Posted in: Vaccine chief Kono blames drug approval system for slow inoculation drive See in context
I think we need a full color graphic with large arrows to show us who is blaming who. It is really getting confusing.
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Posted in: Ishikawa town builds giant squid with COVID relief funds See in context
Don't forget to add in the giant carbon footprint of a giant concrete squid. Utter travesty.
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Posted in: Crowds line routes in Tochigi as Olympic torch arrives in Kanto region See in context
That little flame cost USD 13+ Billion. Clap and enjoy it people.
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Posted in: Fans from abroad unlikely for postponed Tokyo Olympics See in context
And the taxpayers are left holding the (empty) bag.
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Posted in: Governors urge gov't to quickly come up with vaccine rollout plans See in context
Is that the proper way for an elected official to sit at an official meeting? He is sitting like an elementary school second grader. At home it might be ok, but come on, clean up your act and look respectful in public at least.
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Posted in: Olympic organizers apologize to volunteers over Mori's remarks See in context
Bow head. Rinse and repeat.
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Posted in: Butter inventories have increased amid a consumption slump caused by the coronavirus pandemic, which has led to a fall in butter demand for use by confectionery makers and restaurants. See in context
So they are going to slash imports in order to keep the domestic butter shortage intact so that the price of butter will never come down. Protectionism at its finest.
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Posted in: Fukuoka town erects 7-meter gorilla scarecrow as symbol of strength against COVID-19 See in context
I expect to see this costume on the shelves of Don Quixote in a couple weeks.
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Posted in: Man, ex-wife die in apparent murder-suicide in Yokohama
Posted in: American tourist arrested in Japan on charges of pushing sexual services worker down stairs
Posted in: American tourist arrested in Japan on charges of pushing sexual services worker down stairs
Posted in: Swinton lashes out as she receives Berlin festival award