timorborder said...

timorborder at 10:10 AM JST - 13th November

This could very much be a case of Japan heading off any US criticism at the pass. With the President in town, followed by the media cavalcade, Japan has probably been worried that having this case on the books might cause some embarrassing questions to be asked. As such, by…

Posted in Authorities drop child-snatching case against American man at 10:10 AM JST - 13th November
timorborder at 04:37 PM JST - 12th November

I killed him and was going to kill myself

Oh yes, that old chestnut. It is funny how these people know off their loved ones only to survive themselves. Sorry dear, you will not get any sympathy from me. Your current financial problems are of your own making, Mrs. Unemployed.…

Posted in Woman arrested for killing 9-year-old son in Nagoya hotel at 04:37 PM JST - 12th November
timorborder at 04:34 PM JST - 12th November

Please don' read any political meaning into my comments, however, one way or another, the head chap in the White House has to be seen to be making decisions. Sitting on your hands and doing nothing does little for the folks who are out there everyday risking their lives. If…

Posted in Obama won't take any current war options at 04:34 PM JST - 12th November
timorborder at 04:29 PM JST - 12th November

Good on you Kev! Great to see you visiting some of my old army friends, who are still running up and down mountains looking for the Taliban. However, I do have one request. While talking to all the boys, perhaps you could find it in your heart to make sure…

Posted in Australian PM Rudd pays surprise visit to troops in Afghanistan at 04:29 PM JST - 12th November
timorborder at 10:37 AM JST - 12th November

I will assume that this question is made with regard to US-Japan relations. If that is the case, I would like to talk to President Obama about the need to have Japan sign the Hague Convention regarding the kidnapping of children. Indeed, I would impress on the President the importance…

Posted in If you could meet U.S. President Barack Obama during his visit to Japan, what would you like to talk with him about? at 10:37 AM JST - 12th November
timorborder at 10:32 AM JST - 12th November

Actually, if you remember the story about the Japanese TV producer who caused a storm in South Africa last year with his drunkenness, lewd remarks and outrageous behavior(remember this is South Africa, a country not know for its shrinking violets), the local population are probably more than happy to have…

Posted in Japan's soccer team under curfew in South Africa at 10:32 AM JST - 12th November
timorborder at 10:28 AM JST - 12th November

What a rarity in this country among younger people, looks, brains and an outlook that goes beyond the latest fashion craze. If only I was younger....

Seriously, I wish this young lady all the best in her future endeavors.

Posted in Former Miss Universe Japan Kurara Chibana expands her horizons at 10:28 AM JST - 12th November
timorborder at 10:23 AM JST - 12th November

Somewhat of an over reaction here by the minister. With no cases of injuries having been published in Japan, I fail to see any legal grounds for this woman to get up on her high hobby horse and name a company by name.

Posted in Minister urges consumers to refrain from using Maclaren strollers at 10:23 AM JST - 12th November
timorborder at 10:19 AM JST - 12th November

Saw this on the news the other night. Apparently since bounties have been posted for cooperation in criminal cases, there have been some 36 incidences of tips from the public leading to arrests. Of these 36 cases, in not one case has the committee for deciding who gets the cash…

Posted in Dividing up Ichihashi reward money worthy of its own investigation at 10:19 AM JST - 12th November
timorborder at 10:11 AM JST - 12th November

When this case first broke last week I commented that Malaysia might think twice before executing a Japanese national, and a woman at that. This is because through ODA and other channels, Japan has put a fair bit of time and money into the country. Furthermore, over the years the…

Posted in Japanese woman accused of drug trafficking appears in Malaysia court at 10:11 AM JST - 12th November