rurika said...

rurika at 07:49 AM JST - 7th February

homelessness has its fun side.

How offensive to trivialize homelessness like this. With the continuing crisis, maybe the sales of weekly Playboy will drop so much that these two will find out how much fun it is to be homeless for real.

Posted in 'Homeless' hone their rough-living skills at 07:49 AM JST - 7th February
rurika at 05:05 AM JST - 1st February

Speaking at a promotional event for American cosmetic brand “Love and Hate,”

Never heard of them. Why would a cosmetic brand want someone like Kyoko Kano promoting their products? She's frighteningly unattractive.

Posted in Kyoko Kano says she refused marriage proposal from British guy at 05:05 AM JST - 1st February
rurika at 04:57 AM JST - 1st February

Such tragedies could be prevented with better facilities (and better access to existing facilities) for the mentally ill. It makes me wonder how many people like this woman are not getting the treatment they need. Walking timebombs.

Posted in High court to rule March 25 on convicted killer of daughter, boy at 04:57 AM JST - 1st February
rurika at 04:46 AM JST - 1st February

@Notginger, before 30, you are "cute" and past 30, you are "elegant and refined". That's my understanding of why there are no winners for women in their teens and 20s.

Posted in Swiss brand Akris holds Graceful Woman Awards at 04:46 AM JST - 1st February
rurika at 03:48 AM JST - 1st February

I would like my money to go towards things that I need - health care, schools, pension... I pay for these things and I would like those improved.

tmarie, the taxes you pay aren't just for YOU and the things YOU need. We all pay taxes for some services we…

Posted in Homeless man at 03:48 AM JST - 1st February
rurika at 11:33 PM JST - 24th January

You can't expect all social workers, medical staff and government employees so be fluent in Portuguese, Spanish, English, Korean, etc... And you can't expect translators to have a detailed knowledge of issues outside their area of expertise.

In an ideal world, foreigners on a permanent or long stay in Japan…

Posted in Training course opens for specialists to help foreigners at 11:33 PM JST - 24th January
rurika at 08:17 AM JST - 23rd January

This is a dilemma which sadly many women in real life will experience.

Posted in 50 pregnant women invited to special screening of Yasuko Matsuyuki’s new movie at 08:17 AM JST - 23rd January
rurika at 08:03 AM JST - 23rd January

Ryoko Hirosue and Christel Takigawa look lovely. No-one should wear a yellow suit, ever.

Posted in Best Jewellery Wearer Awards 2009 at 08:03 AM JST - 23rd January
rurika at 04:05 PM JST - 14th January

It's easy to say "I'm against child-porn," but what does it really mean, and who decides? Is there no room for cultural differences? Australia seems to think so

There is room for cultural differences. Personally I have no problem with this in fiction. I find it distasteful but no real…

Posted in Singer Agnes Chan calls for tighter ban on child pornography at 04:05 PM JST - 14th January
rurika at 04:52 AM JST - 14th January

I recognize some of the characters but I can't remember where from. He has a 'brog' on his official site ;)

Posted in Everything by design at 04:52 AM JST - 14th January