sharky1 said...

sharky1 at 08:14 AM JST - 18th November

Pointless article

Posted in 61% of wives say they check call, e-mail histories on husbands' mobile phones at 08:14 AM JST - 18th November
sharky1 at 07:56 AM JST - 18th November

I know this American dude in Itoman (Okinawa) with a Japanese commercial fishing license. If you want fresh, unfrozen tuna (not bluefin) you should get in touch with this guy! He does not target blue fin tuna at all...kind of a rare breed I would say...

Posted in Fisheries minister dispels public concerns over bluefin tuna cut at 07:56 AM JST - 18th November
sharky1 at 07:33 AM JST - 18th November

And the US is right in this demand. Agreements are made to be honored...if not, then they are not agreements...Japan should keep it's promises so it can be recognized as a nation that can be trusted, not only by the US, but by other nations as well.

Posted in U.S. urges Japan to implement base pact in high-level talks at 07:33 AM JST - 18th November
sharky1 at 10:13 PM JST - 17th November

Sounds like this guy might be trying to protect someone...maybe himself, but it could be another person...

Posted in U.S. Army member claims fatal hit-and-run investigation unfair at 10:13 PM JST - 17th November
sharky1 at 06:13 PM JST - 17th November

Japan, in general, does not have the mindset required for mediation in a global sense. By their own definition, they may be suited for mediation, much as the Japanese family court is considered a mediation process, but not in the sense of facilitating countries or corporations to reach mutually equitable…

Posted in Japan has chance to be good mediator for Asia at 06:13 PM JST - 17th November
sharky1 at 05:54 PM JST - 17th November

Definitely in bad taste, both in posture, and in intercultural sensitivity. The depth of the bow is certainly subservient to the point of being in a position of apology.

Posted in Obama's bow to emperor causes outrage in Washington at 05:54 PM JST - 17th November
sharky1 at 08:40 PM JST - 16th November

Rabbits are the answer...can't use them for sashimi, but if anyone ever had a rabbit farm they could tell you that your stock will multiply faster than you can consume it... usagi, usagi..oishii kana?

Posted in Stores, restaurants worried about record 40% cut in bluefin tuna catch at 08:40 PM JST - 16th November
sharky1 at 08:31 PM JST - 16th November

Increasing global population is not going to make it any easier on fish populations. Some countries will observe the quotas while others will benefit from the quotas, by increasing their catches.

Posted in Stores, restaurants worried about record 40% cut in bluefin tuna catch at 08:31 PM JST - 16th November
sharky1 at 08:14 PM JST - 16th November

Mookoo...there have been no changes to the SOFA agreement. It still says that a suspect will be held by the US until indictment, then he will be turned over to the Japanese for court proceedings. The US has the option to turn the suspect over before the indictment, but it…

Posted in U.S. Army member refuses to answer questions on hit-and-run at 08:14 PM JST - 16th November
sharky1 at 12:28 PM JST - 14th November

Morale down in the "sand box"....duh!

Posted in U.S. Army says morale is down in Afghanistan at 12:28 PM JST - 14th November