upnorth71 said...

upnorth71 at 05:30 PM JST - 27th August

"I guess one can conclude that people are fleeing from reality, and the awareness that ‘I don’t want to think about difficult things..."

Though I avoid these types of movies (e.g. "sekachu") like the plague, isn't one of the points of going to see a movie is to escape from…

Posted in Movie industry enjoying 'die-and-cry' boom at 05:30 PM JST - 27th August
upnorth71 at 05:21 PM JST - 27th August

If the program is anything like Kume's recent segment about Japanese twentysomethings, it may be worth watching.

Posted in Hiroshi Kume to host TBS's new infotainment program at 05:21 PM JST - 27th August
upnorth71 at 09:17 PM JST - 2nd August

I agree with Freespeech. High megapixel counts are just marketing gimmicks- what counts is sensor size, and compact digital cameras (and rangefinders) have tiny sensors. If you really want good pictures get a DSLR, which has a decent size sensor. As for a good rangefinder, have you checked out the…

Posted in New Lumix digital cameras at 09:17 PM JST - 2nd August
upnorth71 at 01:15 PM JST - 12th July

I think Ms. Takagi should put more effort in building better relationships with the local community that she visits on the weekends, or else she will continue to be seen as a carpet bagging outsider- rather than soliciting for volunteers for a "trendy just for 30something women" eco-cafe, perhaps a…

Posted in 'Eco-actress' Saya Takagi under attack at 01:15 PM JST - 12th July
upnorth71 at 12:59 PM JST - 12th July

Hey, maybe the much talked about reform of the G8 should begin with kicking out France- after all, Carla didn't come 'cause she had her album debut, and Sarkozy left early before the other leaders...

Posted in Carla Bruni hurt by critics of new album at 12:59 PM JST - 12th July
upnorth71 at 04:52 PM JST - 1st July

notimpressed, I agree with your critique of the "artwork", but you obviously have little knowledge of railway operations. Only one train was cancelled, and JR always has back up for these or any kind of incidents. Since Shinkansen is a regular interval service, the only "inconvenience" for the passengers was…

Posted in English graffiti 'Hack' grounds bullet train at 04:52 PM JST - 1st July
upnorth71 at 01:17 PM JST - 30th June

Westurn, I hope that ticket you bought was one-way. I think you'd be happier somewhere else...

Posted in Spiraling airfares put squeeze on both passengers and airlines at 01:17 PM JST - 30th June
upnorth71 at 11:06 AM JST - 20th June

Kudos to Kawasaki City for their progressive move. Certainly more progressive the the USA- my mother, who is a green card holder, and has lived, worked and paid taxes for more than 35 years in California, has no right to vote in any elections there.

"...may even encourage the large…

Posted in Kawasaki City gives foreign residents right to vote in referendums at 11:06 AM JST - 20th June
upnorth71 at 02:15 PM JST - 17th June

terebiko, I join Himajin in agreement with you. Starbucks overroasts their beans, hence the "charbucks" nickname used by some coffee aficionados. But most Stabucks customers would care less, they drink those fatty things served in domed plastic cups, not a simple cuppa joe. Tullys has better drip coffee.

Posted in Tully's first parfait at 02:15 PM JST - 17th June
upnorth71 at 01:20 PM JST - 17th June

Piglet You make some good points, but they are not applicable in an urban area like Tokyo. First of all, double deckers require larger tunnels, and there is already little space underground in Tokyo. The Fukutoshin Line tunnel actually passes within 10cm of another subway line tunnel at one point.…

Posted in New Fukutoshin subway line plagued with trouble for 1st three days at 01:20 PM JST - 17th June