Ichya - the court gives the death verdict, but the secretary of state decides the time. By what criteria does he decide the time? What criteria suddenly renders state sanctioned murder necessary? If he sees a black cat on the same days as three magpies fly past his office window?…
"...to make Japan a cheerful and strong nation". It is a strong nation - massive economy and very large defence budget. Some people are cheerful, others are surly and rude, same as anywhere.
Notginger at 08:21 PM JST - 25th September
Department stores are always full of overpriced, low quality tat anyway. They're only popular for the kudos of the bag. Close them all.
Posted in Isetan Mitsukoshi to close 6 department stores next spring at 08:21 PM JST - 25th September
Notginger at 04:10 PM JST - 25th September
Once again, over reliance on the thesaurus - pact is much more synonymous with treaty. Agreement would be the wiser choice of words.
Posted in Australian firm, Japan university sign tuna-breeding pact at 04:10 PM JST - 25th September
Notginger at 04:07 PM JST - 25th September
They're selling a luxury car by appealing to people's sense of economic prudence? Bit odd.
Posted in Toyota's Lexus alters British ad after breaching rules on truthfulness at 04:07 PM JST - 25th September
Notginger at 04:04 PM JST - 25th September
Have a look into the minor irregularities so the major ones can be ignored.
Posted in New Chief Cabinet Secretary got donations from questionable sources at 04:04 PM JST - 25th September
Notginger at 03:59 PM JST - 25th September
Ichya - the court gives the death verdict, but the secretary of state decides the time. By what criteria does he decide the time? What criteria suddenly renders state sanctioned murder necessary? If he sees a black cat on the same days as three magpies fly past his office window?…
Posted in New justice minister backs death penalty at 03:59 PM JST - 25th September
Notginger at 03:51 PM JST - 25th September
Is he a man or a minor? Make your minds up.
Posted in Minor to be tried for pushing man off train platform in Okayama at 03:51 PM JST - 25th September
Notginger at 08:46 AM JST - 25th September
What a choice, Aso or Ozawa. Very depressing. No wonder I don't know anyone under the age of 70 who actually cares about party politics here.
Posted in Aso takes charge as 'strong' leader at 08:46 AM JST - 25th September
Notginger at 08:45 AM JST - 25th September
Poor blighters.
Posted in Int'l space station to get Japanese food at 08:45 AM JST - 25th September
Notginger at 08:44 AM JST - 25th September
Yep, until they make one that can open beer bottles without getting a scratch I won't be impressed.
Posted in Cell phone can unlock car, start engine at 08:44 AM JST - 25th September
Notginger at 08:42 AM JST - 25th September
"...to make Japan a cheerful and strong nation". It is a strong nation - massive economy and very large defence budget. Some people are cheerful, others are surly and rude, same as anywhere.
Posted in Aso says his mission is to make Japan cheerful and strong nation at 08:42 AM JST - 25th September