hachmike66 said...

hachmike66 at 02:09 PM JST - 13th August

Now don't go balistic on me, but I wonder if she was afraid of testing positive for something, and this way she won't be tested if she doesn't run. Just a thought. But yes it was very stupid of Japan not to have a reserve runner just in case.

Posted in Olympic marathon champ Noguchi pulls out injured at 02:09 PM JST - 13th August
hachmike66 at 10:52 AM JST - 5th August

Aso doesn't care what he says. Japan is more split than the US with its blue state red state stuff. There are die hard LDP supporters, and they will lap up anything that this right wing scare monger states. I think it is a joke to state that he is…

Posted in Aso angers DPJ with remark likening party to Nazis at 10:52 AM JST - 5th August
hachmike66 at 08:41 AM JST - 1st August

It's not like we will know anyway. If you are just able to watch the coverage supplied by NHK, we will be lucky if we get to see any other countries athletes. Watching the Olympics here in Japan has to be one of the worst things about living here. And…

Posted in Do you think the Olympic Games will be a success? at 08:41 AM JST - 1st August
hachmike66 at 08:52 AM JST - 28th July

Some of the shows mentioned above are mildly entertaining, but they do not fall into the variety show genre. As for those shows they are utter crap. I really can't understand what entertainment value people get from these shows. They promote bullying and violence towards others. Could you imagine any…

Posted in What do you think of the quality of Japanese TV variety programs? at 08:52 AM JST - 28th July
hachmike66 at 01:34 PM JST - 17th July

Any chance that any of the other makers will now try to copy what the Iphone has done. I was talking to a student of mine who was about to buy one, but was put off with the high monthly charge, since as mentioned above, you must get the unlimited…

Posted in Japan cautious in iPhone's bid for world dominance at 01:34 PM JST - 17th July
hachmike66 at 04:47 PM JST - 8th July

Starbucks is just too trendy for Japanese to give up on it. They like the cachet of carrying the cup around, or sitting in or outside one of the stores. Now if they feel that it is worth the Y600 for a simple cup of coffee, that is their choice.…

Posted in Starbucks Japan to raise coffee prices at 04:47 PM JST - 8th July
hachmike66 at 12:59 PM JST - 25th May

I don't understand how the countries were selected for this tournament. They seem to be rather powder puff teams, if you asked me. Other than Serbia. Was this set up to make sure good ratings in Japan, and a chance to go to Beijing? Where are Russia the US Brazil…

Posted in Poland qualifies for Olympics; Japan beats Thailand at 12:59 PM JST - 25th May
hachmike66 at 01:29 PM JST - 8th May

I have nothing against her, but she isn't very good looking, and doesn't have great insight into the "gaijin mind" so why is she so popular and on every second tv show. Because she looks different and can speak Japanese. I would much rather have a Japanese looking person who…

Posted in Becky says 'I'm trying not to fall in love' at 01:29 PM JST - 8th May
hachmike66 at 11:22 PM JST - 30th April

Obviously a lot of you live in the big city, where public transportation is readily available. But if you live in one of the many smaller cities that Japan is desperately trying to depopulate, then unfortunately we don't have such conveniences as you do, and a car is necessary. The…

Posted in Long lines form at gasoline stations before surcharge is reinstated Thursday at 11:22 PM JST - 30th April
hachmike66 at 02:27 PM JST - 15th April

Northlondon, you have to admit that each and every time that Matsuzaka goes out on the mound you have no idea what he will give you. Now with a Josh Beckett or Santana, you know you are getting an Ace, who will occasionally falter. But for some reason Matsuzaka seems…

Posted in Matsuzaka wins 3rd straight despite shaky outing at 02:27 PM JST - 15th April