bdiego said...

bdiego at 07:32 AM JST - 24th October

This could be good and bad. If the cameras don't show what's happening, it could simply give false confirmation to someone's false accusations by saying "Well this person was standing next to you". Even with good intentions a victim will sometimes point out the wrong person. On the other hand,…

Posted in Police to request installation of security cameras on trains at 07:32 AM JST - 24th October
bdiego at 04:48 AM JST - 24th October

If you're going to blame Saudi Arabia, you're going to have to blame the US too for supporting bin Ladin in the first place. Bin Ladin consider Saudi Arabia to be his number one enemy with the US in a distant second - recruiting Saudis is simply part of his…

Posted in White House rejects Cheney's charges on Afghanistan at 04:48 AM JST - 24th October
bdiego at 04:45 AM JST - 24th October

This is only going to be symbolic. When Japan stops buying, by definition someone else will take their place. That said, symbolism does translate into practical results such as diplomatic posturing.

Posted in U.S. urging Japan to buy less oil from Iran at 04:45 AM JST - 24th October
bdiego at 04:42 AM JST - 24th October

And as much as I bashed the attitude of Michelin, their recommendations are spot on. They simply exclude good restaurants for the most inane reasons like "Chinese food can't go well with red wine" or "Your restaurant won't whore itself out to the public and give us exclusives"

Posted in Prominent Kyoto restaurants say no to Michelin at 04:42 AM JST - 24th October
bdiego at 04:40 AM JST - 24th October

Exactly, one bizarre thing about Japan is there are actually people who take pride in their work to the point that it even takes place over profits and getting the most customers through the door as possible. Similar mentality to monks and martial artists who aren't in it for the…

Posted in Prominent Kyoto restaurants say no to Michelin at 04:40 AM JST - 24th October
bdiego at 04:36 AM JST - 24th October

Agreed with Altria, the government wants really rich and really poor kids to succeed and everyone else to go to public school and fail. Politics as usual, it's called bread and circuses.

Posted in Gov't to waive tuition fees for private school students on low income at 04:36 AM JST - 24th October
bdiego at 04:34 AM JST - 24th October

There's been several ruling Japanese empresses, 8 in fact.

Posted in Stone chamber of ancient tomb in early Yamato dynasty unveiled at 04:34 AM JST - 24th October
bdiego at 04:31 AM JST - 24th October

To be fair Michelin picks are pretty high end. A one star restaurant is typically 20-30 Euros ($40) while a three star is often 150 Euros ($240). But if you're going to France, I don't see why not. Never failed to have an excellent meal at a 1 star -…

Posted in What do you think of restaurant guides like Michelin? at 04:31 AM JST - 24th October
bdiego at 07:30 AM JST - 23rd October

Actually, that's only 3 crimes. Simply denying your guilt to an officer is not a crime. Neither is simply lying to an officer excepting specific situations where required.

Posted in Cop arrested for stealing girl's underwear during investigation at 07:30 AM JST - 23rd October
bdiego at 07:05 AM JST - 23rd October

Correct YuriOtani, Japan does not appear to have eminent domain laws unlike many corrupt governments where the land can even be handed over to private developers. That said, the disadvantage is exactly this situation.

Posted in Narita's extended 2nd runway goes into operation at 07:05 AM JST - 23rd October