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Posted in: China's Xi warns of 'grim' situation with Taiwan See in context
Thank you @Skeptical. This insight is very interesting.
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Posted in: What are some of weirdest sandwiches, pastries or other food and drink items you have seen in Japanese convenience stores or supermarkets? See in context
Mayonnaise and corn on pizza.
rookie?
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Posted in: Westerners rush to leave Kabul; Afghan president flees country See in context
This seems familiar.
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Posted in: Suga says Paralympics spectators to be decided in line with COVID situation See in context
Tokyo will descend into full lockdown after the Olympics.
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Posted in: Tropical storm heading for Tokyo as Olympics draw to close See in context
Let's not forget the para Olympics have not begun yet. So Olympics drawing to a close - Olympics reaching the halfway point?
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Posted in: Virus cluster reported at Shizuoka hotel hosting Brazilian Olympians See in context
Here we go
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Posted in: Bach says canceling Tokyo Olympics not an option despite COVID See in context
said Tuesday
Bit late for that comment isn't it?
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Posted in: Tokyo starts massive renovation project for entrances to the world’s busiest train station See in context
Been there lately?
only every day
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Posted in: Tokyo starts massive renovation project for entrances to the world’s busiest train station See in context
how about finishing the inside first. the rat warren of closing in corridors has been 'under construction' for the last 17 years!
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Posted in: Microsoft unveils Windows 11; first major update in 6 years See in context
I'm excited
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Posted in: Tokyo Olympics still undecided on fans -- or no fans at all See in context
Fans please
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Posted in: Shinkansen driver leaves controls for toilet while train running at 150kph See in context
When you gotta go you gotta go. I've left many controls to go.
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Posted in: Pelosi calls for U.S., world leaders to boycott China's 2022 Olympics See in context
@tom I don't get the Winnie the Pooh reference.
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Posted in: In synch See in context
I'm no English teacher but shouldn't that read in sync?
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Posted in: Japan, U.S. plan to keep watch on Rakuten after Tencent investment See in context
That's it for me. Getting out of rakuten immediately.
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Posted in: China says U.S.-Japan actions are stoking division See in context
Honestly, no one cares much for china's comments on how the united democracies work together. Their propaganda machines can make up the stories to sell to their people.
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Posted in: 6-year-old girl dies after being hit by train See in context
Sheesh. This is a tragedy.
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Posted in: Couple pretending to inspect apartment rob real estate agent See in context
The pink panther strikes again
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Posted in: Japan asks China to stop anal COVID-19 tests on Japanese citizens See in context
How bout they ask for a stool sample. Then they can swab away.
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Posted in: Artist wins copyright claim over goldfish-filled phone booth in Japan See in context
I'm pretty sure this is not about money
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Posted in: Japan greets new year with crowds despite pleas from leaders to stay home See in context
State of emergency is coming. Lockdown will follow. Get ready for what the west has been experiencing for the last 9 months
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Posted in: N Korea declares emergency after 'runaway' virus defector returns See in context
Look at doctor-in-chief Kim. He'll be recommending bleach and sunlight next.
Hahahahah. Your comment made my day. Thank you.
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Posted in: 20-year-old man arrested for cutting high school girl’s skirt at train station See in context
Dangerous individual
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Posted in: World War II forces sweetheart singer Vera Lynn dies at 103 See in context
Learned about her from Pink Floyd. One of the greats. May she rest in peace
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Posted in: 34 knives stolen from Don Quijote store in Ibaraki See in context
Just a hunch but maybe the case was 'accidentally left open' and someone went to town on the merch
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Posted in: 'Spider-Man,' 'Gran Turismo' among games for new PS5, Sony says See in context
Will the ps5 be downwards compatible?
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Posted in: Philippines' Duterte says no school until there is a virus vaccine See in context
this will be the end of Duterte i am guessing
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Posted in: Japanese rock legend Hyde rips into those not practicing social distancing and hitting up pubs during pandemic See in context
Who is this man and how can i thank him?
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Posted in: Koike calls for fewer outings; says state of emergency up to PM See in context
"It's probably bad to say this, but I hope his death helps Japanese, who still don't seem to be taking this virus seriously, start to change their attitude," one tweeted.
Correct me if I'm wrong, but I read this came from ex prime Minister Hatoyama.
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Posted in: Tokyo confirms 63 new coronavirus cases, a record daily increase See in context
Does anyone know if you can request a test in Tokyo or do you have to wait until you show signs?
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Posted in: Man arrested for kissing 3-year-old girl playing video game
Posted in: Taliban issue no-shave order to barbers in Afghan province
Posted in: 'The Big Delete:' Inside Facebook's crackdown in Germany
Posted in: 'The Big Delete:' Inside Facebook's crackdown in Germany
