should have been like the old days when it was two hours long.

    I guess they could be classed as fluent, but fluent (in my book) doesn't necessarily mean that their Japanese is super great.

    Posted in: Korean boom hits the Japan Record Awards with Big Bang

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    Maybe she'll go to Guam or Saipan one thinking thinking they are part of Japan? Oops someone already did that ...

    Posted in: Authorities drop child-snatching case against American man

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    I don't think Japanese people have ever been taught history correctly, so how can they forget it?

    When I met some Japanese in Australia a few years ago in front of some war memorial, they asked me what it was. I told them the story behind that memorial (the Centur hospital ship) and they were surprised as they never Australia and Japan fought each other in WW2.

    Posted in: Emperor, on 20th anniversary of accession, concerned young people forgetting history

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    "My opinion is that I am sick of the posters here saying what a good job the police did".

    And some of us are sick of the bashing the Japanese police get. No police force is perfect, absolutely none. And unfortunately, at the end of the day it is just another murder case that needs to be solved like many crimes.

    "That the police knew Ichihashi's full name, parents address and had his photo since day 1 of his escape 2 and a half years ago".

    So you seem to think that his parents are responsible for the murder? The police can't be everywhere at once. Is there any proof that Ichihashi went to his parent's house?

    Posted in: ICHIHASHI ARRESTED BY POLICE IN OSAKA

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    "Yet another defender of this whole drawn-out police case shooting himself in the foot with ridiculous statements. How can you 'hide' for over a year in one of the most heavily populated cities in the world !".

    So what you're saying is that every other police force in the world solves every crime on its books within a couple of weeks? Northlondon, I think you're the one who is fantasizing here. You only have to look through the history of crime to see the number of criminals that have evaded the police.

    Posted in: ICHIHASHI ARRESTED BY POLICE IN OSAKA

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    Glad they caught the guy. A bit slow but they got him!

    Slightly off-topic maybe, but I really feel for his parents. Not sure how many people here watched the interview, but they really seem like decent people and it is such a pity they have to suffer it all along with everyone else. I'm sure they'll also be wondering how their son ended up this way.

    Posted in: ICHIHASHI ARRESTED BY POLICE IN OSAKA

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    After reading this article it has certainly lowered Misaki's ratings in my house :( Hopefully Enomoto will still find happiness with his pachinko machines!

    Posted in: Hawaii wedding extravaganza planned for Misaki Ito

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    "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

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    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?

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

    Posted in: PUFFY’s Yumi Yoshimura back on the single scene

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    "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 manners and manners of people in my own country are the same, just getting worse and worse. The only difference is that the Japanese seem shocked when you tell them about things you've actually seen here (i.e. Japan). Most of the people just can't seem to believe it. It seems like a system of denial whereas people from other countries seem to more open and honest about what is happening back home.

    My boss (Japanese) whenever we have one of these unfortunate conversations in the office constantly says, "A Japanese wouldn't do that", or, "I can't believe it". I've been here 15 years and that is pretty much the standard reaction of the greater majority here.

    Posted in: Self-centered zombies running rampant through Japanese society

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