toopool said...

toopool at 02:41 PM JST - 4th February

How about a sign saying "No student should be seated while an adult stands".

Posted in Tokyo Metro at 02:41 PM JST - 4th February
toopool at 03:23 PM JST - 21st January

At least there aren't any school shootings happening here. I'd rather kids getting beaten up than shot (though neither preferably).

Posted in 2 female students arrested for attacking other girls in Tokyo at 03:23 PM JST - 21st January
toopool at 03:21 PM JST - 20th January

Wish I went. I have no idea what to do in an Earthquake. My plan to date is: hold on and try not to die.

Posted in Disaster drills for foreigners at 03:21 PM JST - 20th January
toopool at 01:09 PM JST - 19th January

Money is important in Japanese and many other Asian societies. A gift of money is a big gesture when you give it to someone. Unlike the West where a gift of money is considered lazy or even downright insulting. A small, symbolic gift of money to the gods or shrine…

Posted in Prayers at 01:09 PM JST - 19th January
toopool at 03:53 PM JST - 14th January

What I see are parents who are trying to find a safe place to raise a family and get a decent job. What's wrong with wanting the best out of life for your child? I don't think they came here to commence a life of crime. I suspect one or…

Posted in Filipino family granted temporary stay at 03:53 PM JST - 14th January