Monday May 28, 2012

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    Brantastik

    I agree with everybody here with the exception of Spider. This is obsession at it's peak which is why they're called "Otaku" but after all these years I still find this somewhat disturbing and weird. Like most of the previous people have said, I wouldn't visit a nation for something as trivial as this. If they were here on the basis of seeing Japan in it's entirety, that would be normal.

    But then as always, to each their own and if this sort of (weird) thing rocks their boat, then who are we to criticize.

    Posted in: Anime tourism experiences a boom

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    @sydenham

    Very well said and I absolutely agree.

    Posted in: Celebrity drug offenders face public humiliation

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    @womanforwomen

    I agree some of the blame must be placed on the girl as well. But all in all, this situation that we all know happens way too often in Japan is just as messed up as it gets in general:(

    Posted in: Man arrested for paying 14-year-old girl for sex

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    @MrUSA

    I totally agree. Nations should start looking after their own backyards first before committing to assistance under the guise of humanitarian when we all know it's all for appearance and reputation.

    @AK619

    Lucky you're not someone who is in government because that is among the most absurd things I've heard recently. Why don't you send your family into harm to build businesses for them? If anything, that's what America should be doing because it's their war. Nations are withdrawing their troops and you want Japan of all nations to commit 40,000 troops? Haha...you're a comedian because everything you said must have been intended as a joke.

    Posted in: Japan considers more financial aid for Afghanistan

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    Brantastik

    He's a politician and none are better at flip-flopping than they are. He stressed that he wanted to be more independent of the US but doesn't seem to have the balls to proceed with this intention. Diplomacy is one thing but I sense that he won't see this through.

    I hope he at least keeps his promise to put Japan and it's people first, ensuring Japan's future and stability.

    I am also a big supporter of his East Asia Community concept and I've actually dreamed of something similar for most of my life.

    Posted in: Hatoyama becomes prime minister, vowing to end bureaucrat-led politics

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    Brantastik

    I'm VERY happy to hear this and also hope that the killings will stop but realistically I don't see them giving up their decades long tradition but one can hope. As an animal lover, I don't know how they can kill such a beautiful creature. I don't know if I can watch "The Cove" and it's probably best that I don't.

    Posted in: Taiji sets dolphins free following int'l outcry over 'The Cove'

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    Brantastik

    Yeah, the lack of self-respect is sad. We all know the allure of money, especially in these dire times, is hard to resist but there some things that can't be bought.

    Personally, I hope they fix this loophole because this is just another step downward for society and we're already starting to reach the bottom:(

    Posted in: Legal loopholes give rise to bars, salons employing underage girls

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    Brantastik

    Why am I not surprised to see that there are Apple fanbois in existence here too. Japanese TV probably does suck but gee, I think I've heard the same argument raised against American and British TV too. There is a little something called personal preference. Although that doesn't apply to Apple fanbois as Steve says, cult does.

    The phones in Japan are higher spec'd but more importantly, they more than serve their purpose. I love my iPhone but I'm waiting on Android to mature and for WinMo 7 to bring it;) Getting tired of having to convert my avi files and the frustration (for me personally) that is iTunes.

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    Brantastik

    Well if the DPJ are smart then they will keep the status quo for as long as they can which if this writer is correct, they will.

    It makes perfect sense that the Japanese want to protect their own just like you would any of your relatives. Who would want to put any of their relatives or even friends at risk? As much as do-gooder, left thinking people would like to screw up the status quo (because they never seem to be content)even they must acknowledge that at the very least the Japanese are only protecting their people. That's hard enough as it is.

    Just like all of us, we'll do as much as we possibly can but there are definite limits to what we can do and should do and I believe Japan shouldn't have to send their people to die. No Nation has the right to expect this of any other nation and that includes the United States.

    I hope Japan remains consistent and keeps the status quo, especially if the DPJ do win the election.

    Posted in: A DPJ government unlikely to shift Japan's security thinking

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    Brantastik

    The Japanese are more enthusiastic in general and it's evident in their blogging style as well. But truth is, there is little difference as most blogs, or at least personal ones, are all boring as most of you have stated regardless of whether the blogger is Japanese or a Westerner.

    Posted in: What do you think are some of the main differences between Japanese and Western bloggers?

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