MummySkier

Quote: A Japanese company has ordered all 2,700 of its employees to get identical hairstyles - to help save energy. Ordered? Then later on it says "encourage"? Which is it I wonder? Perhaps the latter...

I'll be flying out of Japan a week on Monday for just under 4 weeks. Really looking forward to it, first time in a while.

It's the place where Fuyu no Sonata was filmed!! OMG! OMG! OMG!

Cranking up the heat this morning. Very sticky here too, not the most comfortable time of year that's for sure.

I watched The Phantom of the Opera last night with a few friends who really like that. First time for me. After I got over the silliness of people singing things all the time, and indeed Gerard Butler singing, I actually really enjoyed it.

I'm addicted to the game Cut The Rope.

Originally Posted By: Mamabear What is wrong with these guys. A. for doing it in the first place, and B. for not being man enough to accept being caught out right away. I don't think we will ever understand really, Mamabear.

Yes I love it there.

She has 1 year and a half for that 2012 date.

That's awful echineko, so sorry to hear that.

When I see the police spending their time collecting money of Mr & Mrs Normal going slightly over the low speed limits and certainly not being in any way dangerous, I just wish they were spending their energy and time on getting bad guys and other more 'productive for society' things. If they are going to go out and get people for speeding, get the ones who are really speeding, not just anyone from that pool of 95% of people going over slightly over the limit.

That's a lot Mamabear. The most I have done is about 14 and I still have nightmares about that. It actually went well but it wasn't something I would like to do often! I am used to cooking for 4 max. Good luck!

Wow an 8 person lift!

Originally Posted By: pie-eater Dear God. Or whoever. Can you please give Japan a break? Like, now. Cheers. pie-eater Absolutely.

I really feel for all you guys going through this. Luckily I have been away. Do take care and try to think positive thoughts.

I somehow wouldn't feel right and perhaps because I don't think I would enjoy it as normal thinking about what is going on. Not the day/day after. And not in a place that is shaking as well!

No words, just sadness.

Looks really nice. So close to that lake as well.

The West Wing I'm onto season 6 now.

muika your photos are always really excellent and you seem to love the scenery. Can you tell me the skijo places you find most beautiful in Japan?

Wow

Can someone explain the appeal? Not sure I'd like my feet attached together close like that facing downhill.

Wow that looks truly spectacular! Thank you!

Thanks for the responses all. Very interesting!