ultradodgy said...

ultradodgy at 09:43 AM JST - 29th June

Whatever. Vodka and coke is a bizzare mix and I question anyone who says it's a popular, common cocktail.

Posted in Anyone for vodka cola? at 09:43 AM JST - 29th June
ultradodgy at 09:36 AM JST - 29th June

The Hotel as a Hotel is 119 years old. The building is not. The article isn't exactly clear, but I'd hesitate to call it dead wrong.

Posted in Imperial Hotel to install new Plasmacluster Ion generating unit system at 09:36 AM JST - 29th June
ultradodgy at 06:03 PM JST - 18th June

It's a great story. But I'm a cynic, and so I note the story should be clarified to say the concert was performed for the widow, a photo of the deceased, and at least one photo journalist...

Posted in Enka singer Sakamoto comforts grieving widow with exclusive concert at 06:03 PM JST - 18th June
ultradodgy at 02:59 PM JST - 17th June

@TravelingSales: Let the Japanese airlines go bankrupt? Are you suggesting that there has been some massive government bailout of the domestic airline industry? Can you point me towards this news, since I've seen no mention whatsoever of this, and would be pretty surprised at it given the (relatively) profitable state…

Posted in JAL to cut int'l flights on 8 routes this summer at 02:59 PM JST - 17th June
ultradodgy at 02:52 PM JST - 17th June

If I hear one more mother yelling "abunai" at their kid while a) walking b) running c) playing or d) lying on the ground doing nothing, I think I'll lose my mind.

Posted in What's your impression of parental supervision of children in Japan? at 02:52 PM JST - 17th June
ultradodgy at 10:10 AM JST - 17th June

There's another article on this story on the Japan Times website which paints a very different picture about their house, wealth, etc. I would strongly urge JT to caveat all Shukan Post translations (and those from similar publications) with a giant "THIS IS VERY EXAGERATED" heading...

Posted in Murdered Tokyo couple had cash stashed all over the house at 10:10 AM JST - 17th June
ultradodgy at 10:02 AM JST - 17th June

Fadamor - it doesn't say where on the Tomei she was found, but the dateline is Tokyo and in any event the Tomei is ALWAYS busy, day and night...

Posted in Woman found dead on Tomei Expressway at 10:02 AM JST - 17th June
ultradodgy at 10:01 AM JST - 17th June

Perhaps they can read the license plate number embedded on her forehead.

Seriously, though, this is a great way to take a bunch of other people wiht you. Imagine if she'd hit a bus... what a selfish way to go.

Posted in Woman found dead on Tomei Expressway at 10:01 AM JST - 17th June
ultradodgy at 09:26 AM JST - 14th June

A surprisingly level-headed and well written article.

Posted in Tokyo's iconic buildings being lost to zoning laws at 09:26 AM JST - 14th June
ultradodgy at 11:04 AM JST - 12th June

Offerings made for the body!! ROTMFFL!!!

Posted in Religious body hid Y1.4 bil by faking love hotel fees as offerings at 11:04 AM JST - 12th June