Noripinhead said...

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
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!

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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.

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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
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
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
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
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
Noripinhead at 03:17 PM JST - 18th November

I like the painting and admire the artist's use of vivid pure primary colors. But this is similar to Picasso's Guernica--a huge mural depicting the horrors of war--and I wonder if people really want (or need) to see this every day on their morning commute (and the frequency of jumpers…

Posted in Okamoto's A-bomb mural at 03:17 PM JST - 18th November
Noripinhead at 01:55 PM JST - 18th November

I predicted that she would have a career waiting for her in the Japanese Geino-kai. She looks very cute here in her urban safari outfit. No need to worry about feeling embarrassed, though. I'm sure she will "outrun" the competition.

Posted in Ex-marathon gold medalist Naoko Takahashi starts 'talent' career at 01:55 PM JST - 18th November