cleo said...

cleo at 04:26 PM JST - 12th November

Ue ni aruite mukoo

The mind boggles.

:-)

aruko.

Posted in High-flying Komuro crashes to earth at 04:26 PM JST - 12th November
cleo at 02:12 PM JST - 12th November

I've used Visa for yonks, never had any problems getting it accepted - except once in Manchester, when the sales assistant had to check that my Japanese card was real.

Posted in Visa publishes expats guide to living in Japan at 02:12 PM JST - 12th November
cleo at 10:36 AM JST - 12th November

Does Mrs Palin think that the election is decided by God? If so, then she should be right behind president-elect Obama, cheering him on as The Chosen One.

That line of thinking also tells us of course that from God's point of view she is The Rejected One.

Funny how…

Posted in Palin puts 'brutal' 2008 behind her, looks to 2012 at 10:36 AM JST - 12th November
cleo at 10:33 AM JST - 12th November

kimono and accessories - 500,000 yen

hairdressing and kitsuke - 30,000 yen

one coffin nail to ruin the whole effect - worthless.

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cleo at 10:27 AM JST - 12th November

This is no different than saying that hundreds of thousands will die if a major quake hits Tokyo.

Mmm, no, simply saying that lots of people will die the next time a major earthquake hits Tokyo is nothing more than a statement of fact. We can all say it. Looking…

Posted in Hyogo governor says major Tokyo quake would boost economy in western Japan at 10:27 AM JST - 12th November
cleo at 10:02 AM JST - 12th November

You see any supporting statements he made in the same speech? Nope.

He gave a press conference later and said he had no idea what all the fuss was about. He refused to apologise - said maybe 'chance' wasn't the best word to use, but he stood by the…

Posted in Hyogo governor says major Tokyo quake would boost economy in western Japan at 10:02 AM JST - 12th November
cleo at 07:47 PM JST - 11th November

i heard permanent residents might qualify for this massive kick back

If so I shall be cretely mayed.

Posted in Aso calls on high-income earners to voluntarily decline benefits at 07:47 PM JST - 11th November
cleo at 07:42 PM JST - 11th November

this attack against Tamogami is approaching the European situation where anyone can be jailed for years for questioning any aspect of the holocaust story.

There is no chance at all of Tamogami going to jail. His case is more on the lines of the head of advertising for McDonald's stating…

Posted in Fired ASDF chief calls for revision of Constitution; defends essay on war at 07:42 PM JST - 11th November
cleo at 07:39 PM JST - 11th November

'The first Japanese mother' bit is perhaps aimed at showing how it is possible even in Japan for a woman to have a family and a career - every little helps in boosting the birth rate. Now ladies who were resigned to being childless because they didn't think they could…

Posted in Japanese mother selected for space shuttle mission in Feb 2010 at 07:39 PM JST - 11th November
cleo at 03:12 PM JST - 11th November

Youdontknow - Kudos for choosing one of the most appropriate -and honest - handles on JT.

Posted in Japanese mother selected for space shuttle mission in Feb 2010 at 03:12 PM JST - 11th November