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They come to Japan because they think it will be better.

They leave because it isn't.

In 1980, when Paul McCartney was arrested for bringing a half pound (226 grams) of cannabis into Japan, he was faced with 7 years of hard time. It was a lucky thing for him that Senator Ted Kennedy interceded on his behalf. Paul was released after spending 9 days in jail.

I wonder what would happen to him now.

It's simply revenge for Taiji cruelty.

Not anymore. A few months ago they finished whatever construction they had at the security gates. It's a fairly regular wait now, maybe some ten minutes during peak hours.

Kansai Airport now has a website to show, in real time, just how busy International Departures Terminal 1 fourth floor actually is - and how long the Security lines might be:

https://www.kansai-airport.or.jp/en/busyness

Please check for yourself before flying out. Leave at least three hours wiggle room before your flight departure time. Some European airlines have recommended this on their websites regarding KIX.

International Departures on the fourth floor at Kansai Airport Terminal 1 has become dangerously overcrowded. The wait just to get to Security can be up to two hours. The lines snake along without much signage. International flights are constantly held up because of the security line bottleneck. It seems very third world.

The weak yen, overtourism and less than competent airport management.

Osaka, Kansai, Japan EXPO2025 anyone?

This reminds me of the Lucie Blackman case.

She disappeared in July, 2000.

She was found seven months later.

My very first car was a Datsun Bluebird. I loved it.

Nissan can make a comeback.

Hybrids and Electrics seem to be what the Chinese market wants.

Gotta keep the customer satisfied.

The more green, the better.

I think using global signage could make things a lots simpler for everyone.

It works certainly for toilets and non smoking places.

Let's get creative.

Who is this guy?

Should we have a little talk with him?

Is it true that about 40,000 homes in the quake area are still without running water for drinking, bathing and toilets? Some residents have been warned that supplies may not be restored for another two months.

Mr. Kishida was very kind to promise so much in future recovery aid, but what about the many public shelters that don't have flushable toilets right now?

My heart goes out to those who are living in these less than ideal conditions.

https://www.theguardian.com/world/2024/feb/14/japans-noto-earthquake-thousands-of-survivors-struggle-as-accusations-of-neglect-grow

With the help of Karelian bear dogs, Montana bear biologist, Carrie Hunt, has been training grizzlies to stay out of trouble for nearly 30 years. 

Perhaps, the dogs, bear collars, bear spray and tasers can serve as an alternative to culling all but the most aggressive and problematic bears.

Carrie Hunt seems to be following in the footsteps of animal activists, Temple Grandin and Jane Goodall.

Will they be taxed on their meager legal settlement?

The nuclear plants are only 110 km. from Kyoto City.

And just 145 km from Osaka.

48 and 50 years old.

Stricter safety standards?

How about major corporations offering high quality onsite daycare for their employees?

Are they friggin' nuts?

Good news?

I have already started having to wait in line, now, for my favorite restaurants.

Fewer seats on the buses and trains recently also.

Be careful what you wish for.

This great news.

I hope that I will still be alive in five more years for the roll out.

This is a wonderful idea. Long overdue.

I'm forever leaving things behind on public transportation.

Good luck with that.

Digital hanko?

I think not.

"It can't happen here."

Good luck with that plan.

One down.

One million to go.

Professor Chachavalpongpun is a Pro Democracy Advocate.

Not a dissident.

Better late than never.

But about 45 years too late.

Let me suggest Eyewitness with Sigourney weaver.

They have excellent on screen chemistry.

Tennis is a civilized sport. Players need to concentrate and focus.

This is not a boxing match or bull fight.

Hecklers need to be ejected.

Sorry, my mistake.

The bulletproof vest settlement with Toyobo was $66 million, not $68 million.

And I agree, helmets are also needed to protect Ukrainian citizens and military.

Yes, perhaps, hopefully, that issue has been fixed by now.

All international help is needed. And ASAP.

This is a very kind gesture by the Japanese Government.

However, I find it bit ironic because a Japanese bulletproof vest manufacturer was sued by the US Justice department for selling defective vests (half could not stop bullets) to Law Enforcement Agencies in the US.

The Japanese company lost and had to pay a $68 million settlement.

https://www.reuters.com/article/us-toyobo-settlement-idUSKCN1GR3C9

Ukraine has four more nuclear power plants.

We should be more concerned about them.

They are active and would be catastrophic if targeted.