Speed said...

Speed at 11:26 PM JST - 1st June

I really liked the previous crane emblem - it was cool and had flair. The green paper plane emblem and the partial green hinomaru on the tail seems rather bland. Nothing about it says, "Japan".

Posted in at 11:26 PM JST - 1st June
Speed at 03:04 PM JST - 28th May

Whether the large hotel/resort makers get to build their giant view shattering concrete montrosities this year or not, the large demand for lodging, in the short term will still be there.

The Kutchan municipal government is smart in requiring visually appealing restriction for further buildings. Let the companies and bidders…

Posted in Hokkaido town curbs resort development at 03:04 PM JST - 28th May
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