browny1 said...

browny1 at 04:12 PM JST - 28th May

TokyoHustle - a domestic issue - which is why many japanese people and ngo's are working hard to change the archaic systems. You should listen to your fellow citizens more closely.

Posted in Amnesty slams Japan's prisons, death penalty at 04:12 PM JST - 28th May
browny1 at 09:00 PM JST - 2nd April

Achiebald - that's classic. Gotta print and frame that one.

"Suicide doesn't carry the stigma it does in the west" is soooo off beam that you've been reading too many bushido books or have NEVER had a friend here in japan toff himself.

Reality check - devastation abounds. Mottainai, Mottainai…

Posted in Suicides in Japan inch down in 2008 but remain above 30,000 at 09:00 PM JST - 2nd April
browny1 at 08:18 PM JST - 16th March

Exciting - most tight close action sports but Australian Rules football is No1 for the breadth of skills, agility, speed & toughness necessary. In full flow nothing compares.

Boring - games stifled by rules and design that interrupt the flow - esp football(soccer)The endless passing & passing and inevitable turnovers…

Posted in Which sports do you find the most exciting to watch, and which sports do you find the most boring and don't get why anyone would find them interesting? at 08:18 PM JST - 16th March
browny1 at 10:31 PM JST - 5th March

Japan certainly DIDN'T shine.

The 3 run 2nd was nothing. Even Murata's homer was a last gasp after the mediocre pitcher had beaten him time & time again.

Play like this again and they'll be staying home for sure.

Posted in Darvish, Murata shine as Japan beats China in WBC opener at 10:31 PM JST - 5th March
browny1 at 09:09 AM JST - 4th March

Noborito - you sure got a lotta anger there. A more objective analysis would have been helpful.

I hope you never find yourself between the law and a hard place.

A little compassion and flexibility can go a long way to showing a human face to the world.

Posted in Gov't to stick to deportation decision for Filipino family at 09:09 AM JST - 4th March
browny1 at 01:13 PM JST - 24th February

toshinobe - what's your point. You seem so agitated.

Please read ALL of my post carefully to get a glimpse of what you don't know.

Posted in Beyond a world of stereotypes at 01:13 PM JST - 24th February
browny1 at 09:37 AM JST - 24th February

Toshinobe - It's just an observation with comments, a generalization and I'm sure the author would acknowledge it as such.

I didn't detect any profound barrow-pushing.

And most people would agree with your obvious point re meeting the locals to gain an understanding and insight into their culture.

But it…

Posted in Beyond a world of stereotypes at 09:37 AM JST - 24th February
browny1 at 09:18 AM JST - 24th February

It would be more appropriate to ask the Academy members(critics?) why they voted for the film.

Asking Japanese critics who had no role in the decsion bears little weight - it's just their opinions.

And movieguy - I agree. Many interesting concepts, even refreshing in movies here - but the…

Posted in Critics say unique concept of death behind 'Okuribito' Oscar success at 09:18 AM JST - 24th February
browny1 at 09:09 AM JST - 24th February

A cheap no frills airline is to be welcomed by those who need such - a good alternative.

But there are stuff ups & consequences you must accept.

Friend, his wife & 3 kids rock up to the airport in Cairns for the return flight only to be told that…

Posted in Jetstar raises profile at 09:09 AM JST - 24th February
browny1 at 10:19 PM JST - 11th February

Japan's never ending dilemma. Whenever it's confronted by tight defense it rarely scores big time. Every attempt was covered.

Australia looked jaded and out of sorts but still pressed a draw.

Japan won't have the same luxury as tonight with the return bout in June in the Australian cauldron.

Posted in Australia vs Japan at 10:19 PM JST - 11th February