MichaelJP said...

MichaelJP at 12:52 PM JST - 14th June

I am intrigued by the exclusive male plan.

If JT will pay for my stay, I will volunteer to write an in-depth article on it.

Posted in Conrad Tokyo hotel to offer Y3.33 mil 3-day luxury plan at 12:52 PM JST - 14th June
MichaelJP at 12:46 PM JST - 14th June

Very lucky the epicentre wasn't below a major city given the magnitude. I am still amazed nothing big has hit Tokyo and am, unfortunately, become quite blasé. I've been looking for first aid courses in Tokyo in English but might have to settle for a book and some self-teaching.

Posted in 6 dead, 13 missing after magnitude 7 hits northeast Japan at 12:46 PM JST - 14th June
MichaelJP at 12:41 PM JST - 14th June

I felt it in Tokyo, then took a nap.

Posted in 6 dead, 13 missing after magnitude 7 hits northeast Japan at 12:41 PM JST - 14th June
MichaelJP at 12:40 PM JST - 14th June

This story is totally useless without said upskirt pictures. I am imagining one of his drunk buddies at the wedding snapping a few similar ones of the bridesmaids given the groom's obvious penchant for the genre and the fact everyone will be thinking it anyway.

Posted in Disgraced former-NTV announcer to hold lavish wedding reception at 12:40 PM JST - 14th June
MichaelJP at 08:51 AM JST - 14th June

He was acquitted, found not guilty, so after 10 months in prison naturally he has to be deported. You can't leave such a blatant acquittal go unpunished.

Posted in Briton deported after being acquitted of marijuana smuggling at 08:51 AM JST - 14th June
MichaelJP at 07:41 PM JST - 13th June

One generation's "weird" is another's norm.

Posted in Akihabara becoming increasingly weird at 07:41 PM JST - 13th June
MichaelJP at 07:38 PM JST - 13th June

Opening the street for traffic to protect pedestrians is like having sex to prevent pregnancy.

Posted in 'Pedestrian paradise' to be suspended in Akihabara at 07:38 PM JST - 13th June
MichaelJP at 09:38 PM JST - 12th June

Some of the managers where I work are here on an expat deal. They stay in fully sponsored multi-level apartments in the most expensive areas, their children have all education costs paid at the best international schools, and they get a nice supplemental allowance for the inconvenience and suffering of…

Posted in Tokyo Asia's costliest city for expats at 09:38 PM JST - 12th June
MichaelJP at 09:03 PM JST - 11th June

So any venue is illegal if men frequent it in the hope of picking up a girl and eventually having sex? Given that men think of sex constantly throughout the day, this would apply to many establishments.

Posted in 'Blind-date cafes' attract all kinds of girls at 09:03 PM JST - 11th June
MichaelJP at 08:55 PM JST - 11th June

a phone that will be only popular with a niche market

All markets were niche markets at some point in time. It will be interesting to see if the iPod effect will boost the popularity and change people's habits. Simply being perceived as a niche product will drive sales amongst…

Posted in Apple unveils upgraded iPhone at 08:55 PM JST - 11th June