Soochi said...

Soochi at 04:00 AM JST - 2nd July

>>ba such poor service... especially as Japanese expectations are higher generally than British not that British will realize that they are or that there employees are being rude

You underestimate our capacity to spot rudeness when we see it 888naff.

Posted in British Airways offers early bird Y50,000 fare to London and 50 European destinations at 04:00 AM JST - 2nd July
Soochi at 10:34 PM JST - 26th June

Cinderella rushes outof the Ball to buy 20 Marlboro Lights and drops her glass zippo.

Posted in Morning Musume starts 'Cinderella' musical rehearsal at 10:34 PM JST - 26th June
Soochi at 10:22 PM JST - 26th June

Her vocal gymnastics don't float my boat but there is no denying she is a stunning looking lass.

Posted in British singer Leona Lewis named UK-Japan 2008 goodwill ambassador at 10:22 PM JST - 26th June
Soochi at 05:24 PM JST - 26th June

If this sort of thing gets any worse, they're going to have to install metal detectors at the station and both ends of Chuo-dori.

Right, please check all of those that bought some kind of electronics, have a big watch or are carrying a lot of coins

The suggestion isn't…

Posted in Man arrested for slashing police officer in Akihabara at 05:24 PM JST - 26th June
Soochi at 01:13 AM JST - 20th June

"Look at Europe's commitment to Afghanistan. It doesn't exist"

"Meanwhile, Taliban spokesman Ahmadi claimed responsibility for a bomb blast in neighboring Helmand province on Tuesday that the defense ministry in London said killed four British troops."

These 4 are on top of the 5 Paras killed in Helmand last week.…

Posted in NATO, Afghan forces kill 35 Taliban in huge offensive at 01:13 AM JST - 20th June
Soochi at 08:16 PM JST - 19th June

I still cannot understand why everyone (especially the Japanese) love John Lennon

'cos he co-wrote songs for and was a member of arguably the most influential band of all time and at the height of their fame he married a lass from Tokyo. Not really that confusing when you stop…

Posted in Unseen photos of John Lennon, Yoko Ono auctioned in London at 08:16 PM JST - 19th June
Soochi at 10:35 PM JST - 13th June

he'd be better in a small venue

The smaller the better

Posted in Billy Joel to perform at Tokyo Dome at 10:35 PM JST - 13th June
Soochi at 09:30 PM JST - 13th June

I doubt the Home Office was overly concerned about salarymen from Toshiba and Sony when it first proposed this test, hence the ICT exemption.

So long as they can ask for directions to Spearmint Rhino and get a round in then no worries - stay as long as you want.

Posted in Japanese happy after UK waters down English tests at 09:30 PM JST - 13th June
Soochi at 01:22 AM JST - 12th June

I'm still reeling from seeing "registered", "trademark" and "China" all in the same sentence.

Posted in Japan concerned at geographical names becoming Chinese trademarks at 01:22 AM JST - 12th June
Soochi at 10:43 PM JST - 10th June

***Australian and French people don't need to take a test, just goto the motor office and 2 hours later you have a new Japanese license, no driving or written tests just an automatic license. I think this is the case for all right hand driving countries, but don't quote me…

Posted in Driving lessons available for foreigners at 10:43 PM JST - 10th June