Posted in: Gold smuggling soars in Japan as price rises See in context
There is no limit to the amount of gold that can be imported into Japan, but there is a limit to the amount that can be brought in without declaring it to customs. You must declare to customs if you are bringing in gold bullion that is more than 90% pure and weighs more than 1 kilogram ….this is a lot compared to other countries.
4 ( +4 / -0 )
Posted in: Man arrested on suspicion of road rage, delaying ambulance in Mie Prefecture See in context
Nov 27 ? or typo Jan 27 ? either way response to this behavior is slow !! Tailgating is scary by itself. Cut in front stop and reverse is just unacceptable.
2 ( +2 / -0 )
Posted in: Japan to build anti-tourist fence at another Mount Fuji viewpoint See in context
https://www.getyourguide.com/tokyo-l193/mount-fuji-instagram-hotspot-1-day-tour-from-tokyoshinjuku-t571634/
Tourists pay for these packages (includes both fenced places) and want to make the most of the money spent.
I have seen dozens of busses pull up, Regulate tour operators ? then the public transport will be overwhelmed.
3 ( +4 / -1 )
Posted in: Netflix finally finds a manga hit with 'One Piece' See in context
Was skeptical with Netflix's version of One Piece, but ended up binge watching the whole thing. Good for Netflix !!
2 ( +5 / -3 )
Posted in: Japan’s newest vending machine absorbs CO2 from the environment See in context
Appreciate the effort, first steps have to be encouraged but I see a lot of negativity in the comments section.
I agree the technology is not where it needs to be but refinements can be made only if basic ideas are kick started.
https://www.wri.org/insights/6-ways-remove-carbon-pollution-sky
Read the "Direct Air Capture" section.
1 ( +1 / -0 )
Posted in: Former KAT-TUN member arrested for stimulants possession admits they were his See in context
@kaimycahl
He could have said they could have been left by someone else who previously stayed in the same hotel room before him. Where's the proof?
Not possible, the cleaner already proved his/her worth by finding 0.164g of the substance (sarcasm), must be a pro in the profession
0 ( +0 / -0 )
Posted in: Strong quakes jolt areas near Mt Fuji, Wakayama See in context
Michael MachidaToday 08:14 am JST
I was having a dream about flying to China with my magic watch while a tall Chinese lady drove me to the store where she ate fish off the floor when the earthquake woke me up. Scary stuff.
Dream ? nightmare !!!
The news is quite disturbing, no updates from experts so far.
4 ( +6 / -2 )
Posted in: Tokyo Olympic Games uniforms for 28,000 volunteers remain unused See in context
Well data speaks for itself, Asics corp net worth more than doubled
https://yhoo.it/3G133AB
0 ( +1 / -1 )
Posted in: Kei Komuro pays ¥4 mil settlement over family financial dispute See in context
Notice the barely visible Darth Vader on the T-shirt!?! A message ? open just enough ?
-3 ( +2 / -5 )
Posted in: How have you found the service at convenience stores staffed by non-Japanese? See in context
Zero issues, irrespective of Japanese or non Japanese the staff are always helpful
1 ( +1 / -0 )
Posted in: What do you think of TV commercials in Japan? Seen any that impressed you over the years? See in context
Cant comment cause NHK wants to charge me so I pulled the tuner off, use the TV as a display device for my PC and watch anything I want from the internet.
0 ( +0 / -0 )
Posted in: Whenever you read about random knife attacks in public places or on trains, does it make you more attentive to what people around you are doing when you are walking along the street, waiting on train platforms, aboard trains or shopping? See in context
Always aware, but things happen when I least expect or when my mind is on something else more pressing. Situations like the recent news renews the necessity to be more attentive in public.
-1 ( +0 / -1 )
Posted in: 19-year-old arrested for attacking girl; hints at involvement in fatal arson See in context
The younger sister said she came downstairs at around 3:30 a.m. after hearing a quarrel and saw a strange man in the dim light.
Parents were sleeping.
Elder sister called the police
Younger sister attacked from behind.Who was the boy quarreling with ?
0 ( +3 / -3 )
Posted in: SDF fighter jet loses 90-kg cockpit canopy in mid-flight See in context
Most countries don't even report this kind news and more often don't even apologize, wonder why Japan reports over the news. Find the pieces and apologize or compensate locally.
0 ( +1 / -1 )
Posted in: Ex-Nissan exec Kelly wants boardroom, not criminal, trial See in context
"A verdict is not expected until March"
Still baffled why until March, probably expect some evidence to show up ?
5 ( +6 / -1 )
Posted in: Wearing someone else's face: Hyper-realistic masks to go on sale in Japan See in context
The idea itself is not new ... and its illegal in parts of USA https://metamorphosemasks.com/
2 ( +2 / -0 )
Posted in: Japan review of Avigan's effectiveness against COVID-19 inconclusive See in context
favipiravir is the goto drug in India for treatment, now sure how some countries decide and prescribe.
0 ( +0 / -0 )
Posted in: Japan to keep event attendance cap until February See in context
@AG
Meanwhile, Nishimura voiced concerns over COVID-19 spreading among foreign residents of Japan, saying they may be less inclined to wear face masks or visit hospitals when feeling ill.
Unbelievable how someone in the government can say something like this without facing consequences.
Concur ...
4 ( +4 / -0 )
Posted in: Man swims across moat to enter Imperial Palace grounds See in context
https://japantoday.com/category/crime/naked-spanish-speaking-foreigner-detained-after-swimming-in-imperial-palace-moat
1 ( +1 / -0 )
Posted in: 72-year-old man arrested for spitting at convenience store employee See in context
send that surveillance video to FailArmy on youtube
1 ( +1 / -0 )
Posted in: Japan to approve Remdesivir for coronavirus patients in May See in context
@thatperson
Have you ever contracted influenza Type A or B ? the doctors go through all allergies and dose based on age and body health condition for side effects. You can also opt out of medication, When I went after 3 days of fever they did not bother to give me influenza medication. Trust in the experts and see the positive side.
2 ( +7 / -5 )
Posted in: Osaka police officer arrested for keeping ¥10,000 note turned in by 2 brothers See in context
In most countries, the boys don't report and give the money to cops, even if they do the money disappears, The mother never bothers to check with the police station .... Other than the cop pocketing the money there are so many positives that make me feel good about Japan.
0 ( +2 / -2 )
Posted in: Man arrested after fleeing scene of fatal car crash See in context
2:10 AM possible driving under influence of alcohol ? ... ran away came back in the evening, any alcohol test will show negative ... let the comments begin...
10 ( +12 / -2 )
Posted in: No. of foreign visitors to Japan plummets 93% in March See in context
Wonder why bother with statistics like this, Its like switching off your phone and complain none call you. !!!
1 ( +1 / -0 )
Posted in: Parents worried about impact of school shutdown See in context
Only 30% of the parents are supportive ? better to have a tired kid than have your kid infected with the virus. 70% of the parents need therapy
0 ( +0 / -0 )
Posted in: Japan to release 210,000 tons from rice reserves due to surging prices
Posted in: 20-year-old man arrested over attempted murder of mother in Nagoya
Posted in: China accuses Australia of deliberate provocation in South China Sea