soothsayer said...

soothsayer at 07:12 PM JST - 8th May

Olympic torch = Tibet! Let freedom ring from the highest peak!

Posted in Olympic flame reaches peak of Mt Everest at 07:12 PM JST - 8th May
soothsayer at 08:24 AM JST - 7th May

Let's just thank God (or Buddha/Allah/blind chance/money - whatever you choose to believe in)that nobody was killed!

Posted in Van runs into McDonald's in Miyazaki, injuring 9 at 08:24 AM JST - 7th May
soothsayer at 08:16 AM JST - 7th May

Because they're worth a LOT of money to individual politicans, I presume.

Posted in Japan to propose copyright fees on iPods, digital hard disk recorders at 08:16 AM JST - 7th May
soothsayer at 05:54 PM JST - 6th May

Because they don't realise it's here. I only noticed it a few days ago myself.

Posted in Independence breeds indifference, which is contagious. Only our pets need and love us unconditionally. at 05:54 PM JST - 6th May
soothsayer at 05:38 PM JST - 6th May

rjdsr,

."Those 14" were part of liberating Asia from the colonialists. They are heroes for all Asians. This must be accepted. Those who argue otherwise are racist against the Japanese and obviously hate asians. They should never be granted visas to be guests in our nation.

Nice try, pal. But…

Posted in 'Yasukuni' opens under heavy security; gets mixed reaction at 05:38 PM JST - 6th May
soothsayer at 02:53 PM JST - 6th May

How cool is that?!?! I imagine a swimmer would be in (ahem) deep trouble. I reckon you wouldn't want to be paddling a dingy into that either.

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soothsayer at 12:47 PM JST - 5th May

It's sad that pressure from foreigners cost this woman the opportunity to make some money for a few months. She is obviously very cute and talented

I'm assuming this is either a) sarcasm, or b)a feeble attempt at getting a bite from people. Either way, it's embarrassing for the person…

Posted in Singer Kumi Koda resumes appearing in TV ads at 12:47 PM JST - 5th May
soothsayer at 12:34 PM JST - 5th May

bushlover,

I see nothing wrong with the caption.

Good thing you're not an English teacher.

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soothsayer at 09:17 AM JST - 5th May

Also, broad horizontal view of pic will look more attractive.

Maybe, but then it'd be hard to get the 3 layered effect of the river, forest and mountain into the picture. Actually, this reminds me of a wall hanging with similar nature motifs. shame about the telephone pole and bridges…

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soothsayer at 09:03 AM JST - 5th May

I take my hats off to these people. The government should take a leaf out of their books.

Posted in Japan peace groups to unveil WWII monument in Guam at 09:03 AM JST - 5th May