terebiko said...

terebiko at 11:41 AM JST - 22nd October

She has been suffering for a long time, with her husband taking care of her and working at the same time. Rest in peace.

Posted in Actress Yoko Minamida dies at 76 at 11:41 AM JST - 22nd October
terebiko at 11:33 AM JST - 22nd October

The Japanese movie industry is the same as any other country's movie industry. Hits and misses. If you are a real movie buff, and not just looking for something to entertain you for a couple of hours, there are a lot of good Japanese movies out there. The frustrating thing…

Posted in What do you think of the quality of Japanese movies? at 11:33 AM JST - 22nd October
terebiko at 11:20 AM JST - 22nd October

He should prevail in this trial too. Can't believe they are still dragging this through the mud, the guy wrote some software. He just wrote a convenient piece of software, he is NOT responsible for how users use it. I feel for this guy, and I think the only reason…

Posted in Prosecutors appeal not guilty ruling for Winny developer at 11:20 AM JST - 22nd October
terebiko at 11:06 AM JST - 22nd October

These two beat the Kawaii Ambassadors hands down.

Posted in Japan–U.S. bikini showdown as Playboy’s Michelle McLaughlin flies in to Tokyo at 11:06 AM JST - 22nd October
terebiko at 04:21 PM JST - 21st October

The Mariners will take him and show him the ropes. He can play there and develop, then move like all the rest to greener pastures, like the Unit, Alex and Ken Griffey. though he's back with the team now. Seriously, he should go to the MLB, he will have a…

Posted in High school lefty Kikuchi torn between Japan, U.S. at 04:21 PM JST - 21st October
terebiko at 12:51 PM JST - 19th October

I thought support for XP was already gone. I'm sure that 7 will be a big improvement over Vista, but as others have said, this OS upgrade may require a hardware upgrade too. Bit expensive for a lot of businesses who don't have a lot of capital these days. Not…

Posted in Microsoft, PC makers pin hopes on Windows 7 to lift flagging market at 12:51 PM JST - 19th October
terebiko at 12:40 PM JST - 19th October

I hope they do an environmental impact study before they do this. societymike, do you ever ask yourself why the dugong may be almost non-existent? The Okinawa variety is part of a larger population of dugong listed as endangered under the U.S. Endangered Species Act. Also, what about the coral…

Posted in U.S. may move Okinawa airfield further offshore at 12:40 PM JST - 19th October
terebiko at 12:25 PM JST - 19th October

The inattentive driver may have been the father. According to the news I saw, his lane had a stop line. If this is true, I hope that the truck driver doesn't get pulled through a ringer for it. RIP to dad and son. Get well soon to truck driver.

Posted in Truck-car collision kills man and son at 12:25 PM JST - 19th October
terebiko at 12:39 PM JST - 14th October

From the title ‘‘Kidnapping Miyabi’’ I'm guessing that the story is about some teenage guys who see Miyabi on a video, and decide to kidnap her. One of those "coming of age" movies like Porkies. Hope everything works out for all concerned. Doubt we'll ever see this movie in the…

Posted in Japanese porn star stirs controversy in Indonesia over comedy film at 12:39 PM JST - 14th October
terebiko at 12:35 PM JST - 14th October

I agree that a small penalty of some community service would be appropriate. Or maybe they can make it an annual event, running in fundoshi instead, to give it a more traditional feel.

Posted in 10 Keio Univ students face charges for streaking through station at 12:35 PM JST - 14th October