bcbrownboy said...

bcbrownboy at 09:45 AM JST - 20th November

I used to feel the same way as these posters, but after 20 years in Japan there are circumstances . . .

One: Shopping at 10:30 p.m. is pretty normal here in Mito, as that's when the prices go reasonable, especially for a woman with 3 young kids. Many young…

Posted in 2 infants die in apartment fire in Ibaraki Prefecture at 09:45 AM JST - 20th November
bcbrownboy at 09:27 AM JST - 20th November

ozeki Harumafuji (2-3) was knocked over the straw bales like a rag doll

What's with these new ozekis - they let down as soon as they get promoted. Or, perhaps they are just bigger targets now!

Posted in Asashoryu, Hakuho still on top at Kyushu sumo at 09:27 AM JST - 20th November
bcbrownboy at 08:25 AM JST - 17th November

More statistics came out: 39% lied when they denied checking their husbands' cell phones.

Posted in 61% of wives say they check call, e-mail histories on husbands' mobile phones at 08:25 AM JST - 17th November
bcbrownboy at 07:13 AM JST - 13th November

For the same price a tourist can get a 4-day flexible shinkansen pass. More better and more convenient.

Posted in Skynet Asia to offer discount airfares for foreign tourists at 07:13 AM JST - 13th November
bcbrownboy at 07:10 AM JST - 13th November

Yep, my seminar is jobless except for one student who has a promise at a large, but silly company. And I wonder if they'll withdraw the offer as the year goes on. And my superiors are harassing me daily, like I can change the situation and get them jobs.

Posted in New graduates face gloomy job prospects at 07:10 AM JST - 13th November
bcbrownboy at 07:03 AM JST - 13th November

I am 99.99% against the death penalty (especially in a country like Japan with its corrupt justice system), but for parents who kill their children I want to make exceptions. I don't understand why they are so lenient on these people in Japan. I feel it's the worst of the…

Posted in Woman arrested for killing 9-year-old son in Nagoya hotel at 07:03 AM JST - 13th November
bcbrownboy at 01:16 PM JST - 8th November

*LoveUSA kyushujoe *

Guess you missed the day at uni when they presented irony.

Posted in Police begin murder investigation of 6 deaths linked to Tottori woman at 01:16 PM JST - 8th November
bcbrownboy at 07:18 AM JST - 8th November

At first I thought it was a music lover in his head.

Posted in Doctors admit leaving metal nut in heart of man who died at 07:18 AM JST - 8th November
bcbrownboy at 07:15 AM JST - 8th November

Aha, he's been reading the news. Smart man.

Posted in Czech man takes son out of Japan in suspected child abduction at 07:15 AM JST - 8th November
bcbrownboy at 07:14 AM JST - 8th November

Innocent coincidences will be the verdict, no doubt.

Posted in Police begin murder investigation of 6 deaths linked to Tottori woman at 07:14 AM JST - 8th November