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movieguy at 06:40 PM JST - 6th May

While the rest of the world is taking measures to make sure people don't panic and not keep schools closed, Japan takes measures to worry people more. Next week when this is over with they will say it's because the government was vigilant in keeping the flu out of Japan…

Posted in Health ministry ordered to prepare for highest WHO pandemic alert at 06:40 PM JST - 6th May
movieguy at 10:52 AM JST - 1st May

Sarge... I think it's best of seven like men's singles tennis in the Grand Slams. They had to go to the sixth set.

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movieguy at 10:15 AM JST - 25th April

I think he should have been arrested, but why doesn't anyone say anything about the illegal search of his home???

Posted in Journalist raps police over arrest of Kusanagi at 10:15 AM JST - 25th April
movieguy at 10:09 AM JST - 25th April

LFRAgain... I'm not sure why you would think that. Kusuangi (and SMAP) are loved and I'm sure the police knew it wouldn't be a decision that people would like. Had it been a celebrity who was notorious I'm sure it could be looked at as grandstanding.

From all accounts it…

Posted in Journalist raps police over arrest of Kusanagi at 10:09 AM JST - 25th April
movieguy at 09:36 AM JST - 24th April

Speechless...

Posted in Body of newborn girl found floating in Harumi Canal in Tokyo at 09:36 AM JST - 24th April
movieguy at 09:11 AM JST - 23rd April

Someone gave her a sandwich...

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movieguy at 08:36 AM JST - 20th April

The simple answer is yes, but Tatsumaru points out the "good faith" issue. The media should always be concerned in what context they are filming or taking photos.

It would also be nice if the media would let people know what context they are using the film and/or photos.

Can…

Posted in Should media be able to take photos of, or film people in public, without asking their permission? at 08:36 AM JST - 20th April
movieguy at 08:46 AM JST - 12th April

Den Den, Christian schools in Japan are certified. There are many, though the number of families that would actually consider themselves "Christians" is probably less than 2% at these schools. They send their kids there for the higher quality education as opposed to the Christianity aspect.

Posted in Int'l school operating under Japan's education system opens in Chiba at 08:46 AM JST - 12th April
movieguy at 08:52 AM JST - 24th February

I guarantee you that under 1% of the moviegoing public overseas has not even seen this movie. I'm also guessing that very few people in the Academy saw it either. There are 5280 voting Academy members and only 3000 voted overall. I'm sure the voting for Foreign Film had far…

Posted in Critics say unique concept of death behind 'Okuribito' Oscar success at 08:52 AM JST - 24th February
movieguy at 03:30 PM JST - 20th February

Yes, 37! One of my favorites in Japan. I think she looks pretty good and would love to see her in that bikini "timeon" suggested...

Posted in Ayako Kawahara to star in adaptation of 'Alice in Wonderland' at 03:30 PM JST - 20th February