bjones said...

bjones at 08:56 PM JST - 19th September

If japanese policemen on bicycles do not wear helmets then mothers and children won't wear them either. There needs to be a role model. I now see electric wheelchairs, adult tricycles as well as bicycles riding in the wrong (against traffic) direction. A third of the cyclists do not turn…

Posted in 3-seat bicycle at 08:56 PM JST - 19th September
bjones at 08:16 PM JST - 6th July

I'd like to see cyclists riding on the correct side of the street for a start. More use of helmets including children, infant passengers and police cyclists. More lights, reflectors and bright/contrasting clothing. Anyone know of a web link which state Japanese riding rules/etiquette ?

Posted in Tokyo residents pedaling to work in increasing numbers at 08:16 PM JST - 6th July
bjones at 08:15 PM JST - 21st January

Is there any scientific data to back up any claims?

Posted in Fuji TV to broadcast drama on choosing marriage partners by blood type at 08:15 PM JST - 21st January
bjones at 09:39 AM JST - 31st December

Where are these protesters when Hamas launches rockets into Israel ?

Posted in 150 demonstrate in front of Israeli Embassy in Tokyo at 09:39 AM JST - 31st December
bjones at 08:45 AM JST - 30th December

Islamic Tribune: Kidnap more Japanese - their payout is handsome and be sure to ask for it in Yen -the exchange rate is just great!

Posted in Japan paid Y200 million for release of university student kidnapped in Iran at 08:45 AM JST - 30th December
bjones at 08:45 AM JST - 28th December

It's almost 2009 and Japan is just now getting 24/7 ATM access? It will be the end of the world when they get on-line banking.

Posted in Shinsei Bank to offer 24-hour ATM service over year-end holidays at 08:45 AM JST - 28th December
bjones at 11:56 AM JST - 27th December

The Steve Irwin is only a so-called "research" vessel. They may be conducting tests on some of their newest Ocean fragrances. "Foul-smelling" is only an opinion. It obviously comes in powder or liquid form perhaps later coming out in a spray.

Posted in Sea Shepherd activists hurl stink bombs at whalers at 11:56 AM JST - 27th December
bjones at 10:06 PM JST - 25th December

Just take the Gaza back.

Posted in Israel warns Hamas will pay a 'heavy price' at 10:06 PM JST - 25th December
bjones at 09:12 PM JST - 6th November

Here are some statistics on Bicycling Safety:

http://www.massbike.org/resources/stats.htm#sidewalk

which says:

Risk of Sidewalk and Wrong-way Riding Bicyclists who habitually ride on the sidewalk and across crosswalks are more at risk than those who ride on adjacent roadways. A 1994 study in California compared the accident rate per mile of sidewalk…

Posted in Products to keep children from having accidents increasing at 09:12 PM JST - 6th November
bjones at 07:29 PM JST - 30th October

Have you ever seen anyone stop to listen to the people like outside the train stations with the megaphones and the banners? The loudspeaker vans would not last long in the States. It's low-tech and irritating.

Posted in Internet-powered U.S. elections strike sharp difference from Japan at 07:29 PM JST - 30th October