soldave said...

soldave at 09:25 AM JST - 19th June

Bamboohat - Just put America into more debt. I mean, the billions required for a high speed rail network is probably just a drop in the ocean.

Posted in Japan Railway to push bullet train tech for U.S. high-speed rail at 09:25 AM JST - 19th June
soldave at 09:23 AM JST - 19th June

What's the betting they will quietly be allowed to graduate regardless of their suspension?

Posted in University disbands boxing team after arrest of two members for robbery at 09:23 AM JST - 19th June
soldave at 09:21 AM JST - 19th June

Only in Japan can a pop group be named the same as a brand of cigarettes and nobody bat an eyelid.

Posted in Akina Minami shows her roller blade skills at 09:21 AM JST - 19th June
soldave at 09:21 AM JST - 19th June

Which competitions has Ishihara competed in around the world. Does he know that there are non-Japanese in other countries?

Posted in Tokyo 2016 invites crown prince to IOC vote at 09:21 AM JST - 19th June
soldave at 09:19 AM JST - 19th June

Just claim you got it from a foreigner in Roppongi. The Japanese government will back you up on that one!

Posted in Consulate in Milan confirms 2 men carrying forged U.S. bonds as Japanese at 09:19 AM JST - 19th June
soldave at 01:27 PM JST - 18th June

He's irritated, so that's a completely acceptable form of behaviour then. Just as long as he says sorry and bows for a few cameras, I'm sure all will be forgiven and he can go back to hitting his kid.

Posted in Nara man arrested after hitting two-month-old son, causing brain hemorrhage at 01:27 PM JST - 18th June
soldave at 07:34 AM JST - 18th June

What is the obsession with putting "team" before team names? People know they are a team by the sheer nature that we are talking about sport. Are we going to start talking about Team Manchester United take on Team Birmingham City next season?

Posted in Australia downs Japan 2-1 to secure top spot in group for World Cup at 07:34 AM JST - 18th June
soldave at 03:40 PM JST - 17th June

Tahoochi - But do you think he really regretted it, or that he was just regretted getting caught messing up the case?

Posted in Man wrongfully convicted of murder gets apology from police chief, job offer in hometown at 03:40 PM JST - 17th June
soldave at 03:38 PM JST - 17th June

Fox News didn't rate up there?

Posted in 'House' is world's most popular TV show at 03:38 PM JST - 17th June
soldave at 01:14 PM JST - 17th June

Makkun70 - I think it really needs to be a 50 degree bow for about 5-10 seconds while the camera flashes go off. And then leave the press conference and back to the police station for some more "interrogation".

Posted in Man wrongfully convicted of murder gets apology from police chief, job offer in hometown at 01:14 PM JST - 17th June