westurn said...

westurn at 10:46 PM JST - 23rd July

Whaddya wanna bet McDonalds Egg McMuffin doesn't go up in price over the next 6 months ! What is it about Japanese food companies, with all their scandals and tainted food stuffs, that make them think the consumers will continue to shell out for these outlandish prices. Fact is supermarket,…

Posted in High-quality egg prices to rise in August at 10:46 PM JST - 23rd July
westurn at 09:52 PM JST - 23rd July

Another "dissapointing" win for the RedSox as Matsuzaka fails to go the distance and get the complete game. And let's not forget this was, once again, against a team with a losing record ! Matsuzaka has yet to show top form against any real contenders... just more false accolades !…

Posted in Matsuzaka gets 11th win as Red Sox beat Mariners at 09:52 PM JST - 23rd July
westurn at 04:55 PM JST - 23rd July

"due to a larger-than-expected fall in sales in the United States"

Huh ??? Has someone been living in a cave for the past 12 months ???

Posted in Toyota eyes cutting 2008 global car sales target by 350,000 units at 04:55 PM JST - 23rd July
westurn at 01:02 PM JST - 23rd July

"Satoshi Nagasawa, 34, who lives in Daisen City, was arrested for allegedly calling a 63-year-old man in Akita City between March and May."

So why not just get a new phone number Mr. 63 year old in Akita ??? I mean cmon now... two months of this nonsense and you…

Posted in Akita man arrested for making 30 nuisance calls a day for two months at 01:02 PM JST - 23rd July
westurn at 12:53 PM JST - 23rd July

YES YES YES !!! Japantoday you have finally done it !!! A single positive story about Americans !!! My hats off to you ! See that wasn't so hard now was it ! Lets hope this is only the beginning of a new philosophy here at Japantoday. One that respects…

Posted in Bystanders help man after wind scatters his cash at 12:53 PM JST - 23rd July
westurn at 12:50 PM JST - 23rd July

Japan is a nation of pent up frustration ! Frustrated with their economy, lack of space, free time, clean air, love lives, and personal relationships with family members. These random acts against society continue to unfold on a daily basis... we only get a smidgin of whats really going on…

Posted in Suspect in stabbing of book shop clerk says he did it on impulse at 12:50 PM JST - 23rd July
westurn at 12:29 PM JST - 23rd July

4 months into the so called "new design" of Japantoday. It's now time to update viewpoints and once again rehash old criticisms.

After the new start-up there were quite a few technical snafus that needed to be ironed out, and they have been ! Overall the site is now easy…

Posted in What do you think of the new Japan Today design? at 12:29 PM JST - 23rd July
westurn at 10:53 PM JST - 22nd July

speaking of noobs ... or is it boobs ??? Anyway, the show must go on...

for rjdjr:

"but notice this is in the entertainment section."

Uhhh, yes I know... but soooo what ? My point is, why waste space on irrelevant fluff when there is real news out there.

My…

Posted in Ebi-chan attends fashion show in Taiwan at 10:53 PM JST - 22nd July
westurn at 12:49 PM JST - 22nd July

Nary a weekend goes by in todays Japan where family members and jilted lovers aren't stabbing one another to death. This society continues its rapid descent into chaos.

Posted in Jilted man arrested for stabbing ex-girlfriend, torching apartment at 12:49 PM JST - 22nd July
westurn at 12:47 PM JST - 22nd July

Is this really news here in Japan ??? I mean wasn't yesterday a national holiday (umi no hi) and haven't weather conditions been extremely hot throughout Japan and... well... again I ask, is this really news ??? With a heat wave of record proportions gripping Japan you'd figure JT would…

Posted in Ebi-chan attends fashion show in Taiwan at 12:47 PM JST - 22nd July