Stonefish said...

Stonefish at 10:05 AM JST - 18th December

Why can't this country simply make laws and enforce them?

Posted in Gov't to require prefectures to expose all firms involved in food fraud at 10:05 AM JST - 18th December
Stonefish at 10:04 AM JST - 18th December

Make their names public.
Expose them to the media.
Theb we wont buy their products and they'll set an example for the future companies that will replace them.

Posted in Gov't to require prefectures to expose all firms involved in food fraud at 10:04 AM JST - 18th December
Stonefish at 08:26 AM JST - 17th December

Why do people think a suspended sentence is inappropriate? DO you know the facts of the case, the circumstances surrounding the offence, the defendents background, criminal record, service to society ? Did you attend the trial?

Posted in High court overrules not guilty verdict over man running down woman at 08:26 AM JST - 17th December
Stonefish at 08:16 AM JST - 17th December

getsy, by accepting the money you are helping the sicko. In offering this enormous amount he is admitting guilt, attempting to make amends and showing remorse. THAT is what you are accepting when you take the money and THAT is how the courts will view it. If the crime was…

Posted in Blackman's mother satisfied with Obara verdict; criticizes husband for taking condolence money at 08:16 AM JST - 17th December
Stonefish at 01:00 PM JST - 16th December

Funnily enough I think there was an Aussie school in the papers the other week because the principle allegedly banned the singing of the national anthem. In Australia it's not compulsory to sing the anthem, but most schools do on special occasions. I agree with above posters - Japan should…

Posted in Teachers lose appeal against ruling ordering them to sing Kimigayo at 01:00 PM JST - 16th December
Stonefish at 12:24 PM JST - 15th December

Register legally as what? Is there some board or commitee that overseas and regulates the conduct of illegal syndicates....apart from the police?

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Stonefish at 12:08 PM JST - 15th December

gogogo, you sum it all up succinctly!

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Stonefish at 11:23 AM JST - 15th December

It's a bit ridiculous of the judge to say he caused "tremendous disappointment to society". What he did to society was to undermine the credibiltiy and morality of a process that is supposed to ensure quality people entering the teaching profession. I'd say his choice of words are more applicable…

Posted in Ex-Oita education board official gets suspended sentence over bribery at 11:23 AM JST - 15th December
Stonefish at 10:27 AM JST - 15th December

What a sensational comment ultradodgy.

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Stonefish at 10:00 AM JST - 15th December

I doubt she'll be able to keep abreast of the issues surrounding travel overseas. Passport issues? "Oy! Stop looking at my breasts and go and get your passport!"

Posted in Aki Hoshino appointed ‘Overseas Safety Ambassador’ at 10:00 AM JST - 15th December