taj said...

taj at 11:54 AM JST - 9th October

My source for above, which includes link to Hatoyama's comments on Hague & custody: http://thecable.foreignpolicy.com/posts/2009/10/08/theusjapanchildcustody_spat

Posted in Arrested American man says reclaiming his children 'not crime' at 11:54 AM JST - 9th October
taj at 11:46 AM JST - 9th October

Hatoyama spoke in July about wanting Japan to sign the Hague Treaty and change its way of handling custody, not just for foreign parents, but for the benefit of Japanese fathers as well.

I fear this Savoie case will be useful to the opposition.

PS: apparently Dr. Savoie called the…

Posted in Arrested American man says reclaiming his children 'not crime' at 11:46 AM JST - 9th October
taj at 11:26 AM JST - 9th October

Blvtzpk, happoshu and non-alcoholic beers are aimed at different markets. happo and the 3rd category beer-like beverages are targeted at poor people who want to get drunk cheaply, regardless of taste. Alcohol-free beer is targeted at responsible people who like to drink beer, but shouldn't (weekday lunch, needing to drive,…

Posted in Kirin raises sales target of alcohol-free 'Kirin Free' beer at 11:26 AM JST - 9th October
taj at 11:22 AM JST - 9th October

Hmmm. I don't care for the Lowenbrau, but then I find their real beer a bit hoppier than my general preference. The Kirin-Free, while an important offering, is a bit too sweet for my tastes. Asahi 0.1 and Sapporo something or other, I can drink, but they are watery and…

Posted in Kirin raises sales target of alcohol-free 'Kirin Free' beer at 11:22 AM JST - 9th October
taj at 12:52 PM JST - 8th October

Triumvere:

Surely they are going to remember this... its not like she can pretend "daddy went away" of his own accord.

According to early interviews with witness/participant S.Higgins, the boy "froze" in the middle of the road while the father rushed the gates while shouting and carrying the crying girl.…

Posted in Arrested American man says reclaiming his children 'not crime' at 12:52 PM JST - 8th October
taj at 11:28 AM JST - 8th October

Great post, Timor. Three follow-up points:

1) All the stock-listing information for Dr. Savoie's company gives his name as: 佐保井久理須. Not sure if that proves he's naturalized).

2) One accomplice/friend-who-was-with-him identified himself right after it happened. (below)

3)According to that witness, it was the consular staff that denied entry,…

Posted in Arrested American man says reclaiming his children 'not crime' at 11:28 AM JST - 8th October
taj at 08:08 AM JST - 8th October

For those wondering about what happened on the way to school that morning, I'd recommend googling Shannon Higgins, an employee of Dr. Savoie who was along for the ride. He initially gave some interviews to the media.

Posted in Arrested American man says reclaiming his children 'not crime' at 08:08 AM JST - 8th October
taj at 08:06 AM JST - 8th October

took the children from the United States first despite Savoie having full custody, ...

Why re-report this incorrect information? She had primary custody when she left for Japan. He had two weekends a month.

Posted in Arrested American man says reclaiming his children 'not crime' at 08:06 AM JST - 8th October
taj at 08:04 AM JST - 8th October

" Japan should organize a system in which parents in an international marriage can still meet their children even if the marriage falls apart."

True. But the first step, especially when your ex goes to the extraordinary steps of moving the whole family to a new country so that the…

Posted in Arrested American man says reclaiming his children 'not crime' at 08:04 AM JST - 8th October
taj at 05:13 PM JST - 3rd October

michaelgtodd, perhaps you've mistaken my stance above. Several people have been implying the mother went to the US purely for money and once she got it she took the kids and ran. I posted information from the courts as they appear to dispel that. It would appear she gave up…

Posted in American father arrested in Japan had asked Tennessee court for help at 05:13 PM JST - 3rd October