DXXP,
Other than having a nice time in Guam, why? I got my car driver's license with no problem, then asked for a motorcycle license (up to 400 cc) and got it without going to a driving school. But if you want the Guam trip, enjoy.
When the horror of a 17-year-old in Japan first broke, I - and a few others - was less than impressed. Walk down any street in Anytown, Japan and see the same thing. Now that Kago has explained why she slashed her wrists, can the media let it go and…
Decades ago I converted my US license to a Japanese license without too much effort. I had to sit in a 90 minute lecture on something. I don't know what it was about. The translator fell asleep. As did 99% of the other people in the room. Except the speaker.…
Since two massive items were clearly marked with the logo of the XYZ multimedia empire—all names have been changed to protect the person involved—and they were accompanied by the same individual’s Toyota car key, this seemed to me part of his corporation’s crown jewels.
Since it seems the hedge funds are betting on oil and driving the price up, perhaps Bush & Co would like to look in their own pockets for a solution. (Not implying the Commander-in-Chief would try to make money for his friends while in the…
I think it's interesting that many koban cops and traffic patrol cops carry guns but these two did not. Why? I'm guessing the koban and traffic cops are packing heat 'in case of emergencies.' But these two plainclothes guys are investigating a crime. Would it not occur to them that…
borscht at 08:29 AM JST - 10th June
I observe my surroundings, as always, for crazy people. I'm very busy.
Posted in What measures are you taking for your own personal security when you are out and about? at 08:29 AM JST - 10th June
borscht at 06:32 AM JST - 10th June
DXXP, Other than having a nice time in Guam, why? I got my car driver's license with no problem, then asked for a motorcycle license (up to 400 cc) and got it without going to a driving school. But if you want the Guam trip, enjoy.
Posted in Driving lessons available for foreigners at 06:32 AM JST - 10th June
borscht at 06:28 AM JST - 10th June
When the horror of a 17-year-old in Japan first broke, I - and a few others - was less than impressed. Walk down any street in Anytown, Japan and see the same thing. Now that Kago has explained why she slashed her wrists, can the media let it go and…
Posted in Ai Kago quizzed on slashing wrists upon return from Hong Kong at 06:28 AM JST - 10th June
borscht at 09:35 PM JST - 9th June
Decades ago I converted my US license to a Japanese license without too much effort. I had to sit in a 90 minute lecture on something. I don't know what it was about. The translator fell asleep. As did 99% of the other people in the room. Except the speaker.…
Posted in Driving lessons available for foreigners at 09:35 PM JST - 9th June
borscht at 10:32 PM JST - 8th June
And no one in Japan carries…
Posted in Lost and found in Tokyo and London at 10:32 PM JST - 8th June
borscht at 02:12 PM JST - 8th June
Two words Washington: Hedge funds.
Since it seems the hedge funds are betting on oil and driving the price up, perhaps Bush & Co would like to look in their own pockets for a solution. (Not implying the Commander-in-Chief would try to make money for his friends while in the…
Posted in Oil producers urged to boost output as prices soar at 02:12 PM JST - 8th June
borscht at 11:23 AM JST - 8th June
Talk about 'work-life balance.' Does this gentleman even have a home life?
Mino seems to be enjoying his time in front of the camera.
Posted in Mino again wins Guinness certificate as busiest TV show host at 11:23 AM JST - 8th June
borscht at 11:18 AM JST - 8th June
oyatoi and tclh, wow. Yeah, why the Huge difference in details between a local news source and a foreign one?
Condolences to his family.
Posted in Tiger kills zoo keeper in Kyoto at 11:18 AM JST - 8th June
borscht at 11:10 AM JST - 8th June
I've never liked dogs my cat could probably beat up. Especially incurably nervous dogs.
Posted in Poodle at 11:10 AM JST - 8th June
borscht at 11:46 AM JST - 7th June
I think it's interesting that many koban cops and traffic patrol cops carry guns but these two did not. Why? I'm guessing the koban and traffic cops are packing heat 'in case of emergencies.' But these two plainclothes guys are investigating a crime. Would it not occur to them that…
Posted in Policeman robbed of ID, badge by 4 men in Fukuoka at 11:46 AM JST - 7th June