Posted in: Biden suggests he may block Nippon Steel deal, seeks to triple tariffs on Chinese steel See in context
Free market for me, zero for thee
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Posted in: Yen's fall to 34-year low unlikely to prod BOJ to tighten policy soon See in context
BOJ will adopt a wait-and-see attitude at least until the fall.
Not surprising
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Posted in: Breastfeeding shirt supports mothers in evacuation centers See in context
So strange , we live in strange times
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Posted in: 60 dead, over 100 injured in Russia concert hall attack; Islamic State group claims responsibility See in context
Fighting too many battles on too many fronts
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Posted in: Emperor, empress visit quake-hit area of Ishikawa Prefecture See in context
The spirits have been lifted now.
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Posted in: Biden opposes plan to sell U.S. Steel to Nippon Steel, citing need for 'American steel workers' See in context
So much for free market capitalism hey
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Posted in: Vending machine in Yokohama sells bakery bread set to be thrown away, reducing food waste See in context
Nicest thing I’ve read for a long time
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Posted in: Japan defense minister meets Okinawa governor over U.S. base transfer See in context
Might be a lot more confiscated land without some decent air defense.
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Posted in: Unusually warm weather in northern Japan puts damper on winter events See in context
early to mid feb is usually the best of the season in Niseko...pics show that it is just slush for the last 2 days...unprecedented indeed
so lame!!!
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Posted in: Japan to boost child allowances to tackle falling birthrate See in context
Simply throwing money at the problem will not solve it. The main problem lays within career and financial security in the future
Physical security too. Climate change and wars. People are smart enough to no these things are actual existential threats to society. People don’t want to bring children into this.
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Posted in: Kim's powerful sister says N Korea, Japan can open 'new future' See in context
Soon they’ll have a larger economy than Japan so better make friends with them.
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Posted in: Japan slips into recession, becoming 4th-largest economy, behind U.S., China and Germany See in context
Wo wo wo wowwwooo you're slippin away from meeeee
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Posted in: Nippon Steel rebuffs Trump criticism over U.S. Steel deal See in context
It’s only ok if Trump does it. Everyone else is naughty.
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Posted in: Ukraine-born Miss Japan relinquishes crown after reported affair See in context
But her appointment ignited debate over what constitutes Japanese identity and led to polarized views on social media over whether her background made her an appropriate winner.
This country is having such an existential crisis it’s embarrassing.
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Posted in: Trump vows to block Nippon Steel's acquisition of U.S. Steel if he's elected See in context
The idiot is back
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Posted in: Kishida says he regrets funds scandal and will work on partial changes to his cabinet See in context
these guys are in so much hot water it feels like actually doing their job would be an easier option say this stage.
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Posted in: Japan gets 'fossil' award again as climate action slammed See in context
We better get used to it, because there is only fossil awards from here on in unless something radical happens.
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Posted in: Kishida pledges at climate summit to phase out coal-fired power See in context
Should’ve done this 30 years ago. Too little too late.
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Posted in: Nissan to invest $1.4 billion to make EV versions of its best-selling cars in UK See in context
What about making them available in…Japan ?
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Posted in: Japan sees 2.52 million visitors in Oct, exceeding pre-COVID levels See in context
Because it’s cheap. Like going to Bali.
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Posted in: Pacific island nations express concern over Japan's tainted water release See in context
Embarrassingly obvious who is behind this. At least the enemy is dumb.
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Posted in: Foreign minister says Japan to 'take lead' in addressing Gaza crisis See in context
lol
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Posted in: Kishida unveils ¥17 trillion stimulus package as poll numbers slump See in context
More of the same equals more of the same friend. Don’t look surprised .
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Posted in: Kishida plans income tax cut for households and corporate tax breaks See in context
When I came here there was no consumption tax. It’s ruining what was a great place to live.
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Posted in: Man dies after being attacked by bear in Nagano Prefecture See in context
Avoided the mountain areas where bears were known to be.
So you avoided Nagano entirely ?
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Posted in: More Japanese positive on S Korea than negative: survey See in context
Why not, good neighbor, good trade partner, nice people, similar culture, similar values.
Japan and South Korea should be much better allies.
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Posted in: SoftBank CEO Son says AI will surpass human intelligence in a decade See in context
Son has been to America and is parrot talking everything we've already read the news. Such a visionary.
0 ( +3 / -3 )
Posted in: Russia says Japan did not inform it fully about radioactive Fukushima water See in context
Just like how Russia notified everyone about Chernobyl ?
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Posted in: Construction of Japan's tallest skyscraper begins near Tokyo Station See in context
Just in time for the population collapse and everyone starting to WFH.
0 ( +5 / -5 )
Posted in: Charges dropped again over death of detained Sri Lankan woman See in context
A blight against this otherwise great country forever. Disgraceful.
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Posted in: Coe divides Olympic movement with prize money move
Saw the headline and for a second thought Jussie Smollett was up to his antics again...
Posted in: Man arrested for falsely reporting he was stabbed, robbed
Posted in: 'Civil War' might be year's most explosive movie, but director thinks it's just reporting
A time out would be merciful for the super troll.
Posted in: Japan 'two-faced' for seeking closer ties while warning of China threat, Chinese state media says