pathat said...

pathat at 10:45 AM JST - 19th November

"Kanda has admitted to the entering the woman’s apartment and said: “I liked her and wanted to know more about her.”

How about starting with a friendly "Hello" at work, followed by a gradual increase in daily conversation when time and the occasion permit?

Posted in Cop arrested for breaking into female cop’s apartment in Chiba at 10:45 AM JST - 19th November
pathat at 10:42 AM JST - 19th November

Delta should not invest in Japan Airlines.

Posted in Delta, SkyTeam offer $1 billion to Japan Airlines at 10:42 AM JST - 19th November
pathat at 08:19 AM JST - 19th November

Fast forward to 2050: Japan's prime minister spoke at a news conference in Sapporo today and reiterated Japan's stance that the 4 Russian-held islands off Hokkaido are the sovereign territory of Japan and expressed his hope that Russia would hold a summit soon to discuss the return of the territories…

Posted in Hatoyama hopes for summit with Russian leader on disputed islands at 08:19 AM JST - 19th November
pathat at 07:51 AM JST - 19th November

"Hatoyama and Fujii have said the government would not issue government bonds beyond the 44 trillion yen planned by the previous government for fiscal 2009."

Not so many years ago, the number to avoid surpassing was 30 trillion yen. How times have changed as Japan's dire fiscal situation worsens.

"On…

Posted in Gov't having second thoughts on key child allowance pledge at 07:51 AM JST - 19th November
pathat at 07:35 AM JST - 19th November

If you could change the "months" to "years", some14some, you'd be right on the money.

Money...money...nah, there couldn't be any false advertising involved as we all know the businesses selling these products are interested, first and foremost, in the public's health.

Posted in Most masks do not block viruses as much as they claim to, test shows at 07:35 AM JST - 19th November
pathat at 01:03 AM JST - 19th November

Considering how common plastic surgery has been among Japanese celebrities for many years now, it's hard to take seriously that awards like this one are given to natural beauties.

Posted in Nanako Matsushima has most appealing face, survey shows at 01:03 AM JST - 19th November
pathat at 12:57 AM JST - 19th November

"Businesses cash in on metabolic syndrome"

Another trip down memory lane at the new JT brings this article and I think Nessie's comments are spot on:

"Metabolic syndrome" is English and it's distinct from obesity, but it's crappy newspeak and not properly descriptive. Metabolism is something everone has and needs.…

Posted in Obesity association may revise controversial metabolic gauge at 12:57 AM JST - 19th November
pathat at 12:51 AM JST - 19th November

He should stay in Japan where he's had a lot of success. Seibu could use a dependable foreign pitcher out of the 'pen, for example. A return to the Yakult Swallows might be another possibility.

The front office of the Chiba Lotte Marines obviously found success not to their liking…

Posted in Sikorski to leave Lotte at 12:51 AM JST - 19th November
pathat at 12:47 AM JST - 19th November

netgaijin wrote:

"People should consider Body Fat Composition, not BMI or waistline to judge obesity."

Exactly

This was the first topic I commented on in my comments archive on the new JT:

"Toshio Mochizuki, director of the Medical Urban Clinic in Osaka and author of “I’m Metabo, So What?” In…

Posted in Obesity association may revise controversial metabolic gauge at 12:47 AM JST - 19th November
pathat at 07:51 AM JST - 18th November

Not bad, but I prefer Mikie Hara in a swimsuit.

Posted in Swimsuit campaign girl at 07:51 AM JST - 18th November