blvtzpk said...

blvtzpk at 04:51 PM JST - 2nd November

5 times. Now that's not good. Not good at all.

Posted in Mino Monta kissed by pair of sexy ladies in new Lotte commercial at 04:51 PM JST - 2nd November
blvtzpk at 04:47 PM JST - 2nd November

Mmmm. The taste of aged leather.

Posted in Mino Monta kissed by pair of sexy ladies in new Lotte commercial at 04:47 PM JST - 2nd November
blvtzpk at 12:15 AM JST - 1st November

As much as I like to teach Kiwis - good on ya - that's a decent win.

Posted in Lift-off at 12:15 AM JST - 1st November
blvtzpk at 05:21 PM JST - 31st October

which Bush once described as ‘‘one of the most unique relationships’’ he had as president.

'most unique'? Well, he was never known for his dexterity with his first language.

There was a nice Onion piece on him some time ago. Summed up a lot: "George W. Bush Chuckles To…

Posted in Bush to visit Japan next week at 05:21 PM JST - 31st October
blvtzpk at 10:44 AM JST - 30th October

I think that is a cool pic.

Oh come on. This photo could have been taken in ANY combini in ANY part of Japan. I cannot think of one occasion when I've walked into one of these stores where there wasn't at least one person standing and reading. At…

Posted in Manga men at 10:44 AM JST - 30th October
blvtzpk at 08:21 AM JST - 29th October

Nifty gadget, but I prefer to read a book onpaper - environmental heathen that I am.

Posted in What do you think of electronic book readers like Kindle and how big do you think the e-book market will get? at 08:21 AM JST - 29th October
blvtzpk at 12:13 PM JST - 27th October

I was stunned by the 'Hitler Youth' comment as well - floored, to put it lightly. And I'm not lightly floored. It's what I'd expect during the 'put up yer dukes' aspect of Question Time in the Australian Government (where pretty much ANYTHING goes), but not in Japan. And certainly…

Posted in Opposition blasts Hatoyama speech as 'redundant,' 'sentimental' at 12:13 PM JST - 27th October
blvtzpk at 11:01 AM JST - 27th October

Yes, but I agree with GW - the taxi drivers want this golden time (and money) to themselves. Not to mention the capsule hotels, saunas, 24 food joints and other "waiting for the first train" hangouts. I also agree a reduced timetable would be good to start off with, and…

Posted in Would you like trains and subways in Japan to run all night? at 11:01 AM JST - 27th October
blvtzpk at 11:16 PM JST - 25th October

I think you guys basically covered all the bases - props for the 'No transacting with Don Johnson lookalikes' bit! I also liked the "No 3 Card Monty" line. :)

Posted in Sign of the times at 11:16 PM JST - 25th October
blvtzpk at 12:12 PM JST - 21st October

As others have said, there are gems among the dross. Kurosawa and Ozu (anyone ever seen the heartbreaking Tokyo Story?). There are also some modern stunners like "Dare mo shiranai" ("Nobody Knows") (2004).

Still, as for what you can rent here, one great pity with the advent of the DVD…

Posted in What do you think of the quality of Japanese movies? at 12:12 PM JST - 21st October