Mizuame said...

Mizuame at 05:25 PM JST - 23rd July

Some of these women are probably just going through the ritual in order to say to Mama that they've been trying.

Posted in Praying for a hubby at 05:25 PM JST - 23rd July
Mizuame at 11:06 AM JST - 7th July

This sort of thing is happening too often lately, and the recession is probably bringing it on. I suspect the Japanese education system needs to put a greater emphasis on human dignity and respect for human life. If you feel lousy or angry, you shouldn't think of trying to kill…

Posted in Suspect in pachinko parlor arson-murders says he just wanted to kill 'anyone' at 11:06 AM JST - 7th July
Mizuame at 10:57 AM JST - 7th July

Because of Japan's heavy reliance on Iranian oil, the suspicion is that Amano may "go easy" on the Iranians at certain key times. But maybe a softer approach is more likely to keep the Iranians talking... By contrast, the election of Amano is unlikely to be an encouraging factor for…

Posted in Yukiya Amano and the coming nuclear duel between Iran and the West at 10:57 AM JST - 7th July
Mizuame at 09:29 AM JST - 26th June

Japan's "trainee" system can be seen in two ways, depending on your perspective. Either 1) it is simply a fascade for paying low wages to workers from poor countries who are sequestered in their dormitories and not allowed to form normal human relationships or be part of society, in order…

Posted in 34 foreign trainees in Japan died in FY 2008 of suspected overwork at 09:29 AM JST - 26th June
Mizuame at 07:46 PM JST - 4th August

“It’s true that I have discussed my career with my boss,” Aoki said

In Hollywood they call it the "Casting Couch". Aoki obviously knows how to play the game.

Posted in TBS announcer Yuko Aoki says 'I won't quit' at 07:46 PM JST - 4th August
Mizuame at 08:17 PM JST - 19th July

NHK said he was into demanding money from other students and also had a bad attitude toward the females. Then he clashed with his parents and bought two knives and hijacked a bus. Sound like another yakuza in the making.

Posted in 14-yr-old bus hijacker says he did it to cause trouble for his parents at 08:17 PM JST - 19th July
Mizuame at 09:49 PM JST - 18th July

I think there is a wide expectation in Japan and in some other countries that a First Lady will be savy and capable enough to balance her personal career with her inherent national representation responsibilities. She has lost some of her shine on this occasion. De Gaulle's famous "transistor salesman"…

Posted in Sarkozy's wife apologizes to Japan for her absence during G-8 summit at 09:49 PM JST - 18th July
Mizuame at 02:22 PM JST - 31st March

The headline here may not match the text of the article. In the text the subject of the sentence is the police. The sentence says the police did various investigations, and finishes by saying "implied his involvement in the case". 3rd rate journalistic writing. What does this sentence really mean?…

Posted in U.S. sailor reportedly hints at involvement in murder of taxi driver at 02:22 PM JST - 31st March
Mizuame at 07:24 PM JST - 25th March

Queen of the Shiseido billboard!

Posted in Ebi-chan at 07:24 PM JST - 25th March