Kameleon said...

Kameleon at 07:15 PM JST - 27th February

Have to agree with the judge that it is simply a social courtesy. We do things we disagree with everyday that are no doubt far more personally challenging than merely standing to the song of your country. They don't even have to sing the silly song.

Posted in Court rejects suit by teachers who refused to stand up for anthem at 07:15 PM JST - 27th February
Kameleon at 03:07 PM JST - 26th February

I have to agree with elbudamexicano.

Me and my friends TELL our intoxicated friends who drive to take a taxi or stay overnight till the morning. We take responsibility for the person who cannot. I personally think the passenger should have received as much sentence, if not more than the…

Posted in Passenger of drunken driver in fatal accident gets suspended prison term at 03:07 PM JST - 26th February
Kameleon at 04:00 PM JST - 12th February
I am a 'Monga', and here is the evidence to prove it:
1. I always hold the door for people walking behind me.
2. I always wait for people to get off the train before I get on.
3. I pay taxes, national health insurance and pension, regularly by law.…
Posted in 'Monga' in our midst at 04:00 PM JST - 12th February
Kameleon at 03:48 PM JST - 12th February

Fantastic story, loved it. Japan is so lacking in quality comics/animation with deep emotion nowadays.

Posted in Boxer 'Joe' in legendary Japanese cartoon to make comeback at 03:48 PM JST - 12th February
Kameleon at 03:44 PM JST - 12th February

I'm gonna top meself!

Disclaimer: I will not be held responsible for you being so persuaded to follow suit in above message.

Posted in 7 commit suicide after posting suicidal messages online in 2008 at 03:44 PM JST - 12th February
Kameleon at 03:42 PM JST - 12th February

So she basically, in a way, murdered her own son.

Posted in Mother and son killed by train in Gunma at 03:42 PM JST - 12th February
Kameleon at 02:43 PM JST - 5th February

80?!

It's bad enough having oldies riding... Sorry, wobbling on their bicycles down the street everyday, let alone driving a killing machine - car.

Posted in Five-car pileup in Tokyo caused by 80-year-old driver at 02:43 PM JST - 5th February
Kameleon at 08:38 PM JST - 3rd February

I agree, it is his fault for not standing up to his boss.

If you make the decision to be a slave, don't expect me to pity you.

I have had many a job where I worked really hard, and got serious stress, but NEVER contemplated suicide.

The company are…

Posted in Court orders Y100 mil payment for suicide caused by overwork at 08:38 PM JST - 3rd February
Kameleon at 02:08 PM JST - 2nd February

One of my email dates remarked that it was much easier for foreign men to date in Japan than foreign women. I am inclined to believe this is true.

That depends entirely on the woman. A foreign woman who isn't attracted to Japanese men is in trouble. A foreign woman…

Posted in Dating in Tokyo is pretty easy—if you’re not looking for a single guy at 02:08 PM JST - 2nd February
Kameleon at 02:00 PM JST - 2nd February

Japan must be so lovely for those treated like royalty when coming here;)

The rest of us foreigners, get the foreigner treatment until we build up enough understanding and trust to become human.

Angelina is so lovely, but let's go back in time, remove all the money, see her work…

Posted in Jolie good time at 02:00 PM JST - 2nd February