taiko666 said...

taiko666 at 06:07 PM JST - 26th August

Variety? Perhaps, but a vegetarian in Tokyo generally has to either (a)love eating Indian, (b)love British bars, or (c)learn to cook. Especially since otherwise veggie-friendly stuff, such as Italian or Mexican, is almost always made with chicken stock in Japan. How say you, Cleo? :-)

Posted in Critics dispute Michelin regard for Tokyo food at 06:07 PM JST - 26th August
taiko666 at 05:41 PM JST - 25th August

(Japan) can and has produce smartphones

A large percentage of Japanese 3G smartphones run on the Symbian operating system from Britain. So Japanese consumers have already been buying foreign smartphone technology for a number of years.

Posted in Mobile carriers focus on smart phones at 05:41 PM JST - 25th August
taiko666 at 05:37 PM JST - 25th August

MissWorldTravel: By your logic, Japan shouldn't import import anything that can be made in Japan. I imagine you possess many items made abroad. Do you want to restrict your choice to only Japanese products?

Posted in Mobile carriers focus on smart phones at 05:37 PM JST - 25th August
taiko666 at 12:16 PM JST - 25th August

Nokia smartphones have been available from Softbank for years. I've got an N95; 5 Mpix, e-mail, web browsing, excellent audio, Japanese language support- and I can even watch British TV on it via my Slingbox.

Posted in Mobile carriers focus on smart phones at 12:16 PM JST - 25th August
taiko666 at 12:52 PM JST - 23rd August

This seems to be a social price to pay by adopting a capitalistic systme combined with individualism that is most prevalent in USA.

Unsuprisingly, the exact opposite of what you say is true. In countries like the USA there is usually adequate social care for the elderly. This has…

Posted in 2 women slashed by another woman near Shibuya Station at 12:52 PM JST - 23rd August
taiko666 at 01:40 PM JST - 22nd August

Last night's softball match was much more exciting than any of the televised baseball matches I endured during these Olympics. Watching baseball is simply a chore unless you're at a stadium with friends being served beer by top totty in tiny dresses.

And I don't understand why, in both sports,…

Posted in US softball team loses gold to Japan at 01:40 PM JST - 22nd August
taiko666 at 11:47 AM JST - 22nd August

Have to disagree with you both here- the Japanese were more skilful, but they were simply out-muscled by the teutonic titans. And their 'keeper was awful.

AlfGarnett: like your illustrious namesake, and me, are you fan of the 'Appy 'Ammers?

Posted in Japan's women beaten by Germany in bronze medal soccer match at 11:47 AM JST - 22nd August
taiko666 at 11:35 AM JST - 22nd August

What's to stop a Japanese simply buying a Java text book for 8000 yen and learning to program by him/herself?

And it's incredibly ignorant and arrogant to suggest that foreigners study IT using pirated software.

Posted in Japan struggling to fight shortage of skilled engineers at 11:35 AM JST - 22nd August
taiko666 at 11:11 AM JST - 22nd August

I watched the Japan v Germany match and though that Japan were truly unlucky, having the better chances and seemingly better skill. However, thoughout the tournament they've suffered from having a goalkeeper who just wasn't up to standard.

Being English, I'm used to Scottish fans supporting any team that plays…

Posted in Japan's women beaten by Germany in bronze medal soccer match at 11:11 AM JST - 22nd August
taiko666 at 10:58 AM JST - 22nd August

boobug: AFAIK, the only people on JT who've said that the Americans know nothing about football have been 'soccer'-hating Americans. Real football fans already realise that the USA are high in the both the men's and women's world rankings.

Posted in Japan's women beaten by Germany in bronze medal soccer match at 10:58 AM JST - 22nd August