rurika said...

rurika at 05:02 PM JST - 28th July

While I have some sympathy for genuine asylum seekers, the truth is that the vast majority of people who claim asylum are simply economic migrants. If the Japanese start accepting large numbers of asylum seekers like Europe has, they will soon find their hospitality abused.

There is probably a middle…

Posted in Asylum seekers find little refuge in Japan at 05:02 PM JST - 28th July
rurika at 02:16 AM JST - 1st May

I don't believe America is so racist that the market isn't open to asian entertainers. Korean stars like BoA and Se7en are becoming known to people who had no familiarity with kpop.

Lack of English ability is a big problem. I cringed when I watched a big name asian entertainer…

Posted in Why do Asian pop stars have a hard time succeeding in the U.S. market? at 02:16 AM JST - 1st May
rurika at 01:41 AM JST - 1st May

This is a big deal. Jews in Europe, especially the ones who are easily identifiable (because they wear a kippa for instance) are bearing the brunt of the hatred of the islamic nutjobs.

France needs to make a stand to make sure this never happens again and that those who…

Posted in 27 suspected in death of French Jew go on trial at 01:41 AM JST - 1st May
rurika at 10:10 PM JST - 15th March

A victory for common sense.

An adult should be allowed to make a decision to refuse a transfusion on his or her own behalf, not on behalf of a child. Religion is a personal choice and a child doesn't have the critical judgement necessary to make decisions concerning which religion…

Posted in Court suspended parental rights for one day to save boy's life with transfusion at 10:10 PM JST - 15th March
rurika at 08:56 PM JST - 14th March

Aiko looks happy and healthy. Please let her have regular visits to the dentist so she doesn't end up with a 'smile' like Masako's.

Posted in Bye bye at 08:56 PM JST - 14th March
rurika at 10:38 AM JST - 14th March

I completely agree. The current lack of standards is very frustrating for passengers. I would also suggest that shops inside terminals stop selling items that you aren't allowed to take on the plane or at least label them clearly.

Posted in Cathay Pacific chief calls for enhanced security for global aviation industry at 10:38 AM JST - 14th March
rurika at 10:59 PM JST - 13th March

saborichan and Ranger_Miffy, the girl on the right isn't in cosplay or trying to look like Judy Garland. I believe she is wearing an outfit from BTSSB (Baby, the Stars Shine Bright), which is a very popular lolita fashion label, both in Japan and abroad.

You can see the full…

Posted in Ambassadors of Cute at 10:59 PM JST - 13th March
rurika at 10:10 PM JST - 8th March

Pearls are beautiful but they are difficult to look after. They get easily scratched if you forget to separate them from the rest of your jewellery. They are also fragile and can get damaged by components of face creams and cosmetics.

Posted in The pearl industry has been hit harder than the car industry. Consumers worldwide are holding back on luxury purchases. Plus, sudden rises in water temperature are lethal for pearl oysters. Pearl cultivators in Japan have also struggled recently with water contamination, which degrades pearl quality. at 10:10 PM JST - 8th March
rurika at 09:01 PM JST - 8th March

Very sad story but I can understand how it happened. The grandson didn't sign up to be a caretaker for his grandmother. I don't imagine many 23-year-olds enjoy looking after a 92-year-old, even if she is a relative.

Family life has changed, the tradition of looking after elderly relatives at…

Posted in Man held for leaving 92-year-old grandmother in bathtub, causing her death at 09:01 PM JST - 8th March
rurika at 12:11 AM JST - 8th March

While I'd rather be "let go" in a tactful than a tactless manner, the end result is the same for me. I will be out of a job and I will have no loyalty for the company.

The ultimate insult to all staff is that even if the people who…

Posted in Hard messages - letting employees go at 12:11 AM JST - 8th March