Shaolin7 said...

Shaolin7 at 07:19 PM JST - 11th March

What I don't understand is how some people complain about the Japanese, but then go on to say things like, 'I really can't stand how my husband treats others he views as beneath him....' but you married him?? He's Japanese, isn't he? So he must be a good guy other…

Posted in Growing number of men have no close friends at 07:19 PM JST - 11th March
Shaolin7 at 08:36 PM JST - 9th March

Some good and astute observations are being posted here, with arguably greater merit than this article. Nonetheless, even the optimists admit the difficulties of creating Japanese / non-Japanese friendships with depth and meaning.

But that in itself is a crucial part of the problem. When will we simply learn to…

Posted in Growing number of men have no close friends at 08:36 PM JST - 9th March
Shaolin7 at 05:42 PM JST - 6th March

Could it be that the kids are fighting back in their own way...? Amazing. I have hope yet for the Japanese, they are beginning to show some backbone and pushback over the abusive work culture that some companies foster and encourage.

Posted in Corporate 'blacklist' circulating among new graduates at 05:42 PM JST - 6th March
Shaolin7 at 05:26 PM JST - 6th March

The Dr. Sketchy's event sounds cool, but you can find more conventional life drawing classes in Meguro and Mitaka for a more 'mundane' experience and regular schedules. Still, one day I'd like to check it out!

Posted in Tokyo’s artists and restaurateurs team up to create an art revolution at 05:26 PM JST - 6th March
Shaolin7 at 05:23 PM JST - 6th March

That's true, kimosabi! Finding ice time is becoming increasingly difficult, and reminiscent of beer league hockey times in Canada (late at night, after all the minor leagues have played their games).

Posted in Ice skating rinks cash in on Vancouver Olympics at 05:23 PM JST - 6th March
Shaolin7 at 05:16 PM JST - 6th March

You can see a microcosm of this mentality played out daily at the Shinjuku Krispy Kreme, I can't imagine it's too much of a surprise. Fast fashion has certainly taken a firm grip.

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Shaolin7 at 07:26 PM JST - 4th March

Finally, JT has a photo depicting real beauty. That's a wonderful shot!

Posted in Watch the birdie at 07:26 PM JST - 4th March
Shaolin7 at 06:08 PM JST - 2nd March

This man paid very dearly with 17 years of his life gone, as well as the absolute ruin of his reputation (and this is in spite of the very public apologies and media circus -- I have no doubt there are still those who will remain biased and prejudicial towards…

Posted in Defense asks for Sugaya's acquittal to be filmed at 06:08 PM JST - 2nd March
Shaolin7 at 05:52 PM JST - 2nd March

While I understand, to some extent, the arguments here for compassion and understanding regarding mental health and documented underlying psychological factors -- I haven't seen many pleas for clemency when it is a man who has murdered a child in a posted story. The tone, in such cases, is often…

Posted in Woman arrested after trying to strangle 1-year-old daughter at 05:52 PM JST - 2nd March
Shaolin7 at 07:58 PM JST - 26th February

While this is a story from a dubious source of information, there probably is some segment of society it reflects. I keep seeing some of the foreign guys here posting about their marriages, too, and if you read into the subtext there...they are not happy either.

It is sad to…

Posted in Some wives wish their husbands would hurry up and drop dead. at 07:58 PM JST - 26th February