isthistheend said...

isthistheend at 03:22 AM JST - 30th October

"food culture, tradition and their essence". Good catch copy, but "Sandfish pressed sushi, pear vinegar and 20th century pear, and sweets like tofu donuts and milk-tea bars" is hardly that! How about "natto, miso soup, soba/udon and mochi and taco, of course?"

Posted in Tottori promotes food, sake at New York event at 03:22 AM JST - 30th October
isthistheend at 04:09 PM JST - 29th October

I agree with most of the posts and fight like the dickens daily to keep my sanity in the midst of really cold, rude, "don't even bother me with your complaint" about my behavior, but one example of Japanese manners is expressing thanks when you offer them a simple condolence…

Posted in Self-centered zombies running rampant through Japanese society at 04:09 PM JST - 29th October
isthistheend at 10:45 AM JST - 28th October

How about including PK's mug too?....then we could get a better feeling for the story.

Posted in Misaki Ito to marry pachinko king in Hawaii on Nov 24 at 10:45 AM JST - 28th October
isthistheend at 10:42 AM JST - 28th October

ANd who cares about this? Welcome to the world of sports. And contact Ian Polter if you need a shoulder to cry on.

Posted in Asada promises to overcome lackluster start to season at 10:42 AM JST - 28th October
isthistheend at 07:29 AM JST - 28th October

Oh, definitely. Especially the "women only" trains. And they should allow men to ride those trains too, but only during the night time.

Posted in Would you like trains and subways in Japan to run all night? at 07:29 AM JST - 28th October
isthistheend at 07:34 AM JST - 27th October

Every year, or every other year, another 18-year old savior will take the mound or tee-up the golf ball, or lace up their skates at 14-15. The world of sports is such a tumultuous challenge, we can't be sure from one day to the next. Mark Prior of the Chicago…

Posted in Kikuchi's decision to say no to majors sparks mixed reactions at 07:34 AM JST - 27th October
isthistheend at 12:25 AM JST - 27th October

Should have been the first, second, third and final priority of his term in office. Anyone who rides the trains (perhaps he doesn't) knows, sees, hears and smells the discontent of this nations people without a doubt LARGELY DUE to having no friggen income and no hope of finding any…

Posted in Hatoyama says reviving economy top priority at 12:25 AM JST - 27th October
isthistheend at 12:17 AM JST - 27th October

And only 1,050 yen!? What a bargain. Better rush right out before they all sell out.

Posted in Is your book bleeding? at 12:17 AM JST - 27th October
isthistheend at 12:15 AM JST - 27th October

Just what we need in copy-cat crime Japan, huh?

Posted in Is your book bleeding? at 12:15 AM JST - 27th October
isthistheend at 12:09 AM JST - 27th October

Interesting posts. What is ironic is that it was a police officer, and owner of another Lexus so he should have been cognizant of the 3-second push off button. While it sounds fishy that he wouldn't have responded to the dilemma by doing such a "basic" response, I think it…

Posted in Lexus crash inspectors point to possible flaw in gas pedal: LA Times at 12:09 AM JST - 27th October