sidjtd said...

sidjtd at 07:02 AM JST - 11th August

I agree. Aside from his "image" by the South Koreans and Chinese (Yasukuni...) he literally had no problems as a Prime Minister. I understand Korea and China can get worried, but they use history as a political weapon as well. It is shameful.

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sidjtd at 01:18 AM JST - 15th July

I believe in Japanese, pilot could signify the 'initial' episode. Note that in many TV series, the pilot episode just so happens to be the 1st episode, as well. (not always, due to the pilots low budget) But often its better than remaking the 1st episode all over again.

Posted in Beat Takeshi to make appearance in pilot of Shingo Katori’s new TV series at 01:18 AM JST - 15th July
sidjtd at 07:57 AM JST - 8th July

I know that there will be comments that will criticize the Japanese stance. Geopolitics aside for a moment, all I want to say is that I thank the Russian Government for allowing this occurrence for former residence to visit their home while they are alive.

Whether these islands are returned…

Posted in Japanese to visit Russian-held isle at 07:57 AM JST - 8th July
sidjtd at 07:03 AM JST - 4th July

Why do you say that some14some? Can you elaborate your thoughts?

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sidjtd at 12:39 AM JST - 20th April

I don't know what all the heat is here, but North Korea is incredibly important to South Korea; it being a historical region that was a part of the Koreas and it being a 'brother' to South Korea. And yet for them to choose to alliance themselves with Japan is…

Posted in S Korean defense chief to visit Japan next week at 12:39 AM JST - 20th April
sidjtd at 06:25 PM JST - 14th April

This is stupid. There are illegal 'zainichi' North Korean agents that can't be detected because they're integrated in Japanese society, but you got some paperwork faulty 'Japanese' family that gets deported.

Entering a country illegaly, usually for familial economic gain, is not evil. The whole point there is population control…

Posted in Filipino couple depart Japan leaving 13-yr-old daughter behind at 06:25 PM JST - 14th April
sidjtd at 06:20 PM JST - 14th April

Pot has never been a part of Japan, and to think it will integrate well...well... it won't. I think a Japan without Pot is a better society. People who get caught with smoking it should get jailed and fined accordingly, longer than a week but a few weeks if possible.

Posted in Japan going to pot: Celebrity busts and student smokers have authorities in a tizz at 06:20 PM JST - 14th April