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Posted in: 84 COVID-19 patients died at home in Japan over 6 months: gov't See in context
Dying at home isn't what I understand "recuperate" to mean.
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Posted in: Trump blasts 'leftist maniacs' in women's Olympic soccer team See in context
So in his tiny mind, winners are all rabid right-wing nationalists? He should be in a padded cell for his own safety, not to mention the rest of the world being safe from hearing his demented ramblings.
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Posted in: I want the government to seriously consider legal measures, including lockdown-like restrictions on movements. See in context
Good luck with that. Obon's coming, people are tired of half-hearted restrictions and a shambolic vaccine roll-out. Expect some high numbers over the next few weeks :o(
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Posted in: Japan's jobless rate falls to 2.9% in June See in context
I wonder how many of these new hires could actually survive on the pay from these seasonal / restaurant / retail jobs?
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Posted in: U.S. media say anti-COVID steps at Tokyo Olympics go against press freedoms See in context
What on earth makes them think that Japan cares in the least about press freedom?
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Posted in: Tokyo Governor Koike hospitalized due to fatigue See in context
She must be, what, 75 years old? Maybe time to relax and enjoy her golden years rather than being remembered for the shambles of Tokyo 2020?
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Posted in: Ugandan Olympic team member tests positive for coronavirus upon arrival in Japan See in context
"...likely an undercount, given the scarcity of testing..."
Pot, kettle, etc.
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Posted in: Crowdfunding opens on Japanese version of a gadget that makes any canned beer easier to drink See in context
Another solution to a problem that doesn't really exist.
If you're not capable of drinking from cans, maybe you shouldn't be out by yourself, and you certainly shouldn't be left around sharp objects.
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Posted in: COVID vaccines to be available to all under 65 in Japan at same time See in context
From June? Really? Absolutely nobody believes this.
Over 65s here who called the same day they received their cards were told "End of August...." and there are, as we all know, a lot of over 65s here....
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Posted in: Japan to start vaccinating Olympic athletes from June 1: JOC See in context
Expect the vaccination of the athletes to be finished just in time for the 2024 olympics....
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Posted in: UEFA opens disciplinary cases against Super League rebel clubs See in context
Pathetic slap on the wrists for the other clubs as well.
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Posted in: If the Tokyo Olympics are held, will you watch any of it on TV? See in context
The coverage is laughably bad and entirely Japan-centric, so I think I'll pass.
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Posted in: Most Japanese medical workers still not fully vaccinated See in context
My in-laws received postcards and tried to make appointments the same day. They were told August. So clearly (as if anyone thought otherwise) the over 65s will not all be vaccinated by the end of July.
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Posted in: Tokyo state of emergency does not affect Games: IOC See in context
"...sluggish vaccination rollout"
Sluggish seems to sound too fast. How about glacial?
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Posted in: Fukushima locals criticize government for tone-deaf tritium mascot See in context
@Yukijin I have to admit, it did make me think of Blinky, the 3-eyed fish from The Simpsons!!
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Posted in: Japan has entered 4th wave of COVID-19 infections, says gov't panel chief See in context
So the experts say there's a 4th wave, and Suga says "I don't see a big wave (of infections) nationwide." Who to believe, who to believe.....
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Posted in: Despite sexism uproar, Tokyo Olympics chief finds high-level support See in context
@R.T. Free speech doesn't mean there are no consequences when you say something stupid.
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Posted in: 6 high school students arrested for beating up 15-year-old boy See in context
This is a lot more than "beating up" another kid. This a shocking assault.
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Posted in: Gov't under fire over huge COVID-19 aid contract for ad giant Dentsu See in context
How do you say, "Tip of the iceberg" in Japanese?
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Posted in: Shohei Ohtani ends his brilliant season hungry for winning
Posted in: Fuel pumps run dry in UK as govt blames panic buying
Posted in: No. of murders rose 30% in U.S. in 2020: FBI
Posted in: U.S. hospitals fear staffing shortages as vaccine deadlines loom
