Posted in: Ballet competition in Moscow See in context
“Bad Form” is a better title here for this controversial event in my opinion.
We should continue to support the arts and athleticism as they are last bastions of self expression. However, we should by no means support any of these events taking place in countries waging war on neighbors and suppressing individual freedoms.
Please stop this senseless war!
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Posted in: Intruders steal ¥30 mil from elderly man’s safe at home See in context
What, no hammer to the head or a knife to the chest? Given Japan’s news of late, may be that papa refused another unemployed relative who demanded cash and they returned for what they felt entitled.
Sad state of family affairs coming to the fore in Japan as of late.
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Posted in: Where to buy good cheese in Japan See in context
Cheese imported from ANYWHERE outside of Japan tastes and feels like real cheese. What is heavily processed here in Japan are globs of tasteless gunk with added fillers.
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Posted in: ¥3 mil melons See in context
I’m with Alfie. Always on the lookout for a nice pair of melons in Japan.
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Posted in: Married couple convicted for forcing single mother into prostitution See in context
TIJ : This Isn’t Justice ?
Mr. smithijapan, is this your meaning?
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Posted in: 2 dead, over 160 injured after M7.4 quake hits northeastern Japan See in context
Japan’s people wish for a peaceful world.
The world wishes peace for them in their turbulent land.
Peace to all here.
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Posted in: Smiley faces See in context
The young man in the middle doesn’t look so smiley. Let’s hope he has a better day.
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Posted in: Asakusa crowd See in context
Tokyo’s young people look so happy on this sunny day. Live free as long as possible.
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Posted in: China to raise defense spending by 7.1% to $229 billion See in context
нет войне! - Please stop this love of preparing for war.
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Posted in: COVID has taken severe mental health toll: WHO See in context
Japan’s men look stressed but these men like Reckles and Fujiwara-san show courage to face life. Take care of your families and take care of yourself.
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Posted in: FamilyMart’s new Hotcake Soufflé Pudding See in context
Looks so delicious for a convenience store dessert.
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Posted in: World heritage site Nijo Castle in Kyoto lights up in Ukrainian flag colors See in context
Ukraine’s wish for peace.
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Posted in: At G7, Blinken seeks European support for pressure on China
Posted in: 5 Japanese auto workers narrowly escape suicide bombing in Pakistan
Posted in: 5 Japanese auto workers narrowly escape suicide bombing in Pakistan
Posted in: 5 Japanese auto workers narrowly escape suicide bombing in Pakistan