Sebarashii said...

Sebarashii at 05:31 PM JST - 13th November

I found Aso's choice of words curious, as well. He could have acchieved a lot for the whole issue of Japan's war apology, if he had stated that Tamogami's remarks not only differ from government policy, but also from reality.

Posted in Aso criticizes Tamogami's essay; vows to reeducate SDF personnel at 05:31 PM JST - 13th November
Sebarashii at 07:57 AM JST - 12th November

Okay, I'll pass at the obvious stupidity and bad taste of saying someting like that. But can you believe the idiotic spin that Hashimoto tried to give it? Calling it a commitment to help Tokyo, instead of saying that it was an unfortunate exaggeration of a valid issue, namely Japan's…

Posted in Hyogo governor says major Tokyo quake would boost economy in western Japan at 07:57 AM JST - 12th November
Sebarashii at 02:50 PM JST - 10th November

How can patriotism be taught in schools, anyway? I can only imagine gross over-simplifications and one-sided presentations of historical facts and a demand for uncritical acceptance of government information. I cannot Imagine, however, a curriculum that aims at instilling patriotism ever containing critical discussion of Japan's actions during WWII, for…

Posted in Should patriotism be taught in the classroom? at 02:50 PM JST - 10th November
Sebarashii at 04:16 PM JST - 23rd October

The “Boston Legal” co-star also attacked Takei’s decision to come out of the closet later in life, saying “Who cares? Be gay. Don’t be gay. That’s up to you, George.”

Maybe it's me, but I fail to see an attack here. Isn't that a very reasonable thing to say? It…

Posted in Shatner upset Takei didn't invite him to wedding at 04:16 PM JST - 23rd October
Sebarashii at 06:59 PM JST - 18th October

Escapism at its best. And I'm not judging. Just noticing.

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Sebarashii at 03:58 PM JST - 14th October

And so it begins again.

Posted in Approval rating for Aso cabinet falls to 46%: Yomiuri at 03:58 PM JST - 14th October
Sebarashii at 06:19 PM JST - 8th October

Those rubber weapons are probably to be used for training to disarm an opponent. Well, that's the one probable use I can see there.

Posted in RISCON at 06:19 PM JST - 8th October
Sebarashii at 03:48 AM JST - 8th October

I feel bad for the little girl, but cannot help but wonder, why her parents dressed her that way? For months now, everywhere you go in Japan and Europe, there are signs at escalators, warning about the potential dangers of Crocs. Usually, Japanese parents jump at such warnings and throw…

Posted in Japanese girl, 4, wearing Crocs loses toe on Singapore escalator at 03:48 AM JST - 8th October
Sebarashii at 03:22 AM JST - 8th October

So, did he get the bag out?

Posted in Naked Briton detained after swimming in Imperial Palace moat at 03:22 AM JST - 8th October
Sebarashii at 06:22 PM JST - 4th October

I opted for lost luggage, as well. But what about horrible in-flight meals? Food on flights really did get worse over the last few years, didn't it?

Posted in Airline complaints: Which bothers you the most? at 06:22 PM JST - 4th October