Posted in: Hawaiian eye See in context
The Honolulu Marathon was today in Hawaii. Of the 20,000 plus participants, at least 1/2 were from Japan. Most came on JTB packages but saw HIS stickers on some runners too. Hawaiian Airlines should try to get in on the action. I understand JAL puts on maybe 20 plus extra flights to bring the Japanese participants to Hawaii.
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Posted in: Artistry on Ice See in context
The Queen is making big, big bucks in Korea - tons of endorsements, commercials, even trying her way in singing.
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Posted in: Little big man See in context
It was Japan's first run in the first inning, after which they fell behind util the extra inning. There was still action going on in the field as he scored.
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Posted in: Ryo Ishikawa slowly gaining attention overseas See in context
Huh? Not making much of an impact in the PGA.
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Posted in: Noriko Sakai's university loses certification See in context
It's not her alma mater until she graduates. Did she attend before and graduated? Story just says she "enrolled to take classes."
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Posted in: Off duty officer caught taking up-skirt video at Yokohama bookstore See in context
Oh boy, another pervert police officer! So what's new?
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Posted in: Kobayashi leaves jail after hot dog contest fracas See in context
Typical spoiled Japanese kid...
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Posted in: Japan Expo in Paris See in context
Second from the right has one strange looking knee...
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Posted in: Obama rebukes top U.S. commander in Afghanistan See in context
It's all for the lithium...
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Posted in: What should the U.S. military brass and/or Japanese authorities do to reduce the number of crimes committed by U.S. military personnel in Japan? See in context
"no drinking policy" - where? Not in Korea.
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Posted in: What should the U.S. military brass and/or Japanese authorities do to reduce the number of crimes committed by U.S. military personnel in Japan? See in context
porter - look at the lockdown last time, the business owners were clamouring for an end since they were not making any money
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Posted in: What should the U.S. military brass and/or Japanese authorities do to reduce the number of crimes committed by U.S. military personnel in Japan? See in context
Per the Okinawa Prefectural Police Headquarters report (latest available on the Okinawa Prefectural Government website), of 5,268 crimes for the 2001 year, excluding traffic offenses, SOFA status were involved in 1.3% of the cases (70). Obviously then 98.7% were committed by Okinawan/Japanese themselves (5,268 cases) on themselves.
Moderator: Readers, please note that this question does not just refer to Okinawa but to all parts of Japan where there is a U.S. military presence.
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Posted in: Fiscal crises threaten Europe's generous benefits See in context
rajakumar - but will people work after such a free ride?
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Posted in: Best Mother of 2010 winners announced See in context
What a bunch of nonsense!
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Posted in: U.S. needs Toyota more than Toyota needs U.S. See in context
Isn't Toyota's potential costs of damage claims in the U.S. at least $5 billion? That's no small change!
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Posted in: Food for thought – future of food See in context
Japan has the technology? It's all just copied, but improved on I'll admit!
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Posted in: Mixed emotions for Japan after women's team pursuit silver See in context
Well, half-way there to the 10 medal goal!
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Posted in: Japan dealt severe blow in bid for last 4 in curling See in context
Another "sure thing" medal for Japan about to bite the dust. Over achieved last time around, making them think they were good.
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Posted in: Ando cautions favorites don't always win Olympic gold See in context
Good luck to the Japan ladies. Maybe they can swep and thereby double Japan's current total of 3 medals. Current: Korea - 9, China - 5, Janpan - 3.
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Posted in: Head of ward office in Okinawa town sets man on fire in parking lot See in context
Could have been 60% awamori that was set off by a ciggie. The 60% is mean stuff!
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Posted in: Lysacek upsets Plushenko for figure skating gold; Takahashi takes bronze See in context
Hey, three of the ten medals promised by the Japan Olympic Team head. Better hurry up!
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Posted in: Tokyo government announces new name for maternity/paternity leave; hopes to change attitudes
Posted in: KDDI mobile customers across Japan hit by prolonged network troubles
Posted in: With 'Thirteen Lives,' Ron Howard revisits Thai cave rescue
Where are the JT moderators? So many stupid and irrelevant posts.
Posted in: KDDI mobile customers across Japan hit by prolonged network troubles