plasticmonkey said...

plasticmonkey at 10:59 PM JST - 21st April

There's nothing about her "praying" in this story, as the headline suggests. At what point did she get down on her knees?

Posted in Aya Ueto in Shibuya to promote new drama and pray for happy marriages at 10:59 PM JST - 21st April
plasticmonkey at 08:20 PM JST - 15th April

even grabs a console while she is soaking in the bath

I bet she does!

Posted in Actress Toda says blob-like men 'not bad' at 08:20 PM JST - 15th April
plasticmonkey at 10:39 AM JST - 12th April

The reason pot is illegal is because it makes people less uptight. Authorities are afraid of open minds and enlightened thinking, especially in Japan.

Posted in Japan going to pot: Celebrity busts and student smokers have authorities in a tizz at 10:39 AM JST - 12th April
plasticmonkey at 08:47 AM JST - 8th April

Wolfpack, the 2010 defense budget has gone from $655 to $664 billion. How you or Sean Hannity can call that a cut in defense spending shows the angry little fantasy world you guys live in. As for the "terrorists" that will be released into the United States, are you possibly…

Posted in Biden says Cheney 'dead wrong' on U.S. security at 08:47 AM JST - 8th April
plasticmonkey at 10:07 PM JST - 7th April

Will the Japanese climbers sing that Carpenters song when they get to the top?

Posted in 5 Japanese among 600 climbing Mt Everest this season at 10:07 PM JST - 7th April
plasticmonkey at 10:05 PM JST - 7th April

guided them along the train tracks

I admire these unsung heroes of the metro.

Posted in Tokyo subway train stalls, forcing 150 passengers to evacuate on foot at 10:05 PM JST - 7th April
plasticmonkey at 09:51 PM JST - 4th April

teleprompter: I guess it was a group of activist judges that legalized interracial marriages as well (shame on them!)

Posted in Iowa Supreme Court legalizes gay marriage at 09:51 PM JST - 4th April
plasticmonkey at 01:53 PM JST - 4th April

the role of “Pokari Girl” a dream for aspiring actresses.

I believe this is how Meryl Streep got her start . . .

Posted in Haruka Kawaguchi starts on road to stardom as new 'Pokari Beauty' at 01:53 PM JST - 4th April
plasticmonkey at 01:55 PM JST - 30th March

He stands for the "elimination of the masochistic view of Japanese history". If you've been here long enough, you will know what this means. Most Japanese know where he stands, but few seem to care.

Posted in Morita elected Chiba governor in DPJ setback at 01:55 PM JST - 30th March
plasticmonkey at 12:13 PM JST - 30th March

What has not been mentioned by many news sources is that Morita is a rightwing nationalist who favors whitewashing Japan's past atrocities. Not that anyone who voted for him cares. Looks like Ishihara's got a friend next door.

Posted in Morita elected Chiba governor in DPJ setback at 12:13 PM JST - 30th March