If you've been reading for a while, you'll know that I've been fascinated by the relatively new Japanese idol/metal fusion band BABYMETAL. At last update, they had released a schedule for their 2014 world tour.
RocketNews24 reports that they played in LA this weekend, and will be opening this week for Lady Gaga as she tours. Leave it to her to make such an odd choice. Pity they won't be anywhere near the East Coast. If you're interested, you can check out the RocketNews link for some videos of their most recent show.
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Thursday, July 31, 2014
Wednesday, July 2, 2014
Crying Hyogoite Politician
Rocket News 24 reports on a recent press conference of note:
"A Japanese politician who claimed over 3 million yen (around US$30,000) in travel expenses without providing any supporting evidence has defended his actions in a dramatic and emotional display. Speaking to reporters at the Hyogo Prefectural Assembly on Tuesday, Ryutaro Nonomura cried loudly as he insisted that he had genuinely made all the trips claimed for, and that the travel was for work purposes."
Read the whole story here.
It's usually nice to see my Japanese "hometown" in the news, but this guy isn't anything to be proud of. Corrupt and incompetent politicians spawn everywhere, like insects, but come on...at least have a little dignity when you're caught in a scandal. Either lie like a pro or resign, or both; don't cry about it. I guess he's hoping that if he is appears remorseful enough, the voters will forget about this and keep him around. And you know, he might be right.
What a shameful display.
"A Japanese politician who claimed over 3 million yen (around US$30,000) in travel expenses without providing any supporting evidence has defended his actions in a dramatic and emotional display. Speaking to reporters at the Hyogo Prefectural Assembly on Tuesday, Ryutaro Nonomura cried loudly as he insisted that he had genuinely made all the trips claimed for, and that the travel was for work purposes."
Read the whole story here.
It's usually nice to see my Japanese "hometown" in the news, but this guy isn't anything to be proud of. Corrupt and incompetent politicians spawn everywhere, like insects, but come on...at least have a little dignity when you're caught in a scandal. Either lie like a pro or resign, or both; don't cry about it. I guess he's hoping that if he is appears remorseful enough, the voters will forget about this and keep him around. And you know, he might be right.
What a shameful display.
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