terebiko said...

terebiko at 05:41 PM JST - 18th July

He'll be remembered on both sides of the Pacific.

Imagine what kind of record he might have had in the MLB if he had been allowed to leave Japan earlier.

Posted in Japanese pitcher Nomo decides to retire at 05:41 PM JST - 18th July
terebiko at 05:39 PM JST - 18th July

I think what Zen is saying is Asa's opponents hand touched before Asa did. It is a moot point though, because there is no instant replay and the side judges called him out. Sometimes the calls go for you, sometimes against. That's just the way it goes. (Though I am…

Posted in Yokozuna Asashoryu pulls out of Nagoya meet at 05:39 PM JST - 18th July
terebiko at 02:16 PM JST - 16th July

Some pretty insensitive comments from some of the readers here. Glad to see they're in the minority.

I say we all line up and each get one kick at the guy. We can use his argument that we are scared by him.

Posted in Man arrested for kicking Chihuahua puppy to death in Aichi at 02:16 PM JST - 16th July
terebiko at 02:58 PM JST - 11th July

Actually there are I think three input methods for japanese. One with the keyboard, typing in romaji to get the kana/kanji, another with the phone-keypad style UdaMan mentioned, and the third being a a ka sa ta na keypad, where pressing on the kana will bring up that kanas entire…

Posted in Apple's iPhone goes on sale in Japan to cheering crowd at 02:58 PM JST - 11th July
terebiko at 02:46 PM JST - 11th July

MadameK82, great post, but remember it is an alleged affair. She says they didn't do anything. Maybe they can use that new "touch DNA" technology and see who was touched where so we can clear this up.

Posted in Mona Yamamoto suspends all activities after being seen with Giants' player at love hotel at 02:46 PM JST - 11th July
terebiko at 02:32 PM JST - 11th July

The reason she's holding an iPhone may be because she is the daughter in the Softbank ads for the White Family. You know, the ones with the white dog as the father. I'm waiting for an ad with the dad showing how easy it is to use the iPhone with…

Posted in Aya Ueto at 02:32 PM JST - 11th July
terebiko at 01:44 PM JST - 7th July

Softbank probably isn't promoting the iPhone because they don't have to. The iPhone sells itself. It may also be because customers may not be able to get their hands on an iPhone on the promised date, and it'll be first come first served. Softbank and Apple will also receive free…

Posted in Apple's iPhone could find Asia tough to crack at 01:44 PM JST - 7th July
terebiko at 01:19 PM JST - 3rd July

I don't think he is saying "I" want a raise. He is saying "we" want a raise. He doesn't need the extra money, but lower wrestlers, and perhaps sumo stables, do. I'm sure the Japanese press is making him out to be money hungry, recently they always put him in…

Posted in Inflation-hit sumo wrestlers demand pay raise at 01:19 PM JST - 3rd July
terebiko at 01:12 PM JST - 3rd July

This is nuts. They should turn off the billboards and neon lights first. I agree with breechan, pachinko parlors are terrible energy wasters. I also agree with banning air conditioners running full blast with doors and windows open. Let's not forget to make the police patrol around the parks and…

Posted in Japan divided over 24-hour convenience store operations at 01:12 PM JST - 3rd July
terebiko at 03:00 PM JST - 2nd July

Hopefully it will die a horrible death, since I think it is only a summer replacement show. With a possible actor strike coming up though, ya never know....

I also agree that this type of show doesn't seem to exist in Japan anymore. There are shows where comedians or TARENTO…

Posted in Japanese game shows coming to America at 03:00 PM JST - 2nd July