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LHommeQuiMent
He should have been fixing his car when Oslo called.
hereforever
She is Japan's Minister of Education, Culture, Science, Sports, and Technology. Ms. Tanaka since you're being generous, could you send some washing machines to the needed in the Tohoku region as well? I'm most positive Mr. Yamanaka can afford to buy his own washing machine. ..........Just saying.
Disillusioned
160,000yen will buy one heck of a washing machine!
Resurfaced
A small gesture goes a long way. That's nice though, I think he deserves it. He won a noble prize and he deserves a lot more than just a washing machine. But this is not cash it a gift certificate and that's a great thing to receive. I got from my parents in law when I graduated from officer school and it was a blessing. Anything that helps the finances is a great thing. GB
Ewan Huzarmy
Ah, but was it a time travel washing machine like in that Japanese film.
warispeace
Maybe the guy doesn't buy into the throw-away society and enjoys fixing something and using it as long as he can. Should have asked if he would rather have a set of tools or the advice of a technician.
Resurfaced
Good point Warispeace. Maybe he likes to be the handyman around the house. Fits his profile too.
gaijinfo
21st century Japanese Novel Prize Winner For Advanced Biological Research Gets Free Washing Machine!
still has to hang his clothes on the balcony to dry.
semperfi
-I trust it's not intended to launder the money ! . . . .LOL
alliswellinjapan
Would have expected Panasonic or anyone else to seize this opportunity much sooner.
Thomas Anderson
You've won a BRAND NEW WASHING MACHINE!!!!
Ron Schaefer
A very nice gesture !
tmarie
I love that it is coming from a Japanese woman. Way to go Tanaka!
Loki520
Should have been fixing his house.
NeoJamal
It would've been gold if you had said it's a Hyundai