blvtzpk said...

blvtzpk at 09:26 AM JST - 2nd June

smartacus: Cross-promotion. The line between the actors and their movie personas is so closely connected (and probably blurred) for most people, so why not use it? Not saying that I approve of it, but it happens.

Posted in Richard Gere at 09:26 AM JST - 2nd June
blvtzpk at 08:52 AM JST - 2nd June

In fact, a search of JT's archives using Google reveals this:

Looking debonair with his silvery hair, Gere is also appearing on posters and in ads for men's esthetic company Dandy House.

http://archive.japantoday.com/jp/newsmaker/240

Posted in Richard Gere at 08:52 AM JST - 2nd June
blvtzpk at 08:45 AM JST - 2nd June

The connection between the movie and Dandy House—a chain of esthetic salons for men—remains unclear.

Perhaps the connection is that Gere is the 'public face' of Dandy House. Nobody at JT has seen his advertisements for the company, I guess.

Posted in Richard Gere at 08:45 AM JST - 2nd June
blvtzpk at 10:28 PM JST - 1st June

Again, there's probably a lot more to this sad story than 'girl receives message then kills self.'

Posted in 16-year-old girl hangs herself after message on blog tells her to die at 10:28 PM JST - 1st June
blvtzpk at 10:22 PM JST - 1st June

Some info on the ecojet: http://press.jal.co.jp/en/release/200804/000907.html

So the jet is not 'eco' per se but is promoting an 'eco' theme and promoting JAL's 'eco' moves. OK - I get the strategy now. [rolls eyes]

Posted in at 10:22 PM JST - 1st June
blvtzpk at 02:18 PM JST - 1st June

I just read a Japanese language article about this launch. Grouchy Gaijin called this one. According to the article, "Hoshide and seven others will be taking Kibo to the ISS." No names except for Kibo, Hoshide, and the Ministry of Science.... etc

Just like when they left Mary-Anne and the…

Posted in Shuttle blasts off carrying Japanese lab at 02:18 PM JST - 1st June
blvtzpk at 10:14 AM JST - 1st June

First lesson: 'eLite'. Got it? Give it a try again. No, not 'eRite', 'eLite'. Watch my mouth: 'eLite'. No, try again. Close, but once more. 'eLite' - give it another try. Hmmm. Oh well. OK, thanks. You can pick up your refund at the front desk. NEXT!!!

Posted in 'Super elite' cram school opens in Tokyo, students try for Harvard at 10:14 AM JST - 1st June
blvtzpk at 10:07 AM JST - 1st June

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Wottock, I thought you'd shifted to velcro for weekends? Y'know, casual wear and that sort of thing?

Posted in at 10:07 AM JST - 1st June
blvtzpk at 08:45 AM JST - 1st June

bicycles ridden by people of other ages to do so if there is risk of contact with vehicles.

Interestingly vague - 'if there is risk of contact with vehicles' - in many of Japan's thoroughfares, isn't that all the time?

Posted in Law requiring backseat passengers to wear seatbelts takes effect at 08:45 AM JST - 1st June
blvtzpk at 08:42 AM JST - 1st June

heheheheh....."they are just friends"....that's a euphemism!

Posted in Taichi Kokubun living with new girlfriend at 08:42 AM JST - 1st June