Posted in: Overflowing sewage stops Bryan Adams concert in Australia See in context
@namahage - good one !
This is my hometown and read about this in the paper the other day.
Was very unfortunate for all those people who attended and waited then to be told that the show was cancelled. I listened to Bryan Adams when I was younger, a really good singer.
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Posted in: Japan Post to stop delivery of live reptiles See in context
Crikey I’m surprised they even allowed that to begin with.
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Posted in: Seaplane crashes off Australian tourist island, killing 3 and injuring 3 others See in context
Very sad to read on the front page of today’s paper. I was there last Sunday snorkelling in that area.
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Posted in: Japanese court convicts Australian who says she was tricked into smuggling drugs See in context
@syniksan
What makes you think that? You’re making a very generalised comment.
On the contrary, I think most people behave and follow local laws but there’s bad apples from every country though.
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Posted in: Japan eyes next-generation solar power equivalent to 20 nuclear reactors See in context
This technology looks very interesting and may be a real game changer.
With all our space in Australia hopefully we could invest in these panels too.
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Posted in: U.S. F-35A fighter jet deployment in Japan to start in spring 2026 See in context
Sleek looking jet, we have them too and I can attest they are loud!
Hope not too many night manoeuvres for the locals.
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Posted in: Ishiba criticized in Japan for 'bad manners' at APEC summit See in context
He’s the PM, over there for a summit, proper etiquette would be to stand when greeting people, particularly if they are standing at the time and also if they are the host of the summit.
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Posted in: Service industry takes stand against customer abuse in 'polite' Japan See in context
I’ve seen signs at many businesses here in Australia regarding abusive behaviour towards staff, if it happens then quite often the manager would ask the person to leave. Worst case Police are called.
But I’d imagine in Japan this may be very difficult given the service culture.
I’ll have to check out what the ‘Japan Harassment Association’ get up to when they meet.
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Posted in: Australia to invest billions of dollars in nuclear submarine shipyard See in context
@wasabi, did you personally lose the contract?
Yes it was broken but paid out in good faith as per good business acumen.
I live near where these subs will be built/based and it will create a lot of jobs locally not to mention rotational crew and families etc moving here, some good and bad things but overall long term a good thing I’d suggest.
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Posted in: Himeji Castle entry fees set to be hiked for all non-local visitors See in context
@kohakuebisu
The practice you speak of is not common in Australia. Everybody pays the same, local or tourist doesn’t matter.
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Posted in: Japanese high court reaches verdict on late pizza-delivery trauma lawsuit See in context
What a clown. I wonder if he had to pay court costs as a result?
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Posted in: Japan seeks more visitors despite overtourism problems See in context
“The municipality famous for Himeji Castle is mulling making the World Heritage site's admission fees for overseas tourists four times as expensive as those for local residents, local media reported.”
That is discrimination and will not attract tourists, the fees should be the same for everyone. Plus, how would you enforce it? Check resident’s cards?
Can you imagine if Australians were charged a much cheaper rate than foreigners to do a Sydney Harbour Bridge tour? There’d be an outcry from tourists and the Tourism Board wouldn’t allow it.
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Posted in: China and New Zealand deepen trade ties, discuss rights issues during Premier Li visit See in context
Correction, China would be more opaque. My error!
Australia believes in the notion of a fair go, we don’t seem to be getting that from China. Yes our trade is important but when a trading partner cancels trade as punishment for things they don’t like to hear (rights, Covid enquiry etc) then it’s a bit immature.
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Posted in: China and New Zealand deepen trade ties, discuss rights issues during Premier Li visit See in context
@elephant
That’s a bit rude, care to elaborate?
Australia would be more opaque and upfront than China, if we don’t like something we are not afraid to call it out.
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Posted in: Barrier at viral Mount Fuji photo spot to be replaced after holes found See in context
I’m confused, so it was the tourists that were poking holes in it even though it was erected on top of the roof?
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Posted in: Former politician Super Crazy-kun gets 4 1/2 years for sexual assault See in context
Looks like the he lived up to his name.
I mean, how serious does he want people to take him with a name like that in politics?
Good to see he got some jail time.
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Posted in: Australia, New Zealand honor their war dead with dawn services on Anzac Day See in context
I went to the local dawn service and it was a very good turnout. Thankfully, no rain this year.
Lest we forget.
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Posted in: LDP punishes 39 members over funds scandal, urging 2 to leave party See in context
Lots of ‘urging’ going on in Japan but what does it take for someone to get booted from politics one must wonder..
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Posted in: Kyoto may launch tourist express bus service to handle overcrowding See in context
It makes sense to have dedicated buses taking tourists to the sites of interest in Kyoto, using the same as local commuters is just not feasible.
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Posted in: ‘Dune: Part Two’ brings spice power to the box office with $81.5 million debut See in context
I saw it at the normal theatres on Saturday night - the cinematography, music and action was very impressive, would have been even better to see it on IMAX….
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Posted in: Official Tokyo Marathon T-shirts get recalled for English spelling mistake See in context
Must’ve been a Kiwi proofreader…..
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Posted in: Potentially dirty and broken used shinkansen food/beverage carts on sale in Japan for ¥100,000 See in context
I usually sorted out my snacks prior from the station combini but on occasion would grab a chocolate or something from the cart, don’t remember then being too expensive either
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Posted in: China orders Japanese fishing boat to leave waters near disputed islands See in context
As with most property disputes this should be settled in court, if it hasn’t already be done so. Whatever outcome should be respected by all parties.
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Posted in: Indonesian man dies while in police custody in Tochigi Prefecture See in context
“(In custody) Since his arrest in October…”
For driving without a licence??
That is usually dealt with by fine here or if contested someone is usually summonsed to attend court for it.
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Posted in: U.S. livestreamer fined for playing loud music in Osaka restaurant See in context
I think I’ve seen this guy on YouTube, what’s his immigration status? Is he a tourist or what? Sounds like he needs to be booted from the country..
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Posted in: Man arrested for spitting in police officer’s face See in context
@Disillusioned, in Australia that would constitute assault, whereas ‘obstruction’ relates to ‘getting in their way’ and stopping them from doing their jobs.
Interesting how it is dealt with here, whether the guy will get a fine or not.
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Posted in: U.S. sending fighter jets, warship to Gulf region to protect ships from Iranian seizures See in context
Question is why is this happening? Is the Iranian Navy involved in piracy now?
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Posted in: Japanese journalist who wrote about 2019 rally denied entry into Hong Kong See in context
HK is now part of China so not surprising really.
I want to know about “Mr Wally”! What does he do? Why was he denied entry if he was a busker?
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Posted in: Japanese police to help Ukrainian counterparts identify war dead See in context
DVI is an important role in investigations, good to see this cooperation from Japan.
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Posted in: Armed GSDF member briefly goes missing overnight in Sapporo See in context
Or got ‘nervous in the service’?
Interesting how they were quick to notify education authorities, was there any indication something may happen?
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Posted in: Japan to release 210,000 tons from rice reserves due to surging prices
Wallace ,do the rice Fukushima glow in the dark
Posted in: Japan to release 210,000 tons from rice reserves due to surging prices
Wonder if drones can be used to slowly spray the roof with something to melt the snow away.
Posted in: 98-year-old man found dead under eaves of shed after removing snow from roof
His story is being told on NHK tv. See : "58 Stolen Years - Two Siblings on the Road to…
Posted in: Japanese man acquitted of 1966 murders to sue state for defamation