eastokyo said...

eastokyo at 06:30 PM JST - 1st April

I think Japan could do with a bit less ageism.

It's funny you should say that. I'm currently putting together a petition that will see to people's ages not being included after their name every time they are in the news. First time fine, but after that we don't really…

Posted in Kurara Chibana promotes Narita airport at 06:30 PM JST - 1st April
eastokyo at 03:13 PM JST - 1st April

Ouch Chibana is already on the wrong side of 25.

Hey what's with this "image girl" crap? You know that's not English. How about she is the face of Narita airport? Nah that doesn't make much sense either. How about Narita mascot? That'll do.

Anyway enough of this Chibana. Come…

Posted in Kurara Chibana promotes Narita airport at 03:13 PM JST - 1st April
eastokyo at 03:08 PM JST - 1st April

blue monday you should read this part of the article again. "Consumers will find that some stations will immediately cut their retail prices of gasoline while others have decided to keep their prices unchanged until they use up their current inventories. But given the intense competition among gas stations, some…

Posted in Motorists flock to service stations to buy cheaper gasoline at 03:08 PM JST - 1st April
eastokyo at 10:56 AM JST - 1st April

Sarge, I reckon the chances of me enjoying some BOSS coffee with Yuukorin after going to a Thai restaurant are far, far less than JT changing the color of links. Unfortunately (>.

Posted in What do you think of the new Japan Today design? at 10:56 AM JST - 1st April
eastokyo at 10:41 AM JST - 1st April

"So what we’re really talking about is AMPLIFIED instruments. This is why translators have to have a good intuitive sense and not be dictionary-bound." Nice of you to drop in and edit some English, Nessie.

My spidey sense was tingling with images of people singing while others played the guitar.…

Posted in Bagpipe at 10:41 AM JST - 1st April
eastokyo at 10:26 AM JST - 1st April

I'm inclined to agree with Bogi. But perhaps the spirit of the prohibition means don't bother everyone else within earshot, and he might find himself being ushered out of the park, with any luck.

Posted in Bagpipe at 10:26 AM JST - 1st April
eastokyo at 10:14 AM JST - 1st April

Bogi may be right. I'm not sure. I'll leave it to the professionals.

romulus, I could always do the punch-and-run, or even the punch-by where I wouldn't stop running in the first place.

Posted in Bagpipe at 10:14 AM JST - 1st April
eastokyo at 10:05 AM JST - 1st April

green tea, I don't - allay your concerns! Also note I said acoustic instruments may be a better choice. I wasn't sure.

What I am sure of is he is a cheapskate who thinks it's fine to do this outside where he can enjoy the nature, and too bad for…

Posted in Bagpipe at 10:05 AM JST - 1st April
eastokyo at 09:51 AM JST - 1st April

sarcasm, my dictionaries came up with acoustic all over the place but those google images and the definition you gave there look a bit broader. I'd apologise but let's not get too excited.

So at any rate the sign prohibits what he's doing unless he has permission. Do you think…

Posted in Bagpipe at 09:51 AM JST - 1st April
eastokyo at 09:31 AM JST - 1st April

This cheapskate should just put up the bill for a soundproof room like most others. Especially this cheapskate. The sound of bagpipes is the most offensive sound in the world. And this guy doesn't even have the balls to wear a skirt while playing.

I'm trying to work out if…

Posted in Bagpipe at 09:31 AM JST - 1st April