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Now his name is off Twitter but all over the net....

From an Australian article regarding the location he was held:

But nothing compared to the nightmare of being locked up for a month in the cells at Azabu Police station in Roppongi, a district in Tokyo known for its nightlife entertainment where the fallen NRL star found trouble.

It's not a scam to buy and on-sell (unless doing it domestically, in which case the govt may feel they are being scammed out of consumption tax...

Many international students in Aus buy up on certain products at supermarkets (not duty free tho) and send over to buyers in China. It hits the news occasionally when they keep clearing out the shelves of baby formula.

Suga resigned after only a year in office as his popularity plunged over criticism of his handling of the coronavirus pandemic and his insistence on holding the Tokyo Olympics despite concerns of a virus surge.

No no no, he resigned because he was too tired to go through an election whilst battling the pandemic. Right?? ...

The previous Saturday, a man in a New Zealand kit managed to line up with the All Blacks for the anthems. 

Good thing he didn't get roped into doing the haka

So is it a tech company or managed fund?

Not traveling in the middle of a pandemic may not count as abusing the visa system

Yeah the letter will be dropped into the too hard basket as soon as it hits his desk

The message on my phone said stay calm. Right after the screeching alert though of course.

The last time it hosted the Games, in 1964, the event was shifted to October to beat the heat.

This was also discussed but dismissed at the time of last year's postponement. They'd be regretting that now. Must had been some strong leaders back in the 60's.

He may be doing the guts pose but his eyes tell the real story.

Thursday's data showed China has 105.7 million men and boys for every 100 women and girls, or about 33 million more males.

Surely the first "million" is an error

I'd like to see more low alcohol options rather than alcohol free. The article shows low alcohol accounts for 20% of sales in Australia, and I'm sure it would take off with the red-face clientele here. Non-alc is getting surprisingly good though, enjoyed one over lunch on the weekend as I was bike touring (wouldn't have hesitated to have a regular in Aus but different rules apply).

The heads of many Japanese corporations (including the one I work for) come directly from a government position in the same industry. Naturally they will continue their relationship with the government officials. This benefits the company as they gain influential power and greys the border between government and industry.

Yes, Japan has a new women's soccer league, it will be interesting to see if she supports that also.

All the best in Aus, Naomi.

As Bach said, the IOC is in the business of "organizing the games, not cancelling the games". They are the ones to consult for a serious discussion about whether it should go ahead.

5 years ago I also pondered land Vs apartment. Apartment values have been steadily increasing for a number of years (prices of the only tower mansion in my area were higher than when it was first built 15 years earlier) but land was steady or dropping. We figured land has more growth potential so went that route.

Buying an older property in my area was difficult as people don't tend to sell until it becomes a pushover job, and we ended up paying the budget and buying new so miss out on being able to create value through renovation but no regrets. Having outdoor space has given me no end of DIY opportunity.

Hokkaidoboy, that's very big of you.

I'm not surprised that a person of his age who thinks he has never met a gay person would not understand them. I also think senior government officials should be replaced by people with values of the modern era.

If there is one positive we can take from this, it's the very big reaction from LGBT and allies alike. It is a changing country.

Using ingenuity to enhance your business's process, thumbs up. Allowing other companies to use your tech for free, double thumbs up and very deserving of this recognition.

When he admitted to it they should have asked what it is...

The driver day the lady then hit the brakes.

In this day and age, I would have thought that sensors at a station would detect someone on the tracks and engage the brakes of all approaching trains.

Gender topics aside, it is an outdated expression and I'm impressed that the Japanese are doing something progressive.

Yeah, I thought we established that last week

Too early to start a promotion anyway. Should be done after the initial wave of people who want to travel at any cost. This promotion could result in a deep slump after summer, at a time stimulus will be needed more than ever.

Hope it comes with a matching drink cover...

@Local Hero call immigration, as long as you didn't leave Japan after April 2 you can gain entry as exceptional circumstance as a pr holder or spouse of Japanese. Have assisted 2 ppl do this recently.

Gator-gate

Oh man. Life really is like a box of chocolates.

Anyone know where it is sold in Tokyo? Never seen it.

An extra thumbs up if he came up with the "back" button