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  Noripinhead at 06:52 PM JST - 2nd December

  Hey, cool idea, Gov. Hashimoto. Paramount Pictures owns the Star Trek franchise. You could have Kirk, Spock, Scotty, and Sulu robots selling takoyaki.

  Posted in Osaka governor plans to attract Paramount Pictures theme park at 06:52 PM JST - 2nd December

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  Noripinhead at 04:29 PM JST - 2nd December

  Yeah, it's great news for Japan. Everybody knows Hillary and respects her, even the folks who live in Obama City, Japan. Who knows, she might be invited to Bistro SMAP one of these days.

  Posted in Japan welcomes Obama's selection of Clinton, Gates at 04:29 PM JST - 2nd December

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  Noripinhead at 02:07 PM JST - 2nd December

  I like all of Obama's picks so far. They show that he's a pragmatist. Politicians make big speeches to get elected--and guess what? They go against them. That didn't start with Obama. The era of the liberal-conservative dichotomy is over. Those labels don't apply anymore. Nobody can afford to be…

  Posted in Obama announces Clinton, Gates for cabinet at 02:07 PM JST - 2nd December

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  Noripinhead at 06:10 PM JST - 1st December

  Interesting that he's standing slightly higher on the slope to make them appear more the same height. Nice trick, photographer!

  Posted in Princess Aiko at 06:10 PM JST - 1st December

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  Noripinhead at 11:53 AM JST - 1st December

  What do the "P" and "M" on the dogs' bibs stand for? Paul and Mary? Classic dogs names in Japan.

  Posted in Princess Aiko at 11:53 AM JST - 1st December

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  Noripinhead at 02:46 PM JST - 25th November

  I hope this is a natural phenomenon and not just some guy cranking the fog machine for the visitors.

  Posted in Misty forest at 02:46 PM JST - 25th November

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  Noripinhead at 03:24 PM JST - 20th November

  OK, before all the "it not my cup of tea" remarks hit, I'll admit "New York State of Mind" is all right in a sentimental kind of way. It must be aging pop stars week in Tokyo this week, with The Who and now BJ. Looking forward to reading the…

  Posted in Billy Joel holds one concert in Tokyo at 03:24 PM JST - 20th November

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  Noripinhead at 03:28 PM JST - 19th November

  He probably said "joushiki"--and "common sense" doesn't quite express that idea, does it? "It's a given" might be better in the modern English parlance.

  Posted in Standing up when singing 'Kimigayo' is 'common sense,' minister says at 03:28 PM JST - 19th November

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  Noripinhead at 04:54 PM JST - 18th November

  So now everybody on the board can be happy--McCain as a top advisor, Hillary as Secretary of State, and Sarah Palin as the White House Tiny Fey impersonator. It's like "The Brady Bunch" reunion. Marcia, Marcia, Marcia!

  Posted in Obama, McCain vow to work closely to change Washington's 'bad habits' at 04:54 PM JST - 18th November

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  Noripinhead at 04:35 PM JST - 18th November

  Actually, Q-chan has been a darling of the Japanese media (and public) for years--she is eloquent, has a charming personality and is of course kawaii: basically she has everything it takes to be a talento (TV personality) in Japan! (Do you really think SMAP can act, let alone sing?) Hasn't…

  Posted in Ex-marathon gold medalist Naoko Takahashi starts 'talent' career at 04:35 PM JST - 18th November