Also targeted ads for your locality. What arena am I in?

Finally...

Every Japanese murder eventually goes like this-

Police: "Did you murder that person?"

Suspect: "Yes, I murdered him. I deliberately killed him. And I premeditated it. I am of sound mind. I'll await my arraignment now."

Those are actual quotes from the interrogation.

THE WISDEN CRICKETERS’ ALMANACK AWARDS THREAD FOR 2026
We begin with our Five Cricketers of the Year. This award is for the 2025 English summer, and no player can win it twice. We have named four Indians from the Tests, and Nottinghamshire’s Championship-winning captain. (1/8)

"Where's the box to tick if you're a robot?" -Richard Ayoade (Afterthoughts)

I contacted NISCO about opening a franchise. They really got on my case about it being a NISCO PLUS. Like they got really pushy....I said, "Listen, I wanna plain ass NISCO. No frills." But they kept riding me about making it a NISCO+. Screw that. I am trying to think what is best for the children!

Love how they showed zero replay of what happened....

Artemis II shares laugh with Trump | CNN President Donald Trump called in to speak with the Artemis II mission after their historic lunar flyby. He praised the crew and invited them to the Oval Office after their return.

Wow, now I hate space...
www.cnn.com/2026/04/07/s...

Why can't Japan be normal about wild animals?

Did not expect my Philadelphia Eagles to get a mention in the local park's birding newsletter...maybe it's a sign. (Sapporo, Asahiyama Park) #birding #sapporo

Friends of Finnegans Web Finnegans Web is a voluntary organisation based in Japan and Ireland. Our mission is to promote Finnegans Wake as well as international literary exchange more generally.

I'd be eternally grateful if you could help us spread the word about our newly launched "Friends" programme.

Ours is the first time a high-quality Japanese translation of the Wake is made publicly available for free. Even though we have no public funding, we'd like to continue our work.

Has anyone noticed any increased police checks over our national dilemma, i.e. - the new bicycle law enforcement? Haven't noticed anything in Sapporo, so I suppose that story is done with....

Victoria Men v South Australia Men, Sheffield Shield 2025-26 | cricket.com.au Live cricket coverage, live streaming, cricket highlights, live scores, breaking news, video, analysis and expert opinion.

Sheffield Shield final is free to stream here in Japan. Make an account....
www.cricket.com.au/matches/CA:2...

Sapporo puts up monuments to this guy William S. Clark. Later you find out he spent a total of 8 months in the country. Eight months! #sapporo

Also making every save seem like the goalie is standing on his head. "HOW DID THAT NOT GO IN!!!"....um...it hit the goalie's pad bud...that's how.

The Cricket Draft is live. Looking for anyone here in East Asia to do a private league. By no means an expert, just for fun. I've created the Greater East Asian Co-Prosperity CCC. I'll send the login token to anyone willing to give it a go. #japan #cricket #thecricketdraft #fantasycricket

Before the shootout even begins....THERE NEEDS TO BE A MINIMUM SPEED ON THESE SHOOTOUTS! #flyers

There's a pich limit for starters in the WBC?! "This matters". #wbc

Did you know that the WBC "means everything" for these players? If not, get ready to be reminded every half inning. #wbc

Can't really call the WBC a legitimate tournament when the elimination rounds are always hosted in America. #WBC

To the WBC commentators: If you have to constantly remind us that "this means something" for the players, well...it probably doesn't. #wbc

Lots of unsold Pakistani players in The Hundred auction so far.... balls in your court ECB. #thehundred #cricket

In 1992, Barq's ran a Soviet Union "going out of business" promotion. They bought a warehouse full of soviet war medals, patches, buttons, flags etc and gave it all away to folks that bought their soda. This has to be a strong contender for the weirdest promo of all time.

Considering doing the Cricket Draft (fantasy cricket) for the upcoming County Championship. Might try doing a private league for cricket badgers here in Japan. If I can get enough people together...let me know if you are out there. #cricket

Japanese e-tax system got a whole lot more fun this year! It's a hoot!

Oh, you mean teacher in space day?...when they wheeled a TV into every elementary school classroom in the country and watched it live, 1st period of the day. Then silently rolled the TV out of the classroom and never spoke about it ever again? Good times...

Phillies lineup, February 21 at TOR. 1:07pm game time on NBCSP/94WIP. Crawford CF García RF Sosa SS Kemp LF De La Cruz DH Marchán C D. Moore 2B Cairo 3B Anthony 1B Wilson RHP

Our first lineup of the spring!

OK Jazz Episode #193 - Give It Up For The Rhythm Section! - Tokyo Jazz Site | Bars, Cafes, Clubs, Shops, People World Trio (Dave Holland/Kevin Eubanks/Mino Cinélu) – ‘Will’O The Wisp’, album World Trio (UK/USA/France) The Meters – ‘Just Kissed My Baby’, album

OK Jazz Episode #193 - Give It Up For The Rhythm Section! Listen at SoundCloud, Apple Podcasts or at Tokyo Jazz Site!
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