It's hard to see energy prices in proper perspective. If we compare prices at the pump today to what they were just before the first oil shock in the early 70s then 170 yen per liter is still a bargain. Remember the price of crude now is about 50 times…
I wish shops in Japan didn't have to try to be trendy in order to survive here
They need to serve a product that continues to satisfy the customer as well. Then, I think, there are just too many coffee shops, boutiques, eating houses, etc., etc. in urban areas. Competition…
Wish that were true. Wouldn't have all the problems of an aging population. Did you say '12-year-olds', with a wink, I notice, to disguise the swipe? I guess it doesn't matter if someone making a clever remark here is not from Okinawa, or…
She is a very popular model/actress from Okinawa with recognition at home and abroad. And she is attractive too. Don't judge if you haven't really seen her, please.
I enjoyed watching Abarenbo Shogun for a quarter of a century, (that's how long it was on the air) and so did millions of others. Dismissing Matsudaira's acting with 'couldn't act' is cheap, but everyone is entitled to one's opinion. Sifting through my collection of vinyl I found an LP…
Israel has been overstepping its boundaries a little to far a little too long. Their government condones the action of violent settlers who illegally occupy Palestinians territory and beat up peaceful civilians. Seemingly unreasonable violence of Hamas is the perfect understandable response vicious Israel can expect. It's about time Israel…
presto345 at 10:48 PM JST - 13th June
I predict next the airlines are going to implement a passenger-weight charge. At check-in we'll have to undergo a weigh-in as well!
Posted in United joins American in charging $15 for first checked bag at 10:48 PM JST - 13th June
presto345 at 10:33 PM JST - 13th June
It's hard to see energy prices in proper perspective. If we compare prices at the pump today to what they were just before the first oil shock in the early 70s then 170 yen per liter is still a bargain. Remember the price of crude now is about 50 times…
Posted in 2 truck drivers die as fuel protests spread across Europe at 10:33 PM JST - 13th June
presto345 at 10:10 PM JST - 13th June
Good for Seibu!
Posted in Seibu ends Hanshin's winning streak at 10:10 PM JST - 13th June
presto345 at 10:08 PM JST - 13th June
They need to serve a product that continues to satisfy the customer as well. Then, I think, there are just too many coffee shops, boutiques, eating houses, etc., etc. in urban areas. Competition…
Posted in Tully's first parfait at 10:08 PM JST - 13th June
presto345 at 09:42 PM JST - 13th June
Their hatred for the Israelis is deeply rooted and understandably so, which does not justify their reciprocating violence.
Posted in Gaza militants bombard Israel at 09:42 PM JST - 13th June
presto345 at 09:39 PM JST - 13th June
Wish that were true. Wouldn't have all the problems of an aging population. Did you say '12-year-olds', with a wink, I notice, to disguise the swipe? I guess it doesn't matter if someone making a clever remark here is not from Okinawa, or…
Posted in Actress Yui Aragaki closes official blog at 09:39 PM JST - 13th June
presto345 at 08:42 PM JST - 13th June
Absolutely. And Neo-Rio wondered too: 'by what standard'? BTW, the article contains several grammatical errors.
Posted in Akihabara becoming increasingly weird at 08:42 PM JST - 13th June
presto345 at 08:33 PM JST - 13th June
She is a very popular model/actress from Okinawa with recognition at home and abroad. And she is attractive too. Don't judge if you haven't really seen her, please.
Posted in Actress Yui Aragaki closes official blog at 08:33 PM JST - 13th June
presto345 at 08:21 PM JST - 13th June
I enjoyed watching Abarenbo Shogun for a quarter of a century, (that's how long it was on the air) and so did millions of others. Dismissing Matsudaira's acting with 'couldn't act' is cheap, but everyone is entitled to one's opinion. Sifting through my collection of vinyl I found an LP…
Posted in Matsuken swaps samurai act for Hawaiian music at 08:21 PM JST - 13th June
presto345 at 07:35 PM JST - 13th June
Israel has been overstepping its boundaries a little to far a little too long. Their government condones the action of violent settlers who illegally occupy Palestinians territory and beat up peaceful civilians. Seemingly unreasonable violence of Hamas is the perfect understandable response vicious Israel can expect. It's about time Israel…
Posted in Gaza militants bombard Israel at 07:35 PM JST - 13th June