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Posted in: What are the pros and cons of working in the same office as your spouse or partner? See in context

No privacies is not healthy

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Posted in: Use this UV-protection face mask this summer to stay fresh See in context

There’s still a lot of unnecessary masks everywhere. I can’t believe that still many students are wearing masks during school. The reason of wearing masks seems not because of preventing viruses but because of belonging to the majority.

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Posted in: Air pollution linked to nearly 2,000 child deaths a day: report See in context

its important to learn from the countries and cities that overcame the air pollution issues

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Posted in: Akio Toyoda, grandson of Toyota founder, wins shareholder approval to stay in leadership See in context

I believe Toyoda is a committed leader who can overcome challenges and make transformation

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Posted in: How do you remember all the passwords and user IDs you use in your daily life? See in context

Smartphone memo

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Posted in: 17-year-old boy arrested for assaulting father over smartphone game argument See in context

Such a sad incident. Scolding hard many times may ruin the relationship of each others. We need to learn how to interact and influence people in a tough situation.

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Posted in: Holes poked in mesh screen barrier at popular Mount Fuji viewing spot See in context

How about renovating the place as a nice sightseeing spot supported by the local government rather than restricting?

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Posted in: 10 simple tips for saving money in Japan See in context

Enjoy hobby that doesn’t require money.

Stop insurances.

Start NISA.

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Posted in: What do you think of year-end company parties? Do you attend them? See in context

Recently, year end parties are decreasing but it’s a good occasion for socializing.

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Posted in: What’s in vogue now is ‘kape’ (the Korean word for cafe). Cafes are popping up one after another in locations where houses used to stand. See in context

I love how Shin Okubo is evolving and people enjoying the Korean culture in central Tokyo. We can enjoy Shin Okubo as a sightseeing place.

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Posted in: Japan needs to make stance on Israel-Hamas war clearer, observers say See in context

Japan’s stance is clear to support the innocent civilians and to end the war. Japan does not have to support either side.

https://www.nhk.or.jp/politics/articles/feature/103549.html

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Posted in: Israeli jets strike Gaza refugee camp, as U.S. fails to win immediate support for pause in fighting See in context

Please stop attacking civilians.

It’s time to listen to “Where is the LOVE”.

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Posted in: Small group learning key to survival of Japan's least populous city See in context

Nature, interactive communications with different ages and financial incentives are great. PR may change these rural cities.

The biggest issue “Employment Opportunities” should be also resolved.

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Posted in: Do you think there will be many functioning democracies around the world in, say, 20 years from now? See in context

Yes, let’s hope so for the brighter future.

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Posted in: Ramen restaurant offers free ramen for the rest of your life for ¥300,000 See in context

This is a really interesting subscription service. But this is too risky to maintain your health, it may cost more.

Cogs rate of ramen is 30%, which means break even for the store is around 1,000 ramen. I suppose people cannot eat the same ramen that much in a lifetime.

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Posted in: Each day, you leave digital traces of what you did, where you went, who you communicated with, what you bought and much more. Does this concern you? See in context

No, it’s convenient to check my tracking data. e.g. walking steps, swimming distance, cash flow, photo GPS etc.

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Posted in: UK veteran, 97, who fought against Japan in World War II visits Tokyo's national cemetery See in context

Let’s learn from the history for our future.

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Posted in: Do you see any value in marking the anniversary each year of tragic events such as 9/11, the March 11, 2011 disaster, plane crashes, wartime atrocities and so on? See in context

Human beings tend to forget things. We should remember the past learnings for the future.

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Posted in: We must strive to create a society that respects diversity and a society in which everyone can maximize their potential. See in context

Disabled is just a characteristic. Disabled can do anything. No limit.

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Posted in: Have you ever climbed Mount Fuji? What was the experience like? See in context

Yes twice.

I suffered from altitude sickness but the achievement and the wonderful view was so rewarding! I was lucky to see the sea of clouds during the glory sunrise. I recommend it.

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Posted in: Incident with knives causes commotion on Tokyo Yamanote line train See in context

Some seems to be injured not because of the knife but they just panicked and fell during running away.

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Posted in: Major Japanese firms expect FY2023 net profit to rise 4% to record high See in context

Great news for Japan since Japan’s GDP growth rate, 1.075%, was the worst in 2022 among G7.

Hope the salaries will increase accordingly.

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Posted in: Wheelchair tennis champ See in context

Congrats Oda! New super hero born in Japan. I love all the people who are doing their best.

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Posted in: Japan calls for power saving from Tokyo households, industries during summer See in context

Let’s use this opportunity to face and revisit electricity usage. We can reduce electricity bills, become environmentally friendly, and accelerate alternative power supply developments.

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Posted in: Do you like tofu? If yes, how do you like to eat it? See in context

I enjoy Tofu putting on top of the rice. Recently, I’m into my original donburi: rice, tofu, natto, egg, vegetables, nuts, extra virgin olive oil, rock salt, soy sauce, sometimes chicken. I can’t help eating this delicious and healthy meal everyday.

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Posted in: Police in Sapporo looking for serial urinal grate thief See in context

The most weird robbery in 2023

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Posted in: Japan to expand skilled worker visa system to address labor shortage See in context

It’s a win win solution for the workers and labor shortages. Let’s accelerate this trend. We can learn from diversity too.

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Posted in: Should governments regulate AI? See in context

If there’s a critical threat to human beings, it should be regulated. If it’s a healthy transformation, it should not be regulated.

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