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Disappointment when you think you're biting into a jam doughnut yes, but I have actually grown to like the old bean jam paste.

You wish. It'll change suddenly, just as all the soccer teams show up for the World Cup.

WOWOW seem to be showing an increasing number of movies with Japanese voice-overs. Bad news for us ;(

There'll probably be more trouble in England than there will be in Japan.

Any of the resorts you know of that have this kind of "equipment" available here in Japan?

If you are into soccer at all, you have to check this channel out - they're doin' well already.

Without doubt the best bottom outside of Japanese / Korean / Singapore pop.

Quote: Nature And Sports Personal Area/(Activity?) Is that lame or what?

In number of days, that will be Niseko Hirafu or Hakuba 47/Goryu.

Welcome back Nat - didnt see you for a while. I forgot Austin Powers. Fun fun fun.

Cool Running was fun. Spinal Tap remains essential. Terminator movies are also great.

Not into "posh" myself, but try the newer places that were built just before the bubble burst when they ploughed absurb amounts of money into new resorts. ARAI springs to mind near Myoko. Avoid the Prince hotels.

Get the PS2 is what I say.

Why indeed!

Anyone been in these last few days? Suppose it must be getting pretty bad by now...?

Not sad generally. If you spend 10 hours a day with it, maybe, same as everything. I find it a good stress-reliever. Recommended. Get a PS2 for a big choice of software. Some great games for the Box, but it's got a seriously serious "not selling" problem here in Japan, so no telling how long support will continue for it. xxx

We're out of season now of course, but it's interesting that Sun Alpina is a good place for nighta. I either love or hate nighta - after a dump it can be awesome. After a warm summer day it can be worse than a skate rink.

Hey you lots. Lay off the tats. I have a small one on my ankle. Why? Long story, but involves lots of alcohol, (now ex-) girlfriend, her friend and a party in Roppongi. Don't regret it, looks well cool

I've seen a few in their 50's too. Grunge-grandads.

Any? Haven't heard from "7-11" recently....

When does that melt away then?...?

16 METERS!!!??? Are you serious?

Just watching Fox News, and seems NY is up at 92F already, and with Japan being "nearly hot" right now - are we in for an agonisingly hot summer this year.

I thought that somewhere in Niigata got the most - ARAI or Okutadami or somewhere. Completely wrong maybe. Gassan sounds like a reasonable choice.