Comments on: Liveblogging Tokyo prefectural election results

By: Roy Berman

Roy Berman — Mon, 13 Jul 2009 18:43:58 +0000

I don’t think allowing casinos in the already-busy parts of Japan would be a particularly bad thing. On the other hand, the proposal in Taiwan to allow casinos in the serene rural fishing islands of Penghu, in the Taiwan Straight, would probably lead to some absolutely horrible results.

By: Mulboyne

Mulboyne — Mon, 13 Jul 2009 16:10:46 +0000

There are still a lot of people who want casino legislation approved but the Agriculture Ministry is firmly opposed and the same lawyers groups which brought down the sarakin have also mobilized. Add to that parents associations, religious groups and anti-internationalist interests and there are quite a few hurdles to be cleared. I’ve followed the debate closely since 2003 and I think the chances look slimmer than 4-5 year ago. Personally, I don’t much like casinos so that’s no bad thing in my book.

By: Peter

Peter — Mon, 13 Jul 2009 10:44:49 +0000

Speaking of Ishihara, he’s got his shorts in a bunch today, according to this post-election article:

http://www.asahi.com/politics/update/0713/TKY200907130198.html?ref=rss

Meanwhile, his bon-bon is taking the axe for yesterday’s poor performance.

How many days away is the Olympic decision? he he

By: Aceface

Aceface — Mon, 13 Jul 2009 08:19:23 +0000

It’s Ishihara’s idea and seems he has other new toy to play around with,which is Olympic game.Even it’s alive,don’t think it would survive in current political climate.

By: Roy Berman

Roy Berman — Mon, 13 Jul 2009 07:13:45 +0000

Has the proposal to legalize casino gambling in Japan completely died? I haven’t heard about it in a while, but Ben was saying that there are at least a lot of people still hoping it’ll come through.

By: Aceface

Aceface — Mon, 13 Jul 2009 01:22:05 +0000

But Goto got busted for her DVD not just including nudity but a little more than that….
I think calling her a “soft porn actress” wouldn’t be far from the truth.not exactly so sure about the “actress” since not so much acting is involved in her activities.Too bad making Kabukicho an oriental vegas has tanked.But then we always have Macao….

By: Roy Berman

Roy Berman — Mon, 13 Jul 2009 00:32:42 +0000

Yeah, doing straightup nude modeling hasn’t made you a porn star in America since like 1960. Pin-up girl maybe.

By: Adamu

Adamu — Sun, 12 Jul 2009 23:56:21 +0000

Wow, just looked up my representative. It’s veteran LDP man Ichiro Kamoshita. He was a psychiatrist before entering politics and features a “psychological test” on his (very stylishly designed) website:

http://www.kamoshita.gr.jp/psychological_test/

By: Adamu

Adamu — Sun, 12 Jul 2009 23:51:40 +0000

I’ll be covering the Lower House election too, but somehow I dont think I’ll try and profile all the dozens of people who will run for the Tokyo proportional representation seats:
http://seiji.yahoo.co.jp/bin/search?hu=55&c=1&su=8

By: catoneinutica

catoneinutica — Sun, 12 Jul 2009 23:25:12 +0000

Too bad about Komeito picking up a seat, but Blinky’s in for a tough road ahead – yeah!

And kudos to MFT for the fine liveblogging and candidate profiles!