semperfi said...

semperfi at 07:58 AM JST - 12th June

**The monarchy is an anachronism **- perhaps Masako's mysterious chronic ailment is symbolic of this institutional malaise.

Posted in Crown prince heads to Brazil alone; says trip too tough for Masako at 07:58 AM JST - 12th June
semperfi at 06:58 PM JST - 20th May

. no surpise . . half of brokers on the State-side do cocaine - for the very reasons papasmurfinjapan posted : its an intensively demanding career -and they use stimulants to survive the pressures !!

Posted in British employee of Merrill Lynch Japan among 10 busted over cocaine use at nightclubs at 06:58 PM JST - 20th May
semperfi at 06:55 PM JST - 20th May

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Fire the cops. If they knew, why did they wait doing nothing ? . They need REASONABLE GROUNDS , and evidence - to present to a judge to get a warrant.

Posted in British employee of Merrill Lynch Japan among 10 busted over cocaine use at nightclubs at 06:55 PM JST - 20th May
semperfi at 06:35 AM JST - 1st May

I have tried this drip and it really helps boost your system when you feel a cold coming on or simply wiped. Often proper diet and exercise simply are not enough. Japanese doctors on the whole are much more wholistic - and theirs is not **tunnel-vision-pharmaceutical-pill-dropping **approach typical of wester…

Posted in Drop-by IV drip service helps stressed Tokyoites at 06:35 AM JST - 1st May
semperfi at 03:02 PM JST - 18th April

THUMBS UP ! ! ! ! ! ! Great move in showing solidarity :)

Posted in Zenkoji Temple declines Olympic torch relay role; sponsors cancel plans to offer vehicles at 03:02 PM JST - 18th April
semperfi at 09:34 AM JST - 17th April

roughneck

Why non-nationals should get voting right? Is there any country in the world which allows this?

Hi rougneck !!!! Yes, many countries allow voting for Permanent Residents, And many countries also allow voting for NATURALIZED Citizens ( those born i n the country). Canada , for instance allows Permanent…

Posted in Koreans, foreign residents step up calls for local suffrage at 09:34 AM JST - 17th April
semperfi at 07:18 AM JST - 17th April

...Particularly if one is a PERMANENT RESIDENT. Those individuals have lived here many years in order to gain that status. They have and continue to contribute to Japanese society, and they are here on a permanent basis . . . . .**YES **they OUGHT TO HAVE THE RIGHT TO VOTE…

Posted in Koreans, foreign residents step up calls for local suffrage at 07:18 AM JST - 17th April
semperfi at 07:41 PM JST - 16th April

...well, China, if the shoe fits . . .

Posted in China demands apology from CNN after commentator calls Beijing 'bunch of goons and thugs' at 07:41 PM JST - 16th April
semperfi at 01:04 PM JST - 16th April

Imai's "Ecological fur" . . . is an OXYMORON..........................:(

Posted in Japanese designer adds recycling, polyester to luxury in 'ecological fur' at 01:04 PM JST - 16th April
semperfi at 06:52 PM JST - 14th April

- What does the religious persuasion of a candidate have to do with his/her allegiance to the country and his/her ability to govern with integrity ? ........................................................................ With respect to the two democratic candidates - Obama comes across more credible and honest than Hil-liar-y. :)

Posted in Clinton, Obama focus on faith at forum at 06:52 PM JST - 14th April