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: My thoughtless behavior has caused trouble and worry to many people. I let my fans down. Everyone, I'm really, really sorry. See in context
Just leave her alone please
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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: I don’t want society to impose its values on whether someone should have children. Marriage, pregnancy and childbirth--shouldn’t such decisions be left up to each and every one of us? See in context
10 years ago that was common.
Today diversity is the new normal.
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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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Posted in: Nikkei jumps to 33-year high on U.S. stock surge, robust jobs data See in context
Hope the average salaries will rise accordingly.
Just keeping investing in NISA whether the market is good or bad.
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Posted in: Japanese get trained in smiles as masks slowly come off See in context
We can smile if we want to, we don’t have to smile if we don’t want to.
People without masks are gradually increasing but still minority.
Once people without masks becomes 51%, it will accelerate to 90% in no time I guess.
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Posted in: Japan's fertility rate drops for 7th straight year in 2022 See in context
Time to shift from quantity to quality society.
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Posted in: Nishioka reaches French Open last 16 See in context
Great news, go for it Nishioka!
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Posted in: What is the worst experience you have had with an airline? See in context
None. All the airline experience was wonderful with excitement.
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Posted in: What are some things that you and your friends did for fun when you were teenagers that would not be acceptable today? See in context
Many unacceptable memories that I cannot mention…
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Posted in: Man arrested for threatening schoolgirl with knife See in context
Good to hear he is arrested.
Still way safer than other countries.
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Posted in: Doctors warn of New Zealand health tragedy after smoking ban scrapped
Posted in: Russia preparing 'loyalty agreement' requirement for foreigners: TASS
Posted in: China coast guard says it warned off Japanese ships in disputed waters
Still minuscule despite the massive promotion of it and it’s still rubbish.
Posted in: Women's sport revenues tipped to break $1 billion barrier