brotokyo said...

brotokyo at 11:01 AM JST - 26th February

I have no doubt I will see "breaking" news down the road that the database on the 2.15 million foreign nationals mysteriously disappeared from the bag of a gov't office worker on his way home.

Posted in Gov't eyes enrolling foreign nationals in resident registry at 11:01 AM JST - 26th February
brotokyo at 06:19 PM JST - 8th February

In this troubled economy it is nice seeing that there is a job opening in Hiroshima. I figured jp would come to its senses after the district court ruled she could stay. Maybe the district court judge has a candidate for replacement.

Posted in High court says deportation order to Chinese student stands at 06:19 PM JST - 8th February
brotokyo at 03:35 PM JST - 4th February

suspended sentence; I believe it. Perhaps the prison cells are over run with foreign inmates, leaving judges no choice but to suspend sentences.

Posted in High court gives ex-fund manager Murakami suspended prison term at 03:35 PM JST - 4th February
brotokyo at 08:28 PM JST - 1st February

ouch!

Posted in NEC's loss widens; plans to cut 20,000 workers at 08:28 PM JST - 1st February
brotokyo at 08:24 PM JST - 1st February

Thank God he didn't get it from Keio; Waseda (ad nausea) University students.

Posted in Sumo wrestler says he got marijuana from foreigner in Roppongi at 08:24 PM JST - 1st February
brotokyo at 10:13 AM JST - 29th January

"Asashoryu pumped both fists in the air in the middle of the dohyo, the sacred sumo ring." I have watched sumo over the years and I was happy to see Asashoryu win this tournament, because it was a grand come back. Rules are rules, so if the association feels Asa…

Posted in Asashoryu in trouble again for pumping his fist after victory at 10:13 AM JST - 29th January
brotokyo at 05:44 PM JST - 20th January

smithinjapan, thanks for taking the time to offer a sensible response. I knew what he meant, just didn't care for the attitude. I look forward to the day when other countries can celebrate the historical moment the way Americans will celebrate in a few hours, but I will always remember…

Posted in Obama summons Americans to be of service at 05:44 PM JST - 20th January
brotokyo at 12:45 PM JST - 20th January

notes from a govt food safety panel: Clones, same DNA, hey our working group, same DNA, I don't see a problem. A show of hands.

Posted in Gov't panel says products from cloned cows, pigs safe at 12:45 PM JST - 20th January
brotokyo at 12:29 PM JST - 20th January

SushiSake3 I nearly fell from my chair with laughter. So, are you suggesting that at border entries individuals need not produce a passport? Wow! What countries do you visit?

Moderator: Back on topic please.

Posted in Obama summons Americans to be of service at 12:29 PM JST - 20th January
brotokyo at 12:10 PM JST - 20th January

outofmydepth, maybe she did and maybe she didn't. To me it is a case of finger pointing as she as well as more than 100 at the hospital showed up with the virus after an inspectuion. Sadly, three, so far, have died. At least authorities are working to put a…

Posted in Female worker may have caused flu outbreak at Tokyo hospital at 12:10 PM JST - 20th January