scooternak comments

Be safe everyone. Our prayers are with you. I'm guessing Fukuoka is pretty far North to be affected.

Not many spectators. Is it so as to not embarass the ladies? In the States, usually the race route is lined with spectators and those encouraging the runners.

Enjoyed reading this article. Let's hope that the rebuilding continues and that family ties continue to be that which holds the country together.

Sugoi!!!

Beautiful photo.

Lovely photo. Tokyo must be especially lovely this time of the year.

It's wonderful to hear of the compassion of the Japanese people in helping out these unfortunate people. Ganbatte Japan!!!!

Sugoi!!

Very nice way to clean the court, keeping with tradition.

Aren't bluetooth earpiece devices use in Japan?

Very sad.

Japanese have their traditions including uchi-mizu, that may be as important as conserving water.

For the doubters, it's comforting to know that you "engineers" are in the know. Thanks for sharing your professional observations. Hopefully the barrier will be effective, should it be necessary, which we hope is not the case. Ganbatte Japan

Nice job Their training paid off

I enjoy the beat and the lyrics of their songs. Perhaps they will inject some change to jpop. Not necessarily the skimpy outfits but the upbeat and catchy tunes.

Do your thing without hating on others. Public protest is a right and is a peaceful method for change. You both have your points. Agree that you disagree. Ganbatte Japan!!