fazool2 said...

fazool2 at 08:01 AM JST - 23rd March

"isthistheend at 05:39 PM JST - 22nd March Amazing times. Seems like Kenyan runners OWN the men's Marathon. Congrats also to Japan's woman runner for taking that crown!"

Actually, the times are pretty slow by world-class standards, especially on a cool, overcast day...

Posted in Kipsang, Nasukawa win Tokyo Marathon at 08:01 AM JST - 23rd March
fazool2 at 11:06 AM JST - 3rd January

It is probably worth noting that improvements in the cars are more than likely responsible for the drop rather than any improvements in driving and/or traffic regulation enforcement; drivers are just as crappy and inattentive as ever, just the cars stop better, have better crash zones, air bags, etc....

Posted in 2008 traffic death toll falls for 8th straight year to 5,155 at 11:06 AM JST - 3rd January
fazool2 at 06:11 PM JST - 2nd January

northlondon-if you think you will never suffer obesity problems because you ran in high school, you are likely mistaken. I also ran cross country and road races, as well as track, summer track and indoor track (distance events) and have managed to gain quite a bit of weight. If you…

Posted in Hakone ekiden at 06:11 PM JST - 2nd January
fazool2 at 09:08 AM JST - 20th November

"gaffe"

Posted in Aso in hot water over remarks on doctors, parents at 09:08 AM JST - 20th November
fazool2 at 09:54 AM JST - 28th October

"I'll be on the first available train out of Tokyo to find my kids," It's like the people who have their passport and cash ready so they can leave the country quickly-if the earthquake is so bad that one wants to bug out, do they really believe there are flights…

Posted in Panel urges Tokyo workers to wait a day to head home after big quake at 09:54 AM JST - 28th October
fazool2 at 01:33 AM JST - 23rd October

Schoolboyerror; The 74-year-old emperor ASCENDED the throne Jan 7, 1989, following the death of his father, posthumously called Emperor Showa. 1989 + 20 years = 2009. He took charge and later had a formal ceremony with the requisite pomp and circumstance (a ceremony for his formal accession to the Chrysanthemum…

Posted in Panel OKs bill to mark emperor's 20th anniversary with holiday at 01:33 AM JST - 23rd October
fazool2 at 11:36 PM JST - 1st October

Blue_Tiger; Very few weapons that are pump action rifles.... If you want pump, consider shotguns...

Posted in Murdered Okayama woman had complained to police about being stalked at 11:36 PM JST - 1st October
fazool2 at 09:28 AM JST - 26th September

Chibaman; English, please. Sarge; so cold?! Japan has incredibly mild winters; speaking as a Canadian, I will take a Kanto winter every time...

Posted in Shinjuku park at 09:28 AM JST - 26th September
fazool2 at 10:49 AM JST - 24th September

TeruSensei; Ueto Aya; one of my all time favorites!

Posted in Little Mermaid at 10:49 AM JST - 24th September
fazool2 at 09:44 AM JST - 8th September

I wonder how many times this has been the picture of the day on Japan Today; 5, 10, any guesses?

Posted in Elvis troupe at 09:44 AM JST - 8th September