treebeard said...

treebeard at 08:33 AM JST - 2nd May

In this age of "meta-bo" in Japan, everything is bad for you... except for certain teas, but only if you are over 40 and have a waist measurement greater than 80cm (for males).

"emergency imports of butter"... not a chance.

butter is better for you than margarine... in terms of…

Posted in Japan running short of butter at 08:33 AM JST - 2nd May
treebeard at 08:58 AM JST - 20th April

This seems like a slight paradox.... since when in Japan has the governor of prefecture been able to make foreign policy arrangements? or did the daimyo system return while I wasn't looking?

Posted in Chinese minister Yang discusses cooperation with Osaka governor at 08:58 AM JST - 20th April
treebeard at 08:01 AM JST - 18th April

Not surprising at all. But still only half that of the general population.

Posted in Nearly 1 in 5 U.S. troops has mental problems after war service at 08:01 AM JST - 18th April
treebeard at 01:50 PM JST - 8th April

another "news" site described "a dispute over rent" as the reason for the murder....

better make that deposit soon....

Posted in Man held in mutilated body case at 01:50 PM JST - 8th April
treebeard at 04:53 PM JST - 6th April

"sluggish demand for milk"... hmmm a real drag, since I don't want to touch margarine... can't even identify half the chemicals on the label ingredients

seems that demand was lowered due to a couple rather huge problems involving the milk products industry... but it could also have a bit of…

Posted in Butter supplies running short at supermarkets; price hikes planned at 04:53 PM JST - 6th April
treebeard at 11:59 AM JST - 5th April

it would be great to see her on TV again...

Posted in Ai Iijima hints at comeback in morning hostess job at 11:59 AM JST - 5th April