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Speed at 08:41 AM JST - 14th October

Why did they build and make Narita Int. Airport when Haneda had already existed and was being used as an international airport back in the early-70s? Was this because they didn't have the technology back then to build artificial islands on the bay to extend Haneda Airport?

The amount of…

Posted in Maehara's comments on Narita, Haneda draw mixed reaction at 08:41 AM JST - 14th October
Speed at 07:39 AM JST - 12th October

Hold on to your valuable asset. This is one of the reasons people will come to your town. You can keep the charm without completely altering the waterfront and traditional Japanese ambiance of Tomonoura. Why can't more people see the benefits of preserving the beautiful?

Posted in Hiroshima Pref to appeal ruling over scenery preservation at 07:39 AM JST - 12th October
Speed at 10:14 AM JST - 11th October

Is NHK World broadcast here IN Japan?

Posted in Dancer, biker, newscaster— Meet NHK World’s Yuko Fukushima at 10:14 AM JST - 11th October
Speed at 12:30 AM JST - 9th October

I really think a death penalty of being put to death the way you made your victim die would really be appropriate. I would love to see the fear on his face right before being jettisoned off the same bridge. I feel so sorry for the little girl. May she…

Posted in Aussie dad on trial for dropping girl off bridge at 12:30 AM JST - 9th October
Speed at 04:13 PM JST - 7th October

Daiki isn't belting out songs very often anymore is he? The fight was a BORE. They locked up every couple of seconds. Also, what's worse, the ref got so used to breaking them up, he almost had a hand on both fighters, stood 6 inches away and stepped in constantly…

Posted in Kameda wants rematch against Denkaosen after failed title bid at 04:13 PM JST - 7th October
Speed at 01:35 PM JST - 6th October

Cars were stopped going in the opposite direction and the kid suddenly jumped out from between the stopped cars. By law, yes, the responsibility goes to the driver, but in actuality, the kid really was at fault, if the truck driver was paying attention and tried to stop immediately. You…

Posted in 8-year-old boy dies after being hit by truck outside home in Yokohama at 01:35 PM JST - 6th October
Speed at 09:08 AM JST - 6th October

I don't particularly like Kamei, but I agree with what he says. Under Koizumi, the financial/social safety net has had much bigger holes poked in it. The distribution of wealth, relative to a couple of decades ago, has become a lot less equitable.

Posted in Kamei blames Keidanren for increase in family murders at 09:08 AM JST - 6th October
Speed at 10:59 PM JST - 4th October

Pukey2, what was the episode with Takei about?

Posted in 50 years later, 'Twilight Zone' bridges time at 10:59 PM JST - 4th October
Speed at 07:28 AM JST - 4th October

Used to watch it all the time growing up. Really liked the unexpected twist at the end, which glued you to your seat till the end of the episode.

Posted in 50 years later, 'Twilight Zone' bridges time at 07:28 AM JST - 4th October
Speed at 06:18 AM JST - 26th September

The Hatoyamas are walking down a slope. That's why they look as tall as the Obamas. You can tell by looking at where the flower bed wall and the ground meet. Good luck to the 'amas'.

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