The tradition is that cushions are thrown when a Yokozuna is upset. However, too many people throw the cushions when they aren't supposed to, for any upset. Also, incredibly, more than once I have seen people throw cushions when a Yokozuna wins--a clear insult--because they thought the other wrestler should…
The bottom line -- if locals don't want foreign tourists, nothing the central government does will work. And the places where locals are least eager to have foreign tourists are the places that could benefit the most.
I was at a ryokan yesterday and the staff asked if I would…
Nessie at 04:57 PM JST - 27th October
I'm in the queue right now - want me to get one for you?
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Nessie at 04:56 PM JST - 27th October
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Nessie at 04:48 PM JST - 27th October
Good point, Cleo.
Here's the bread. Where are the circuses?
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Nessie at 04:47 PM JST - 27th October
I imagine the weight varies by at least 25% depending on humidity and wear, Cleo.
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Nessie at 04:38 PM JST - 27th October
He's not a loser. He's just not presidential material.
Posted in Who do you hope will be the next U.S. president? at 04:38 PM JST - 27th October
Nessie at 04:25 PM JST - 27th October
Anyone say the theme to Grizzly Adams?
Posted in Name your five favorite TV show themes. at 04:25 PM JST - 27th October
Nessie at 04:23 PM JST - 27th October
Good point, Bushlover. Your romantic tendencies notwithstanding, we agree on this virtual issue. ;)
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Nessie at 04:19 PM JST - 27th October
Brainiac's gonna be hard to top.
Did anyone say the theme from "Mash"? And Sousa for "Monty Python"?
How about the top five j-TV theme songs?
Posted in Name your five favorite TV show themes. at 04:19 PM JST - 27th October
Nessie at 04:05 PM JST - 27th October
The bottom line -- if locals don't want foreign tourists, nothing the central government does will work. And the places where locals are least eager to have foreign tourists are the places that could benefit the most.
I was at a ryokan yesterday and the staff asked if I would…
Posted in 3 foreign students to study ways to attract foreign tourists at 04:05 PM JST - 27th October
Nessie at 03:58 PM JST - 27th October
Good point, Smith. Too bad irony is long on deniers like those you've identified.
Posted in McCain dismisses poll numbers; insists he will win at 03:58 PM JST - 27th October