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The National Police Agency warned that many young people are not aware of the risk of drugs due to the circulation of "positive information online" and vowed to boost cyber patrols and crack down on drug deals using social media.

So, the "positive information" is just propaganda? Or is the other way around...

And this just illustrates how our privacy is of no concern to government institutions. As if they don't even have to pretend anymore...

The US should take a look at itself first...

Ordinances to tell us how to use our bodies? Classy...

A lot of virtue signalling coming from the Governer of Osaka...

I wonder how many non-covid hospitalisations there right now. A few of my friends have been hospitalized recently with viruses, not covid related. One was quite severe and he wears a mask and uses alcohol etc...

You know, in Japanese companies, in this case in Japanese government office, it is difficult to say "No" to what their bosses say. I guess their boss said "let's go" and they followed.

Agreed. But sooner or later, someone has to grow a spine and resist the ridiculous urges of their boss/es. Send a message up the line even if it means trouble for you. In free nations, people literally fought for their rights. I'm not saying the Japanese need to physically fight, but at least grow some spine...

Mori said, noting rights such as obtaining paid holidays, which are often not given to foreign workers here, can be restored through the negotiations.

Why on Earth can't the government and municipalities do the job of protecting workers against these widespread abuses?

Slow clap for the 'balanced' reaction to COVID-19...

We know that the human brain has lost a lot of plasticity by then. It's just reckless to have a guy like that holding any position other than batton-waver in a carpark...

I see. So the people out there in trouble, including the ones that commited suicide, just have a bad attitude. Got it.

ADAPT AND OVERCOME. That is how life goes on!

Adapt and overcome both yourself and your wife losing your jobs at a time where the job market is shrinking rapidly, and then lecture me...

I won't be watching it...

Skype? Seriously? Another win for Bill Gates...

U.S beef is chewy trash meat.

Japan only buys the cheap stuff so they can put huge profits margins on it...

This salary cut is expected to reimburse the Board of Education with approximately 137,000 yen to cover the unreported leave accumulated.

The person/s who OK'd this salary cut are reprehensible, vile, morally corrupt beings that have no place in a management role.

I don't think many readers here understand the economic devastation that cancelling the Olympics would cause. Remember that it's mostly public money...

It is suspected that the commonality may cause more reinfection and that current vaccines may be less effective against it.

Oh?

The UN doesn't hold much credibility in my eyes these days anyway...

People are gradually weighing up the apparent risks, and choosing to live their lives despite the constant bombardment of fear.

Worth noting is that if you feel threatened, you have the option to board up in your own home until cases are down to zero...

Amateur 'pick up' artist..?

Every time they mess with nature, it gets worse...

And convict him!

Hurry up and impeach this guy..!

So this decision is not based on Science at all. Its all about economics.

Calm down, you'll get through this.

And now, some business owners have a chance to get through it too! Life is all about balance...

If that's the case, it's not fair that teachers can dye their hair...

Infringement of privacy

The national sport of Japan...

Among the suicides and murders of the past year, how many would not have happened were it not for Covid pushing vulnerable people over the edge. Those entrusted with ensuring a fair and equitable distribution of society’s spoils stand condemned for their mealy mouthed response to a crisis which they in no small part helped to bring about.

Exactly this!

Suicide is the leading cause of death for Japanese youths...

I think the main issue here is cognitive difficulties. Those with them are often the most outspoken...

Does one vaccination work for all strains? Are the tests showing any false positives?