Wednesday February 15, 2012

JAPAN NEWS AND DISCUSSION

okapake's past comments

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okapakeMay. 16, 2010 - 04:58PM JST

The Makiminato housing area has become another Hamby Town of apartments, etc.

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okapakeMay. 16, 2010 - 01:05PM JST

I've found the check of carry-on baggage is very good in Japan. Have been stopped for pen knives a couple times, butane lighters, stuff all supposedly restricted. Once had a mini-Leatherman in my carry-on I forgot about that was detected in Naha but ANA shipped it to Narita and then I put it in my check-in luggage. I think it's in the screening of check-in baggage that is lacking. I never also lock my check-in when flying in the U.S. Many times have found in them the note that my check-in was inspected. If they can't open it they break the lock or cut the soft bags.

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okapakeMay. 15, 2010 - 11:28PM JST

He brought it into the U.S. in his checked luggage.

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okapakeMay. 08, 2010 - 04:05AM JST

What a bunch of nonsense!

Posted in: Best Mother of 2010 winners announced
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okapakeMar. 22, 2010 - 05:01AM JST

Isn't Toyota's potential costs of damage claims in the U.S. at least $5 billion? That's no small change!

Posted in: U.S. needs Toyota more than Toyota needs U.S.
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okapakeMar. 08, 2010 - 10:34AM JST

Japan has the technology? It's all just copied, but improved on I'll admit!

Posted in: Food for thought – future of food
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okapakeMar. 03, 2010 - 07:39AM JST

Japan Olympians

Posted in: Which celebrities - Japanese or foreign - are you sick of reading or hearing about recently?
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okapakeMar. 01, 2010 - 04:41AM JST

Well, half-way there to the 10 medal goal!

Posted in: Mixed emotions for Japan after women's team pursuit silver
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okapakeFeb. 28, 2010 - 07:37AM JST

Japan produced anything to the level of Avatar?

Posted in: Are American animated films better than Japanese ones in terms of quality?
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okapakeFeb. 23, 2010 - 04:13PM JST

Another "sure thing" medal for Japan about to bite the dust. Over achieved last time around, making them think they were good.

Posted in: Japan dealt severe blow in bid for last 4 in curling
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okapakeFeb. 22, 2010 - 12:55AM JST

Good luck to the Japan ladies. Maybe they can swep and thereby double Japan's current total of 3 medals. Current: Korea - 9, China - 5, Janpan - 3.

Posted in: Ando cautions favorites don't always win Olympic gold
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okapakeFeb. 21, 2010 - 05:56AM JST

Could have been 60% awamori that was set off by a ciggie. The 60% is mean stuff!

Posted in: Head of ward office in Okinawa town sets man on fire in parking lot
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okapakeFeb. 19, 2010 - 02:37PM JST

Hey, three of the ten medals promised by the Japan Olympic Team head. Better hurry up!

Posted in: Lysacek upsets Plushenko for figure skating gold; Takahashi takes bronze
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okapakeFeb. 14, 2010 - 09:50AM JST

Toyota - often recognized as the leader on TQM - Total Quality Management, and the Lean Six Sigma process has now bitten the dust. Too much reliance on cutting costs, etc.

Posted in: Japan worried that Toyota's problems could hurt U.S. ties
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okapakeJan. 31, 2010 - 08:39AM JST

Concur with cracaphat. They've started already.

Posted in: What sort of a future do you think Asashoryu has in sumo after the latest allegations of bad behavior?
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okapakeJan. 27, 2010 - 09:52AM JST

Momoi-san looks fine for being 58!

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okapakeJan. 18, 2010 - 11:37AM JST

Peas in the same pod. Both have fund scandals!

Posted in: Do you think Democratic Party of Japan Secretary General Ichiro Ozawa is a liability for Prime Minister Yukio Hatoyama?
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okapakeSep. 24, 2009 - 10:33PM JST

This all reminds me of the rhetoric preceding the build-up in Vietnam. I thought a lesson was learned there. Guess McChrystal wasn't in class when Vietnam was discussed.

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okapakeJul. 27, 2009 - 02:36AM JST

Cheapest beer you can get on base is a 30 can case of MGD for $16.

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okapakeJun. 07, 2009 - 12:39AM JST

He also mentioned in his speech that his grand uncle participated in the invasion and was in the audience today.

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