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smartacus at 07:20 AM JST - 4th November

Look at the hideous shoes on that woman.

Posted in Twilight Zone at 07:20 AM JST - 4th November
Brainiac at 09:08 PM JST - 1st November

Most of the foreign execs I know in Tokyo seem to live to work. They stay at their offices until 8 or 9 p.m. and claim they are too busy to go home earlier. In fact, I know very few people - Japanese or foreign - who leave their office…

Posted in Do you live to work or work to live? at 09:08 PM JST - 1st November
smartacus at 05:49 PM JST - 1st November

I'd like to work to live, but unfortunately, with a reduced salary and longer working hours this year, I am being forced to live to work.

Posted in Do you live to work or work to live? at 05:49 PM JST - 1st November
smartacus at 10:11 PM JST - 31st October

I just got back from the game. I've never seen so many Kiwis and Aussies in Tokyo. Where did they all come from?

Posted in Lift-off at 10:11 PM JST - 31st October
smartacus at 01:33 PM JST - 31st October

Actually, I quite like the illuminations, though they do come too early in Japan. I look forward to them every year, especially at Roppongi Hills and Tokyo Midtown. It gives me a Christmas feeling and puts me in a generous spirit. At least, Japan is better than some countries I've…

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smartacus at 07:45 AM JST - 30th October

Japan's future leaders.

Posted in Manga men at 07:45 AM JST - 30th October
smartacus at 04:52 PM JST - 29th October

These cell phones have way too many features in them. All I want is one that can send and receive a call.

Posted in KDDI unveils new lineup of au handsets at 04:52 PM JST - 29th October
Brainiac at 04:30 PM JST - 29th October

That dress makes her shoulders look too square.

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smartacus at 02:34 PM JST - 29th October

I was there, too. It was fun but I miss the Velfarre days. The only thing that bugged me last night was during the costume contest when one idiot foreigner, who seemed unhappy that he wasn't among the finalists, pranced about on the stage in front of the MC and…

Posted in Halloween party at 02:34 PM JST - 29th October
Brainiac at 09:56 AM JST - 29th October

Pukey2, Altria

In Japan, they hold Halloween events anytime in the week leading up to Oct 31. There was a big Halloween parade in Omotesando last Sunday, for example.

I was at the party last night, and fortunately, it wasn't as crowded as last year. But it certainly wasn't lame…

Posted in Halloween party at 09:56 AM JST - 29th October