Posted in: Osaka gears up for 2025 World Expo with memories of hosting a half-century ago See in context
No direct public transport from major hubs like Osaka Station or Shin Osaka Station?
Nope.
ExpoCity is a short monorail ride from Itami Airport, in Osaka
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Posted in: Japan's revised laws criminalizing cannabis use to take effect Dec 12 See in context
Prohibition has never stopped young people from anything.
Correct, just becomes more of a challenge and thrill.
Stone age thinking from J govt again.
Just legalise, control supply and tax it.
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Posted in: Hearts, tails and blubber at Japan fin whale tasting event See in context
What a repugnant event.
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Posted in: Japan designates 7-Eleven owner 'core' industry, complicating takeover See in context
Good old double standards Japan again. They're allowed to gobble up companies wherever. Boot on other foot, no way it's a threat to the country. Pathetic.
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Posted in: Musk calls Australian gov't 'fascists' after move to fine tech giants See in context
Tech mogul Elon Musk has likened the Australian government to "fascists", attacking proposed laws that would fine social media giants for failing to stem the spread of misinformation.
He's a complete douche bag.
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Posted in: How will Japan's ruling party pick the next prime minister? See in context
Eeny, meeny, miny, moe...
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Posted in: JR East to operate self-driving bullet trains on some sections in FY2028 See in context
Wrong photo. This is JR Tokai Tokaido Shinkansen.
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Posted in: IOC move on election rules puts up legal hurdles to Coe running for top Olympic job See in context
Seb 'its all about me' Coe missing out? Diddums.
First time the IOC got it right for a change.
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Posted in: Kamikawa joins LDP leadership race; says she will build a new Japan See in context
This is all starting to look like the whacky races. As for her, people are usually placed into a foreign affairs ministry to keep them out of the way. Says a lot about her ability to change the country.
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Posted in: Japan coach slams Bahrain fans after World Cup qualifying rout See in context
But Moriyasu was incensed by fans who aimed a green laser light at striker Ayase Ueda's eyes as he prepared to take a first-half penalty, which he scored.
Crybaby.
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Posted in: Venezuela opposition leader Gonzalez arrives in Spain seeking asylum See in context
Go away and take hide loser..
Their country, their system.
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Posted in: Ride-along See in context
Not a helmet in sight and on the wrong side of the road.
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Posted in: Japan PM hopeful Ishiba says complete exit from deflation crucial See in context
The country is doomed jimin make him PM.
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Posted in: Eiffel family will fight Olympic rings staying on Paris tower See in context
Get them off it. The silly circus is over.
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Posted in: Israeli strikes on Syria kill 18: minister See in context
Also don't forget what Isreal did to make Hamas do that..
Their country , their rules, LOL
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Posted in: The world is pumping out 57 million tons of plastic pollution a year See in context
Japan doing more than it's fair share towards that 57 with completely unnecessary over packing where it's simply not required. Why does every fruit and vegetable sold in this country have to plastic wrapped?
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Posted in: Aging Japan struggling with slow adoption of cashless payments See in context
I don't want to use those stupid apps. Cash is just fine.
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Posted in: Active shooter at Kentucky highway; 7 people shot in traffic See in context
Thoughts and prayers
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Posted in: Kishida seeks to solidify S Korea ties on farewell visit See in context
The ROK soldiers in attendance there in shot no doubt muttering 'why are we bowing and scraping for this douche' over their kimchi jiggae afterwards.
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Posted in: Man arrested on suspicion of cutting woman's skirt with scissors, says he wanted to see her underwear See in context
Another depraved Japanese pervert.
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Posted in: Toyota resumes production of 3 models hit by certification scandal See in context
That's a relief. Didn't know how I would cope with reduced output from the world's most boring car maker
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Posted in: Prince Hisahito, 2nd in line to throne, reaches adulthood See in context
Who cares!
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Posted in: Georgia high school student, 14, shoots and kills 2 students, 2 teachers, and wounds 9 See in context
Still too early to talk about gun control no doubt.
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Posted in: Uber launches ride-hailing trial in Tokyo using car-share vehicles See in context
Drivers sign contracts with Royal Limousine as they are required to be employed by taxi companies under the current regulations.
Uber's app is currently available only for taking taxis or private vehicles of registered drivers in Japan.
Not an Uber then, just another taxi.
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Posted in: Japanese public toilet in Tokyo has windows that change color when you use it See in context
In other words, Japan uses a sledgehammer to crack a peanut again.
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Posted in: Japan mulls preclearance for S Koreans for speedy immigration check See in context
This setup is only effective if the country being left does not perform exit checks.
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Posted in: Japanese gov't to use ¥989 bil in reserves to curb energy bills See in context
As virtually all of it is imported how about fixing the pathetic value of the Yen that suppliers are now paying for it? Insulation is another very good point too.
Symptoms get treated in this country, not root causes.
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Posted in: Nomura plans to add bankers in Dubai, Hong Kong and Singapore See in context
You'd need lots of cash to move to Singabore. Counting your cash gives you something to do.
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Posted in: Strikes start at top U.S. hotel chains as housekeepers seek higher wages and daily room cleaning work See in context
They should be paid enough not expect a tip from each room.
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Posted in: Embrace the smoke, and other tips for grilling vegetables at barbecues See in context
1 teaspoon minced canned chipotles in adobo
Another recipe with mystical ingredients not available in Japan. Guess I'll just have to stick to a proper BBQ with loads of meat.
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Posted in: Trump safe after Secret Service open fire at person with firearm near his golf club
Posted in: Chief producer of NHK subsidiary arrested for assaulting train station employee in Tokyo
More guns for American lunatics!
Posted in: Trump safe after Secret Service open fire at person with firearm near his golf club
Posted in: Trump safe after Secret Service open fire at person with firearm near his golf club