Friday, April 13, 2007
Thursday, April 05, 2007
Anti Japanese Editorial In Korean News Paper...
Wow Korean editorials are so well planned out...I was going to write a scathing editorial my self about this but the guys over at JapanProbe pretty much summed everthing up.
"In an article posted on the Chosun Ilbo’s website this morning, the South Korean newspaper asked the question “How Ethically Advanced Is Japan?” This is their answer:
While continuing to ignore the pains and calls for an apology by fellow Asians who suffered, Japan has trembled with fear every time the United States, Canada, Germany or other Western nation began criticizing it. Japan may be an economic powerhouse. But when it comes to a sense of morality and ethics, Japan is probably one of the world’s poorest nations.
Ah yes, if you disagree with the way the Japanese government interprets historical events, the entire nation must be morally and ethically “poor.” What fine journalism. Strangely, their Japanese language site’s translation of the final line in the article lacks the anti-Japanese punch of the English version, as Neverland points out:
しかし成熟度や精神年齢の面では、それに見合った発達を遂げることはできなかったようだ。
However it seems as though [Japan’s] development in terms of morals and ethics could not match [it’s economic development].
I have been unable to find any English language articles on the Chosun Ilbo site about the South Korean government’s refusal to step in and save a group of North Korean refugees who have been captured in Thailand and Laos. Since the South Korean embassy is not trying to claim the refugees, they will likely be sent back to North Korea, where they will face certain torture and imprisonment (or execution). One Free Korea has information on people you can write to and complain about this situation. Maybe somebody should also write to the Chosun Ilbo and tell them to stop wasting their time with petty editorials in which they bash the morality of the entire Japanese nation, and instead spread the word about this outrage in Southeast Asia."
South Korean newspaper: Japan is not “ethically advanced” [Link]
"In an article posted on the Chosun Ilbo’s website this morning, the South Korean newspaper asked the question “How Ethically Advanced Is Japan?” This is their answer:
While continuing to ignore the pains and calls for an apology by fellow Asians who suffered, Japan has trembled with fear every time the United States, Canada, Germany or other Western nation began criticizing it. Japan may be an economic powerhouse. But when it comes to a sense of morality and ethics, Japan is probably one of the world’s poorest nations.
Ah yes, if you disagree with the way the Japanese government interprets historical events, the entire nation must be morally and ethically “poor.” What fine journalism. Strangely, their Japanese language site’s translation of the final line in the article lacks the anti-Japanese punch of the English version, as Neverland points out:
しかし成熟度や精神年齢の面では、それに見合った発達を遂げることはできなかったようだ。
However it seems as though [Japan’s] development in terms of morals and ethics could not match [it’s economic development].
I have been unable to find any English language articles on the Chosun Ilbo site about the South Korean government’s refusal to step in and save a group of North Korean refugees who have been captured in Thailand and Laos. Since the South Korean embassy is not trying to claim the refugees, they will likely be sent back to North Korea, where they will face certain torture and imprisonment (or execution). One Free Korea has information on people you can write to and complain about this situation. Maybe somebody should also write to the Chosun Ilbo and tell them to stop wasting their time with petty editorials in which they bash the morality of the entire Japanese nation, and instead spread the word about this outrage in Southeast Asia."
South Korean newspaper: Japan is not “ethically advanced” [Link]
Wednesday, April 04, 2007
Best Site Ever?
May just be...gotta be...effe all those stupid money making shows. And fuck Simon too...bitchmade englishman.
VoteForTheWorst.Com [Link]
VoteForTheWorst.Com [Link]
Tuesday, April 03, 2007
BWAHAHAHAHA!
"wouldn't it be more of an act of rebellion if you didn't spend so much time buying blue hair dye and going out to get punky clothes? it seems so petty. stop me if I'm being offensive. you wanna be an individual, right? you look like you're wearing a uniform. you look like a punk. that's not rebellion. that's fashion."
- slc punk
Your Scene Sucks [Link]
- slc punk
Your Scene Sucks [Link]
Da' Big Payback!
These cats I know just set up a blog of their own.Its pretty much a Hip-Hop related site, and if you like Hip-hop as much as I do Id really recommend your high tailing to this bad boy. Believe it or not this cats hold it down writing wise, Im sure they'll keep you amused. Big up to my boy Influ3nz!
Da' Big Playback! [Link]
Da' Big Playback! [Link]
Monday, April 02, 2007
Wednesday, March 28, 2007
THE WORLDS BIGGEST HD TV!!!!!!!
Wow this bad boy, made by Mitsubishi for a horse racing track in Fuchu Japan, has a screen that measures 37 feet (11.2 meters) x 218 feet (66.4 meters), is about 4 stories high and has a surface area of 8,000 square feet (744 square meters)! Jesus! Can you imagine watching Monday Night Football on this piece? bseball, Battle Royale, or dare I say it PORN! Me wants.
Monday, March 26, 2007
Hikki Is Funny...
Here she is taping a welcome message for Japans latest craze Leah Dizon...
not knowing she is standing right behind her.
not knowing she is standing right behind her.
Friday, March 23, 2007
Get Your Allergy Mask Fetish On...
Ahhhh Japan, the latest fashion, the latest fads, you gotta lovem.
Allergy Fetish DVD...Seeing Is Believing [Link]
Allergy Fetish DVD...Seeing Is Believing [Link]
Thursday, March 22, 2007
HOLY COW!
Looks like The Flaming Lips are putting Yoshimi Battles The Pink Robots,
my favorite Flaming Lips album.
my favorite Flaming Lips album.
Oh Man...Taro Aso Does It Again...
I found this little tidbit over at the Japundit site, call me crazy but for some reason Taro Aso makes me chuckle.
Japan minister raps "blond" diplomats in Mideast [Link]
Japan minister raps "blond" diplomats in Mideast [Link]
Wednesday, March 21, 2007
Tuesday, March 20, 2007
Art & Morrissey
Went out last Thursday for some finger painting viewing and Morrissey night at Arrow. Why did you wait till now to post something about it you ask. A. Im fuckin lazy and B. I was pretty wrecked after that night. All and all it was an incredible night, amazing art pieces, hot honeys and Morrissey/Smiths till the break of dawn. Fun and games, fun and games.
Set the night off with some J-Beer.
Set the night off with some J-Beer.
Thursday, March 15, 2007
Wednesday, March 14, 2007
Ivy - Sonata Of Temptation
Korean singers vid. Its the church fight scene from Advent Children! So rad.
Tron...
Found this article at the Winding Road The sculptures blew me away.
Wonder Woman Your Car Is Ready [Link]
Wonder Woman Your Car Is Ready [Link]
Tuesday, March 13, 2007
Friday, March 09, 2007
So Silly...
One of the silly things that Japan and Korea always tussle over is a bird shitted pile of rocks in the middle of the Sea of Japan. Its a point of pride in Korea where as in Japan the Japanese could care less. Either way the Koreans are always coming up with fabricated maps and letters to prove that it is Korean territory, even though there are maps dating from the 18th century (maybe even earlier) that proves them wrong. Gerry Bevers has a long running series of posts over at Occidentalism on the issue. Today I ran across the latest post, and I got to say it made me chuckle. See for yourself.
Artistic License in Regard to “Dokdo”? [Link]
Thursday, March 08, 2007
Tuesday, March 06, 2007
Are You A Threat To All China Holds Dear?
Find out! At the Great Fire Wall Of China!
The Great Fire Wall Of China![Link]
The Great Fire Wall Of China![Link]
Gnarls
Found this over at Fuckedgaijin
Dog heads protest against Japanese [Link]
Now before you animal loving PETA heads start getting your panties in a bunch over those dog heads ala "oh poor little doggies, why did they have to pay the price?!?!?!" Dog is served in some Korean resturants, it is a delicase in Korea the way fuckin snails and frogs are in France.
Dog heads protest against Japanese [Link]
Now before you animal loving PETA heads start getting your panties in a bunch over those dog heads ala "oh poor little doggies, why did they have to pay the price?!?!?!" Dog is served in some Korean resturants, it is a delicase in Korea the way fuckin snails and frogs are in France.
Monday, March 05, 2007
Pretty Cool
Found This Over At TokyoMango. Something as cool as this would never see the light of day here in the States.
Wooden iPod Cases via TokyoMango [Link]
Wooden iPod Cases via TokyoMango [Link]
More Tattoo News From Japan
Found this one over at Ampontan
Japanese tattooos: A serious commitment, not a fashion statement [Link]
Japanese tattooos: A serious commitment, not a fashion statement [Link]
YES!!!
Singer and Pop idol Utada Hikaru is getting a divorce.
The story was first run on Yahoo News about her website announcement.
" Japanese pop star Hikaru Utada on Saturday announced on her website that she has divorced husband Kazuaki Kiriya, a video artist, after four and a half years of marriage.
The 24-year-old singer said the divorce, formalized Friday, resulted from differences that had emerged “over the direction they want to head for and the concept of a married couple” and because of lack of communication while they were pursuing their respective careers.
The couple met during the making of Utada’s promotional videos and CD tracks and married in September 2002. In a message on the same website, Kiriya, 38, said he is thankful that they had shared a happy time."
Pop diva Hikaru Utada divorces director husband Kazuaki Kiriya [Link]
This really brightened my day up, wonder if I have a shot.
" Japanese pop star Hikaru Utada on Saturday announced on her website that she has divorced husband Kazuaki Kiriya, a video artist, after four and a half years of marriage.
The 24-year-old singer said the divorce, formalized Friday, resulted from differences that had emerged “over the direction they want to head for and the concept of a married couple” and because of lack of communication while they were pursuing their respective careers.
The couple met during the making of Utada’s promotional videos and CD tracks and married in September 2002. In a message on the same website, Kiriya, 38, said he is thankful that they had shared a happy time."
Pop diva Hikaru Utada divorces director husband Kazuaki Kiriya [Link]
This really brightened my day up, wonder if I have a shot.
Friday, March 02, 2007
Well Thats One Way To Do It...
Colorado to use inmates to fill migrant shortage.
"Ever since passing what its Legislature promoted as the nation's toughest laws against illegal immigration last summer, Colorado has struggled with a labor shortage as migrants fled the state. This week, officials announced a novel solution: Use convicts as farmworkers."
Colorado to use inmates to fill migrant shortage [Link]
Colorado to use inmates to fill migrant shortage [Link]
Fujiya & Miyagi - Transparent Things
Jesse happened to have hooked me up with this band out of England, and I got say I'm really impressed. I cant seem to pin down their style, but anyone of the jams on this CD could accompany any 70s bank heist or indie hippster flicks. Truely an amazing effort from these lads.
Fujiya & Miyagi [Link]
Fujiya & Miyagi [Link]
Paprika
Satoshi Kons new anime is out in theaters here in the United States this may, and if the trailer is any indication this one may give Perfect Blue a run for its money. Hmmmmm wonder if its out on DVD in Japan yet? Even better wonder if it can already be downloaded. But then again seeing it on the big screen is a must.
Paprika [Link]
Paprika [Link]
Rap Cat Attack!
Everyone who knows me knows Im a cat lover, so iI always get interesting cat related things shot my way, be it via e-mail, myspace comments etc. I always geta chuckle out of them but this one has got to take the cake. Thank Mark!
RapCat [Link]
RapCat [Link]
Opening Up To Tattooing In Japan
My co-worker Mike shot me this cool article on tattooing that he found over at the Metropolis site Its a pretty good article and gives me hope that if I ever make it to Japan I may be able to partake in those public baths I here so much about.
Drawing a Crowd [Link]
Drawing a Crowd [Link]
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