Wednesday February 15, 2012

JAPAN NEWS AND DISCUSSION

rranta's past comments

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rrantaJan. 01, 2011 - 08:42AM JST

Very Crowded. over here in the states, we're having thunderstorms, tornados and snow within 24 hours. Not great way to start the New Years, but it's still fun to be there.

Posted in: Happy New Year
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rrantaDec. 28, 2010 - 07:47AM JST

Tron ( the first tron was great, this one....)

yogi the bear ( I'll stay home and watch some commercials, thank you)

The Road ( wow, such promise, but just dreary, darn it!)

Posted in: What are some of the worst movies you saw this year?
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rrantaDec. 28, 2010 - 07:37AM JST

How beautiful. How trusting they are, to each other and the surrounding enviroment. Great way to end one year and start another. I wonder, is the next year the year of the deer? just a thought.

Moderator: 2011 is the year of the rabbit.

Posted in: Deer me
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rrantaDec. 26, 2010 - 07:46AM JST

ah, those were the days. being carefree, and looking at the world with eyes of innocence. (sp??). I thought most school children had to wear school uniforms? Over here in the states, they're talking about going back to wearing uniforms. must be progress. Merry Christmas to all of you. Hope you all have healthy and wonderful New Year.

Posted in: No Diet
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rrantaDec. 25, 2010 - 01:07AM JST

I often wondered how the Sumo wrestlers survived. Sumo wrestling, I thought, was a Japanese National heritage. It should be.

Posted in: Lack of 'trickle down' funds leaves sumo apprentices out in the cold
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rrantaDec. 21, 2010 - 01:16AM JST

this has to have been the most wasteful example of politics gone wrong. stupid! Of course there have been people serving in the military whose sexual preference is not within the "Normal" ( whatever that is) bounds. and "Gays" have served throughout the centuries and we didn't know it. Why not ask the service people on the line what matters most to them?

Posted in: With gay ban debate over, military impact in doubt
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rrantaDec. 21, 2010 - 01:11AM JST

To us Godzilla fans, this is an interesting guild. I too wondered where all the beautiful scenes were shot. Now I can find them. I saw Godzilla when it was a first run here in the States. That movie certainly has influenced many people into pursuing careers in Paleontology. and, of course, to a 5 year old, it was the best fun around.

Posted in: The Monster Movie Fan’s Guide To Japan
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rrantaNov. 22, 2010 - 07:36AM JST

Ok, here's my two cents. The women finally feel liberated enough to express their womanhood. Even in public. I think it's nice to see people celebrating themselves!

Posted in: Why are Japanese women so eager to bare themselves?
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rrantaNov. 22, 2010 - 07:33AM JST

Oh that is so beautiful! I wish I could visit Japan during all the Holidays. Over here we just had Santa Claus ride through town in a sled which was mounted on a flatbed truck. ah, to be a kid again.

Posted in: Blue Shinjuku
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rrantaNov. 22, 2010 - 07:30AM JST

I just watched "Harry Potter and the Sorcerers stone". I forgot ( besides how to spell. LOL) how entertaining the Potter films can be. They leave me with a happy feeling. Not many movies ( outside of anime that is) can still get me to feel like a kid again. I wish them all well and much success with their lives.

Posted in: Harry Potter stars sad to say goodbye
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rrantaOct. 27, 2010 - 12:18AM JST

Cool. Is Godzilla really going to show up in this picture tomorrow? Cool. I knew the big guy would be back.

Posted in: Sunset
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rrantaOct. 06, 2010 - 03:01AM JST

it all depends on the person, not nescessary the country. There are good people who will surprize you in helping you out, and then, the idiots who do not even see you need a hand.

Posted in: In your experience, which country's tourists are the least well-behaved whenever you have seen them out and about?
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rrantaSep. 23, 2010 - 04:27AM JST

while Newspapers are still my favorite source of news, the internet has taken on a more important role for me. Every morning, I check the news from Japan, Thailand, Finland, Korea, Russia and others. It's great to be able to get a different slant on the news than just one source. It can be telling also. ( i.e. what news is omitted takes on a different meaning when it's left out)

Posted in: What is the main way you get your news?
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rrantaSep. 23, 2010 - 04:23AM JST

Thank you JAPAN, for sticking to your laws and not wavering because a "Star" wanted to just wander into your country. I want to visit your country more now than I ever did. What a wonderful bunch of people you are to have elected officials pass these imimigration laws.

Posted in: Paris Hilton leaves for U.S. after being denied entry into Japan
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rrantaAug. 26, 2010 - 07:41AM JST

She looks so peaceful. It would be a treat just to say hi to her.

Posted in: Elderly fortune
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rrantaAug. 22, 2010 - 11:58AM JST

I find it strange to find this kind of senseless Obama bashing printed in Japan. As an American, this article serves nothing more than to spread mis-information and distoring what really is going on over here. We're trying to stop the slide, and it's tough. But the Japanese people know that all to well.

Posted in: Fixing American 'dumbocracy'
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rrantaAug. 16, 2010 - 06:26AM JST

I pray we will truly honor those who have died by doing all we can to prevent any war from happening again.

Posted in: Kan pledges Japan's commitment to peace on 65th anniversary of WWII's end
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rrantaAug. 15, 2010 - 12:46AM JST

In war, terrible atrosities happen. They happen by good people. War changes everybodys nature. they do things they wouldn't even speak about. this blaming who did what is useless. To truly understand why America did use the atomic bombs, just think about the Japanese Hot heads in the military. If my understanding is right, the military wasn't ready to stop fighting after the 2nd atomic bomb was dropped.

Posted in: Was the dropping of the atomic bombs necessary?
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rrantaAug. 15, 2010 - 12:42AM JST

Thanks for all the information. I now can plan on visiting another Japanese city when I get there.

Posted in: Nagasaki a hotbed of after-hours fun
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rrantaAug. 15, 2010 - 12:33AM JST

I think its kind of nice they're willing to stand up and be open about what is usually kept hiden. I think it says a lot about how they trust there fellow Japanese citizens to be this open.

Posted in: Gay pride