Posted in: FIFA aims for the perfect pitch at 2026 World Cup following fields called a disaster at Copa America See in context
If they expand the field by 50% , wont the players need to run more?
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Posted in: Mongooses eradicated on Japan's natural heritage Amami-Oshima Island See in context
Any impact on the habushu industry?
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Posted in: Japan wants its hardworking citizens to try a 4-day workweek See in context
So they only want the "hardworking citizens" to work a 4 day week. Therefore it should be possible to declare oneself as a "non-hardworking citizen" and get away with a 2 day week.
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Posted in: Police arrest man for stealing 3,000 pears in roughly 24 hours See in context
I think his residency pearmission is in pearil
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Posted in: ABBA tell Trump to stop using their music at campaign rallies See in context
Yes I wish he would stop playing that godawful music as well. Maybe need to up the game a bit with some Guns and Roses or Oasis
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Posted in: Research shows dragonflies have long been on menu in northeast Japan See in context
Sounds quite tasty, although I prefer deep fried bamboo worms, washed down by copious quantities of frothy beverages.
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Posted in: 2,750 pears stolen from orchard in Ibaraki Prefecture See in context
How did they count them if they are missing?
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Posted in: Italian Navy visit See in context
Betcha they have great pizza on that ship!
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Posted in: 10 must-know Japan life hacks See in context
@vallum
Stop showing off with the techno mumbo jumbo. Makes me realize how dumb I really is...
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Posted in: City near Osaka asks foreigners to apply for warlord role in parade See in context
I checked with Tom Cruise and he is unavailable.
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Posted in: 10 must-know Japan life hacks See in context
Insert All Your Bills At Once, but please kindly insert the balls into the pachinko machine one at a time
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Posted in: Tequila and butter create a saucy base for garlicky, spicy shrimp See in context
Better to use a white wine in the sauce and enjoy sipping the 100% blue agave tequila.
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Posted in: Lawson introduces staff badge indicating foreign-language speakers See in context
They should also have a "Incognito" stealth badge for those who do not wish to participate or who are not from the selected countries
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Posted in: Mexican man found stranded on Senkaku Islands referred to prosecutors See in context
Sign this guy up for the next Olympics in the marathon canoe event
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Posted in: Scared karate expert breaks haunted house ghost’s jaw; files lawsuit that it wasn’t all his fault See in context
obladiToday 07:28 am JST
This one was the kicker for me"
Nice "punch" line!
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Posted in: Baseball is back in the Olympics in 2028. What the rosters will look like is hard to say See in context
All players should be required to perform a break dance at home plate after an HR to spice up things up and keep the legacy of Paris 2024 alive
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Posted in: Japanese breakers on high despite sport's doubtful Olympic future See in context
jforceToday 05:56 pm JST
It's a really cringe sport. Lots of fake hype, and a really outdated dance culture. The people who are keen on this must've had an ......"
Play nice......
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Posted in: Japan faces economic stagnation as stocks plunge after rate hike See in context
Unfortunately, local industry was hollowed out since the late 1980s and the economy needs 150 or less to encourage export led growth much like the 1950s, except this time by weak companies.....this is deja vu all over again....
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Posted in: Sustainable sake: Tokyo brewer uses music, modern methods to counter climate impact See in context
Can we get some science behind all the virtue signaling climate initiatives. Here it is claimed that a flute somehow provides an environmentally friendly sort of vibration for alcohol. Woudn't a bass or percussion instrument or even AI make a better optimized vibration tester. Until I see the internationally validated numbers, not buying this marketing nonsense... .
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Posted in: Japan's orange juice makers facing the squeeze as supply dries up See in context
What will I drink with my vodka for breakfast if the oranges disappear?
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Posted in: Japan women's gymnastics captain Miyata out of Olympics for smoking, drinking See in context
Not buying this. Sounds like a cover story or diversion from something else.
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Posted in: Argentina defeat Colombia 1-0 to win record 16th Copa America See in context
The quality of the football at the Copa was light years ahead of the dull Euros.
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Posted in: Spain beats England 2-1 to win Euro 2024 final See in context
England were fortunate to end up in the weaker half of the knockout draw, avoiding all the big teams like France, Germany etc. Unfortunately, the had to face the music in the final, and Spain were vastly superior .....
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Posted in: Number of days over 35 C surges in world's scorching capitals See in context
Obviously cities would be hotter than 30 years ago. The amount of buildings, asphalt, concrete, glass, cars and less green space means more heat is retained and reflected, resulting in higher temperatures. Combine that with the massive influx of people to major cities, and it doesn't take a rocket scientist to see the underlying cause.
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Posted in: USA vow to play 'fearless cricket' in World Cup debut See in context
@EvilBuddha
What a load of hogwash.
Wicketkeepers and even cricket batter wear gloves, (batter also shinpads, and helmet in cricket)
And the impossible not to hit cricket ball travels way slower once hit off that oversize bat around 150 km/h versus 200 km/h for the very difficult to hit baseball
And puh-lease stop referring to a throw as bowling. Bowling is an underhanded action as per the sport of 10 pin bowling or lawn bowling.
Teaching moment over.
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Posted in: Mike Tyson's fight with Jake Paul has been postponed after Tyson's health episode See in context
@itsonlyrocknroll
Total nonsense. Tyson's career was equally stage managed as the undersized heavyweight was fed a steady stream of light counterpunchers. Anytime he faced a decent fighter such as Lewis, Holyfield, etc he was crushed. But at least you were convinced.
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Posted in: Holes poked in mesh screen barrier at popular Mount Fuji viewing spot See in context
The solution is simple. Relocate the convenience store and allow everyone to enjoy the beauty and majesty of Fuji san. These killjoy imbeciles building walls and making arbitrary rules are total losers
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Posted in: Ex-interpreter for MLB star Shohei Ohtani pleads not guilty to bank and tax fraud See in context
Hopefully the prison barber can fix that dodgy haircut
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Posted in: F1 hopes Miami brings needed lift to drab season See in context
Has to be the dumbest "sport" on the planet. Each year, one team has an unfair advantage and faster car than the others and everyone gushes over how great the driver is. Put that driver in another car, and he becomes mediocre. Thus Alonso, Hamilton etc are mediocre after previously been the "greatest" of all time. No other sport has such lack of competitiveness built in. Imagine football, if one team had a goal size larger than the other team......no one would watch...
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Posted in: Town to block Mount Fuji view from troublesome tourists See in context
Relocate the conbi and dentist, make a scenic spot ecofriendly viewpoint from recycled materials.....charge gaijtourists global warming entry fee of 20,000 each, and await whatever manmade crises the global elite come up with next. Then rinse and repeat
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Posted in: The end of Olympic escapism for gloomy France
I wonder how much Don Old paid them to be there?
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Posted in: Fukushima peaches go on sale at London luxury department store Harrods