VOR said...

VOR at 05:22 PM JST - 17th May

look on the bright side, everybody got their Sunday back.

Poor J-dads having to show up at 5 AM just to get their plastic picnic sheet at the most prime location so they can video the all day event. J-mom slaving away in the kitchen making bento's.

who ever called…

Posted in Fukui school cancels sports festival after threat against children at 05:22 PM JST - 17th May
VOR at 08:49 AM JST - 17th May

If I were the Emperor of Japan, I'd replace "Kimigayo" with "Don't worry, be happy". Its a start.

Posted in Survey reveals 19% seriously thought about committing suicide at 08:49 AM JST - 17th May
VOR at 08:42 AM JST - 17th May

her fame is fleeting and she is in it to make money, so who are we to judge?

Posted in Rei Kikukawa, who doesn't wear glasses, promotes Hoya's glasses at 08:42 AM JST - 17th May
VOR at 08:30 AM JST - 17th May

I'm a bit disgusted with those still trying to defend this bonehead. Tyrone Hadnott's actions and only Tyrone Hadnott's actions landed him in prison for three years, destroyed his career and family. There's no one else to blame but Mr. Hadnott himself.

Whether he knew the girl's age or not…

Posted in U.S. Marine gets 4 years in prison for 'abusive sexual contact' at 08:30 AM JST - 17th May
VOR at 07:52 AM JST - 17th May

rjd jr: yes very generous indeed. We'll give you six months of language training so we can then work you like a dog!

An additional 1000 nurses from Indonesia hardly addresses the severe manpower shortages felt on nursing staffs across the country and may end up doing more harm than…

Posted in Japan to accept 1,000 Indonesian nurses, caregivers over next 2 years at 07:52 AM JST - 17th May
VOR at 08:48 PM JST - 16th May

They should have tagged on another year or two just for him being so damn stupid.

What kind of guy puts a young girl in that situation? What kind of guy risks his career, his reputation, his country's reputation, the lives of fellow service members and his family's future on…

Posted in U.S. Marine gets 4 years in prison for 'abusive sexual contact' at 08:48 PM JST - 16th May
VOR at 05:24 AM JST - 16th May

I don't recall the source of the poison ever being confirmed.

Unless Ishihara got slipped a few million yen by domestic gyoza producers, losing market share to Chinese exports, whats he mouthing off about?

Without any proof the poisoned gyoza originated in China, there is still a 50/50 chance it…

Posted in Ishihara seeks fast settlement of tainted 'gyoza' issue at 05:24 AM JST - 16th May
VOR at 09:11 PM JST - 15th May

in order for japanese consumers to enjoy lower food prices, Japan needs to open its markets to foreign competition. The main reason why J-consumers get ripped off all day, every day, is they consume in a society run by politicians paid off by domestic industry big shots. Increasing domestic agriculture…

Posted in Soaring food prices spark debate on agriculture in Japan at 09:11 PM JST - 15th May
VOR at 09:02 PM JST - 15th May

You mean Che Guevara wasn't a Reggae singa?

Posted in Che Guevara's daughter offers flowers at A-bomb monument in Hiroshima at 09:02 PM JST - 15th May
VOR at 08:53 PM JST - 15th May

Actually I am hoping Obama does become the next president.

I expect him to make everything right for African Americans without imposing on the civil rights of everybody else.

Finally, no more excuses for not being able to get a job, finally no more excuses for teen pregnancy, finally no…

Posted in Obama picks up 9 superdelegates at 08:53 PM JST - 15th May