Shryockstar comments

My son just graduated from university here in Japan; he too is facing the coronavirus hiring freeze.

I told him there is always the SDF...

They let him go. It’s the only explanation for the ease of his escape. ;)

I drove by the site this morning and saw the burned shell of one of the buildings, and could smell the lingering smoke. Such a terrible tragedy for Okinawa, but thankfully no one was injured.

Suffice it to say, one can't really have male fertility without nuts...

This should be an interesting erection season to watch...

In Naha right now, sipping coffee on the veranda. Just a a little wind and rain, nothing to worry about...

Its a shame that people put respect for the dead ahead of far more important matters.

You mean like the succession policies of a figurehead monarchy? Yes, very important indeed...

Thank god my PR was just processed and approved; no more ridiculous spouse visa paperwork for me!

A series of incidents this year—including the death last month of an American Marine involved in their disposal—have caused an uproar on Okinawa.

An uproar, really? The nightly news flashes a story everytime unexploded ordinance is found, and yet the streets of Naha remain as quiet as ever. No angry exchanges, no heated protests, no vitrolic demands for the Americans to leave...I'm not a fan of the heavy military presence on the island, but to call the situation an uproar is journalistic hyperbole at its worst.

Another proud "STOP THE PRESSES!" moment for the Japanese media...

Possibly attempted murder-suicide?

I'm sure there are many older folks whom long for a "base-free" Okinawa, but I wouldn't say that necessarily holds true for the younger generation. I have met literally hundreds of kids while teachng at university here who want nothing more than to find a good paying, permanent job on base.

YAWN Waste of time...

A truly great receiver when he was at the University of Washington. Like Jeremy Stevens, yet another ex-Husky NFLer flushing his career down the toilet...

I have met Kevin Maher on several occaisions and can honestly say that he is a good and decent man with a deep appreciation for Okinawan culture. This incident took place at the Starbucks directly next door to the U.S. Consulate, which is itself quite ironic. The bum wants American bases out of Okinawa, but has no problem whatsoever buying American coffee...

What's truly surprising is that a Japanese hospital actually accepted an emergency victim...

Hopefully the bats stay warm for Samurai Japan...Team USA is falling apart with injuries, so it's entirely possible for us to see Korea vs. Japan for a FIFTH time UGH!

I would hardly call H.I.S. a discount seller. I always find them to be about 10 - 20% more expensive than other outlets...