Vagante said...

Vagante at 10:28 AM JST - 14th July

Violence in, violence out. Usually this kind of "parenting" is handed down from generation to generation. Our hope is that enlightened parents will break the chain and not pass on to their kids the vile treatment that they received.

Love and encouragement is always stronger and more successful than bullying…

Posted in 13-year-old Shimane boy in police custody wrote notes plotting his father’s death at 10:28 AM JST - 14th July
Vagante at 10:23 AM JST - 1st July

Let's fight the drug war! ... with a poster.

Anything to actually avoid discussing the subject with our children.

Posted in Anti-drug poster featuring Yukie Nakama to go up at schools nationwide at 10:23 AM JST - 1st July
Vagante at 02:06 PM JST - 19th June

medievaltimes at 08:19 AM JST - 19th June - "Why would they disband the team? Just kick the criminals off the team."

Becuase this is Japan and that's the way things are done here. Just this week, my son's class missed a second scheduled computer lesson because the whole class…

Posted in University disbands boxing team after arrest of two members for robbery at 02:06 PM JST - 19th June
Vagante at 01:51 PM JST - 19th June

This legislation is another piecemeal measure that does not address the basic problem. I'm sure many Japanese are ashamed of their politicians. This country deserves better.

Posted in Lower house passes bill to shorten work hours for those with kids under 3 at 01:51 PM JST - 19th June
Vagante at 01:22 PM JST - 17th June

The question (as ever) is: Where does the buck stop?

Posted in Boss of arrested ministry official suggests political pressure at 01:22 PM JST - 17th June
Vagante at 01:18 PM JST - 17th June

Thank you for the apology; now tell us about the compensation!

Posted in Man wrongfully convicted of murder gets apology from police chief, job offer in hometown at 01:18 PM JST - 17th June
Vagante at 10:29 AM JST - 16th June

Sakura, sakura, Aoki mo sato mo ...

Posted in 3,000 men pose as customers for opening of Aoki's Ginza store at 10:29 AM JST - 16th June
Vagante at 10:19 AM JST - 16th June

womanforwomen at 07:56 AM JST - 16th June "Doesn't anybody notice when a man in their household is wierd?"

As we have seen in the news quite recently, this does not only apply to men.

Posted in Saitama day care center chief arrested over child porn at 10:19 AM JST - 16th June
Vagante at 10:33 AM JST - 14th June

On a seafaring note, it usually depends how you handle a boat as to whether it capsizes or not. In a heavy swell or breaking waves the bow of the boat should be kept square on to the waves, or the waves can turn the boat side-on, which can cause…

Posted in 6 killed after 2 boats overturn in waters off Niigata at 10:33 AM JST - 14th June
Vagante at 11:54 AM JST - 13th June

Does Toshikazu Sugaya get compensation for his lost years of freedom? Feeling sorry for somebody is not enough.

Posted in Public Safety Commission chief apologizes to man jailed for murder at 11:54 AM JST - 13th June