Speed said...

Speed at 02:54 PM JST - 28th May

Perhaps a little supportive counseling becoming less taboo would help. A society in which strangers don't really acknowledge or help each other doesn't help either. The strong sense of community which existed in past generations/neighborhoods has disappeared. A very crowded country with a very lonely feel to it. I'm surprised…

Posted in Suicides in Japan certain to top 30,000 for 10th straight year at 02:54 PM JST - 28th May
Speed at 02:45 PM JST - 28th May

I can't speak for Australian rice, but in California, I've rarely ever heard any of the Japanese there say that California rice tastes inferior to Japan's. They say it tastes just the same - and hell of a lot cheaper!

The whole 'taste' excuse is bull.

It really comes down…

Posted in To protect Japanese farmers, the government promised that imported rice will not go into Japanese direct consumption. Foreign rice, including California rice, will be used for secondary purposes like prepared food. at 02:45 PM JST - 28th May
Speed at 02:39 PM JST - 28th May

It's comforting to know that if I get fed-up enough, I can murder and grotesquely mutilate my wife or kid and only have to spend seven years away from society. What a cake walk.

I think Taka312 was on to something. The judge should be forced to have Lil Muto-kun…

Posted in Man gets 7 years for killing sister, but is acquitted of dismembering body at 02:39 PM JST - 28th May
Speed at 08:49 AM JST - 28th May

The article's not very well written. She hasn't put out a "best of..." album in six years. She's put out a few albums these past few years. Now hurry up and go buy them! Then buy her third "best of..." album and relive all those great moments again. Oh the…

Posted in Namie Amuro to release 3rd best-of album at 08:49 AM JST - 28th May
Speed at 07:11 AM JST - 16th May

I like the idea of posting pix of the family and the two idiots. Japan used to have a very low crime rate because the "shame" that was brought upon the family was intense from the surrounding neighbors/community. (Of course a good economy and an equitable society helped, too).

These…

Posted in Two teenagers accused of killing 8 swans in Ibaraki lake at 07:11 AM JST - 16th May
Speed at 07:55 AM JST - 14th May

With Japan's impending labor shortage in the coming decades, it'll be in Japan Inc.'s best interest to fund maternity leave. Not only will this encourage career women to have kids, but also retain experienced employees. This is so common sense that it's amazing that the government hasn't mobilized policy in…

Posted in It's so strange that many Japanese companies don't allow career-minded women to take leave from work, even if only for a few years. at 07:55 AM JST - 14th May
Speed at 07:45 AM JST - 14th May

390,321 people isn't peanuts. That's the population of many medium sized cities here in Japan. It's in Tokyo's best interest to do this. It helps to create stability.

I'm glad to hear that NPOs will get some financial help. I've always appreciated getting help from these international centers, tour volunteers,…

Posted in Tokyo gov't to offer aid to NPOs helping non-Japanese residents at 07:45 AM JST - 14th May
Speed at 07:34 AM JST - 14th May

Hey JT, want to tell us why these people did this to the kid? What was the motive?

Posted in Woman, two minors arrested for confining, fatally assaulting teen at 07:34 AM JST - 14th May
Speed at 05:26 PM JST - 13th May

> U.S. President George W Bush said Monday that an angry world should condemn the way Myanmar’s military rulers are handling the aftermath of a devastating cyclone. >

Well, isn't this the pot calling the kettle black.

Posted in Bush says world should condemn Myanmar's handling of cyclone at 05:26 PM JST - 13th May
Speed at 12:04 AM JST - 10th May

Good or bad defense lawyers -> good riddance to bad rubbish. Name him, shame him, and execute him.

This poor woman Yayoi, who was raped and murdered along with her absolutely helpless 11 month old Yuka, will never get their lives back. The last remaining hour/minutes of Yayoi's life was…

Posted in Defense makes a mess of killer's appeal at 12:04 AM JST - 10th May