wanderlust said...

wanderlust at 02:13 PM JST - 13th August

Staggered holidays would make the jams much shorter, and holidays a lot more pleasant, but it won't catch on. Still, I'll take a break in a few weeks, when everyone is back at work, and enjoy the relatively empty roads and resorts.

Posted in Bon holiday rush starts at 02:13 PM JST - 13th August
wanderlust at 12:57 PM JST - 13th August

So ... um ... have I got this right? Japan invented liver cancer? Or did liver cancer start in Japan and then spread to the rest of the world?　Or is it just rubbish writing and translation again?

The latter... I think they meant to say that Japan is a leader…

Posted in Researchers to compare two cancer treatment methods at 12:57 PM JST - 13th August
wanderlust at 03:17 PM JST - 12th August

I find it is best to use your mobile like a pager, and just check who is ringing you. Most of the time you don't need to talk back at once, or keep the call short, and you can wait until you have landline, skype or IP phone access.

They…

Posted in Tokyoites pay 2nd highest cell phone charge in world at 03:17 PM JST - 12th August
wanderlust at 02:59 PM JST - 12th August

Restoration started in 1956, lots of concrete now...

Posted in 007, 'The Last Samurai' and Himeji Castle at 02:59 PM JST - 12th August
wanderlust at 09:09 AM JST - 12th August

Feel sorrier for their children, now having to fit in to a Japanese school, pretending that they cannot speak a foreign language, or have individual preferences... They are the future of this place.

Posted in Number of citizens residing in Japan rises for 2nd straight year at 09:09 AM JST - 12th August
wanderlust at 08:51 AM JST - 12th August

He'd better win something soon, or those will be the last autographs he gives out, other than to guests of his marketing company at exclusive tournaments in Japanese country clubs...

Posted in Ryo Ishikawa at 08:51 AM JST - 12th August
wanderlust at 09:39 AM JST - 11th August

No, they are already the same keiretsu...

Posted in M'bishi Chemical eyes acquiring M'bishi Rayon at 09:39 AM JST - 11th August
wanderlust at 08:43 AM JST - 11th August

Now that IS a woman!

Posted in Beyonce at 08:43 AM JST - 11th August
wanderlust at 09:36 AM JST - 10th August

Biggest problem might be people listening to the media predicting a big victory by the DPJ, and then not bothering to vote, thinking that their vote is not necessary.... and the LDP creep in again.

Posted in LDP losing support among doctors ahead of election: poll at 09:36 AM JST - 10th August
wanderlust at 10:51 AM JST - 7th August

Only 1 billion Yen for repair? Did it go out for bidding? Probably would have been cheaper to knock it down completely, and build a new one...

Posted in Crown prince's 50-year-old palace remodeled to be energy efficient at 10:51 AM JST - 7th August