papasmurfinjapan said...

papasmurfinjapan at 11:14 AM JST - 17th June

One solution to congestion problems would probably be to use 2 stories trains (like in many cities) with modern design

In theory, yes, it seems like a good idea, but I'm not so sure it would work. It takes longer to get on and off a double-decker train, so that…

Posted in New Fukutoshin subway line plagued with trouble for 1st three days at 11:14 AM JST - 17th June
papasmurfinjapan at 04:07 PM JST - 16th June

So I wonder what you call a western man who was successful with women back home, then arrives in Japan, not for chasing women but for work, and is also successful with Asian girls here ?

A lucky bastard.

Posted in Stereotypes ’R’ Us at 04:07 PM JST - 16th June
papasmurfinjapan at 11:35 AM JST - 16th June

True, we are all guilty of stereotyping to some degree, but I am quite confident most are not as guilty as Ms Pitts, who somehow managed to fill a diatribe against expats who make stereotypes about Japan into a stereotype-riddled commentary on Japanese society.

As Taka said, if it is…

Posted in Stereotypes ’R’ Us at 11:35 AM JST - 16th June
papasmurfinjapan at 10:16 AM JST - 16th June

Many may like this photo, but personally it is not to my taste.

Looks to me like someone needs to turn down the contrast settings on their camera. Unless of course the ridiculously saturated color is for "artistic" purposes.

Not trying to be a grouch, just giving my opinion as…

Posted in Old lady at 10:16 AM JST - 16th June
papasmurfinjapan at 11:52 AM JST - 13th June

I lived in Sasayama a long, long time ago. I knew the place was old, but wow...

Posted in Mammal fossil older than 130 million years found in Hyogo at 11:52 AM JST - 13th June
papasmurfinjapan at 08:56 AM JST - 13th June

The star I was most impressed by during his tour of Japan was the guy from the Harry Potter movies.

I saw that. The show is Gakko e ikou.

It is also, apparently, the only show Johnny Depp also not only agreed, but requested to be on the last time…

Posted in Raiders of the lost SMAP at 08:56 AM JST - 13th June
papasmurfinjapan at 11:58 AM JST - 11th June

Apparently they wanted to call it "Tower of Barad-dûr" but couldn't get the rights from the Tolkien estate.

So they settled for second best... a worthy name for they newest eyesore in Tokyo.

Posted in New Tokyo Tower to be called 'Tokyo Sky Tree' at 11:58 AM JST - 11th June
papasmurfinjapan at 08:55 AM JST - 9th June

That being said, sports and especially the Olympics are suppose to be about how far we can take our bodies NATURALLY in competition

I totally agree. That is why I strongly suggest that all professional athletes should be naked. Sure, it may hurt the long jumpers a little on landing,…

Posted in Kitajima, wearing Speedo suit, sets 200-meter breaststroke world record at 08:55 AM JST - 9th June
papasmurfinjapan at 08:53 AM JST - 6th June

And lets not forget that in all but the most modern offices with half-way decent insulation and central AC, setting the air conditioner to 28 degrees usually only results in it being freezing cold for the poor person sitting in the direct line of the AC, and unbearably hot for…

Posted in What do you think of the Cool Biz campaign? at 08:53 AM JST - 6th June
papasmurfinjapan at 03:16 PM JST - 2nd June

Some people might say it is better than a 10 minute wait for a 1 hour event with her...

Posted in 5,000 fans greet Mariah Carey, who arrives 1 hour late for 10-minute event at Venus Fort in Tokyo at 03:16 PM JST - 2nd June