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Someone is laughing their way to the bank. Well if it helps Japan's trade surplus, good on them.

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They could have relocated a number of mongooses to zoos in Japan (not all but many).

They are good overall. Having said that, GoFundMe really takes a huge commission out of the donated funds.

Do the mullahs of Iran represent true Islam ? I am curious on this issue.

"Actually, if this escalates anymore we will do our next trip, already booked, (note the previous 2 trips have been at a much stronger Yen) and not be back."

I see your point, but then you wouldn't want to go to Cambodia, Malaysia, India or Palau either.

It sounds like most are OK with this provided it is called, "a Japan resident discount" rather than "two prices-- the Japanese price and and tourist price." Although semantics may differ the effect is the same, except fewer are offended by it.

@MeiyouWeinti

Yes, the US has some racism, but it is far from the most racist country in the world.

UCLA *gave Oregon their closest win in the quarterfinal game losing 66-68 to the Ducks. Well good luck in the NCAA Tournament. The Pac-12 Conference draws to a close...

UCLA game Oregon their closest win in the quarterfinal game losing 66-68 to the Ducks. Well good luck in the NCAA Tournament. The Pac-12 Conference draws to a close...

Germany is doing something right.. A larger GDP with a smaller population (including a smaller workforce). On top of this the workers in Germany work fewer hour per hour = more days and time off.

It should be a 1 million yen fine per employee affected (not just a total of one million yen).

"Blame the voters who keep him employed at 83."

Yes they are quite foolish electing this disgusting politician who should be retired...

Well it isn't fair... Most people would already be behind bars at this point. It is unfair that Trump gets treated more favorably than most for the same offenses.

No respect at all for those companies that are ageist in firing /not renewing people who are over 60 and want to work, but complain about the labour shortage...none at all.

Kobe. It has some great views and also 3 Ijinkans, a beautifual tower and more.

"Taro Aso's exact net worth is unknown it is estimated that his net worth is $5 billion US Dollars."

How does he get away with this, when the inheritance tax on even Y200,000,000 is substantial?

A better question is, "Should AI regulate governments? "

This survey has been put out by an AI ...

I don't mind so much if smokers are standing sitting somewhere outside, as I can hold my breath when I walk by. What I dislike is walking behind someone smoking, often for 300-500m as they are walking in the same direction. I try to jog on ahead of them...

Those disapproving Kishida don't vote LDP so much as don't vote at all. Supporters of the LDP show up much more. Then you have the distortions of the districts favoring rural areas...

Who is attracted to this conceited glutton of a man ?

Pledged for now. Most will be corporate welfare for Japanese major companies.

Stay safe, everyone !

Meh, people have sexual relations with other people all the time.

But are their followers damning others for doing the same while ignoring their idol and calling him a "Baby christian" ?

From day care hassles to elementary, middle, and H.S school demands and rules, young mothers and couples will have to give up the best times of their young lives for that child and many refuse to do it, and I don't blame them.

There are too many rules. People in Japan need to insist on some of these rules ending. Remember that quote by Henry David Thoreau on rules... "Any..."

In most countries in Asia, the standard of living has continued to improve for the people in the last 3 decades. What has the LDP done to help the usual people of Japan during this time frame?

When LDP politicians say this in wonderment, I feel it is sort of head-smacking stupid.

Congratulations, all !

Japan should sell some of their US treasuries and buy yen. They would at least get a good exchange rate that direction.

Give him one year of hard fat-burning labor. It's a win-win.