medievaltimes said...

medievaltimes at 09:23 AM JST - 16th May

“I know from experience, you set a day for surrender—which is basically what you do when you say you are withdrawing—and you will pay a much a heavier price later on.”

This is something that seems to be lost on people that want the troops to pull out tomorrow. If…

Posted in McCain says Iraq war can be won by 2013 at 09:23 AM JST - 16th May
medievaltimes at 10:19 AM JST - 15th May

Jerseyboy pretty much nailed it. I have found that the image one projects in Japan is much more important than what is actually going on.

Accounting in Japan is pretty laughable. Bribes and bid rigging are seen as needed. Losing face is often confused with correcting a problem.

Posted in Chemical maker Ishihara Sangyo conceals production of poisonous gas at 10:19 AM JST - 15th May
medievaltimes at 09:52 AM JST - 13th May

The officers were negligent. There are procedures in place on how to deal with suicidal subjects.

The family of the deceased would have a "cant lose" legal case in most advanced countries.

Here they will get a deep bow and Im guessing the officers will get a slap on the…

Posted in Cops under fire for giving cigarette, lighter to kerosene-soaked man at 09:52 AM JST - 13th May
medievaltimes at 09:14 AM JST - 13th May

Nagoya prefectural police authorities said Monday they are considering disciplinary action for three police officers after

CONSIDERING???

The multitude of lawsuits in America is a bit much it seems. However, it seems that million dollar lawsuits is a more effective way of changing behavior/company policy as opposed to a bow…

Posted in Cops under fire for giving cigarette, lighter to kerosene-soaked man at 09:14 AM JST - 13th May
medievaltimes at 09:09 AM JST - 13th May

Why is it that the cops in this country seem to lack any real common sense.

I wouldnt restrict it to just the cops.

Posted in Cops under fire for giving cigarette, lighter to kerosene-soaked man at 09:09 AM JST - 13th May
medievaltimes at 09:00 AM JST - 13th May

Japan needs zone laws.

Its sad when there pachinko, a cafe, a school, a business and a hostess bar all on the same block.

Posted in Japan is a disposal ground -- a toilet -- and if a foreign design turns out to be poor, the foreign architect can just go back to their own country and forget about it. at 09:00 AM JST - 13th May
medievaltimes at 12:45 AM JST - 11th May

You guys(the posters)really dont understand basic politics.

Posted in China's Hu concludes Japan visit, calling trip successful at 12:45 AM JST - 11th May
medievaltimes at 08:04 AM JST - 10th May

Will be interesting to see if the public/government response is similar to the response given over the gyoza.

Posted in Insecticide found mixed in canned coffee sold in Tokyo at 08:04 AM JST - 10th May
medievaltimes at 09:46 PM JST - 9th May

Isn't that the norm in any country ?

MPLS2

No, it isnt.

Posted in TCI pressures J-Power to disclose info on loyal shareholders at 09:46 PM JST - 9th May
medievaltimes at 10:38 AM JST - 9th May

TCI warned Nakagaki that requesting or requiring cross-shareholders or other shareholders that have close business ties with J-Power to vote in favor of the management are ‘‘effectively buying their votes’’ at the expense of institutional and retail investors.

Bribes, bid rigging, price fixing, gifts and kickbacks are still considered normal…

Posted in TCI pressures J-Power to disclose info on loyal shareholders at 10:38 AM JST - 9th May