Posted in: Honda eyes making Nissan its unit amid slow progress in merger talks See in context
I'm glad to hear Honda is thinking to make Nissan a subsidiary rather than merging the two companies. Really glad. If Honda is not in charge of this union then it's better for Honda to not take part. I hope it works out and creates a stronger and more competitive player in the future of automobile production, be it EV, fuel cell or whatever. BYD is forcing all automobile makers to regroup. It's a sign of the times. Maybe a good thing, who knows.
3 ( +3 / -0 )
Posted in: Do you agree with U.S. President Joe Biden's decision to block Nippon Steel's proposed acquisition of U.S. Steel? See in context
But the outrage from our Japanese friends compared to their opposite outrage that the Canadians were trying to buy 7-11 is a little too much hypocrisy for me to handle...
Valid point.
-7 ( +12 / -19 )
Posted in: What a merger between Nissan and Honda means for the industry See in context
It will only work if Honda Runs The Show.
100% agree. Either Honda runs it the "Honda way" or all three will be the next victim of a take-over. Honda must be cautious and smart in how this is carried out.
0 ( +0 / -0 )
Posted in: Which is better for the environment: an artificial Christmas tree or a natural one? See in context
Christmas itself has evolved from a religious day to a mass marketing season and one wonders whether it is worth maintaining an old tradition.
Wow. Speechless. Speak for yourself, Sir. You keep with your traditions and perhaps try to respect other people's traditions.
-1 ( +4 / -5 )
Posted in: Ishiba's diplomatic knack in doubt amid blunders, no Trump meeting See in context
What a photo of Mr. Ishiba. He seems out of place and lost. Although changing prime ministers too often is not a good thing, I feel Japan should consider changing him out sooner than later. He just doesn't seem to fit there. Japan at this point in time really needs a good, smart and vibrant leader. One who truly hears its people and knows how to stand up to but also negotiate with the other nations' leaders.
-1 ( +0 / -1 )
Posted in: Ishiba criticized in Japan for 'bad manners' at APEC summit See in context
Oh come on , to the poster who disagrees with Mr. Ishiba needing to stand up for the greeting of the host . Guessing your manners may not be any different?
3 ( +10 / -7 )
Posted in: Ishiba criticized in Japan for 'bad manners' at APEC summit See in context
Oh come on Mr. Ishiba. Take a moment, stand up and show a bit of respect to the host.
12 ( +16 / -4 )
Posted in: U.S. vetoes U.N. resolution demanding cease-fire in Gaza because there's no link to a hostage release See in context
So sad in so many ways. The ones making these decisions to continue until the other gives in are all making humanity look real bad. Shame on those Hamas leaders who acted in such an absolute despicable way at the beginning. Shame on the Israeli leaders for not having the decency to know when to stop killing and to try to bring back their own. And, shame on the leaders of the US for allowing this to go on for so long. We know that ending the war will not bring a lasting peace but for now at least we should give a moment for sanity and compassion to have its say.
-2 ( +3 / -5 )
Posted in: Trump, Harris battle for Wisconsin amid blowback on violent rhetoric See in context
I'm not sure what is going on but Trump is able to lure in people from not only the "uneducated" gun-loving hardcore 2nd amendment-protecting-semi paranoid Americans but also the more educated folk with more sensible values from all over the spectrum and ethnic backgrounds. This "dictator-in-the-making" is somehow spreading his mental "virus" on to his listeners and creating political "zombies". I AM CONCERNED, not by him but by his disciples. What on earth is this?!
4 ( +6 / -2 )
Posted in: China says Japanese fishing boat illegally entered territorial waters See in context
Oh dear, a fishing vessel crossed into China's waters. China actually has the galls to complain about, this?? Hilarious on one hand but also insulting on the other. After how China has been acting on the world stage. Crossing every single of its neighbors waters with much, much more than just fishing vessels and then demanding that this is now their "territory", no questions asked.
3 ( +6 / -3 )
Posted in: Japan urges restraint as Israel begins ground operation in Lebanon See in context
I don't see how Netanyahu's killing of Palestinian and Lebanese children will bring peace to his people in the long run. I only see things getting worse for Israel at this pace. I pray I'm wrong.
11 ( +14 / -3 )
Posted in: Nearly 80% of local gov't heads favor spouse surname change: survey See in context
So the children get which last name?????????
-1 ( +2 / -3 )
Posted in: Australian PM hits back at Musk after 'fascists' quip See in context
X needs to burn like a Tesla on fire
Lol
-7 ( +1 / -8 )
Posted in: Plan to reuse decontaminated soil in Fukushima safe: IAEA See in context
@Data
front the article
I can breathe a sigh of relief if what you're saying is true. Thanks.
Then again, why not just simply keep it away from anything agricultural? It still is a risk and we all know that when something of concern which has been deemed safe at one point in time only becomes to be proven otherwise decades later by which time we are speaking of much more serious health issues such as cancers and birth defects. And as we all know it is extremely difficult to prove the cause of cancers and birth defects while trying to do so also takes decades for victims by which time they are either dead or dying, rather than living their lives.
Being concerned about something like this should not be frowned upon. We should all think, discuss, learn and speak up about matters rather than letting those "wonderful" algorithms define who you are and be your sole source of vital information ( this final comment is directed only to those who take offense at what I stated) ;)
0 ( +1 / -1 )
Posted in: Plan to reuse decontaminated soil in Fukushima safe: IAEA See in context
Not sure where you two are getting this from..
From the article. That's where. And by the way, why are some people so full-heartedly supporting anything and everything nuclear???!
I personally am not completely against it when it's done correctly but when things are handled poorly and people just defend the nuclear industry no matter what, then I can't help but compare it to how the gun-loving folk here in the US defend the NRA (in America) even in times of mass shootings and absolutely horrific attacks on innocents. These NRA folk come up with THE lamest excuses for not facing the facts and allowing truths to be spoken.
0 ( +2 / -2 )
Posted in: Plan to reuse decontaminated soil in Fukushima safe: IAEA See in context
To the people who gave thumbs down to my previous post I feel you are blindly protecting anything and all Japanese. This mentality does not help the children of Japan and actually is a detriment to their futures.
-1 ( +2 / -3 )
Posted in: Plan to reuse decontaminated soil in Fukushima safe: IAEA See in context
Reusing the highly radioactive soil on AGRICULTURAL land ?!? I will not be trusting any food item with a Made/Grown in Japan label in that case. I'm sure the "specialists" know much better than I but I don't believe these people making these decisions have the pubilc's safety as their top priority. Not happy with this decision. Come on Japan, please try to do better. Saving money anywhere and everywhere isn't going to be to your benefit forever. It will come back to bite you eventually.
-3 ( +1 / -4 )
Posted in: Celine Dion resolved to perform again, 'even if I have to crawl' See in context
Totally agree with previous post "She's as strong as they come! Beautiful person!".
Whoever gave it a thumbs down could use a dose of empathy and a lesson in the basics of human compassion. IMO
-2 ( +1 / -3 )
Posted in: Processing overseas loss and grief as an expat See in context
I was affected by this matter very much while living in Japan. I felt no support from the people around me and finally was incapable of thinking of going through that feeling again the next time a family member back "at home" fell ill or worse.
My dear aunt was such a loving part of my being and due to prior unresolved familial issues I could not pay my final respects, to say thank you and to lay a flower by her due to the distance exacerbating unresolved issues . Later my father unexpectedly fell ill. I went to see him but unfortunately time away from work limited the visit and I left wondering if I'll ever see him again. When I hugged and said goodbye on my return to Japan I saw in his eyes that he knew it was "the", goodbye. It brings tears to my eyes even after many years.
2 ( +3 / -1 )
Posted in: Genderless high school uniforms spread in Japan to meet needs of LGBT students See in context
Is this a joke?
Guys should wear male uniforms. Girls should wear girl uniforms.
Those who wish to identify otherwise should be able to wear as they wish.
But making ALL uniforms neutral is unfair to ALL.
-1 ( +13 / -14 )
Posted in: Britain to send aircraft carrier strike group to waters near Japan See in context
Is Japan preparing wars with neighbors ?
Interesting, so China can do ANYTHING it so pleases in the name of expansion and Japan dare NOT do ANYTHING in the name of *defense**.*
So, at least we know whose side this poster's on.
27 ( +31 / -4 )
Posted in: GM, Honda announce North America car alliance See in context
This will be a BIG help to GM. Honda may benefit in some truck related ways but oh boy, when it comes to good car-making technology. The little stuff which make Hondas last and last, that will be a very beneficial gift for GM.
Hope they manage to improve GM and manage to keep Honda's high quality and know-how at a high level.
Really hope Honda does not start GM-ifying its lineup. If it does, it'll regret it.
-1 ( +0 / -1 )
Posted in: Japan may still build Aegis Ashore despite reports of cancellation See in context
What they should develop is the ability to make decisions and stick to them... and stop lying
Yes and yes!
Although no one wants war. Absolutely at all costs must and should be avoided but, the 'unfriendly countries' are not asking permission from anyone to build up their own first strike and defense capabilities. Japan would be making a grave mistake by not having anything to truly protect its people.
This capability of defending and fighting for its own existence, although it may not be enough if it came to it, at least it's people could have the peace of mind that there is something which can give hesitation to the 'unfriendly countries' from starting anything in the first place.
5 ( +6 / -1 )
Posted in: Syria's brutal war enters 10th year See in context
Very sad. Shame on all who are allowing this to go on for so long.
President Bashar al-Assad should not be where he is. The guy is pure evil. Everyone and anyone who tries justifying Assad's legitimacy is either cruel-hearted or just simply has no heart.
I believe the United Nations needs to change its whole makeup and system. It needs to be able to act and stop these catastrophes before they become this absolutely unbearably unmanageable.
1 ( +3 / -2 )
Posted in: 3-year-old girl dies after being hit by truck in restaurant parking lot See in context
Parking lots are for #1. PARKING your car and #2. getting out of car and WALKING to your destination. People of ALL ages use these facilities. These lots are NOT made for speeding through. AND, when driving in a parking lot drivers must be EXTRA cautious because...people ARE walking TO and FROM their cars. AND just because it's 9:30pm doesn't mean drivers have free reign to dart through carelessly assuming that children are at home/in bed. Defending the driver in this case just doesn't sound or feel right.
1 ( +3 / -2 )
Posted in: 3-year-old girl dies after being hit by truck in restaurant parking lot See in context
From what I read, this is not the driver's fault and he should not be arrested. Parking lots are not playgrounds and parents need to be extra vigilant in places like these. RIP, poor young girl
The driver was being very reckless. Racing through a parking lot with the sole purpose of beating a red light. Reckless, pure and simple.
Yes, the parents should have been more careful, of course. But driver is 99.9% at fault here.
0 ( +7 / -7 )
Posted in: Is it too early to make a decision on whether or not to cancel or defer the Tokyo Olympic and Paralympic Games due to the outbreak of the coronavirus? See in context
Well..IF it did get postponed I guess it would be time to bring back the marathon to Tokyo! Here we'd go again..
0 ( +0 / -0 )
Posted in: Japanese police officers increasingly forgetting their guns in public restrooms See in context
I bet they didn't forget their iphones/smartphones..
5 ( +5 / -0 )
Posted in: Fiat Chrysler and Peugeot sign deal for 50-50 merger See in context
This inevitable trend of car companies merging has and will continue to further dilute and erode the uniqueness of individual makes. When Peugeot acquired Citroen back in the 1970's Citroen's flair and truly unique touch was taken away. Now being in the 'same boat' as Opel, Vauxhall and Fiat I can't help but see a real nail in the coffin for this once forward-thinking and history-making marque.
RIP
0 ( +0 / -0 )
Posted in: Russia doping whistleblower welcomes ban, urges review of Olympic results See in context
Mr. Rodchenkov you are a hero. The world needs more people like yourself. Thank you for speaking for those who needed a voice.
3 ( +3 / -0 )
Where we live now the zoning laws were changed a long time ago so that chickens are not allowed. We…
Posted in: Soaring egg prices in U.S. piquing interest in backyard chickens
France doesn't have a far left migration policy either. France's far left does.
Posted in: Anti-far-right protest draws 250,000 in Munich
I will be watching the Puppy-Bowl.
Posted in: Trump, Swift join Super Bowl party as Chiefs chase 'three-peat'
Posted in: Trump pressure to boost Japan defense spending could strain alliance