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If I'm reading her name tag right and that caption with the picture on the top of this article, that actually reads " I Yu Mi, if my Korean hangul reading is correct.

My guess is that these bullies have it bad enough at home with their parents or their spouses that they take it out on others.

Great to hear about the reinstatement. I'm looking forward to the court allowing the public to watch the trials and witnessing the real truth. What do Trump's attorneys have to hide? If what they have said is the truth, then no use blocking the cameras.

Indeed. It just states where Japan is at gender equality in 2023, which still is -male at work, female housewife-ing-.

Also indeed that Japan is behind the times with regards to this, female advancement, and female liberty to choose their direction in life without outside influences.

Big deal! She really has a hard life. (sarcasm) At least her education is all bought and paid for, whereas thousands of others struggle to maintain their education with their work schedule to pay off their student loans. I'm sure many of us can relate to the latter.

t takes a strong man to turn away from the money first rat race and pursue the truly finer life rather than to be a mindless wage slave and sugar daddy to parasitic females.

So true on many levels.

Any guesses why he did it?

This woman only got 13 years? That's a joke. Life in prison would have been a better sentence. As I recall, another woman got life. What makes this case any different?

Kind of wonder that Tokyo has some areas with the word "Hills." Are they trying to promote these areas as posh areas. Makes you wonder.

11 year old is old enough to microwave food in the fridge, kill time playing PlayStation, etc.

Yes, I'm sure that's what the boy told the cops. "It wasn't so bad. 

Okay. You try living that way for the same period as that boy suffered. We'll see how you turn out.

My heart goes out for that boy. Definitely pull that kid out to put him with his relatives. That adult child has no place being a mother. I hope that boy finds comfort (and counseling) soon. My prayers to him.

The lunacy never stops. Kodomo ppoi!

Stuffing or dressing

Where I'm from, dressing is something you put on salad. I've heard that some people say "gravy" for spaghetti sauce, rather than a sauce you put on mashed potatoes and meat.

I love Thanksgiving and try to find a place around Osaka that has Thanksgiving dinner. I'm always thankful for every day being in Japan, a country without much violence, Karens, and with more peace. Happy Thanksgiving everyone!

H.I.S,I meant!

HIS sucks! Forget them, unless they change their ticket charging policy. Many years ago, when I bought my ticket, I wasn't able to pay in full. After a few days, I was told the ticket price went up so I have to pay the difference before releasing the ticket. After that, I never went back with them. Rip off company.

Just legalize cannabis. So easy.

Exactly! It's a plant. It has been legal in other countries.

That pretty much describes all of Japan. I've been married for seven years and my father-in-law still gives me lectures on how I should look after my wife and how I should treat her. This comes from a man who has slept in a seperate room to his wife for 30 years and the only time he speaks to her is to tell her to get him food or more ice for his shochu. TIJ!

Actually, my father-in-law is more the laid back kind of guy, kind of like Cleo Huxtable from the Cosby Show. He doesn't really lecture. It' his wife who does all the lecturing and very long winded, which gets on my nerves.

Back on topic, well, I guess he couldn't remember what he did. That's assault, which is against the law.

WOW! Life in prison sentence. That's a new one in Japan. Great for a change.

The U.S. state of Hawaii is working with its national and Japanese immigration authorities to create a system that allows Japanese tourists to complete immigration and customs procedures before departing their country

Just Japanese tourists going to Hawaii? What about everyone else going to Hawaii from Japan? Is this a step towards the Pre Clearance like a few other airports around the world?

No offense, but the shooting in the US never stops. (Sigh) Thank you Republicans and NRA. (Sarcasm) What are you going to blame this time?

Biden is doing well for his age and is quite witty, too. I'm looking forward to another 4 years with him, far rather than any time with the other side. Those guys and their supporters are nuts. It was hell during the 4 years with that Ummm, that other guy and his Administration.

Before 7-Eleven, but now Family Mart because I so love the FamiChiki...

Yes, their chicken is very good. My daughters love their Nikuman and frankfurters.

ANY coffee is superior to Starbucks!

That's true. You can even get the same coffee at Costco for a fraction of Starbuck's price and McDonald's McCafe is very good and affordable.

It's actually a toss up between 7-11 and Family Mart for me in my neighborhood.

Lately, (for the past couple of years) the staff at Family Mart have been friendly and more culturally diversed. I enjoy talking with the staff in their native language (I try to pick up a few words in their language) and they have on of my favorite sweet breads.

7-11 has a very good and affordable selection of wines. Again, friendly staff. I like their coffees and they have good tamago cake bread and I like their potato salads. I like their spaghetti with red sauce. The flavor reminds me of one of my favorite spaghetti places (The Spaghetti Factory) in my hometown.

Both places are affordable and convenient for me.

And obvious he had to announce the divorce so the media would stop bugging her and her family. Is possible she and her family is suffering huge mental stress from the whole thing and he wanted her to be happy and not suffer in such a marriage. Just wish them both well.

The media can bug all they want. It doesn't mean that people are required to answer their questions or even talk to them. That's a matter of choice.

Police said the man was intoxicated at the time and quoted him as saying after his arrest that he has no recollection of the incident.

Ahh! The "I can't remember" excuse again. How many times have we hear this one. Perhaps an idea would be to have cameras that cover a wide neighborhood circumference. This guy is scum.

He should have moved to Los Angeles, CA, many prominent people have move there in the past to get away from heavy media coverage in their own countries. Go there for 2 or 3 years until things calm down. Now that said, if he truly wanted to be married, that is what he should have done. I think he is using the media as an excuse.

It's not like moving just from one place to another. There's the visa issue and other immigration issues to consider.

Well, he just moves on with his life and career. I'm just sceptical as to why he had to announce his divorce to the media. It's his business and no one else's. I just say "No comment" to the media. Simply put. No need to justify yourself to anyone except your partner and yourself.

To the Trump team - You play stupid games. You get stupid prizes.

That's too funny!

I found the ad quite humorous, to say the least. I've stayed at many ryokans during my time here, and have never had any troubles nor did I feel "bossed around." Yes, there are signs for the times for meals and baths and that's understandable. Any time I stay at ryokans, I do it to experience the local culture and food. I still felt free to walk around or do what I like. No worries.