Posted in: Convenience store FamilyMart to abolish eat-in spaces See in context
Most of the time, people say the item is take out and end up sitting down and eating it in the store. The same as paying for a small size coffee and pressing the large size button. No one notices it.
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Posted in: Baseball great Pete Rose dead at 83 See in context
Seems like a good baseball player, but terrible person. Luckily there are more Japanese players dominating in the MBL in America and all the fake records will be held by true and honest players.
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Posted in: Japan criticized for treating death-row inmates inhumanely See in context
There is a famous saying ‘if you can’t do the time, don’t do the crime’. Please remember that these people gave up their rights after committing heinous crimes of murder and rape. Now they expect a life of luxury. I am happy to see them suffer.
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Posted in: Israel says its strike on Beirut killed top Hezbollah military official as Lebanon reports 12 died See in context
Why don’t they just have a war to end all wars in the Middle East? These people must love living in this kind of situation for decades.
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Posted in: 10-year-old Japanese boy dies after being stabbed by man in China's Shenzhen See in context
Why does everyone assume this is about Chinese hating Japanese? The attacker didn’t say anything before he attacked. Unfortunately all the posters immediately blaming Chinese people increases the feeling of hate between races.
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Posted in: Japanese players in vogue as English soccer clubs widen horizons See in context
It seems that like baseball, Japanese players are the best in the world and every team wants a player like that. Basketball and Rugby are two other sports Japan is elite at. Japan was the best at the recent Olympics with a much smaller population than the other top countries.
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Posted in: 'Shogun' smashes Emmys record; Sanada, Sawai take acting honors See in context
Now everyone in the world can see the quality of Japanese tv and especially drama shows. This will be great for Tokyowood. Expect more Japanese tv shows to dominate over the next few years.
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Posted in: Osaka gears up for 2025 World Expo with memories of hosting a half-century ago See in context
This will be the biggest international event for 2025. Most people I know have already booked the advance tickets which are much cheaper.
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Posted in: Weekly dives into 'deep Ueno' to track the activities of foreigner-operated businesses See in context
It sounds like the foreigners have ruined a traditional Japanese neighborhood. Hopefully these illegal businesses will be shut down. Don’t need Kebabs when they have fresh sushi shops.
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Posted in: Sony to release PlayStation 5 Pro on November 7 See in context
Do people still buy PlayStation? I thought it had disappeared. The Nintendo games seem to be more popular with kids now.
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Posted in: Apple unveils new iPhone built for AI See in context
This is a game changer for smartphone technology. Good luck to everyone trying to get one soon.
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Posted in: 7-Eleven Japan wants to refocus on being affordable; will expand budget-friendly food line See in context
Supermarkets are cheaper than convenience stores. If you want to save money on the same items, plan ahead and stock up at the supermarket.
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Posted in: How to talk with kids about school shootings and other traumatic events See in context
I have read that there are some people in the US supporting the latest shooter by saying he had a tough childhood.
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Posted in: U.S. Marine in Okinawa referred to prosecutors over sexual assault See in context
No doubt the US military will send him home without any type of punishment like they did with the drunk driver who killed some kids near Mount Fuji.
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Posted in: Japan hammers China; Australia stunned in World Cup qualifiers See in context
That is one of the biggest wins in a World Championship qualifier. Japan has the best players in Asia by a long way. All the teams in Europe want a Japanese player.
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Posted in: Georgia high school student, 14, shoots and kills 2 students, 2 teachers, and wounds 9 See in context
It is only after some kids are shot that people claim to care about gun control. If you really want to make America great again, please consider important things like the lives of little innocent kids who trust their parents and teachers to keep them safe.
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Posted in: Man arrested for drive-by theft of woman's bag on Tokyo street See in context
This type of crime happens regularly in Italy. It is famous for people on motorbikes to ride past and snatch items from tourists. This guy must have been to Italy and heard about this way to rob people.
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Posted in: Himeji Castle entry fees set to be hiked for all non-local visitors See in context
Great idea. Himeji castle is an important local building, so locals deserve the right to visit it at anytime. Tourists are usually richer and have saved a lot of money for vacations, so they can afford the higher price. This is known as tourist prices.
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Posted in: 3,000-year-old cedar toppled on typhoon-hit island in southwest Japan See in context
This was bound to happen. Over time trees get weak and fall over. Will they make special chopsticks from the wood?
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Posted in: Peach Aviation to begin Osaka-Singapore service in December See in context
Should have flights from Tokyo. More useful for most people.
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Posted in: Japan beats U.S. to clinch first Paralympics wheelchair rugby gold See in context
There is only one “the Chuck Aoki”. He must be good. Unfortunately Japan is very strong in all sports. Just like real rugby they are one of the best in the world.
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Posted in: Seven & i takeover bid by Canadian retailer faces Japan gov't review See in context
I wonder if they have convenience stores in Canada. 7/11 will start getting a lot of maple syrup sandwiches and rice balls.
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Posted in: Typhoon moves away from Japan as train services resume; no major damage reported See in context
That was quite a scary day yesterday. Most people didn’t dare go out and stayed home with the shutters up. I saw some pictures of people in Tokyo battling the heavy rain and wind and thought it was a good idea they warned us all about it.
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Posted in: Romanian gymnast Ana Barbosu presented Olympic bronze medal first awarded to American Jordan Chiles See in context
Unfortunately she didn’t have the opportunity to bask in the glory of standing on the podium at the Olympics. It is good to see the real bronze medalist finally receive it.
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Posted in: Powerful typhoon moves toward Tokyo, disrupting transport See in context
This one is expected to big a big one. You can feel it in the air. Everyone stay home and put up the barricades.
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Posted in: How to get your kids ready to go back to school without stress See in context
Please put this article back on the website in March. In Japan, the school year starts in April. Now it is just a short summer break for schools in Japan. They will be returning to the same class with the same teachers and same classmates.
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Posted in: Japanese worried and confused after first-ever megaquake advisory See in context
Actually a lot of people canceled their holiday plans, which is great for foreign tourists as it is a lot less crowded on trains and other places this week. Disneyland is very quiet this week.
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Posted in: Japanese Olympic athletes get big welcome on return from Paris See in context
I heard they were the most popular country in Paris. They beat other countries with a larger population. Everyone was supporting Japan as their second team.
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Posted in: 4-year-old boy drowns after being swept away while playing in river in Fukuoka Prefecture See in context
Unfortunately this happens in every country. I read about parents in America taking their baby on a boat trip on the hottest day last month. You’ll never guessed what happened? There should be training for parents.
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Posted in: At Paris Olympics, cities and countries discreetly make their case to host in 2036 See in context
It seems all these countries have a lot of obstacles from not having money to not liking other countries. I think the Games should only be held in Western Europe or America as it is safe and popular for visitors.
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Posted in: Over 10% of Japan elderly will have no close relatives by 2050: research
Posted in: Cheers
Conde Naste are spot on - Japan is definitely the best place to live - and visit - on earth.…
Posted in: Japan voted Best Country in world for 2nd year in a row in Conde Nast Traveler poll
Posted in: 78-year-old woman arrested for shoplifting canned coffee 'to give to others'