MichaelJP said...

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
MichaelJP at 08:46 PM JST - 11th June

Treat the cause of the disease, not the the symptoms. I wish someone could ask these cabinet ministers how knife regulation would have stopped the guy driving his truck into a crowd. What he'd used a pointy stick or a big pencil? Would they ban writing instruments?

Posted in Violent game launch canceled after Akihabara rampage; gov't discusses regulations on knives at 08:46 PM JST - 11th June
MichaelJP at 09:11 PM JST - 10th June

In the morning, a little bit of juice will get you started, but you need protein for slow-release energy throughout the day. Worse, white rice has a very high GI value, spiking blood sugar levels and contributing to a range of health problems later in life.

Posted in Higher food prices shine ray of hope on rice industry at 09:11 PM JST - 10th June
MichaelJP at 07:38 PM JST - 10th June
Maybe these Chinese commenters fear reprisal from the government if the speak the truth. I wonder if they have read Orwell's 1984?
- Why does China require all bloggers to be registered?
- Why is there a national firewall to prevent internet users from freely accessing any site they please?…
Posted in TV networks clash with Beijing Olympic organizers on security, freedom to report at 07:38 PM JST - 10th June
MichaelJP at 07:31 PM JST - 10th June

I'd love to know the story behind why NTT DoCoMo and KDDI are not offering the iPhone. Did some old executive think it was not Japanese enough? Is there some Japan-style corporate fixing going on with the major carriers that Apple would not participate in?

Interesting!

Posted in Apple unveils upgraded iPhone at 07:31 PM JST - 10th June