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MichaelJP said...

  • MichaelJP at 09:29 PM JST - 21st May

    Maybe we'll get something similar to the iPod tax, but on televisions and tuners? They can call it the "keep some old guys at NHK in token executive jobs" tax. Or the "support insider trading an NHK" tax.

    Posted in Large message on TV screen can reduce nonpayment by NHK viewers: panel at 09:29 PM JST - 21st May

  • MichaelJP at 09:16 PM JST - 21st May

    they mentioned the parrot was not very cooperative with the police, and only talked to the vet!!

    That's one street-smart parrot. I can imagine it teasing the jcops by mimicking sounds like that guy in Police Academy.

    Posted in Stray parrot talks its way home at 09:16 PM JST - 21st May

  • MichaelJP at 09:09 PM JST - 21st May

    At last! Space Battleship Yamato ready to launch!

    Posted in Japan enacts 1st law allowing for military space use at 09:09 PM JST - 21st May

  • MichaelJP at 06:02 AM JST - 17th May

    Must. Not. Visualize.

    But seriously, complaining about the pension is a tradition in Aus, and they don't have much else to do with their time. Taking off their clothes is a new twist; normally you just get the usual current affairs show with a story about pensioners eating dog food.

    Posted in Aussie pensioners shed clothes to protest budget, high prices at 06:02 AM JST - 17th May

  • MichaelJP at 10:02 PM JST - 12th May

    The issue of 65+ year old retirees working is different to that in other countries where the elderly are forced to work just to pay the bills. In Japan, the elderly often have valuable skills and can still contribute significantly despite not needing to actually work. This can be very…

    Posted in G-8 labor meeting calls for work-life balance, split on working style at 10:02 PM JST - 12th May

  • MichaelJP at 02:45 PM JST - 8th May

    northlondon: She's not exactly a stunner.

    Still, after a drink or two, I'm sure you wouldn't say no to a bit of lovin

    Posted in Becky says 'I'm trying not to fall in love' at 02:45 PM JST - 8th May

  • MichaelJP at 02:43 PM JST - 8th May

    hokkaidokarin, you are correct that most single mothers in Japan have a very difficult life, and it is very sad to see.

    But...

    You are completely wrong about your interpretation of Japanese society and you need to look beyond your (possibly Western) prejudices. Having children is not the only goal…

    Posted in What changes are needed in Japanese society to stop the falling birthrate? at 02:43 PM JST - 8th May

  • MichaelJP at 01:39 PM JST - 8th May

    Good on her. Why the hell should she feel any need to get married anyway?

    Posted in Becky says 'I'm trying not to fall in love' at 01:39 PM JST - 8th May

  • MichaelJP at 01:35 PM JST - 8th May

    J-Cops and guns... hahaha. They should instead be issued with Hello Kitty rubber bullets. On the other hand, don't confuse regular jcops with the Special Assault Team -- those guys would seriously kick your butt if you tried anything stupid.

    Posted in Doctor held for grabbing police officer's gun, opening fire at 01:35 PM JST - 8th May

  • MichaelJP at 01:24 PM JST - 8th May

    No. Japan should not become a nation of breeders like the U.S. and other, closer neighbors. Japan shouldn't worry about a falling birthrate, and instead focus on quality over quantity: look at getting the most out of a diminishing population through efficiency programs, advanced medical research into healthy lifespan extension,…

    Posted in What changes are needed in Japanese society to stop the falling birthrate? at 01:24 PM JST - 8th May

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