Posted in: The 10 most common surnames in Japan (and their meanings) See in context
I once met a young Japanese woman whose family name was Kuriki. Very rare, apparently. Sorry, I don’t know the kanji, however.
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Posted in: Don’t like drinking with the boss? No promotion for you See in context
I don't drink, so I suppose I'm sunk before I start.
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Posted in: Driver runs red light in Mie, hits car, killing 11-year-old girl See in context
She should charged with driving without due care and attention (didn't notice the red light) and causing death by dangerous driving. Accidental infliction of injury with a vehicle is ridiculous. R.I.P. little girl.
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Posted in: Guys, who is the most desirable woman in the world for you, and ladies, who is the most desirable man in the world (excluding spouses, boyfriends/girlfriends)? See in context
Emily Blunt. Beautiful and beautifully spoken.
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Posted in: 'Star Trek' future is history in new book See in context
Amazon US has it for $59.99.
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Posted in: Which movie or TV president do you wish the real-life U.S. president could be like? See in context
None of the above.
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Posted in: Seniors sparking new demand at love hotels See in context
To paraphrase Captain Brackett from South Pacific: I myself am over sixty and, I do not, by any means, consider myself th-r-rough.
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Posted in: Why are there so few good WiFi access spots in hotels, restaurants, cafes and so on in Japan? See in context
Actually, WiFi is free in places like Starbucks and McDonalds if you register with SoftBank for theit two-year free WiFi service. I recently did this and I have found there are many places where I can use it. Oh, and FYI, Starbucks is not a franchise in Japan.
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Posted in: Mind-controlled cat ears hitting shelves in Japan See in context
Now I’ve seen everything.
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Posted in: Six things that foreigners feel are overpriced in Japan See in context
One word: Costco.
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If it was done years ago, Keanu Reeves was the overwhelming fans' pick to play Spike
Posted in: 'Cowboy Bebop' anime creator disappointed with Netflix version from first scene he saw
Nothing worse than watching the one you nurtured to life take your away.
Posted in: Woman arrested over death of 73-year-old mother at home in Tochigi
Posted in: Hollywood has become 'completely dysfunctional': Shyamalan