Noripinhead said...

Noripinhead at 01:47 PM JST - 20th November

What? Men can't eat desserts too?

Posted in Convenience stores boost dessert lineups to woo more women at 01:47 PM JST - 20th November
Noripinhead at 05:06 PM JST - 18th November

You have too many choices for Indian food in Tokyo, not enough for Mexican, and way way too many for izakayas, where you go enjoy food with your beer.

Posted in Tokyo secures more 3-star Michelin ratings than Paris at 05:06 PM JST - 18th November
Noripinhead at 02:52 PM JST - 17th November

The only thing missing is Julie Andrews singing, "These are a few of my favorite things!" (That "Sound of Music" song is used in JR Western Japan's TV commercials promoting tourism to Kyoto).

Posted in Autumn glow at 02:52 PM JST - 17th November
Noripinhead at 12:01 PM JST - 17th November

Ironic, isn't it, that some of the strongest leaders in the history of the world are always remembered for their acts of humility, not for their acts of arrogance. Wasn't it Jesus of Nazareth who washed the feet of his disciples?

Posted in Obama's bow to emperor causes outrage in Washington at 12:01 PM JST - 17th November
Noripinhead at 10:31 AM JST - 17th November

Nice shot. An excellent composition. I like how the photographer framed the roof of the temple with the leaves in the foreground. And you can see the excitement in people's faces. These folks are lucky to be traveling to Kyoto at this time of year.

Posted in Autumn glow at 10:31 AM JST - 17th November
Noripinhead at 10:21 AM JST - 17th November

So when Hillary Clinton meets the Queen of England she isn't supposed to curtsy because American Secretaries of States don't defer to foreign monarchs? Obama was simply showing respect for another culture, in whatever culture he is in. It's in line with Obama saying he's a "Pacific President." He knows…

Posted in Obama's bow to emperor causes outrage in Washington at 10:21 AM JST - 17th November
Noripinhead at 05:12 PM JST - 16th November

I love it. "Head Spa". I'll head to that one. "Open price" means "Time to open da price!"

Posted in Scalp washer at 05:12 PM JST - 16th November
Noripinhead at 04:01 PM JST - 16th November

Direct evidence that the brains of dolphins are larger than those of human beings.

Posted in Swimming Santa at 04:01 PM JST - 16th November
Noripinhead at 03:58 PM JST - 13th November

Field resonance propulsion systems.

Posted in If you could meet U.S. President Barack Obama during his visit to Japan, what would you like to talk with him about? at 03:58 PM JST - 13th November
Noripinhead at 10:04 AM JST - 13th November

Dressed up as Padme Amidala. She can pad me on Coruscant or any of the Inner Rim worlds.

Posted in Aki Hoshino hopes the Force will be with her this Christmas at 10:04 AM JST - 13th November