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as_the_crow_flies at 08:32 PM JST - 7th November

and she was invited to give ladder-climbing a try.

She was probably too tied up communicating with Martians to come down to the Big Top.

Posted in Hatoyamas check out Cirque du Soleil in Tokyo at 08:32 PM JST - 7th November
smithinjapan at 08:31 PM JST - 7th November

timorborder: "As I said earlier, despite all the warning flags going up regarding this guy, why wasn't anything done?"

Kudos for the good post. I agree with you 100%, but it's pretty clear that the US military isn't exactly in the best state to pick and choose. They're recruiting policies…

Posted in Fort Hood suspect said methodical goodbyes at 08:31 PM JST - 7th November
as_the_crow_flies at 08:30 PM JST - 7th November

The fine strands of unsaturated fat in the meat melt when it is cooked,

Oh sure! They can breed cattle which have saturated instead of unsaturated fat! Usual Japanese bllx, I imagine. Anyway, whatever, if it sells, good luck to the eaters and the sellers. Wagyu at ASDA sounds a…

Posted in Ordinary Britons to get taste of exclusive Japanese beef at 08:30 PM JST - 7th November
bobbafett at 08:30 PM JST - 7th November

Does Koyuki have a first name?

Posted in Koyuki has best face without make-up, according to survey at 08:30 PM JST - 7th November
sydenham at 08:25 PM JST - 7th November

Deep stuff. It's been downhill ever since Reservoir Dogs, and he hit rock bottom long ago. Ergo..."deep," and still digging.

Posted in A bunch of basterds at 08:25 PM JST - 7th November
presto345 at 08:13 PM JST - 7th November

tmarie, the family will be glad you don't make the decisions. It's families that build communities and sustain them. Breaking them up is not what elected officials are for. Laws should be obeyed, but only if they don't create unnecessary misery for people.

Posted in Filipino family gets special permission to stay in Japan at 08:13 PM JST - 7th November
lostrune2 at 08:08 PM JST - 7th November

If both sides don't like the moving deal, then the base could just stay where it is, instead of moving. So where's the problem?

Posted in U.S. Senate cuts budget for moving Marines from Okinawa to Guam by 70% at 08:08 PM JST - 7th November
isthistheend at 08:07 PM JST - 7th November

Guy; "What an arse!" Girl* looking over at coach on the side, "Its easy to choreograph, but I'd like to see YOU try this routine!"

Posted in Up you go at 08:07 PM JST - 7th November
lostrune2 at 08:05 PM JST - 7th November

Ha! The next step onto the Star Trek universal translator!

Posted in NEC unveils eyewear translator at 08:05 PM JST - 7th November
isthistheend at 08:04 PM JST - 7th November

Glad we got to see the rest of the photo. I thought, "Wow, what balance and defiance of gravity, no wonder them Chinese and Koreans win all the metals."

Posted in Up you go at 08:04 PM JST - 7th November
Hotbox08 at 08:03 PM JST - 7th November

Part of me feels like 'learn some freakin' English buddy!'

I guess not every athlete can be like a Hidetoshi Nakata (who never had an interpreter in his life, and always spoke did his interviews in fluent Italian and English).

Posted in Matsui in dreamland after Yankees' World Series win at 08:03 PM JST - 7th November
isthistheend at 08:02 PM JST - 7th November

And keep it out of the hands of Al-Quida and the Taliban? I seriously doubt it. I agree with Brantastik, but hey, who's listening to us?

Posted in Hatoyama eyes Y400-500 bil aid to Afghanistan at 08:02 PM JST - 7th November
oberst at 08:01 PM JST - 7th November

let them draft all the Japanese youths into their self defense force and see what happens................

Posted in U.S. Senate cuts budget for moving Marines from Okinawa to Guam by 70% at 08:01 PM JST - 7th November
isthistheend at 07:59 PM JST - 7th November

"Can I go back to Akihabara now?" said the "indicted man.

Posted in Defendant in Akihabara rampage sends letter of apology at 07:59 PM JST - 7th November
frank07 at 07:55 PM JST - 7th November

Let their kids stay but not the parents.

And this would help them in what way? They have three kids under 11. It's either whole family stays or the whole family leaves. Good for them that they can stay in Japan but I really wouldn't care if they stayed or…

Posted in Filipino family gets special permission to stay in Japan at 07:55 PM JST - 7th November
lostrune2 at 07:50 PM JST - 7th November

getsy,

A club world championship is about clubs, not nations. When you mentioned that "Does that mean Japan won the world Series because Matsui was playing?", no, that does not mean Japan won the World Series. That also does not mean the USA won the World Series, nor Cuba, nor…

Posted in Matsui hits record-tying 6 RBIs as Yankees win World Series at 07:50 PM JST - 7th November
knews at 07:47 PM JST - 7th November

You could say that this is true punishment. Waiting and waiting for the inevitable...

Posted in Death sentences for 2 ex-Aum members to stand at 07:47 PM JST - 7th November
thedog at 07:38 PM JST - 7th November

I was a CANON Wordtank user for the longest time, but now the best dictionary by far is CASIO's EX-word Dataplus 4 series with "The Kodansha - Kanji Learner's Dictionary" installed.

Posted in Compact electronic dictionary at 07:38 PM JST - 7th November
crikeyitsacrock at 07:26 PM JST - 7th November

I'm sorry, but I can't get my head around, "Japan" and "Environmental care", at the same time.

Posted in Japan, Mekong region to cooperate on environmental protection at 07:26 PM JST - 7th November
lostrune2 at 07:15 PM JST - 7th November

saborichan,

Yeah, those should be provided with boot USB flash drives instead.

Posted in PCs shed pounds and CD drives, gain touch screens at 07:15 PM JST - 7th November
dr_jones at 07:13 PM JST - 7th November

Foxie:

This is just so horrible. I don't wanna leave my house anymore

Then stay at home! But remember: 90% of all accidents happen at home!

Posted in Woman's head found on Hiroshima mountain that of missing student at 07:13 PM JST - 7th November
dr_jones at 07:08 PM JST - 7th November

Somebody needs to place some thought bubbles next to them!

Posted in Up you go at 07:08 PM JST - 7th November
nandakandamanda at 06:47 PM JST - 7th November

If he fired indiscrimintaely, then it is quite possible that he hit Muslims among his victims. His argument about not wanting to shoot fellow Muslims holds no water.

Posted in Fort Hood suspect said methodical goodbyes at 06:47 PM JST - 7th November
Cherryblossomgirl at 06:44 PM JST - 7th November

I think that someone seems to help him to escape or gave him money for the plastic surgeond .

Posted in Wanted at 06:44 PM JST - 7th November
kisekicaroline at 06:22 PM JST - 7th November

I think East Asians, esp the Jp and Kor, need to have a bit more pride in their own looks, and not feel ashamed of their eyes, nose and black hair.

I totally agree. More asians need to be proud of how they look. I think asian girls are beautiful…

Posted in Keeping warm at 06:22 PM JST - 7th November
Hezbella at 06:12 PM JST - 7th November

Being a Muslim would have only compounded his despair over his impending deployment to Afghanistan. I only wish he had expressed his anger in a more non-violent manner.

Posted in Fort Hood suspect said methodical goodbyes at 06:12 PM JST - 7th November
againstcrime at 06:10 PM JST - 7th November

I thought japanese were the best crime detectives???show what u got!although its not your country man is the victim..at least be Human to Help other human..Ichihasi san should strongly face the crime he did...He maybe good in covering himself but he cant escape karma!

Posted in Hawker murder suspect Ichihashi had cosmetic surgery in Nagoya at 06:10 PM JST - 7th November
ashika1009 at 06:10 PM JST - 7th November

You are quite right timorborder! This man already had official red flags popping up all over himself. His evaluation at Walter Reed was "poor." He had been supposedly monitored for months for inflammatory comments he posted on the internet. Still find him in this video at a Homeland Security event.…

Posted in Fort Hood suspect said methodical goodbyes at 06:10 PM JST - 7th November
dolphingirl at 06:07 PM JST - 7th November

In agreement with Foxie and kirakira. It's also sad that women in Japan often feel they have to rush to get married. I don't know how many Japanese girls I have talked to that said they wanted to get married by the time they're 30. Maybe I am a bit…

Posted in Hawaii wedding extravaganza planned for Misaki Ito at 06:07 PM JST - 7th November
gmfranc at 06:06 PM JST - 7th November

Economies are like oil supertankers; you turn the rudder and then wait for the ship to respond. It does so slowly and the time it takes to complete the turn depends upon not only the turn of the rudder but factors such as local currents, winds and the like. The…

Posted in 10% jobless is Obama's new world at 06:06 PM JST - 7th November
F21F at 06:01 PM JST - 7th November

kill this loser slowly and painfully. freak

Posted in Defendant in Akihabara rampage sends letter of apology at 06:01 PM JST - 7th November
dolphingirl at 05:55 PM JST - 7th November

If there was ever a good argument for the death penalty, this would be one for sure. But in Japan, prisoners sometimes spend decades on death row so I think it defeats the purpose.

Posted in Death sentences for 2 ex-Aum members to stand at 05:55 PM JST - 7th November
gmfranc at 05:51 PM JST - 7th November

dolphingirl is on the ball as usual. There is no malpractice standard here and medical professionals can and do engage in behaviors that amount to gross negligence without facing consequences. While I would not like to see a swing as far in the opposite direction as we see in the…

Posted in Doctors admit leaving metal nut in heart of man who died at 05:51 PM JST - 7th November
dolphingirl at 05:43 PM JST - 7th November

What a funny survey! What entertainer would have the best face without makeup? How can they possibly judge that unless these woman have been seen without makeup?! Why didn't they just ask--Who do you think has the best looking skin?

Posted in Koyuki has best face without make-up, according to survey at 05:43 PM JST - 7th November
abromofo at 05:39 PM JST - 7th November

My vote goes to Kelly Misawa.

Posted in Koyuki has best face without make-up, according to survey at 05:39 PM JST - 7th November
dolphingirl at 05:35 PM JST - 7th November

I did a bit of checking and was astonished to find out some things about the Japanese health care system. First of all, there is no system in place to crack down on medical malpractice. Physicians are licensed for life and there is no formal performance evaluation system in most…

Posted in Doctors admit leaving metal nut in heart of man who died at 05:35 PM JST - 7th November
sageb1 at 05:31 PM JST - 7th November

Here are the facts so far:

The shooter was dressed in army gear like an officer.

He used two handguns any civilian can get easily in Texas, legally.

IMHO I still insist alienation & fear motivated Hasan more so than Islam did.

His behavior as caught on a security camera…

Posted in Army psychiatrist kills 12, wounds 31 in shooting rampage at Fort Hood in Texas at 05:31 PM JST - 7th November
kirakira25 at 05:30 PM JST - 7th November

Right with you Foxie. And this one doesn`t even seem to be ashamed of the fact that she is marrying this guy for "status". Hope he makes up a pre-nup.

Posted in Hawaii wedding extravaganza planned for Misaki Ito at 05:30 PM JST - 7th November
Foxie at 05:29 PM JST - 7th November

Indeed. She would have gotten my vote too. She truly has the image of a beautiful, dignified and stylish Japanese woman.

Posted in Koyuki has best face without make-up, according to survey at 05:29 PM JST - 7th November
kirakira25 at 05:28 PM JST - 7th November

I heard the spelling was simply to enable them to get past the censors with the promotional posters!

Posted in A bunch of basterds at 05:28 PM JST - 7th November
hellhound at 05:28 PM JST - 7th November

LOL

Posted in Up you go at 05:28 PM JST - 7th November
victimcrat at 05:28 PM JST - 7th November

She really is that attractive in person. A friend pointed her out to me a couple of times in Yokohama.

Posted in Koyuki has best face without make-up, according to survey at 05:28 PM JST - 7th November
apecNetworks at 05:28 PM JST - 7th November

There is bigger fish to fry. APEC Singapore 2009, APEC Japan 2010, APEC US 2011. What Japan and the US does during their respective year as Chair of APEC can determine much in the medium term. Impact will go to the best and brightest - as well as the most…

Posted in Obama's arrival in Japan delayed from Nov 12 to 13 at 05:28 PM JST - 7th November
tomatoflight at 05:24 PM JST - 7th November

This news clip stinks, and there should be a way to click on pics to actually see them. Pics are too small.

Posted in Misako Yasuda on the road to beauty at 05:24 PM JST - 7th November
kp123 at 05:20 PM JST - 7th November

American political system is unique. Unlike parliamentary systems (e.g. , Japan), the U.S. political system lacks the party discipline that a parliamentary government usually has. Since the head of state or president is elected separately from Congress, the Democratic Senators and Reps in this instance have no stake in the…

Posted in Democrats clear impasse blocking health care vote at 05:20 PM JST - 7th November
kenchan at 05:19 PM JST - 7th November

I hope ASDA gets a good reception to this risky strategy. I'll be giving it a try!...waitrose will be kicking themselves as this is more like their target audience

Posted in Ordinary Britons to get taste of exclusive Japanese beef at 05:19 PM JST - 7th November
kirakira25 at 05:19 PM JST - 7th November

Judging by the clientele ASDA seems to be attracting when I was back in the UK for 2 months this year, I think gourmet food is going to be a lost cause.

Are these the cows that get personally brushed by hand every day? My Mum was under the impression…

Posted in Ordinary Britons to get taste of exclusive Japanese beef at 05:19 PM JST - 7th November
rajakumar at 05:16 PM JST - 7th November

What is 90 percent employed and taxes ,doing to help

Economic improvements in China,India and elsewhere also means more opportunity for USA companies.

Recent Walt disney deal in China and many other Global Nasdaq/Dow companies deals,is an example of this.

Many more chances for business today, in many developing nations…

Posted in 10% jobless is Obama's new world at 05:16 PM JST - 7th November
kirakira25 at 05:13 PM JST - 7th November

Surgery in Japan esp for heart is sub par, leave Japan to do any major surgery.

Is that true? I actually heard the opposite - that Japanese surgeons are world-renowned because they don`t rush, their attention to detail, their methodical approach and the years and years and years of training…

Posted in Doctors admit leaving metal nut in heart of man who died at 05:13 PM JST - 7th November
dolphingirl at 05:13 PM JST - 7th November

Cool picture and funny! The guy is looking like he is amazes she is floating in the air and the girl looks like one of those LOL cats: I haz invisible couch! Where's my cheezburger!

Posted in Up you go at 05:13 PM JST - 7th November