breechan said...

breechan at 03:28 AM JST - 31st October

I went to this in 2007 or 2008 and it was fantastic! Much recommended. Take some warm clothes though. Be prepared to wait in line for the washroom too.

It's a great opportunity for mentally challenged people to socialize and feel a sense of purpose and accomplishment.

Posted in Harvest Festival in Tochigi a perfect weekend getaway at 03:28 AM JST - 31st October
breechan at 01:33 AM JST - 24th November

While I enjoy watching shows where they show cooking in detail, I really disliked the constant "oishiiii" and "umaaaaaaaaaaai" type segments. Sometimes they don't even show the food prep, just the tarento eating it and having a face-gasm.

I'm also glad that I'm not the only one to notice the…

Posted in Japanese cooking shows and the loss of sanity at 01:33 AM JST - 24th November
breechan at 12:29 PM JST - 27th October

Link doesn't work anymore.

Posted in Cinderella rings at 12:29 PM JST - 27th October
breechan at 01:04 PM JST - 18th September

Vile gunk! It quivers... But the konnyaku fruit jellies are good!

Posted in Versatility sees survival of konnyaku in Japanese culture at 01:04 PM JST - 18th September
breechan at 03:38 PM JST - 8th July

I think it had less to do with the futon/tatami, and more to do with the lack of chair/desk/internet/shower in room.

Posted in Tatami rooms don't agree with G-8 visitors at 03:38 PM JST - 8th July
breechan at 12:42 PM JST - 3rd July

They'd save a heck of a lot more if they restricted the pachinko parlours flashing lights, introduced insulation, disallowed running A/C with store doors open, and dimmed drink machines at night.

A campaign to replace lightbulbs with the energy saving ones would help as well. And introducing sensors on lights…

Posted in Japan divided over 24-hour convenience store operations at 12:42 PM JST - 3rd July
breechan at 01:55 PM JST - 24th April

A family car is a good idea, for parents with children. It should be placed near the elevator entrances if possible too, and marked well on the platform.

Posted in Pram safety aboard trains a growing problem at 01:55 PM JST - 24th April
breechan at 05:19 PM JST - 14th April

How can they make these claims of fat burning? If sitting in a tub with some powder equalled exercise, wouldnt it be some kind of miracle? It just seems so hokey to me. Aren't there controls over what kind of claims a product can make?

Posted in Hot in the tub at 05:19 PM JST - 14th April
breechan at 09:09 PM JST - 26th March

Was he on tamiflu medicine?

Posted in 12-year-old boy jumps to death off condo building at 09:09 PM JST - 26th March