Ishiwara's past comments

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  IshiwaraFeb. 28, 2013 - 11:17AM JST

  The best argument I have heard that war is unlikely, is that should it happen, and China looses (which is likely, especially if the U.S. gets involved), the communist regime will not survive.

  Reading right-wing Chinese newspapers like Global Times gives a sense they are trying to calm things down now, saying that the Senkaku are important, but not important enough to risk war over.

  Posted in: Former ASDF general: 'China won't initiate war over Senkakus'

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  IshiwaraFeb. 13, 2013 - 12:32AM JST

  Drunk women. More than anything. (I drink myself, so yes, I am very unfair about this).

  Posted in: Poll asks men what behavior by women turns them off

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  IshiwaraFeb. 13, 2013 - 12:26AM JST

  The J-Government did the right thing by buying these islands, and so preventing Ishihara from building a police station or something on the islands, which would really have been a change of the status quo. J-gov buying the island was in itself NOT a change of status quo, just a change of ownership.

  The Chinese know this, and they could have stuck with the usual diplomatic protest. They did not, and escalated the situation at every turn since.

  Posted in: Which side is most to blame for escalating tension between Japan and China?

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  IshiwaraJan. 19, 2013 - 11:26AM JST

  China says 300,000 civilians and soldiers died...Some Japanese revisionists claim the number of deaths is far lower.

  Yes, but to put it like this is misleading. A lot of respectable historians in both Japan, the United States and Europe question the Chinese government's figures. In any case, still one massive war crime of course.

  Posted in: Chinese media seize on Hatoyama's apology at Nanjing Massacre Memorial

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  IshiwaraJan. 19, 2013 - 04:54AM JST

  • I prefer having a human traffic sign to the U.S. practice to put a sign saying "we're not responsible" etc.

  • Japan has indeed hidden unemployment, but the service is outstanding. Take the postal service; they come to your house, sending is cheap, it arrives when they say it will arrive. The box looks perfect. Nothing is missing.

  Posted in: 7 services that don’t make sense to foreigners in Japan

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  IshiwaraJan. 19, 2013 - 04:44AM JST

  We need more violent movies to protect us from tyranny.

  I think some people did not get this is a joke;

  Posted in: Debate 'overdue' on movie link to gun violence: Redford

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  IshiwaraJan. 19, 2013 - 04:41AM JST

  I think some people need to reminded constantly that Obama is not a commie extremist or whatever, but is actually elected (twice) by the American people, and therefore has a mandate to change some things, and put in place policies that some people disagree with. It is called democracy.

  Posted in: Obama unveils $500 million gun control package

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  IshiwaraJan. 19, 2013 - 04:35AM JST

  @ Fadamor

  Interesting...I did not realize the 20-year cycle rule; the 90's seem a bit too close to the present to revive though. (I think we're talking about distance again :;)

  Posted in: One Direction

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  IshiwaraJan. 19, 2013 - 01:48AM JST

  I am not convinced 100 NM is near. 100 NM South East of the Senkaku islands, and you are almost in Taipei. 100NM East of the Senkaku, and you're closer to Okinawa.

  Posted in: 4 dead in S Korean fishing boat fire near disputed islands

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  IshiwaraJan. 19, 2013 - 01:36AM JST

  Let's welcome America to the civilized world; get rid of your guns, get rid of the death penalty, give healthcare to your own people;

  Posted in: Obama unveils $500 million gun control package

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  IshiwaraJan. 19, 2013 - 01:33AM JST

  I am patiently waiting till this horrible time of 1980's tight jeans and low buts is over. I just hope they don't revive the 1970's after this.

  Makichan looks beautiful, as always.

  Posted in: One Direction

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  IshiwaraJan. 18, 2013 - 01:51PM JST

  100 nautical miles (185 Km) north of the Senkaku is not exactly "near" the disputed islands.

  Posted in: 4 dead in S Korean fishing boat fire near disputed islands

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  IshiwaraDec. 31, 2012 - 10:16PM JST

  Watching Kohaku right now. Horikita Maki looks insanely beautiful.

  Posted in: Japan to greet New Year with shopping, prayers, 'Kohaku' and blizzards

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  IshiwaraDec. 24, 2012 - 12:21PM JST

  I prefer the old-style kissaten, with a carefully brewed cup of real coffee, jazz in the background.

  Posted in: Starbucks Japan reduces amount of brew in some offerings

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  IshiwaraDec. 24, 2012 - 12:18PM JST

  I don't care. Let Americans have their guns. It's their constitutional right. The rest of the civilized world (East-Asia and Western Europe) knows and has proven better.

  Posted in: NRA chief defends call for armed guards at schools

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  IshiwaraNov. 22, 2012 - 01:15AM JST

  Not likely a publicity stunt, the geino world tends to like smooth organization and not like strong public denouncements of people's work.

  I am with Yuko on this one;

  Posted in: Yuko Oshima cancels stage address after being turned off by Miike horror movie

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  IshiwaraOct. 27, 2012 - 10:15AM JST

  OK. Some sausages are pretty good, but you invariably get brick-heavy mashed potatoes, overcooked and tasteless peas (on which the locals dump a lot of salt to extract some taste). Even a "top" restaurant in London still comes up with "lightly sauteed fish on a bed of French vegetables and local potatoes", which is essentially still pub-food.

  Posted in: It’s time for some real British food and drink in Tokyo

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  IshiwaraOct. 27, 2012 - 10:10AM JST

  Hahaha... Tokyo, the world's gourmet capital, with the most Michelin stars, needs...BRITISH food???

  Posted in: It’s time for some real British food and drink in Tokyo

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  IshiwaraOct. 21, 2012 - 12:37AM JST

  Actually, there are more Japanese men who marry foreign women than Japanese women marrying foreigners. (yes, I was surprised to learn this.) These marriages tend to be between Japanese businessmen and Philippina's, Thai, and Chinese, and also a lot marriages with Japanese farmer men (a profession not highly ranked now).

  Nevertheless, I agree that Japanese women overall tend to be much better dressed and attentive than Western women. But don't be fooled by the "cute" behavior that people mistake for immaturity; they play this very consciously, have high expectations, demands, and freedom when it comes to marriage.

  Posted in: Why Japanese girls are a better catch than Japanese men

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  IshiwaraOct. 10, 2012 - 05:14PM JST

  In ancient times, Japan and Korea also paid tribute to China. Perhaps Japan and Korea belong to China.

  Posted in: Chinese nationalists covet Okinawa