browny1 said...

browny1 at 08:29 PM JST - 24th December

davidattokyo - could you elaborate a little on "scientific research is needed". Particularly what do think is a nominal number of animals to be killed in order to garner basic data relevant to understanding the species. Let's say for arguments sake, 20+ years of killing @ 700 animals / year…

Posted in Japan's whalers call for action from Australian, Dutch gov'ts against Sea Shepherd at 08:29 PM JST - 24th December
browny1 at 09:16 AM JST - 24th December

Not suggesting he shouldn't enjoy his day at all.

But his b'day is a good day to question the relevance of royalty in this modern era.

All the energy & brouhaha of yesterday may well have been better spent servicing the ever growing soup kitchen lines.

No amount of niceness,…

Posted in Emperor greets public on 75th birthday at 09:16 AM JST - 24th December
browny1 at 10:28 PM JST - 23rd December

As genial an old bloke as he is, and no doubt his wife also, there is little space in the real world for continuing royal fantasies both here and abroad.

The mumbo-jumbo of royalism belongs to the past and these blue-bloods should set about using their talents in a more…

Posted in Emperor greets public on 75th birthday at 10:28 PM JST - 23rd December
browny1 at 08:37 PM JST - 23rd November

I posted before but i think this is the key point in the discussion -

The emperor himself has stated only a few years ago to the effect that.,

"No one should be forced to stand & sing the anthem"

So the logical conclusion of this then can only be…

Posted in Standing up when singing 'Kimigayo' is 'common sense,' minister says at 08:37 PM JST - 23rd November
browny1 at 06:17 PM JST - 21st November

Aso's comments simply show his background.

Privileged upbringing, doing & saying what he wants. He has continuously displayed an air of arrogance. He knows little of tact, humility and sense of the situation. His speaking his mind is NOT strength of character, but a masquerade. Any fool can mouth opinions…

Posted in Aso in hot water over remarks on doctors, parents at 06:17 PM JST - 21st November
browny1 at 04:50 PM JST - 21st November

nanda.... you gotta be kidding. Shoes at the genkan and on with slippers.

And please give more details about the past brutal killings by such types from abroad.

All the heinous murders i read in japan on a now almost daily basis are by Japanese and worst of all they…

Posted in Police say killer of ex-health official wore 26-cm China-made shoes at 04:50 PM JST - 21st November
browny1 at 09:17 AM JST - 20th November

kinniku - "at least you knew where the man stood. This is the same for Aso"

I beg to differ. We know very little about what Aso thinks. He poses and postulates, flipping so easily to cover his stumbles.

Until now he has displayed a consistent "out of touch with…

Posted in Aso in hot water over remarks on doctors, parents at 09:17 AM JST - 20th November
browny1 at 08:28 PM JST - 19th November

Some of fish shops I've frequented wouldn't pass a health/hygiene inspection in many countries.

Some of the big supermarket chains - like Jusco in west japan - buy direct from contracted fishermen cutting out the middle guys and delivering a fresher cheaper product to the public.

Posted in Street corner fish stores declining rapidly at 08:28 PM JST - 19th November
browny1 at 08:23 PM JST - 19th November

USninjapan - could you elaborate a little on "all the good that is currently symbolized by them".

Whether you agree or not, all people in a true democracy have a right to express disapproval - esp with something holding as much political baggage as do the said flag & anthem.…

Posted in Standing up when singing 'Kimigayo' is 'common sense,' minister says at 08:23 PM JST - 19th November
browny1 at 10:23 PM JST - 17th November

No doubt Misia is a fine person and wouldn't knock anyone who tries to make a change.

But I saw the programme on tv of her first visit(I guess) and singing Believe(I think) to the kids and just couldn't help think - like what the hell is this. I squirmed…

Posted in Japanese pop singer Misia entertains children in Nairobi slum at 10:23 PM JST - 17th November