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Vagante at 02:46 PM JST - 12th June

I predicted some while ago that we would be seeing more of Aki ...

She has lovely eyes.

Posted in Oops at 02:46 PM JST - 12th June
Vagante at 02:34 PM JST - 12th June

When humanity forms a mob and starts marching in the wrong direction, it takes people like Statistician (10:42 AM JST - 12th June) to point out the "Classic 'textbook' case of Munchausen Syndrome by Proxy"

All pointers indicate that this mother is seriously ill, not a criminal. Such unfortunates are…

Posted in Woman served new warrant for killing daughter in hospital at 02:34 PM JST - 12th June
Vagante at 01:42 PM JST - 9th June

I love the irony. A few generations ago, it was quite common for Japanese to share mixed-sex public bath facilities without media attention. Bare-breasted pearl divers were the norm, breast-feeding in public was quite common (and not uncommon in family photos), and porters and delivery workers in the countryside often…

Posted in Foreign nudists flock to Gunma hot spring resort at 01:42 PM JST - 9th June
Vagante at 11:33 AM JST - 1st May

"Disgraced pop star ..."

The media say that he is disgraced but I don't hear that from the general public.

Posted in SMAP's Kusanagi apologizes to fans at press conference; admits drinking problem at 11:33 AM JST - 1st May
Vagante at 11:06 AM JST - 1st May

I hear medics saying that face masks are almost useless - the tiny holes are not small enough to block a virus. Also, they become damp through the humidity in breath, which actually aids a virus rather than preventing transmission. The face-mask manufacturers won't tell you this.

As for pork…

Posted in Japan gears up for swine flu with businesses, airports, hospitals on alert at 11:06 AM JST - 1st May
Vagante at 10:50 AM JST - 28th April

I forecast that in the long run, this will do Kusanagi's career no harm at all. He is a very popular fellow and his supporters will steadfastly defend him.

Fear of nakedness is a peculiar human perversion. Do the police arrest the birds in the parks that go there to…

Posted in Media continues to smirk over SMAP member's Roppongi impropriety at 10:50 AM JST - 28th April
Vagante at 11:03 AM JST - 17th April

Suicide is not a "concept" but a practical expression of desperation. Usually, those who kill themselves decide that suicide is the only remaining option. "...rebirth and end of suffering in Buddhism" has little to do with it. Please don't confuse the teachings of Buddhism with suicide. Committed and well instructed…

Posted in Father and son found dead in minivan in Osaka in suspected murder-suicide at 11:03 AM JST - 17th April
Vagante at 10:49 AM JST - 16th April

Another tragedy. We read too many of these disturbing stories. Parents and school are supposed to prepare kids for life but some don't make it to adulthood. In a more caring environment, somebody might have noticed that something was troubling her.

Posted in Hyogo school girl falls to her death just days after entrance ceremony at 10:49 AM JST - 16th April
Vagante at 10:26 AM JST - 13th April

Hashimoto appears to be one of the best things to happen to Osaka in a while (apart from them fishing Col. S out of the river). If this lady wants to give her money to go to "welfare", there is no reason that I know to suppose that Hashimoto will…

Posted in Osaka governor gets Y100 mil donation from elderly woman at 10:26 AM JST - 13th April
Vagante at 01:49 PM JST - 11th April

Where are those SEALS with their high level of training, stealthy watercraft, advanced SCUBA gear and other sophisticated equipment? ... or should they call Steven Seagal?

Posted in Pirates recapture U.S. hostage after escape attempt at 01:49 PM JST - 11th April