Castella said...

Castella at 01:17 PM JST - 29th April

Yes, it is sad to see them go. Denny's had some great dishes on their menu. Loved the coffee and desserts at Johnathan's.

Maybe the solution is to drop the 24-hour open time and limit it to 1 a.m. That would certainly cut down on overall costs.

Posted in Family restaurants face uncertain future at 01:17 PM JST - 29th April
Castella at 08:33 AM JST - 10th April

Looks like the Japanese work ethic is slipping. Toyota had better be careful - they may lose the number 1 slot in the future. Remember, the reason why they are so successful in America is due to their attention to detail. Erase that, and down goes Toyota.

Posted in Toyota recalls 630,000 Noah, Voxy minivans at 08:33 AM JST - 10th April
Castella at 08:28 AM JST - 10th April

Believe this issue is much overblown in Japan. True, the average office worker has many demands placed upon him/her, but some of this stress is self-induced. And there is the less than honest group that does just enough during the day so that the remainder of their work earns them…

Posted in 63% of nat'l gov't workers on sick leave suffering mental problems at 08:28 AM JST - 10th April
Castella at 01:45 PM JST - 5th April

We shouldn't complain. Japan does indeed produce some of the best bread in the world. And when it comes to cake? Ah yes, - Castella!

Posted in Shikishima to raise bread prices again in May at 01:45 PM JST - 5th April
Castella at 01:42 PM JST - 5th April

Considering who the younger N.Y. crowd goes to see in concert these days, it could prove quite lucrative for X Japan to give it a shot. Why, just look at the trash (no, I'm not talking about the kind you find on the ground)that has appeared in Central Park shows…

Posted in X JAPAN to perform at Madison Square Garden at 01:42 PM JST - 5th April
Castella at 01:31 PM JST - 5th April

Isn't it interesting to see how these J-chicks who develop a bad rep become instant Japanese "talent" on TV and in the media? Seems like the latter seems to enjoy cultivating the bad girl image for the sex-obsessed Japanese businessmen.

Posted in Ai Iijima hints at comeback in morning hostess job at 01:31 PM JST - 5th April
Castella at 11:18 AM JST - 1st April

Quite the merger. This could be boom or bust. It depends upon how they handle pricing.

Posted in Mitsukoshi, Isetan merge to create Japan's top department store at 11:18 AM JST - 1st April
Castella at 01:17 PM JST - 24th March

Pretty good. Agree that the bright red is a bit overbearing. Could you please update the articles on Kuchikomi and Shukan Post more frequently, especially since the latter is a weekly publication, and some of your current articles have been on the site almost a month.

Posted in What do you think of the new Japan Today design? at 01:17 PM JST - 24th March