Freespeech said...

Freespeech at 05:10 PM JST - 26th October

I must be naive...

Why on earth should the prices be different ? Difference in airport fees on airlines ?

Waiting for the first flights between Paris and Haneda, so that Haneda would become a true "hub" and I could fly to other parts of Japan with "transit" status and…

Posted in Haneda-Beijing direct flight route opens at 05:10 PM JST - 26th October
Freespeech at 05:19 PM JST - 1st September

From France : thank you Beelzebub !

Much ado about a mediocre film... Maybe this empty discussion about the semantics of the title is the focal point of the film.

And above all : fascism, nazism, shoah etc are no material for comedies.

Posted in 'Inglourious Basterds' one of many tricky movie titles at 05:19 PM JST - 1st September
Freespeech at 08:01 PM JST - 30th August

No doubt Japan made a major contribution to the advancement of civilization !

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Freespeech at 08:34 PM JST - 29th July

Combinibento:

Did you notice that the background decor reproduces the inside of the great mosque of Sevilla (Spain) ? So, you are definitely right. This being said, it is a beautiful picture and an elegant performance.

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Freespeech at 11:06 PM JST - 11th July

TNS = TOTAL NONSENSE

And tipping is an archaic behaviour, offensive to the dignity of whoever expects it or asks for it.

In France we have abolished it more than 40 years ago, when "service compris" became the law. We do tip, rarely, rather discreetely and only when we feel…

Posted in Pushy French are world's worst tourists; Japanese are top: study at 11:06 PM JST - 11th July
Freespeech at 10:31 PM JST - 11th July

where are these spotless streets that sato kun speaks of here in Japan?

Indeed, Japan can be pretty dirty particularly in the suburban areas ; and what to say about the mess inside many japanese houses ? Can be frightening.

My second point is about the image and international stature…

Posted in Japanese volunteer group cleans New York with environment in mind at 10:31 PM JST - 11th July
Freespeech at 05:18 PM JST - 16th June

jeffrey :

you are right my friend ! The French take what Japan has to offer and that looks pleasing or advantageous to them ; the futile take manga or eat (bad) sushi in one of the numerous pseudo-japanese restaurants that are now so numerous in our towns, the pragmatic…

Posted in 'Kawaii ambassadors' head overseas to promote Japanese pop culture at 05:18 PM JST - 16th June
Freespeech at 06:24 AM JST - 14th June

I was only laughing, laughing my head off...

Then I stumbled on the post of EmiMiura and became indignant : to pretend that the French are "in love" with Japanese culture (or was it pop culture ?) is just showing one's low level of understanding. The French (particularly the young…

Posted in 'Kawaii ambassadors' head overseas to promote Japanese pop culture at 06:24 AM JST - 14th June
Freespeech at 01:13 AM JST - 7th June

Hey Masuko-san, this is just wishful thinking !

No emissions : yes if the electricity you use for recharging is produced without emissions from the powerstation.

160km range : maybe, if you are ready to take the risk of having the car dying under you just when you return home…

Posted in Mitsubishi unveils Y4.59 mil electric car at 01:13 AM JST - 7th June
Freespeech at 03:04 PM JST - 28th May

WilliB

The german original "Kabinenroller" was actually made by Messerschmitt after the war but had no component whatsoever borrowed from the fighter planes !

The engine went up to 250cc on the latest versions, which with low weight and good aerodynamics made it very fast ; it was also very…

Posted in Jump in my car at 03:04 PM JST - 28th May