Blitzwing comments

Wonder how young the girl is.

If the pictures made them believe she was underage, she probably wasn't 16 or 17.

ThePunisherToday 08:35 am JST

Fingers crossed it's the millions of little people down the bottom - the Trump voters - who really suffer. I genuinely hope they struggle to put food on the table for their families, and cannot pay their power bills.

That is an awful thing to wish on anyone. Come on dude, be better.

Looks like the article is missing some key details.

-The shooter is an Ashkenazi Jew.

-The victims, while recovering in the hospital, went online to write about the attack, ending their post with "death to Arabs".

kurisupisuOct. 2 05:25 pm JST

Tried sleeping without aircon yesterday- it wasn’t pretty…

Really? A/C season ended on the 24th in my house, mere days after summer officially ended. Like clockwork.

Humidity went down, so windows open to let the breeze in has been perfect for me.

The weather was absolutely delightful in Osaka these last 10 or so days, and now the rain is bringing in colder weather. Hopefully we'll get a few more nice warm and sunny autumn days later this month. And then it'll be 我慢 until spring hits again in March.

Pretty baller move, honestly. 10 meters is a pretty big drop.

Always amuses me when people cry outrage over breeding certain types of animals for food, but have no qualms when it comes to others.

StrangerlandToday 12:01 pm JST

Or maybe the science isn't as simple as the simple people who think it's simple think.

Now that's simply absurd :P

Yes, let's take more drugs... FFS

Raw BeerSep. 24 08:09 pm JST

you need to cut the carbs. It’s that simple.

It's true that the Western diet is too heavy on carbs, but people might misconstrue this as meaning that "carbs are bad", which they absolutely are not. The human body need carbs for energy, just like we need fats and protein to function properly

Cutting carbs is a clever strategy to lower overall caloric intake, but they should certainly not be omitted from a diet completely. At least not over a prolonged period of time.

StrangerlandToday 01:21 am JST

The people who claim “it’s simple, just take in less calories than you expend” are never able to explain why everyone isn’t skinny if it’s so simple.

The science is simple, however the practice isn't. At least for some folks. People overeat for a myriad of reasons.

Metabolism is negatively impacted when a person does not move enough. As people age, they tend to get less active, while continuing to take in the same or even more calories than they did when they were younger. Less activity means less muscle mass, means a lower base metabolic rate, means fewer calories (energy)

It really is as simple as energy in vs. energy out.

For people who struggle with eating intuitively, counting calories can be a great tool. People have the tendency to underestimate (or outright lie to themselves about) how many calories they are actually consuming daily. Not all 'handfuls', 'tablespoons', or 'cups' are created equally. Not to mention how many people seem unaware of how many liquid calories they take in on top of their meals and snacks.

Naps suck! The absolute worst for me.

I'm happy for whoever can benefit from them!

AnonymousToday 08:57 am JST

”Kidnapped”? Isn’t “enslaved” the correct term?

I think the word you're looking for is "bought".

Well, that's what you get with all that concrete. A few more trees in Tokyo wouldn't hurt.

It was a pleasant day here in the park in Osaka, with a chilly breeze and lovely sun rays.

PTownsendToday 09:11 am JST

@bush: remember the Apollo moon landings

Unfortunate that the anti-American right, US and foreign, have claimed the moon landings were fake, but that's typical of those pushing a firehose of falsehoods in attempts to dupe the more poorly educated and others favoring totalitarianism.

Doubting the authenticity of the manned mission to the moon has nothing to do with politics, though.

zibalaFeb. 21 07:32 am JST

U.S. vetoes Arab-backed U.N. resolution demanding immediate humanitarian cease-fire in Gaza

Let's see a U.N. resolution demanding an end to the genocide the Arabs are perpetuating against Israel since October 7. The terrorists are still shooting rockets and missiles into Israel on a daily basis. Israel needs aid and security for its people.

The victim mentality is strong with this one...

Bobs Your UncleToday 10:02 am JST

And curious how in Japan they don't call it for what it is sexual assault, they soften it by calling it chikan or groping. That is a reflection of how unseriously sexual assault is taken in Japan.

Also, note how sexual assault of this nature is categorised under the seemingly modest title of the Nuisance Prevention Ordinance.

In most cases, sexual assault is sexual assault and categorized as such. It's not a 'nuisance' it's a violation of an individual's bodily autonomy, dignity, and rights. It constitutes a form of violence and abuse, characterized by any unwanted sexual contact or behaviour that occurs without the explicit consent of the victim. It can involve a wide range of actions, from unwanted touching or groping to rape or other forms of penetration.

Sexual assault is not only a violation of physical boundaries but also has significant psychological and emotional impacts on the victim. It undermines their sense of safety, security, and trust in others.

So here's the correction for the sake of this women and women everywhere:

71-year-old man arrested for ***sexually assaulting* teenage girl in convenience store in Toyama**

Also known as 'copping a feel'.

TaiwanIsNotChinaJan. 23 06:14 pm JST

Lethal injection is pretty good. People claim they see wincing with it but I doubt it if it is administered correctly. Same thing is done for euthanizing pets and people as I understand it.

The problem is it's often NOT administered correctly. Doctors sign the Hippocratic oath, so they are not allowed to take part in the execution of people. Instead, unqualified/un(der)trained personnel are left to administer the lethal injection, and they often botch it, leading to hours of immense suffering. It's pretty horrible, really.

I reckon the guillotine is still probably the fastest way to bite it.

Shunryū SuzukiToday 02:15 pm JST

Ahh okay, chief. Many men will take advantage of women given the opportunity. Women are prone to be sucked in by fame and flash. That sets up a common situation where the male, for what ever reason, becomes demanding and aggressive when there is a hint the women is no longer interested or getting wary. Then he forces himself on her - she may not always openly reject this, but it's clear to her and him if he cares that she does not want to have sex.

This has happened to me on a few occasions usually after I had a few too many.

It's date rape and many men will admit that they have committed it, possibly unknowingly.

Can't say I have. Nor do I know anyone that has.

Filled with growth hormones and antibiotics, no doubt.

What a joker.

When asking for 平飼い卵 at an AEON adjacent supermarket the other day, I just got a blank stare from the staff. They had absolutely no idea what I was talking about lmao

I'm glad that at least LIFE Supermarkets carry a couple of different brands of free-range eggs.

CaptDingleheimerAug. 5 09:17 pm JST

Japan needs to light one up.

FTFY :D

As long as I can remember most Swedes were all about snus over cigarettes anyway, so this doesn't really come as a surprise.

Roy Sophveason Apr. 27  08:19 am JST

When was the last time you saw an advertisement to get vaccinated, a news article about the government asking for you to, or received a letter from your municipality on the matter?

Pfizer has been pretty aggressively advertising their product in Japan. Their ads are common on YouTube and various radio stations here in Osaka.

@Mr Kipling

Cannabis =/= Hash

What the hell? Already wasn't a fan of Tokyo, but this is insane.

I'd love to see them try to pull this nonsense in Osaka.

DaninthepanToday 08:20 am JST

A virus that lives in your body after you are dead. It really couldn't get any uglier.

Yup, they really cooked up something awful in that lab :(

Taylor Swift looks pretty classy. The rest not so much.

Burning BushFeb. 4 03:01 pm JST

No one is being forced to wear one. They can be removed as and when people wish.

Please tell that to the staff at gyms etc...

I mean, in Europe at least they haven't reported infection numbers in the media for like a year. One would hope that once COVID finally gets reclassified here they'll drop it here as well.

Agreed that masks won't magically disappear overnight, but I'm certain more people will feel emboldened to leave theirs off. Also, once the official government guidelines change gyms should no longer have any reason to enforce mask wearing.

Y'know, if you stop testing, you stop seeing these high numbers.

Let's move on folks :)

The prospects of the mask nonsense not going away anytime soon is pretty depressing. I miss seeing people's faces. I try to lead by example and don't wear a mask except in the gym and during meetings at work. Of course, the damn thing doesn't go over my nose.

All we can do is lead by example and hope that slooooowly more people will opt out.

> Tom SanToday 02:17 pm JST

You will learn to love your mask.

Also, you will own nothing and be happy.

Oh, and, you will eat ze bugs :P

Michael MachidaToday  08:20 am JST

My beautiful mask has been my SuperPower! I have had no covid since the beginning of this pandemic. I love my mask and it loves me.

Two can play that game!

My beautiful immune system has been my SuperPower! I have had no covid since the beginning of this pandemic. I love my immune system and it loves me.