Hotbox08 said...

Hotbox08 at 12:25 AM JST - 21st August

We need more of it.

Ivanacough- How much more do you need. In Ueno station, Shinjuku (like I've already mentioned), and Tokyo station, there is one green soap dispenser per sink, with an average of two-three sinks per restroom. Would you like two or three? Personally, I think that would…

Posted in New flu epidemic in Japan has fully begun, health minister says at 12:25 AM JST - 21st August
Hotbox08 at 04:16 PM JST - 20th August

Well, this game is quite indicative of the Mariner's season. Although they are playing some great baseball (currently in fourth place in the Wild Card standings; just behind the Tampa Bay Rays, and ahead of the Chicago White Sox and Minnesota Twins), other than Ichiro, their hitting sucks. Today, the…

Posted in Ichiro gets two-run homer as Mariners beat Tigers at 04:16 PM JST - 20th August
Hotbox08 at 11:46 AM JST - 20th August

which train stations do you know of where soap is available?

IvanCoughalot - I guess you haven't been to Tokyo station, or Shinjuku station. Granted, if you are at a train station in the countryside, you won't see soap dispensers since rennovations probably haven't been done there yet. Oh, and…

Posted in New flu epidemic in Japan has fully begun, health minister says at 11:46 AM JST - 20th August
Hotbox08 at 06:42 PM JST - 19th August

Maybe I'm a germaphobe, and I realize the body needs to build up its own natural immune system, but I just can't see how not having soap in a washroom is a good thing at all.

Good thing then, that in Japan, all department store bathrooms, and most train station…

Posted in New flu epidemic in Japan has fully begun, health minister says at 06:42 PM JST - 19th August
Hotbox08 at 06:23 PM JST - 19th August

True, Ichiro doesn't hit for power, but he has a very high CLUTCH rating and RISP. He also rates among the top-five every year, when it comes to Runs Created (a basic sabermetric statistic). He always seems to get a hit with runners in scoring position. Unfortunately for him, most…

Posted in Ichiro gets 4 hits in Seattle loss at 06:23 PM JST - 19th August
Hotbox08 at 12:27 PM JST - 19th August

Hope they have enough of the vaccine here. Reports coming out of the U.S. say that they are in way short supply of it. Warnings are going out to medical labs to develop them as soon as possible.

Posted in New flu epidemic in Japan has fully begun, health minister says at 12:27 PM JST - 19th August
Hotbox08 at 06:14 PM JST - 18th August

“When you start to bring guns to political rallies, it does layer on another level of concern and significance,” Solop said. “It actually becomes quite scary for many people. It creates a chilling effect in the ability of our society to carry on honest communication.”

Of course it creates a…

Posted in Gun-toters, including one with assault weapon, attend Obama protest at 06:14 PM JST - 18th August
Hotbox08 at 05:56 PM JST - 18th August

I'm not sure what I can say to that. Anywhere in the world there's peripheral costs to the game - transportation, food, etc. Japan's not unique in that.

I totally agree, pawatan. Anywhere you go in the world, there will be your fair share of elitist country club golf courses…

Posted in Yang's PGA win helps Asian golf surge at 05:56 PM JST - 18th August
Hotbox08 at 11:46 AM JST - 18th August

China will surpass them because when they develop sports programs they usually look at the long term

I have to disagree with you on this point. China only looks at the here and now when it comes to sports programs and venues. Take a look at Yao Ming and how…

Posted in Yang's PGA win helps Asian golf surge at 11:46 AM JST - 18th August
Hotbox08 at 11:41 AM JST - 18th August

The bigger picture is recruiting to find the best players

Good point biglittleman. Golf courses in Japan and Korea are just way too expensive. Also, they are nonexistent in places like China and Taiwan. Asia has to make more of an effort to promote the sport of golf if they…

Posted in Yang's PGA win helps Asian golf surge at 11:41 AM JST - 18th August