Posted in: Public safety chief kept eating at restaurant despite Kishida attack news See in context
I don't understand the issue. He was having lunch and there was news of an attack. I'm sure his phone was with him so he could be contacted. Let the dude finish eating
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Posted in: Students mask up at graduation ceremonies despite PM saying they don’t have to See in context
Well it could also be that these allergies are really bad right now. So, who cares? If the gov't would stop the tree monoculture we would likely be wearing fewer masks as well.
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Posted in: Kishida says ban on same-sex marriage not discrimination See in context
I dunno but I'm pretty sure banning couples from marrying based on their choice of partner is LITERALLY discrimination. there's some intense mental gymnastics going on here. what a buffoon
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Posted in: Local coding school inspires a new generation of young coders See in context
This is a wonderful initiative! Love to see young people engaging with shaping tech and learning how it works, not just consuming it.
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Posted in: Man who falsely claimed someone stabbed him sent to prosecutors See in context
This is really sad…
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Posted in: U.S. envoy confident Japan will ban LGBTQ discrimination See in context
yeah those marriage certificates are an absolute sham, they are utterly meaningless. When they real law comes to pass, allowing marriage for whomever then things will begin to change.
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Posted in: Kishida pledges to boost child-rearing budget to 4% of GDP See in context
They’re never gonna get it are they… smdh while this is helpful it does not address WHY people aren’t having kids. This is a much bigger issue with companies, work culture and low wages.
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Posted in: Japan's ruling party to promote debate on bill for LGBT people See in context
what does further understanding even mean? what a useless gesture. get on with the actual changes!
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Posted in: Diabetic man dies in police custody after not eating for 3 days or being given medication See in context
It sounds like another case of "I was just doing what I was told" or following the rule book. absolute bs. How about having compassion and more than 2 brain cells, let's try that first
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Posted in: Japanese labor authorities have confirmed that a transgender employee developed depression due to a strong psychological burden caused by harassment related to sexual orientation or gender identity, or SOGI, and recognized it as a work-related disease eligible for workers' compensation insurance benefits. What do you think about this ruling? See in context
they should be supported and the folks responsible for bullying should grow tf up and do their jobs instead of worrying about what other people look like
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Posted in: 50.1% of Japanese companies suffering from labor shortage: survey See in context
interesting because it seems like 100% of employees are experiencing wage theft
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Posted in: 2-year-old girl dies after being left inside car for 9 hours See in context
how does this keep happening?? it seems like every week there's another tragic story like this
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Posted in: Australia blames Russian hackers for medical data theft See in context
Hackers are supposed to be for the people not against. Take down the corporations, not expose the vulnerable and marginalized.
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Posted in: 5-year prison sentence upheld for mother who starved son under friend's influence See in context
She was under mind control? She truly had no motherly instincts then if she was more concerned with punishment and control than love and protection. Her remaining children would likely be better with a more stable person. So sad
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Posted in: World Cup fans could bring political tensions to quiet Qatar See in context
"Qatar is a devoutly apolitical place, with speech and assembly heavily restricted and a large population of foreign workers who could lose their livelihoods if they cause a stir."
"Foreign workers are barred from forming unions and have no political rights. At least 60 workers were arrested in August for staging a protest over unpaid wages"
"Qatar has already faced criticism in public forums over its criminalization of homosexuality"
Really sounds like a choice place to hold an international sports event. love how these sporting bodies (FIFA, IOC) just ignore blatant human rights violations to line their pockets s/
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Posted in: Shibuya New Year’s Eve countdown event canceled for 3rd straight year See in context
will it be the same for Halloween this year? I'm fine with both events being cancelled. personally I can't see the enjoyment in gathering with 1000s of people but the issue is spreading infection.
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Posted in: Kishida orders culture minister to investigate Unification Church See in context
nothing like an internal investigation...run by the same party lol in most other 1st world countries this would smack of corruption
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Posted in: Xi's new generals face tough military challenges post-congress See in context
"that would be vital for a Taiwan invasion"
please can we not? can we just not.
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Posted in: Brawl involving 100 customers breaks out at Tokyo skyscraper restaurant See in context
"you call this bisque?!" throws punch
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Posted in: Florida school shooter gets life sentence for killing 17 See in context
“This is insane. Everyone knows right? This is insane,” Chen Wang, cousin of shooting victim Peter Wang, said at a news conference after the jury’s decision was announced. “We need justice.”
I don't agree with this sentiment. More death is not justice. Justice is legislative changes to gun laws, to make sure these tragic events don't happen again in the future.
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Posted in: N Korea fires another missile; flies warplanes near border with S Korea See in context
"The North Korean moves suggest it would keep up a provocative run of weapons tests designed to bolster its nuclear capability for now. Some experts say North Korea would eventually want the United States and others to accept it as a nuclear state, lifting economic sanctions and making other concessions."
Am I missing something in the logic here? NK thinks that aggressive flexing will get the US to ease sanctions and acknowledge them as a nuclear power? in what world would that ever happen? why would the US do that? That's like applauding a kid for punching their brother in the face, then giving them some cake
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Posted in: Some companies try 4-day workweek to offer flexibility to employees See in context
and how much time does the body need to recover from 4 straight days of working? I'm sorry but this is entirely missing the point and quite offensive that these companies would tote this as progressive at all.
sounds like a faster way to burn out.
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Posted in: Kishida calls for unity at party convention to win upcoming election See in context
and thanks to voter apathy and nationalism we'll continue to get garbage like this. yay
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Posted in: Services open doors for minorities in Japan looking for housing See in context
Really great this service exists...but honestly it's depressing it even had to. Why doesn't the gov't regulate this kind of thing? racial/sexual discrimination should be flat out illegal and punishable.
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Posted in: Record number of child abuse, domestic violence cases reported in 2021 See in context
I'm willing to bet the sad excuses for parents and guardians were terrible people BEFORE the pandemic. hopefully these kids can get the counselling and support they deserve
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Posted in: Wage talks begin in Japan amid economic uncertainties posed by COVID See in context
cough dispatch companies cough
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Posted in: Justice minister orders probe of Vietnamese intern abuse case See in context
"We believe it's rooted in a lack of human rights awareness..."
so...there are some Japanese who haven't heard about human rights ?? hah...hah what?? okay right
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Posted in: Japan must co-exist with virus while achieving growth, says minister See in context
won't someone please think of the economy!
s/
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Posted in: Border restrictions force 300 foreigners to decline Japan teacher jobs See in context
the whole ALT system is horribly broken. no loss here. perhaps the existing teachers will have some bargaining power now.
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Posted in: U.S. opens probe into Tesla letting drivers play video games See in context
good! distracted driving is extremely dangerous. cough TVs in Japanese cars cough
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Posted in: 'Civil War' might be year's most explosive movie, but director thinks it's just reporting
Posted in: Japan court denies salmon fishing rights to Ainu people
Posted in: 'Civil War' might be year's most explosive movie, but director thinks it's just reporting
Posted in: Doctors, dentists sue Google for keeping reviews they say are unfair