serindipity said...

serindipity at 04:59 PM JST - 14th September

the Minister of Agriculture, Mr Ota, stated in an interview that the contamination has had no effect on humans, and that people shouldn't make a fuss.

Nice! So, let's play down the whole incident. He should have said, "The contamination has had no IMMEDIATE effect on humans. As for future…

Posted in Tainted-rice scandal prompts recall of 1 million bottles of 'shochu' at 04:59 PM JST - 14th September
serindipity at 04:52 PM JST - 14th September

The biggest problem I know of with surrogacy is, quite often the surrogate mothers do not want to give up the child. It would be a very difficult thing to do for some people. Adoption is a completely different argument.

Posted in What is your stance on surrogate births? at 04:52 PM JST - 14th September
serindipity at 03:59 PM JST - 14th September

Double standards, or what? Disgusted! Why was the Japanese wrestler not named? Why was The Japanese wrestler given several tests, but the Russian guys were guilty before they were even tested? This country has gone to the dogs!

Posted in Agent's letter to sumo association poses questions on drug tests at 03:59 PM JST - 14th September
serindipity at 03:55 PM JST - 14th September

just another emotionally unstable Japanese person whose button was pushed and has lashed in an uncontrollable fit of rage. It seems to be the same story over and over again. Is it impossible for Japanese people to control their emotions? It's a little ironic this story coincides with that of…

Posted in Vendor arrested for killing 1, injuring 6 at Ishikawa festival site at 03:55 PM JST - 14th September
serindipity at 11:20 AM JST - 14th September

What's the bet that methamidophos came from fumigation in Japan to control spoilage during that time?

Sorry, missbatton. That is a false conclusion. The rice was known to be tainted before it was imported and was imported for industrial use. We know this because Mikasa bought it for ¥1 a…

Posted in Mikasa Foods' pesticide testing covers only half of shipments at 11:20 AM JST - 14th September
serindipity at 11:13 AM JST - 14th September

Ask the average Japanese person what Halloween is and they have no idea! Yet, they'll still get dressed up in stupid clothing and attend street parades. The parade in Kawasaki is a classic example. It has nothing to do with the tradition if Halloween. It's just an excuse for all…

Posted in Halloween at 11:13 AM JST - 14th September
serindipity at 11:09 AM JST - 14th September

The saddest thing is, they will only be charged with unethical business practices and will not face criminal charges for distributing poisoned foods. Also, the apathetic reactions of most Japanese is quite disappointing. All the people I have discussed this with just shrug it off and say, "Japan has a…

Posted in Tainted-rice scandal prompts recall of 1 million bottles of 'shochu' at 11:09 AM JST - 14th September
serindipity at 08:49 AM JST - 14th September

Wow! They test half of it!?!? I'm surprised it's that much.

Posted in Mikasa Foods' pesticide testing covers only half of shipments at 08:49 AM JST - 14th September
serindipity at 08:47 AM JST - 14th September

18-year-olds and 19-year-olds are still economically dependent on their parents

It's odd to mention the in the survey. Aren't most Japanese economically dependent on their parents until their parents die?

Posted in 70% oppose lowering Japan's adult age to 18: gov't poll at 08:47 AM JST - 14th September
serindipity at 08:43 AM JST - 14th September

Yep, Disneyland has started with all their Halloween crap too. I'm glad to be an Aussie cos there is no Halloween in Australia. October 31st is spring!

Posted in Halloween at 08:43 AM JST - 14th September