soothsayer said...

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
soothsayer at 03:48 PM JST - 19th May

"If they are legends why is it I have never heard of them? Oh yes, I have some taste in music!"

That's an interesting statement. Ignorance equals taste. There's a valuable lesson to be learnt here.

Anyhow, they may break up, but good music never dies, so I'll be singing…

Posted in Southern All Stars to split in 2009 at 03:48 PM JST - 19th May
soothsayer at 03:47 PM JST - 19th May

"If they are legends why is it I have never heard of them? Oh yes, I have some taste in music!"

That's an interesting statement. Ignorance equals taste. There's a valuable lesson to be learnt here.

Anyhow, they may break up, but good music never dies, so I'll be singing…

Posted in Southern All Stars to split in 2009 at 03:47 PM JST - 19th May
soothsayer at 10:04 PM JST - 18th May

A standard can of premium beer in Japan costs 300% more than in North America, which makes no sense at all.

Nope, just LOTS of yen.

Posted in Beer, beer-like shipments down for 2nd month at 10:04 PM JST - 18th May