soothsayer said...

soothsayer at 02:52 PM JST - 10th June

He also wrote, ‘‘I’m in a mood to kill people regardless of who they are,’’ suggesting an urge for kill at random.

Profound piece of journalism, this.

Posted in More details emerge about suspect's mindset prior to Akihabara rampage at 02:52 PM JST - 10th June
soothsayer at 07:18 AM JST - 10th June

I guess this means part time work at a convenience store for them...in my dreams.

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soothsayer at 06:07 PM JST - 8th June

Finally, instead of stroking your own egos (or certain other parts of your anatomy), you might think about the poor victims in this whole affair.

May the families of the victims have peace.

I'd like to second these sentiments, and ask others on this forum to express similar thoughts rather…

Posted in Temp worker stabs 7 to death, injures 10 in Akihabara at 06:07 PM JST - 8th June
soothsayer at 06:19 PM JST - 1st June

Betting,

I'd have to agree with you MH, most seatbelts never work.

Out of curiosity, do you mean that seatbelts in japanese taxis aren't effective (usually non-existent, I thought), or that seatbelts in general don't reduce the chance of injury and save lives?

Posted in Law requiring backseat passengers to wear seatbelts takes effect at 06:19 PM JST - 1st June
soothsayer at 04:16 PM JST - 27th May

An utter disgrace.

I'm also wondering when this hits the international news.

Anyone know of any reports yet?

Well, we were all having a good laugh about it in the teacher's room of our school here in Oz this morning.

Posted in Unsuspecting passenger returns cannabis after sniffer dog test botched at Narita at 04:16 PM JST - 27th May
soothsayer at 09:51 AM JST - 25th May

*What's the big deal. Anyone who knows anything about how the world works knows that bribery is an accepted part of many countries and cultures. Some companies still do it in some shape or form even if their countries specifically forbid such acts. You either pay the bribe or you…

Posted in Bridgestone bribes may top initially reported Y150 mil at 09:51 AM JST - 25th May
soothsayer at 09:06 AM JST - 25th May

Thanks Nessie!

Posted in Agar holds special place in traditional Japanese cuisine at 09:06 AM JST - 25th May
soothsayer at 07:28 PM JST - 24th May

It seems to have been just a thoughtless remark, which is a big step up from "mispeaking" about dodging bullets at a Bosnian airport. Anybody seen Bulworth, by the way?

Posted in Clinton apologizes for Robert Kennedy assassination remarks at 07:28 PM JST - 24th May
soothsayer at 07:19 PM JST - 24th May

What's the japanese name for agar? Wouldn't have a clue what it is otherwise.

Posted in Agar holds special place in traditional Japanese cuisine at 07:19 PM JST - 24th May
soothsayer at 04:44 PM JST - 22nd May

jerseyboy,

*rjd_jr...Numerous Japanese cartoons, TV shows, etc, are insulting to blacks. But Japan does nothing. Likewise, it is fine for Japanese to insult Christians by bastardizing Christmas and having fake Christian weddings, complete with phony priests. But, again, Japan makes no apology. But, since Japan's access to Middle-east oil is…

Posted in Publisher to suspend cartoon sales after Muslims say it insults Islam at 04:44 PM JST - 22nd May