taj said...

taj at 03:27 PM JST - 28th July

I agree. Bad idea to build a monument to mass murder.

Posted in Stand for flower offering removed 49 days after Akihabara rampage at 03:27 PM JST - 28th July
taj at 10:12 AM JST - 28th July

"they might get more business."

Smitty, I'm with Sarge. With those kinda prices, they don't need high volume business!

Posted in at 10:12 AM JST - 28th July
taj at 12:38 PM JST - 25th July

"...the surrender of our national sovereignty and independence, and the creation of global government."

I think maybe I own a very different bible from the one Chuck uses. I've read the entire New Testament, and while I don't remember it all off the top of my head, I'm wondering where…

Posted in Religious right AWOL from the real war at 12:38 PM JST - 25th July
taj at 05:11 PM JST - 24th July

high petrol prices + stricter drunk-driving laws/enforcement + greying population = better road conditions.

The greying population is a mixed bag. Usually it's the 18-25 yo males who make up the highest risk demographic. Now there are just fewer and fewer of them around. Seniors stand out now as a…

Posted in Traffic deaths drop to record low in Jan-June at 05:11 PM JST - 24th July
taj at 09:29 AM JST - 22nd July

Japan needs to seriously look at the judicial system here.

I think the point is that they are taking a serious look at the judicial system. They have begun video recordings of interogations. They are in the process of introducing radical changes to the court system.

There may be…

Posted in Defendants to be allowed to wear ties, 'fake' shoes under jury system at 09:29 AM JST - 22nd July
taj at 09:35 AM JST - 18th July

Are the new owners still using the NOVA name? If so, it must make them cringe every time they read they paper these days. (ex-)NOVA + ARREST or INDICTED or BAILED, etc..

Can't be good for the brand.

Posted in Ex-Nova chief out on Y50 mil bail at 09:35 AM JST - 18th July
taj at 11:14 AM JST - 17th July

Suntory Premium = good stuff.

Quasi-beer = Pure Evil. I recently met with some fresh arrivals from the US, who were bemoaning the utter vileness of Japanese beer. It didn't take long to figure out that they hadn't yet even tried Japanese beer. They'd been buying the cheapest stuff *looks…

Posted in Suntory rises to 3rd in beer product market at 11:14 AM JST - 17th July
taj at 12:32 PM JST - 16th July

(please pardon my Creative Typing)

Posted in Walt Disney Japan, JCB announce credit card alliance at 12:32 PM JST - 16th July
taj at 12:31 PM JST - 16th July

American companys like Disney just continue to make money, alliances, and profits ! When will the Japanese learn ?

Westurn, did you fail to read the articlea? Or are you just being a bit Goofy, to stir up the comment pot?

Posted in Walt Disney Japan, JCB announce credit card alliance at 12:31 PM JST - 16th July
taj at 10:14 AM JST - 16th July

"there are no convenient distribution networks for foreign car parts in Japan."

Oh, Westurn! You're making my heart bleed for all those poor, unfortunate Benz drivers...

;-)

Posted in Chrysler makes its mark in Japan at 10:14 AM JST - 16th July