tkoind2 said...

tkoind2 at 10:38 AM JST - 5th November

Change the time all together for Japan shifting it towards and later sun up and a much longer sun down. Problem solved.

But the ancient art of obstruction will keep this from ever happening until there is no energy to provide light.

Posted in Beauties for a cause at 10:38 AM JST - 5th November
tkoind2 at 05:27 PM JST - 4th November

The police here are useless. Absolutely useless. With the exception of providing directions that is.

I have personally experienced their lack of clarity and initiative in a case that should have warranted their immediate attention.

If they find this guy it will be because he is even more hopelessly unskilled…

Posted in Hawker murder suspect Ichihashi had cosmetic surgery in Nagoya at 05:27 PM JST - 4th November
tkoind2 at 05:23 PM JST - 4th November

You want stronger stocks? Then stock holders need to give up this foolish notion that low head counts and staff reductions equals a well run company and good behavior. Because it is short sighted thinking that inevitably comes back to bite you.

With labor afraid for their jobs and worried…

Posted in Nikkei rises on resource gains at 05:23 PM JST - 4th November
tkoind2 at 05:15 PM JST - 4th November

How do two governors amount to a sweep for the Republicans? Anyone paying attention to US political history knows that often voters swing to the opposite pole of the standing president when electing governors. It happens all the time and isn't that big an indicator beyond a long track record…

Posted in GOP sweep: Big governor victories in Virginia, NJ at 05:15 PM JST - 4th November
tkoind2 at 05:02 PM JST - 4th November

Japan would need more recruits to cover her defence. Can you image the young fashion plates of Tokyo in uniform? Or the masses of salarymen giving up their lifestyle to put on a uniform to defend Japan? Not very likely. It would take a major shake up of Japanese modern…

Posted in U.S. warns Japan against reneging on Okinawa base relocation deal at 05:02 PM JST - 4th November
tkoind2 at 03:40 PM JST - 4th November

Agreed the article is fluf. Nothing here we haven't heard. And nothing here that reflects a lot of the reality of that world. Maybe your high end Ginza type gig is good, but what about all the Kyaba-jo out there who make a lot less and end up in a…

Posted in The rules of hostessing at 03:40 PM JST - 4th November
tkoind2 at 03:35 PM JST - 4th November

MagnusGarstin sounds like you really don't like Americans. But you should remember how much of your current lifestyle is thanks to the better elements of our policies for the last 70 or so years.

All countries make bone headed political decisions now and then. And the US is not the…

Posted in U.S. warns Japan against reneging on Okinawa base relocation deal at 03:35 PM JST - 4th November
tkoind2 at 01:14 PM JST - 4th November

Not only sports. kirakira25, the same barrier intensive behavior shows up in music, event planning and just about anything else you want to get involed in. This is sadly a very deeply rooted part of Japan and unlikely to go away any time soon.

Encourage your kids to participate. The…

Posted in Is Miki Ando's skating coach a Japan hater? at 01:14 PM JST - 4th November
tkoind2 at 12:50 PM JST - 4th November

The other clear issue here is nationalism. Can Japan have a stronger self reliance on her own military power without inviting nationalism? I think much of Asia would answer this question will a loud NO.

Chewbakayaro. As an American I also want to see our troops go home and live…

Posted in U.S. warns Japan against reneging on Okinawa base relocation deal at 12:50 PM JST - 4th November
tkoind2 at 12:06 PM JST - 4th November

Look I am not a fan of the US anymore than any other nation. But the bottom line is that geopolitical power is about economics, political influence and military power. These are not facts you can ignore. A lot of the balances kept in place are there because of the…

Posted in U.S. warns Japan against reneging on Okinawa base relocation deal at 12:06 PM JST - 4th November