taiko666 said...

taiko666 at 02:31 PM JST - 27th June

I opened a Citibank account the day after I arrivied in Japan. I didn't have a gaijin card. 24 hour ATMs, reasonable internet banking services (although not a good as British banks), polite service in person or on the phone (in Japanese or English), swift replacement of my lost cards...…

Posted in Agency slaps Citibank Japan with sales suspension at 02:31 PM JST - 27th June
taiko666 at 08:27 AM JST - 25th June

I hope they produce some snacks that don't have chicken / meat stock in them. Then again, maybe I don't. Japan's craving for animal fats in absolutely everything means I'm never tempted to pop into a combini to satiate a snack-attack, thus leaving more room for beer calories later :-)

Posted in Pepsi inks deal to produce, sell snacks in Japan at 08:27 AM JST - 25th June
taiko666 at 05:48 PM JST - 19th June

Japan is certainly still ahead in the longevity stakes. Bear in mind that Mr Tanabe's diet when he was young was vastly different to that of 'modern' Japanese. MacD's, KFC et al are busy levelling the playing field.

Posted in World's oldest man dies at 113 at 05:48 PM JST - 19th June
taiko666 at 02:21 PM JST - 18th June

Japan does indeed have some great microbreweries. I'm very happy that my favourite Japanese ale, Yona Yona, is becoming widely available in supermarkets and Natural Lawsons. However, I've only seen 'real' beers like Yona Yona sold in a few foreign-themed pubs. The vast majority of Japanese watering holes limit themselves…

Posted in Golden ale at 02:21 PM JST - 18th June
taiko666 at 01:59 PM JST - 10th June

if you want to suggest grim and disproportionate punishment

I never suggested that. And I abhor the rampant political correctness which has seen some parents in the west actually prosecuted for normal parental activities, and which stifles legitimate debate about many other issues. However, it's still pretty shocking to read…

Posted in Hyogo woman arrested for taking porn photos of 2-year-old daughter at 01:59 PM JST - 10th June
taiko666 at 12:19 PM JST - 10th June

Although child porn is of course a worldwide problem, it's only in Japan that I've seen people try to defend the actions (or intentions) of people like this woman. And since in Japan possession of child porn is not illegal, and glossy magazines featuring pre-pubescent girls in bikinis are widely…

Posted in Hyogo woman arrested for taking porn photos of 2-year-old daughter at 12:19 PM JST - 10th June
taiko666 at 12:30 PM JST - 9th June

In 'anglo-saxon' countries (why is this guy fixated with race) politicians who are shown to be corrupt rather than merely incompetent are shown the door by the electorate.

As for the Japan being overly criticised (or more accurately, offered advice it thinks it doesn't need); I have a certain empathy…

Posted in Japan can do without preaching on how to fix its economy at 12:30 PM JST - 9th June
taiko666 at 11:14 PM JST - 2nd June

jeancolmar: You're entitled to your view. Yet all people who differ even slightly from your view are 'religious fanatics? I see 'dogma' from only one group of posters.

Posted in Abortion foes fear backlash to doctor's murder at 11:14 PM JST - 2nd June
taiko666 at 10:59 PM JST - 2nd June

jonnyboy: I agree 100% with that sentiment about religion. But what about the non-religious, agnostic/athiest people who think objectively, analytically and responsibly and yet come to a different conclusion from you?

Posted in Abortion foes fear backlash to doctor's murder at 10:59 PM JST - 2nd June
taiko666 at 06:59 PM JST - 2nd June

jeancolmar: I think the reason the abortion debate is much more civilized outside America is due to the lack of blinkered, bigotted, hate-filled people like you who make pathetic claims such as that people who don't share you're opinion are 'religious fanatics.' Instead of weighing both sides of the issue…

Posted in Abortion foes fear backlash to doctor's murder at 06:59 PM JST - 2nd June