Gaijinocchio said...

Gaijinocchio at 04:29 PM JST - 20th November

Are there any clean politicians in Japan? The corruption here is palpable.

Posted in Ozawa aides allegedly asked construction firm for illegal donations at 04:29 PM JST - 20th November
Gaijinocchio at 10:15 AM JST - 20th November

This guy could possibly walk

No way will he walk. He can escape (again), but not get off Scott-free. Could you imagine the international outrage if the victim's family saw him walking out of the station a free man?

Personally, I think he should be tried and interrogated in Britain,…

Posted in Ichihashi's lawyers critical of interrogation method at 10:15 AM JST - 20th November
Gaijinocchio at 03:23 PM JST - 19th November

‘‘I told him that there are these strong feelings against the planned relocation in Okinawa but that we want to draw a conclusion as soon as possible

As soon as possible? Reniging on a mutual agreement, bringing it back to the drawing board, stalling, dragging out this age-old issue, and…

Posted in 'Trust me,' Hatoyama tells Obama on U.S. military base dispute at 03:23 PM JST - 19th November
Gaijinocchio at 03:15 PM JST - 19th November

Uni students always know where the good dealers are ;)

Posted in Noriko Sakai goes to university at 03:15 PM JST - 19th November
Gaijinocchio at 10:23 AM JST - 19th November

Japan has the 2nd most advance military in the world

Japan was a powerful Military Nation before WWII and she can become a powerful Military Nation again.

These two statements are contradictary.

If Japan has the 2nd most advanced military in the world, then wouldn't Japan already be a powerful…

Posted in Anti-base Okinawans expect Hatoyama to end carrot and stick policy at 10:23 AM JST - 19th November
Gaijinocchio at 09:27 AM JST - 19th November

I thought there was a proposal to give 2 to Russia and 2 to Japan? Did that fall flat or just a rumour?

Posted in Hatoyama hopes for summit with Russian leader on disputed islands at 09:27 AM JST - 19th November
Gaijinocchio at 09:23 AM JST - 19th November

Wonder if they learned about wasabi-flavored ice cream.

Posted in Romans treated to display of Japanese sweets at 09:23 AM JST - 19th November
Gaijinocchio at 08:56 AM JST - 18th November

a senior U.S. defense official warned a delay in finding a solution may change the stance of the U.S. Congress which supports the transfer of thousands of Marines from Okinawa to Guam

Japan should've had a solid plan BEFORE the DPJ decided to not honor the original agreement.

Delaying will…

Posted in U.S. urges Japan to implement base pact in high-level talks at 08:56 AM JST - 18th November
Gaijinocchio at 11:31 AM JST - 17th November

‘‘European and U.S. societies with a (historical) background of Christianity are bogged down,’’

I just love this quote! Does he realise the irony of this statement coming from a Japanese politician, Secretary General no less?

The next governor of Tokyo, ladies and gentlemen!

Posted in Ozawa won't retract remarks on Christianity at 11:31 AM JST - 17th November
Gaijinocchio at 10:46 AM JST - 17th November

Making a mountain out of a mole-hill...

Posted in Obama's bow to emperor causes outrage in Washington at 10:46 AM JST - 17th November