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ninjaboy at 09:31 AM JST - 9th June

"Westurn" - A good summary of modern Japanese society. Couldn't agree more. A sad reflection of a country that was at the top of the game, but like a reformed alcoholic is now wallowing in its own self-pity and starved of attention.

I see, according to this report, the man…

Posted in Temp worker stabs 7 to death, injures 10 in Akihabara at 09:31 AM JST - 9th June
Wakarimasen at 09:26 AM JST - 9th June

Anyway, we should be glad this guy only had a truck and a knife to wreak havoc with.

Posted in Temp worker stabs 7 to death, injures 10 in Akihabara at 09:26 AM JST - 9th June
InaYamanaka at 09:26 AM JST - 9th June

He killed 7, injured 10....in Akihabara. i just like Japan and that......Because i'm an OTAKU!....But anyways stupid crazy man.....

Posted in Temp worker stabs 7 to death, injures 10 in Akihabara at 09:26 AM JST - 9th June
Sarge at 09:24 AM JST - 9th June

USAFdude - When President Obama goes to Iran to talk with Ahmadinejad, I believe peace will break out all over the Middle East! Because I believe in CHANGE WE CAN BELIEVE IN!

Posted in Iraq's prime minister visits Iran at 09:24 AM JST - 9th June
tkoind2 at 09:24 AM JST - 9th June

There is massive denial in Japan about the state of this society. There was more news and analysis about this on foreign sites than here in Tokyo. The sheep don't want to know that there are more wolves around. And the shepherds are happy to keep everyone in ignorant bliss.…

Posted in Temp worker stabs 7 to death, injures 10 in Akihabara at 09:24 AM JST - 9th June
rjd_jr at 09:23 AM JST - 9th June

Bombed in U.S. is right, I'd say it bombed worldwide. In the U.S. its total gross so far is a paltry 42 million dollars. Worldwide take is 33 million (box office mojo). Combined it's not even close to its reputed budget of over 120 million dollars.

Posted in Aya Ueto joins Japanese voice cast for 'Speed Racer' at 09:23 AM JST - 9th June
Wakarimasen at 09:22 AM JST - 9th June

If you surtax oil companies in the good times what incentive do they have to invest more? Socialism don't work.......

Posted in As fuel prices continue to rise, the fuel surcharge on airfares is also increasing. What's your view on the issue? at 09:22 AM JST - 9th June
Wakarimasen at 09:21 AM JST - 9th June

ANA and JAL are only announcing record profits because they are finally being run properly (i.e. they never used to make real money before). Fact is airlines globally are sufferring - some will go to the wall due to high fuel prices.

Posted in As fuel prices continue to rise, the fuel surcharge on airfares is also increasing. What's your view on the issue? at 09:21 AM JST - 9th June
USNinJapan2 at 09:21 AM JST - 9th June

dany505

Uh huh. Right.

Posted in Mikoshi at 09:21 AM JST - 9th June
tkoind2 at 09:19 AM JST - 9th June

There needs to be consumer protection for airline surcharge structures. It should be included in the advertised price of tickets and not an add on. This is just their way of hiding it until it is too late. A bait and switch plan to say "Hey Hong Kong is only…

Posted in As fuel prices continue to rise, the fuel surcharge on airfares is also increasing. What's your view on the issue? at 09:19 AM JST - 9th June