aedfed said...

aedfed at 07:21 AM JST - 17th July

Hmm, I thought they were worried about threats to the domestic Japanese elephant population, although some of those pitiful elephants in Japanese zoos would probably choose death over their current "life."

Posted in Japan worried after China gets OK to import African ivory at 07:21 AM JST - 17th July
aedfed at 06:55 AM JST - 17th July

Why can't Masako go along with him and fit in a side trip to the UK where she could connect with some of her old friends before she was trapped in the gilded cage? It would give her a chance to live like a normal human being for a few…

Posted in Crown prince arrives in Spain to attend water expo at 06:55 AM JST - 17th July
aedfed at 03:45 AM JST - 7th June

"Indigenous means anyone born and raised in the country of their origin, Heck, I am indigenous to Minnesota." You're actually thinking of the term "native" which is more frequently used that way. "Indigenous" is used "primarily of aboriginal inhabitants" according to the OED.

Of course, if you come from the…

Posted in Diet adopts resolution seeking to recognize Ainu as indigenous at 03:45 AM JST - 7th June
aedfed at 03:52 AM JST - 30th April

Sagecat, try Hiragana Times. They send out a daily essay that has standard Japanese, hirgana, Romaji, and English.

The Real Japanese series, by definition, won't be restricted to grade 1-3 kanji.

Posted in Read Real Japanese Essays at 03:52 AM JST - 30th April
aedfed at 02:23 AM JST - 25th April

Filing a lawsuit seems to be a culturally appropriate response. Isn't that the American way?

Posted in Chinese lawyers file suit over CNN 'goons' comment at 02:23 AM JST - 25th April
aedfed at 04:45 AM JST - 19th April

I've got a 2004 Honda Civic and a 2007 Toyota Sienna, both of which are comfortable to drive and have been reliable so far.

Posted in Which company or alliance makes the best cars? at 04:45 AM JST - 19th April
aedfed at 01:36 AM JST - 16th April

Wow! I rarely hear anything resembling "smart" and Vista used in the same sentence. For example, "Boy, I was smart to dump XP and upgrade to Vista."

Posted in Willcom to launch new 'smartphone' device adopting Windows Vista at 01:36 AM JST - 16th April