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ihope2eatwhales at 10:14 AM JST - 12th June

imacat: how many whales do you think is needed for whale meat in Japan.

Posted in Fukuda, Rudd agree whaling will not undermine bilateral ties at 10:14 AM JST - 12th June
cleo at 10:14 AM JST - 12th June

the whale meat is purchased by Kyodo Senpaku from the ICR after every research. Kyodo Senpaku then distributes whale meat.

Funny, when the accusation of embezzlement was first made, we had 'explanations' from the whalers that small gifts of up to 10 kilos were made, which didn't explain the huge…

Posted in Prosecutors drop whale meat embezzlement case at 10:14 AM JST - 12th June
chardk1 at 10:13 AM JST - 12th June

I would think that the Iraqis would think it is kind of important, but who cares what they think. Not McCain, that's for sure.

I don't think McCain is a terrible person, but he clearly has zero patience with the notion that the American President must be the world's leading…

Posted in McCain says setting Iraq withdrawal date 'not that important' at 10:13 AM JST - 12th June
hoserfella at 10:07 AM JST - 12th June

cleo- good point

Posted in We are the people who can give you the best perspective on the horrors of nuclear weapons as we have lived through it and many of us have suffered numerous physical ailments over the last 62 years and lost loved ones in the blast. at 10:07 AM JST - 12th June
ihope2eatwhales at 10:07 AM JST - 12th June

Please check the NHK report, if you read Japanese. http://www.nhk.or.jp/news/t10015180311000.html

Posted in Prosecutors drop whale meat embezzlement case at 10:07 AM JST - 12th June
rjd_jr at 10:07 AM JST - 12th June

I've been to Tokyo and they are the same as anyone else in the world. Sorry if the bitter people here are upset that every single Japanese don't cater to their every whims or act like some fantasy land where everyone is all smiles and happy go lucky. That stuff…

Posted in How would you compare people's manners in public in Tokyo with other cities around the world? at 10:07 AM JST - 12th June
ihope2eatwhales at 10:06 AM JST - 12th June

Fair dinkum!, you are wrong. The US said yesterday that Japan's whaling is legal, and could only be made illegal by renegotiating the whaling convention, or negotiating a new agreement.

nutsagain, there are no lies about scientific whaling. There is much information, even in English, which explains this subject. If…

Posted in Fukuda, Rudd agree whaling will not undermine bilateral ties at 10:06 AM JST - 12th June
timorborder at 10:06 AM JST - 12th June

I don't know about the Aussie women, but the Aussie Men are reportedly going to wear the latest generation Speedo swimsuit, this is the one that was developed after the LZR Racer. It is called the "Speedo Weaner Sheath."

Posted in Japanese swimmers get green light to use Speedo LZR Racer at 10:06 AM JST - 12th June
romulus3 at 10:05 AM JST - 12th June

Witherspoon is visiting Japan this week to raise awareness of domestic violence.

good. by the look of those to strict oba-sans behind her, I am sure some husbands are getting bashed at home. This has to stop!

Posted in Reese Witherspoon at 10:05 AM JST - 12th June
cleo at 10:03 AM JST - 12th June

the dangers of an entire populace laying down for a bunch of warmongering leaders.

When did that last happen? March 2003?

Posted in We are the people who can give you the best perspective on the horrors of nuclear weapons as we have lived through it and many of us have suffered numerous physical ailments over the last 62 years and lost loved ones in the blast. at 10:03 AM JST - 12th June