Fredster said...

Fredster at 01:59 PM JST - 23rd July

Disgusting and a ridiculous disgrace... These girls have NO say in what they wear so I can only imagine that this tragedy is the result of some misguided "Fashionista"...

Perhaps this just a way to garner press coverage - good or bad doesn't matter - for a institution that has…

Posted in Reach for the Universe at 01:59 PM JST - 23rd July
Fredster at 09:19 PM JST - 16th July

HEY there Boys...

Tiger's focused but he's also a consummate professional...

FWIW... as of hole 15 Ryo is currently ahead of Tiger by 1 stroke at -1 with Tiger even through 15...

That can change quick of course but I have to give props to the kid for not falling…

Posted in Ishikawa braces for playing alongside Woods at British Open at 09:19 PM JST - 16th July
Fredster at 06:17 PM JST - 8th July

Cleo...

I've been here over thirty years, paid more than I care to think about in taxes, and given this country two fine, upstanding citizens. Forgive me if my 'guest' status doesn't compel me to touch my forelock and grovel whenever I see a Justice Ministry official.

I guess the…

Posted in Diet revises immigration laws amid protests from foreign residents at 06:17 PM JST - 8th July
Fredster at 09:28 PM JST - 7th July

nandakandamanda...

Suzuka is great in its own way, especially as most drivers and spectators are used to it, but definitely not 'far superior'. In fact in some facility respects such as viewing opportunity points and choked walkways, it is downright lousy.

Just came back from a week of work at…

Posted in Toyota to stop hosting F-1 Japan Grand Prix races from 2010 at 09:28 PM JST - 7th July
Fredster at 08:23 PM JST - 29th June

Just read the photo credit....

Find it hard to believe that this photo came from Reuters - it doesn't even come close to their standard submission criteria...

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Fredster at 08:20 PM JST - 29th June

Not sure what - if any - protocols there are for Photos on this site.. I am a credentialed working photographer based here in Japan - I have sent email to the Japan Today on three separate occasions in the past asking how I could submit "public interest / spot…

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Fredster at 09:48 AM JST - 19th June

Frankly, I think that they should leave the celebutaunts out of the process...

It is a crying shame to think that - after all the millions of dollars and hours that go into an Olympic Bid - somehow in the end it comes down to Obama or anyone else showing…

Posted in Tokyo 2016 invites crown prince to IOC vote at 09:48 AM JST - 19th June
Fredster at 10:52 AM JST - 21st May

Isn't this all getting a little tired... ??

I don't know what is worse the money grubbers who seem to think that some cash and an apology from a guy who had absolutely NOTHING to do with the situation will somehow bring some rest to long-dead grandpa or the News…

Posted in Relatives of Aso mine's British laborers demand apology and compensation at 10:52 AM JST - 21st May
Fredster at 10:31 AM JST - 21st May

Please let us know that What UNHCR do for refugees ??? Nothing because they told all refugees that we are stop helping any refugees in japan .Shame on UNHCR Tokyo

No... Shame on YOU..... The Japanese Ministry of Justice overseas the care or lack thereof for refugees and asylum seekers…

Posted in Uniqlo, UNHCR to launch charity T-shirt project in June at 10:31 AM JST - 21st May
Fredster at 10:42 AM JST - 18th May

On a side note, why does it mention her as his "wife" and then mention an impending wedding ceremony? Aren't you called a "wife" after a ceremony?

Here in Japan you are not "married" until you file your paperwork / license at the local Ward Office / City Hall...

It…

Posted in Billy Blanks speaks of June wedding at 10:42 AM JST - 18th May