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UnagiDon
LoveUSA;
Sanuki udon refers to the noodles themselves (chewy type), while tanuki udon is when you put bits of tempura batter on top, so its possible to have sanuki tanuki udon.
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UnagiDon
realteacher may want to actually read the article from from quote was taken before criticizing others for knee jerk reactions and jingosim.
The full article is actually pretty intriguing (for those who want to think), especially this part;
The new mood of reconciliation is also evident in the novel ideas that have been floated recently to overcome the differences over wartime history that have long isolated Japan from the region.
These include a recent report in the Yomiuri Shimbun, a Japanese newspaper, based on unidentified diplomatic sources, of a Chinese initiative for reconciliation that would include a visit by Mr. Hatoyama to Nanjing to apologize for the 1937 massacre of Chinese civilians there by invading Japanese soldiers. President Hu would then visit Hiroshima to proclaim China’s peaceful intentions.
If so, that would be big and would help Japan and China, once the nationalist nutbars on both sides vent their spleen.
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UnagiDon
Personally I think all who continually polarize politics into left vs right/conservative vs liberal is acting at a third grade level, or worse.
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UnagiDon
No need to look as far as the US - simply look at many of the preceding comments for ample evidence of this, with prejudice towards Japan in general thrown in for good measure.
Posted in: Japanese media criticize Toyota chief for slow response
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UnagiDon
Branded;
While I share your lament that there is too much knee-jerk criticism of the US (though you seem to have no problem with such criticism of Japan), you're way off in saying that only the US is willing to get in and do the dirty work. Canada has sent 2 naval vessels, 1800 ground troops (for relief efforts and security), plus strategic airlift.
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UnagiDon
ultradodgy;
I think they use some A330s on the Vancouver route, but whenever I've flown from Toronto (direct or via Van) it's been a 777 or a 767.
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UnagiDon
smithinjapan;
While I agree with you that such views are offensive, so is the borderline bigotry in this comment. Aren't you also amazed by those defending this man who are neither "Japanese" or "expats that think they are Japanese", whatever the heck that latter means. beyond being a strawman?
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UnagiDon
I don't often read or comment on anything in the Crime section since most of it is put there for the enjoyment of the lowbrow. However I was curious as to why this particular piece had so many comments - had I known that many of them are essentially defending the man or placing partial blame on the victim, I wouldn't have bothered - that view is just sick.
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UnagiDon
Self-respect would prevent me from ever uttering such a statement.
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UnagiDon
The response has been excellent so far, both in monetary and material terms. The tendency of some here to engage in games on oneupsmanship over how much/little individual countries make, is appalling.
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UnagiDon
Air Canada has had this for several years now on their 777s to/from Narita.
Posted in: PAL deploys new Boeing 777-300ER on Tokyo route
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UnagiDon
smithinjapan;
*go on ahead and throw out any accent and I'll imitate it. *
I would gladly pay cash money to see this, my friend. Are you selling tickets?
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UnagiDon
Went there a few days ago and thoroughly enjoyed it - not crowded and the hike to Kobotoke-Shiroyama was great for a daytrip, but the highlight was seeing the sun set right behind Fuji.
A piece of advice for the tourism folks, wouldn`t it be better to have the English guide actually availble at Takaosan itself?
Posted in: English map & guide for Mount Takao published
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UnagiDon
Unagi JR and the missus are fine and the job pays more, however I need to work much more and be away from home more, so on balance things are better!
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UnagiDon
Very, very well put Mr. Grimm. As an atheist, I have no problem and take no offense when someone wishes me a Merry Christmas - I am neither so insecure nor bitter as to feel challenged by the Christ in Christmas. Partly this is because of Mr Grimm's sentiment above, but also because I look at Christmas as a cultural tradition, rather than a religious one. Christmas, like many other cultural traditions, has religious roots - technically the religious roots of Christmas are pagan, not Christian. For that reason and all the happy childhood memories, I actually get offended by those who push "Happy Holidays" and try to ban Christmas trees. These things are part of a shared cultural tradition and should be celebrated, and can easily be done without the religious aspects, as seen in Japan every year.
That being said, I will gladly take offense once someone starts pushing their "Christmas is all about Christ!" nonsense on me.
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UnagiDon
Ah the good old "what came before the Big Bang" question. Here's a tip for those asking about it - there's this thing I've heard about called "the internet". Amazing as it sounds, by accessing "the internet" you can find loads of resources to help you answer this or any other question. I'd suggest trying that, but just realized that doing so would require intellectual effort to actually try and understand some very weighty concepts, and that's probably too much to ask. Best stick to the current system of just throwing out rhetorical questions like "What came before the Big Bang?" and make no attempt at learning.
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UnagiDon
I'd prefer Japan not conduct whaling for the damage it does to its reputation, and nothing more.
These whales are a sustainable resource, not endangered or threatened. Taking them from Antarctic waters is not a problem, anyone or any country complaining about that fact had better only be eating local foods, and not anything imported or grown abroad. Australia's unilateral declaration of a sanctuary carries zero weight legally. Whales have been unnecessarily sentimentalized - they're animals just like any other. Why is killing a whale worse than killing a kangaroo, a sheep, or a cow?
Yes, Japan should stop whaling, but not for the Greenpeace press release and nationalistic (verging on racist) reasons spouted here.
Posted in: Australian PM threatens legal action against Japan over whaling
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UnagiDon
Or go back to the good old days when we only had to pay for booze and not for pillows...
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UnagiDon
The video is great (see BBC), as is the knowledge that Russia's SLBMs are more likely to hit their own sub than their targets.
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UnagiDon
Remind me to be a little more respectful to part-time department store employees.
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