TheGeneral said...

TheGeneral at 12:55 PM JST - 2nd June

http://www.jnto.go.jp/eng/arrange/attractions/entertainment/rtp/eastchugokushikoku/day1.html

It seems it is still under construction.

Here's a photo of/some info on the bridge: http://www.kochi-kia.or.jp/english/kochitourist.html

According this same page, there are three tourist attractions in Kochi City, not one :-)

Unless you count the fourth that's apparently 13km out . . .

Posted in Bridge over troubled waters at 12:55 PM JST - 2nd June
TheGeneral at 12:42 PM JST - 2nd June

LoveUSA

Bit Intrigued more about these people and even to find out if indeed the movie is any good.

no, it is not good.

Did you get into a special pre-release screening or time-travel?

Something tells me neither.

Posted in Bridge over troubled waters at 12:42 PM JST - 2nd June
TheGeneral at 11:55 AM JST - 1st June

He can become a transsexual.

Become? He's already a post-op!

Posted in Egyptian cuts off penis after family nixes wedding plans at 11:55 AM JST - 1st June
TheGeneral at 08:42 AM JST - 1st June

This is most apparent on expressways, when they drive right up your rear to try and bully you into moving over.

Then get over and stop slowing traffic.

People that think the passing lane is just a regular lane they can tool along in just because they want to really…

Posted in Why I hate driving in Japan at 08:42 AM JST - 1st June
TheGeneral at 11:52 AM JST - 28th May

Jobs for the boys. Nepotism is alive and well with Mr. Obama. You do realize it's not a secret that these posts are used as rewards by all presidents, right?

Been a long time since Government 101?

Posted in Japan welcomes nomination of Roos as U.S. ambassador at 11:52 AM JST - 28th May
TheGeneral at 09:46 AM JST - 16th August

This article is only important to those who have a preoccupation with race (ie. Liberals and the Democrat party).

But it was important enough for you to post, wasn't it?

I guess Republicans are only preoccupied with race when they're trying to suppress the minority vote?

Posted in White Americans no longer a majority by 2042 at 09:46 AM JST - 16th August
TheGeneral at 11:02 AM JST - 4th July

Seriously where do you get your facts? That statement is just soooo not true.

Try starting with the nutrition label on any bowl of instant noodles.

That statement is soooooo true.

Instant noodles are garbage.

Posted in U.S. has 'ramen moment' as chefs, foodies embrace Japan's beloved comfort food at 11:02 AM JST - 4th July
TheGeneral at 09:50 AM JST - 29th June

They could have at least had their shorts pressed.

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TheGeneral at 07:56 AM JST - 12th June

Calling the police who do not follow the legal codes "criminal" may be viewed by many as too argumentative. But what other word can we use to describe police who do not follow the established procedure for law enforcement...?

Illegal, unlawful, felonious . . . They all mean the same…

Posted in Police search at 07:56 AM JST - 12th June
TheGeneral at 06:01 PM JST - 10th June

Good point Cleo. I concur. Also, being hassled or searched by the police -- if it happens -- is the price we have to pay for increased public security in this day and age. That's just a fact of life.

No, unwarranted search and seizure is not necessary for increased…

Posted in Police search at 06:01 PM JST - 10th June