seeker1 said...

seeker1 at 08:27 AM JST - 22nd March

Will it be an American corporation in Tokyo this time?

Posted in Sakaguchi, Yada to star in Japanese version of 'Die Hard' at 08:27 AM JST - 22nd March
seeker1 at 12:40 AM JST - 22nd March

It's not that bad, I kind of like the taste. I've smelled cheese that is much worse than funa-zushi. You should try it first, you might enjoy it. I think the worst smelling fermented fish is surströmming. That's scary! The cans are bloated from the fermentation, and when opened the…

Posted in Lake Biwa: The place for original sushi at 12:40 AM JST - 22nd March
seeker1 at 11:04 PM JST - 16th March

When is that poster going to be available on Yahoo auction?

Posted in Larger-than-life Erika Sawajiri returns at 11:04 PM JST - 16th March
seeker1 at 03:32 PM JST - 15th March

Agree completely with pamelot. Don't need no license or credentials to make something creative and interesting. They need more support for independent productions in Japan, like the Sundance Festival in the US.

Posted in Yamada vows to convey hope through movies at 03:32 PM JST - 15th March
seeker1 at 03:26 PM JST - 15th March

The fact that he is sleeping is not as disturbing as the fact that no one else bothered to show up!

Posted in 40 winks at 03:26 PM JST - 15th March
seeker1 at 01:48 PM JST - 12th March

nigelboy, that stat may be true, but I how many are "coerced" confessions. It is a good point though, maybe the police won't be as "motivated" to solve the crimes quickly. This is a good step in the right direction, but the limitation regarding rape resulting in death, I agree…

Posted in Gov't endorses bill to abolish statute of limitations for murder at 01:48 PM JST - 12th March
seeker1 at 01:31 PM JST - 10th March

More support for the athletes! There is no substitute for good athletic supporters! Seriously though, more funding of athletes, and less spending on the upper management would help the team a lot. Maybe get rid of some of those in the JOC, seem to be too many.

Posted in JOC calls for stronger effort from Japanese Olympic athletes at 01:31 PM JST - 10th March
seeker1 at 03:24 PM JST - 8th March

smithinjapan, I haven't seen repeated news about Ken Watanabe's win in the J Academy Awards, which are for the most part reported sparingly in the Japanese press. It is a non-event in Japan. The Oscars are a big event, even here, and like I wrote before, it will be interesting…

Posted in 'The Cove' wins Oscar for Best Documentary at 03:24 PM JST - 8th March
seeker1 at 02:19 PM JST - 8th March

I'm sure that the Japanese media will cover this, the Wide Shows rarely pass up controversial stuff. It will be interesting to see how much it is covered. Even more interesting will be seeing the reaction of the Japanese public to the movie, and if they pressure for changes. Congrats…

Posted in 'The Cove' wins Oscar for Best Documentary at 02:19 PM JST - 8th March
seeker1 at 09:51 PM JST - 6th March

So Dissillusioned, according to your link it is recognized by four nations United Kingdom, New Zealand, France and Norway. Not quite a consensus.

Posted in Australian police search Sea Shepherd anti-whaling vessel at 09:51 PM JST - 6th March