And THANK YOU Def, a most beautiful and enlightened post, one of the best I have seen here. How sad that no topic is beneath people to make their own insulting agendas. Okinawans suffered at the hands of the Japanese military also, they have every…
Jerseyboy, it's wonderful everything turned out fine for you, but my planned response has hardly anything to do with the mentality of Japanese citizens, nose diving of Japanese citizens, or any other irrelevant non issue. The phenomenon of society not acting during times of crime or distress is hardly new…
This guy's sentence was suspended, and the original five year sentence wasn't "only" for 6000 Yen. It was for not only conspiring to, but actually engaging in the assault of this taxi driver. This point was already made before on a previous thread on this very same subject, but attacking…
Along with what Nicole wrote, the idea of 'whiter the better' is systematic throughout asia, especially southeast asia. For example the extremes the women take to cover up themselves in Vietnam (which I witnessed when I went there not too long ago), amidst the heat and humidity, was comical.
Interesting how the discussion develops into defending one self in Japan and whatnot. At any rate, I would hesitate in defending someone in another country, especially Asia. You never know what could happen, you could die for an ungrateful person, or as others noted you can end up being the…
No need to worry, things are under control. Fact that women bombers are increasing is proof of al qaeda of arabian peninsula's desperation and decline in influence.
rjd_jr at 07:26 AM JST - 24th June
I agree with you Ossan.
And THANK YOU Def, a most beautiful and enlightened post, one of the best I have seen here. How sad that no topic is beneath people to make their own insulting agendas. Okinawans suffered at the hands of the Japanese military also, they have every…
Posted in Okinawa at 07:26 AM JST - 24th June
rjd_jr at 02:24 PM JST - 23rd June
Jerseyboy, it's wonderful everything turned out fine for you, but my planned response has hardly anything to do with the mentality of Japanese citizens, nose diving of Japanese citizens, or any other irrelevant non issue. The phenomenon of society not acting during times of crime or distress is hardly new…
Posted in 3 women knifed at JR Osaka Station at 02:24 PM JST - 23rd June
rjd_jr at 01:05 PM JST - 23rd June
How fitting for the stockholders.
Posted in Koda, Goto, Amuro perform at Avex annual concert for stockholders at 01:05 PM JST - 23rd June
rjd_jr at 12:58 PM JST - 23rd June
This guy's sentence was suspended, and the original five year sentence wasn't "only" for 6000 Yen. It was for not only conspiring to, but actually engaging in the assault of this taxi driver. This point was already made before on a previous thread on this very same subject, but attacking…
Posted in U.S. military policeman convicted over Okinawa taxi holdup conspiracy at 12:58 PM JST - 23rd June
rjd_jr at 11:44 AM JST - 23rd June
Now now, let's wait for all the facts before jumping to wild conclusions
Posted in 9 race horses die in fire at Funabashi racetrack at 11:44 AM JST - 23rd June
rjd_jr at 11:20 AM JST - 23rd June
Sad.
Posted in Over 740 feared dead after ferry sinks in Philippines at 11:20 AM JST - 23rd June
rjd_jr at 10:54 AM JST - 23rd June
Along with what Nicole wrote, the idea of 'whiter the better' is systematic throughout asia, especially southeast asia. For example the extremes the women take to cover up themselves in Vietnam (which I witnessed when I went there not too long ago), amidst the heat and humidity, was comical.
Posted in Actress Ryoko Hirosue appears in swimsuit for new Shiseido TV ad at 10:54 AM JST - 23rd June
rjd_jr at 10:50 AM JST - 23rd June
Interesting how the discussion develops into defending one self in Japan and whatnot. At any rate, I would hesitate in defending someone in another country, especially Asia. You never know what could happen, you could die for an ungrateful person, or as others noted you can end up being the…
Posted in 3 women knifed at JR Osaka Station at 10:50 AM JST - 23rd June
rjd_jr at 10:39 AM JST - 23rd June
No need to worry, things are under control. Fact that women bombers are increasing is proof of al qaeda of arabian peninsula's desperation and decline in influence.
Posted in Woman suicide bomber kills 15 in northern Iraq at 10:39 AM JST - 23rd June
rjd_jr at 10:37 AM JST - 23rd June
Only ones I seen work are when two parties are in different departments.
Posted in How do you feel about workplace romances? at 10:37 AM JST - 23rd June