Richard_III said...

Richard_III at 02:14 PM JST - 25th February

For example, Ai chan may well be the number one Table Tennis player in Japan, or maybe not in term of rankings, but she is certainly the ONLY player in Japan in terms of public awareness.

Probably a lot to do with cuteness.

Ai was really terrible in the Olympics…

Posted in Some teed off by Japanese media swarming over Ishikawa at 02:14 PM JST - 25th February
Richard_III at 10:40 AM JST - 24th February

“The majority of Japanese media go back to Japan without reporting the final result of the tournament because Japanese golfers often miss the cut. That doesn’t create a good impression of Japanese media among Western media. They say giving press passes to Japanese media is a waste.”

Too right, they…

Posted in Some teed off by Japanese media swarming over Ishikawa at 10:40 AM JST - 24th February
Richard_III at 11:08 AM JST - 23rd February

I always had the impression she was more curvy. Her legs look a bit too thin here for me.

Posted in Ebi-chan unveils designs for new fashion brand Swingle at 11:08 AM JST - 23rd February
Richard_III at 10:51 AM JST - 23rd February

And it is incredibly dreary.

Posted in Tokyo in 2050: Futuristic super-hub or graying has-been? at 10:51 AM JST - 23rd February
Richard_III at 10:49 AM JST - 23rd February

How on earth could Tokyo be ranked 3 of most livable cities ?

I'm wondering the same. In comparison to London, where the people are friendly, there's nice ample parks, good bars and restaurants, Tokyo is pretty boring. Sure it has good transport, but it is a pretty boring place…

Posted in Tokyo in 2050: Futuristic super-hub or graying has-been? at 10:49 AM JST - 23rd February
Richard_III at 10:56 AM JST - 20th February

While I liked this show with Shaku on it, and Moe is perfectly dishy, I hope that NHK will use this opportunity to give us more of the entertaining, and sometimes nail-bitingly tense, dramas that they so often produce.

Posted in NHK says sayonara to 'Eigode Shaberanaito' at 10:56 AM JST - 20th February
Richard_III at 02:57 PM JST - 18th February

The appointment of Mino Monta must surely be a good move for those of us who think this whole Olympics idea is a singularly stupid idea.

Posted in Tokyo Big Talk at 02:57 PM JST - 18th February
Richard_III at 11:40 AM JST - 18th February

You just mis-understand how drama should be. If only western dramas had lots of tears, shocked looks, unintentional comedy and wild overacting, they could enjoy some of the international success seen by many Japanese dramas over the years.

Posted in Masahiro Nakai, Aya Ueto to costar in Fuji's new drama at 11:40 AM JST - 18th February
Richard_III at 11:37 AM JST - 18th February

I always enjoy a good Japanese TV drama. I'm sure that this one will also live up to the high standards of acting, storyline, and suspense I've become acquianted and accustomed to.

Posted in Yumiko Shaku to get serious about hubby hunting as blood-type drama airs on Fuji TV at 11:37 AM JST - 18th February
Richard_III at 02:39 PM JST - 13th February

With a mama chari zombie in the background.

Last time I saw this lass was when she was in Superman. She's aged well.

Posted in Kristin Kreuk at 02:39 PM JST - 13th February