Tuesday February 14, 2012

JAPAN NEWS AND DISCUSSION

maninjpn's past comments

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maninjpnAug. 06, 2010 - 03:35PM JST

These same folks published Tokyo City Atlas which I always carry around in my briefcase. However, it's all worn-out from years of use. They haven't printed a new edition since 2004. I also had the first edition from 1998.

Posted in: Japan Atlas A Bilingual Guide: 3rd Edition
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maninjpnAug. 11, 2008 - 01:01PM JST

They have some strange pricing at MickeyD's. A few months ago, I decided to have a quick lunch at the local shop. They sold cheeseburgers for 120yen each, but double-cheeseburgers went for 270yen! WTF pricing?

Posted in: McDonald's Japan to raise prices by 2.5%
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maninjpnAug. 04, 2008 - 04:07PM JST

I agree with most people's opinions that it's a great film with superb acting. And kudos, especially, to Ledger. He took on that role and ran with it. I'm going to watch it again this weekend.

Posted in: Good knight
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maninjpnJul. 03, 2008 - 12:32PM JST

The Marion, according to Wikipedia, the plaque reads:

"On the 40th anniversary of the battle of Iwo Jima, American and Japanese veterans met again on these same sands, this time in peace and friendship. We commemorate our comrades, living and dead, who fought here with bravery and honor, and we pray together that our sacrifices on Iwo Jima will always be remembered and never be repeated."

Posted in: Iwo Jima sand souvenirs grate on Japanese sensibilities
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maninjpnJul. 03, 2008 - 11:57AM JST

I'm living here in Tokyo and I've seen the two episodes of "I Survived..." that have aired in the US. It's a silly and sometimes funny program.

I don't understand why the producers "Americanized" the games that they play during the "Majide" game show. Can't the Americans cope with the original versions?

The reality part of the show is terrible. I just about wanna kill all of ten of them (well, 8 now) except for the tall blonde. She's yummy.

Posted in: Japanese game shows coming to America
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maninjpnJun. 17, 2008 - 12:57PM JST

Thanks Coligny. I never had any delay problems using Meitetsu Line either. But then again, I only use it about 50 times a year. :-)

Posted in: New Fukutoshin subway line plagued with trouble for 1st three days
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maninjpnJun. 17, 2008 - 12:02PM JST

Doesn't Meitetsu Line in Nagoya have 3-4 lines coming in once it reaches Nagoya Station? I remember doing rush hour there are there were trains coming in every 90-120 seconds or so.

All you folks taking the new line quit complaining. You'll be basking in the benefit of avoiding Yamanote Line in the mornings soon enough. Some of us have to take a line that is affected by accidents that happen 100 kilometers away (RE: Tokaido Line affecting Shonan-Shinjuku and Saikyo Lines). sigh

Posted in: New Fukutoshin subway line plagued with trouble for 1st three days
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maninjpnJun. 09, 2008 - 05:39AM JST

It would be nice to know the site of the convention and if it is open to the public.

Posted in: Japan Magic Convention to be held in Tokyo in August