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Posted in: Kishida tells South Koreans his 'heart hurts' over pain caused by occupation See in context

It hurts so much that he :

https://japantoday.com/category/politics/Kishida-sends-ritual-offering-to-Yasukuni-shrine

Kishida sends ritual offering to Yasukuni shrine

I guess he felt better after that?

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Posted in: Asian shares mostly fall amid worries about slowing economy See in context

North America have their USMCA for which they work together to maintain, improve, protect and grow their economy/interests together. Europe also have the same which is European Union.

East Asia (South Korea, Japan and China) can work together (economically) and have the same too but they are been divided-and-conqured by outsider forces.

In the end, North America will put NA first, EU will put Europe first, and, so, East Asia should work together to put themselves first too.

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Posted in: Yen, inflation at levels unseen in decades not likely to sway BOJ See in context

The USD is appreciating rather than the Yen declining. This, of course, affects other currencies including the Indian Rupee, SK Won, and Chinese Renminbi. Japan Inc does not want the Yen appreciating against them.

Don't worry, the Japanese Yen is at an all time low against the Chinese Yuan (from earliest year 1996 google currency conversion)

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Posted in: For Asian American women, Olympics reveal a harsh duality See in context

Just listen to her own stories. When she was 15 she was subjected to extensive abuse and hate-filled messages that nobody should be subject to, especially a teenage girl. She was assaulted while out walking with her 80 year old grandmother.

Yupe, here are few more examples of racism experienced by Asian-American Olympians.

Racist attack Asian-American (Asian people, Vietnam, Japan) in USA.

https://twitter.com/ArchangelS_20/status/1492033772967006213

and,

Olympic snowboard gold medalist Chloe Kim speaks out on experience with Asian-hate comments

https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/olympics/2021/04/05/chloe-kim-olympic-snowboard-gold-medalist-details-asian-hate/7099298002/

"I get hundreds of these [racist] messages [on Instagram] and it breaks my heart that people think this type of behavior is okay."

"Kim said she stopped speaking Korean to her parents in public and 'was so ashamed and hated' that she was Asian. She added that she had been spit on in public before as well."

This is why Asian people in USA needs to stand up and push/fight back against these racism together.

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Posted in: U.S. urges N Korea to stop missile tests and return to talks See in context

U.S. urges N Korea to stop missile tests and return to talks

N Korea: Ok, how about we both stop missile tests and return to talks?

No?

right.

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Posted in: BioNTech produces 10 times more antibodies than China's Sinovac: study See in context

https://g1.globo.com/sp/ribeirao-preto-franca/noticia/2021/07/14/serrana-sp-completa-16-dias-sem-mortes-por-covid-19-apontam-dados-da-saude.ghtml

Serrana, SP, completa 16 dias sem mortes por Covid-19, apontam dados da Saúde

Brazilian city Serrana completes 16 days without deaths by Covid-19 after entire adult population got Sinovac shot

That is real word data.

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Posted in: Foreign athlete in village among 9 new Olympic COVID cases reported See in context

Remember about 7 days ago here on Japantoday.com?

Chinese athletes complain about lax virus measures at Tokyo Olympics hotel

https://japantoday.com/category/tokyo-2020-olympics/chinese-athletes-complain-about-lax-virus-measures-at-olympics-hotel

Where many commenters here attacked those Athelets/China for voicing their concern? Yupe.

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Posted in: Suga asks Bach to ensure Olympics will be safe, particularly for Japanese public See in context

Why does Suga asks Bach? Does the IOC decides, implements and controls the covid-19 safety measures/vaccinations for foreign arrivals and the japanese internal vaccination programs?

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Posted in: Suga apologizes for asking wholesalers to facilitate alcohol ban See in context

Pure incompetence and lack of backbone internally and internationally exemplifies todays Japan.

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Posted in: G7 back steps to deter tax dodging by multinational firms See in context

And from the other G7 15% Tax article on Japantoday few days ago:

Aso does not expect G7 meet to debate specific tax rates

https://japantoday.com/category/politics/update-1-japan-finmin-does-not-expect-g7-meet-to-debate-specific-tax-rates

It seems Aso/Japan is out of synch and out of the loop.

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Posted in: U.S. tells China to improve ties with Australia See in context

China is not Japan. China controls its own independent foreign policy.

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Posted in: ASEAN summit begins online meetings with regional leaders See in context

Remember, stronger neighbors also makes you stronger.

Don't let other countries and regional organizations divide and conquer you.

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Posted in: Princess Mako expresses strong resolve to get married See in context

"Princess Mako expresses strong resolve to get married"

If that doesn't seem to be something someone forced or dictated you to say/feel, I don't know what is.

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Posted in: Japan to open English-speaking support office to lure foreign financial firms See in context

It is not just language, economic or political policies; It is China. Rather, it is Hong Kong's connection to China.

China's economy is much larger, dynamic and expansive than Japan's. And financial institutions and businesses being in Hong Kong can tap into that market. But not so much from Japan.

Japan wasn't able to become the financial hub for Asia/East Asia when it was at the height of its economic power, and it can't certainly be it now when it is so much weaker.

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Posted in: Female imperial family members to be barred from key succession rite See in context

Why would the imperial family allows the Japanese government dictate such term for this event? Would the imperial family members have enough courage and honor to grow a backbone and boycott this event or tell the Japanese government to back off?

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Posted in: Abe promises Trump new Japanese investment in U.S. See in context

China is one of the main actors here, but you don’t see Xi excessively tries to please Trump.

Oh really? Xi / China promised to buy $70 Billion of goods from the US.

Trump is able to bully South Korea, Japan and China and get away with it because they are divided.

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Posted in: Trump takes aim at Canada as global trade war looms See in context

We should really diversity our trade. The Americans is taken us and our resources for granted.

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Posted in: Gov't under fire over 'moms should care for toddlers' remark by lawmaker See in context

It is the old dinosaurs of this old-boys club party with their old thinking that's prevent Japan from progressing economically, politically and socially in this dynamic and every changing world.

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Posted in: China has reportedly detained 21 Japanese this month See in context

All we know is that they were a missionary group, in most countries it would be the rated but we all know how paranoid China can be.

I believe Proselytism, especially those from foreign religious groups, is illegal in China, right?

There were reports of foreign Christian groups trying to convert Muslims in Xinjiang and China put at stop to that as well.

You should try to respect other countries laws when visiting.

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Posted in: Pompeo: U.S. hopes to have N Korea as 'close partner' not enemy See in context

The US is has never and never will work with Communist dictators.

The American have been and will continue to work with whatever and whomever that will further and strengthen its own interest.

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Posted in: Abe tells N Korea: Release Japanese abductees or no aid See in context

Whatever amount of aid Japan think it is willing to give, South Korea can do 10 times or even 100 times better.

North Korea's leader already met South Korea's Leader, China's Leader and have release Americans back to America and will meet USA's leader soon. And then, what have Japan contributed or gotten so far to/from this current negotiation? Nothing.

Japan really overestimate its importance or significance on this matter.

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Posted in: Anger in France, Britain over Trump's gun law speech See in context

American's self-proclaimed Leader of the Free World.

Sad and ridiculous at the same time.

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Posted in: Nobel literature prize won't be awarded this year due to sexual abuse scandal See in context

What a charade.

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Posted in: Korean leaders aim for complete denuclearisation; will work with U.S., China See in context

Abe asks Moon to visit Japan before inter-Korean summit

What happened to that?

It is good to see both Koreas are working together to resolve THEIR problem. This is only the first step toward a peaceful resolution , but it is a big step forward.

Lets hope other countries don't sabotage this process.

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Posted in: Voter support for Abe slips amid calls for Aso to quit See in context

How on Earth is Aso still around? The man makes Ishihara look like a lightweight when it comes to saying stupid things.

Pure and unadulterated nepotism.

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Posted in: Asian push to crack down on 'fake news' sparks alarm See in context

A crack down of fake news is good as long as the right and freedom of press is maintained.

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Posted in: Trade issues expose limits of Trump-Abe 'bromance' See in context

Just because the American pat you on your head doesn't indicate there are any "bromance" between the two countries/leaders as euphoria-ted by the Japanese press.

One is the master, and the other is the vassal. I'll let you guess which is which.

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Posted in: Aso says he won't resign over ministry sexual harassment scandal See in context

Abe: Nobody in Japan can persuade or make me resign. That call is up to the Americans and their leader.

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Posted in: Sumo chief apologizes after female medics asked to leave ring while tending to sick mayor See in context

Tradition forbids women from entering the ring on the grounds that it is sacred and their presence, considered "unclean", would pollute it.

The only unclean and dirty thing here is this tradition. I wonder where these men were born from if not women.

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Posted in: Abe asks Moon to visit Japan before inter-Korean summit See in context

Abe goes to USA to get a pat on the head to get its master's approval.

In a sense, Abe mistakenly believes Japan's relationship with South Korea is like USA's to Japan.

Abe and Japan really need a gigantic douse of reality.

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