cnc said...

cnc at 07:15 AM JST - 5th August

go to downloaddotcom and you will find tons of free software even in japanese that will do the same thing.

Posted in DVD dubbing for iPod at 07:15 AM JST - 5th August
cnc at 10:46 AM JST - 26th July

Well the Americans are protecting their industries and it is fair by all counts. the Japanese on the other hand impose steep duties on foreign imports. Take the example of the baby Fiat, it costs 2.3 million yen. Whereas it should have cost less than 2 million. And if the…

Posted in Japan envoy raises concern over 'Buy American' provision in U.S. bill at 10:46 AM JST - 26th July
cnc at 09:38 AM JST - 24th July

its not a case of 'trying to cheating and complain later', its just a simple case of 'cheating and complaining when caught'

Posted in U.S. not happy with Japan's beef import rule at 09:38 AM JST - 24th July
cnc at 09:30 AM JST - 24th July

in my understanding the practice started after WWII, when landlords had little or no access to funds needed for reconstruction after the bombings. The key money system developed as a goodwill gesture by the tenants then towards helping that cause.

Since no one has bombed this country for more than…

Posted in Court: Landlords collecting renewal fees violates tenants' rights at 09:30 AM JST - 24th July
cnc at 04:48 PM JST - 23rd July

'there is no substantial evidence, other than his confession'

Ha...who are we kidding, the Japanese courts have put away people over confessions much much more flimsier than the accused above.

Posted in Japanese man pleads guilty over murder of 2 Filipinas at 04:48 PM JST - 23rd July
cnc at 04:44 PM JST - 23rd July

this is directly in-line with the other news item today where the LDP is warning voter against voting against them in the upcoming elections.

I means that the Education board is trying to create a nation which behaves like North Korea. I wonder if Governor Ishihara is behind all this...I…

Posted in Court battle between ex-principal, education board starts at 04:44 PM JST - 23rd July
cnc at 09:51 AM JST - 23rd July

the LDP was also trying to lure a famous former-comedian to run in the election.

Posted in LDP warns voters against change in Aug 30 election at 09:51 AM JST - 23rd July
cnc at 12:09 PM JST - 13th July

the wonders of the Japanese road planners. Metropolitan areas have wide ample footpaths and the suburbs get a 10cm while line separating the 15cm footpath from the road.

Posted in Ibaraki man arrested for dangerous driving after hitting 4 people, including 2 kids at 12:09 PM JST - 13th July
cnc at 09:43 AM JST - 9th July

nice article but, no information on how to get there, or where is it actually located

Posted in The king’s road at 09:43 AM JST - 9th July
cnc at 11:04 AM JST - 5th July

half a million dollars for decent living space in tokyo will keep a lot of prospective buyers out of the market. And the funny thing is...you still dont get parking space.

Posted in An ugly few months for real estate market at 11:04 AM JST - 5th July