lurker said...

lurker at 03:08 PM JST - 9th February

never mind names. it would be a major step forward if they could get some of their flight attendants to greet customers at all.

Posted in American Airlines adds customer-recognition technology at 03:08 PM JST - 9th February
lurker at 02:23 PM JST - 5th February

His name is Smiley Kikuchi.

This Japanese Wikipedia entry discusses the case, including today's news: http://ja.wikipedia.org/wiki/%E3%82%B9%E3%83%9E%E3%82%A4%E3%83%AA%E3%83%BC%E3%82%AD%E3%82%AF%E3%83%81

Here's his blog: http://ameblo.jp/smiley-kikuchi/

Posted in 18 people to be prosecuted over insulting messages on comedian's blog at 02:23 PM JST - 5th February
lurker at 03:34 PM JST - 3rd February

He made an estimated 3 billion yen profit from the insider trading, so he probably won't go hungry...

Posted in High court gives ex-fund manager Murakami suspended prison term at 03:34 PM JST - 3rd February
lurker at 02:44 PM JST - 22nd January

Here's our man:

http://www.bigissue.jp/vendor/vendor110.html

Posted in Life is a Big Issue at 02:44 PM JST - 22nd January
lurker at 07:41 PM JST - 29th October

ultradodgy: Try a Google image search using her name. For even more hits, enter her name in Japanese: 道端ジェシカ I think you'll find some "less manly" pics...

Posted in Glamour girl Jessica Michibata makes the right moves at 07:41 PM JST - 29th October
lurker at 07:36 PM JST - 29th October

Good point, Nessie. I actually have three bottles of Volvic that I keep in my frig, and I refill them from my tap in turn. It keeps many of my friends (both Japanese and non-Japanese) from freaking out at the thought of drinking tapwater. None has complained about the smell…

Posted in Kirin recalls 570,000 Volvic bottles of water after paint ingredients found at 07:36 PM JST - 29th October
lurker at 01:53 PM JST - 21st August

are we sure it's really gone??

Posted in Singapore navy stealth vessel ends call at Japan's Yokosuka port at 01:53 PM JST - 21st August
lurker at 02:49 PM JST - 13th August

Allegedly before/after pictures of Karina.

http://otakara-seikei.up.seesaa.net/image/seikei_karina.jpg

If true, someone did a nice job...

Posted in Model Karina to costar with sisters in new drama at 02:49 PM JST - 13th August