UnagiDon said...

UnagiDon at 10:41 PM JST - 14th September

North Korean? More likely it was *South *Korean, given the way they've been acting lately. They probably found some ancient maps showing that the Bungo Strait was actually the Bulgogi Strati and they've trying to assert their territorial claims.

Posted in Unidentified sub enters deep into western Japan territorial waters at 10:41 PM JST - 14th September
UnagiDon at 10:45 AM JST - 14th September

I dig that The Last Supper is hanging in there - does that mean I can snag a Jesus costume at Tokyu Hands?

Posted in Halloween at 10:45 AM JST - 14th September
UnagiDon at 10:31 AM JST - 14th September

Case in point...

Posted in Japan's economic stagnation will continue with new PM at 10:31 AM JST - 14th September
UnagiDon at 05:26 AM JST - 14th September

Agree with the many comments that most pop music sucks in any country, though maybe more than average in Japan, and pop music never means that a country lacks musical talent. I like some of the older J music more, even going back to stuff like Kyu Sakamoto and Momoe…

Posted in What do you think of Japanese pop and rock music? Heard anything you like? at 05:26 AM JST - 14th September
UnagiDon at 05:02 AM JST - 14th September

Japan will be around and doing well long after the chips on their shoulders have worn down the embittered types posting here, i.e. those posters who get all excited about the thought of a country's decline.

Posted in Japan's economic stagnation will continue with new PM at 05:02 AM JST - 14th September
UnagiDon at 10:03 PM JST - 7th September

I'll gladly fly on any airline if their motto is "no fatties".

Posted in Continental to charge $15 for 1st checked bag at 10:03 PM JST - 7th September
UnagiDon at 09:17 AM JST - 4th September

I think she's going to get the nod - Koizumi is probably gunning for her behind the scenes.

Posted in Koike emerges as contender for prime minister at 09:17 AM JST - 4th September
UnagiDon at 10:26 PM JST - 2nd September

These comments about Japan's "weak" (hah!) economic role compared to China are silly as they seem to presume that economic power is a zero-sum game, i.e. Japan's economy must weaken in order for China's to expand. One look at the trade between the two countries will show you how silly…

Posted in McCain expects Japan to take lead role in regional, global affairs at 10:26 PM JST - 2nd September
UnagiDon at 10:08 AM JST - 2nd September

yabits;

Can anyone supply a decent example of a tough decision that Palin made while acting as governor?

Well, McCain's spokesthing couldn't answer this question on CNN earlier when asked repeatedly, but I'm sure that won't dissuade some here.

Posted in McCain defends VP pick at 10:08 AM JST - 2nd September
UnagiDon at 07:51 AM JST - 2nd September

I'm not convinced that Aso is the anointed one. Whoever the next LDP leader is will have to lead the LDP to an election win, and while Aso is popular to the LDP supporters, he may not be as loved by the general public (barring the Akihabara contingent) or, more…

Posted in Fukuda resigns as prime minister to avoid political vacuum; Aso says he's willing to run for PM at 07:51 AM JST - 2nd September