Posted in: Japan inbound travel recovering but airport staff shortages persist See in context
Yes Divinda and Dagon … the workers sure as hell didn’t ‘quit’.
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Posted in: Japan reports 221,442 coronavirus cases; 36,814 in Tokyo See in context
Some posters nonchalantly write about the very elderly taking the brunt of this pandemic, as if this is somehow okay or acceptable. That aged demographic is also the least represented in this online medium. I can imagine that, if they were tech-savvy, they would relate their fear in seeing the growing callousness in society, as frustration takes the form of denialism and selfishness.
Amazing -- especially since, presumably, we all have aged family and friends. . . and we, too, will be old, infirm with comorbidities that will put us at heightened risk someday. . .
Time to gingerly step into those shoes and take a look around. . .
Nepalibabu: this!
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Posted in: Japan reports 221,442 coronavirus cases; 36,814 in Tokyo See in context
Nepalibabu,
Yes. Thank you for your compassionate response.
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Posted in: Relaxed mask usage guidelines barely spread among Japanese public See in context
There seems to be a misconception that you “need” to wear your mask outdoors if you are less than 2 metres apart from others. Not so: the two metre distance only applies if you are conversing, so if you’re scooting around on your own sans mask and outside, you are following govt. guidelines.
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Posted in: Japan's top COVID-19 adviser criticizes Bach's revisit to Tokyo See in context
He has already come here. Hasn't he already gone to Ginza?
So scathing; so good.
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Posted in: Suga to seek reelection as party leader despite LDP setback in Yokohama See in context
Thank you Yokohama.
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Posted in: Tens of thousands of children to be allowed to attend Paralympics See in context
They argue it's important to have students view athletes with disabilities, which could change attitudes in a relatively conservative society like Japan.
Can’t argue with that lofty sentiment …. but why can’t the students watch it on tv?
What a mixed message … on the one hand schools are closing and on the other they are sending these students to watch sports.
Bizarre … and Bach this doesn’t improve your already tarnished image.
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Posted in: Tokyo Paralympic success all depends on COVID control, says IPC head See in context
I doubt anyone suffering from covid gives a crap about these games
True … and many not suffering from COVID also don’t give a stuff about them.
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Posted in: 84 COVID-19 patients died at home in Japan over 6 months: gov't See in context
A total of 84 coronavirus patients recuperating at home in Japan died in the six months through June,
Actually no. Let me fix this:
A total of 84 coronavirus patients refused admission to hospital died at home in the six months through June.
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Posted in: Measures that made Tokyo Olympics possible also left public disconnected See in context
See ya Bach! Take your smug mug out of our debt-ridden country and don’t come back.
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Posted in: Under-fire Olympic composer steps down over past bullying See in context
Good. Now what about the organizers who thought it was acceptable to employ him and stood by their decision even after his revolting actions were spotlighted?
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Posted in: Gov't asks airlines to halt new bookings as Olympic traffic rises See in context
Excellent! Another clear, well thought-out , easy to follow and execute policy.
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Posted in: Gov't asks airlines to halt new bookings as Olympic traffic rises See in context
GaijinjlandToday 06:49 am JST
I feel so much safer. Thanks Japan.
Indeed! Safe AND secure.
Irony tends to be lost on this board.
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Posted in: Japan to ask tax-free stores to report visitors breaking quarantine See in context
What about Japanese citizens breaking quarantine?
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Posted in: Fans to be banned from Olympic events in Tokyo, 3 neighboring prefectures See in context
Toshiro Muto, the CEO of the organizing committee, said many sponsors, federation officials and others would be considered to be “organizers” and thus would be allowed to attend venues. He said some might occupy public seating, but he said he did not know “the numerical details.”
“But he did not know the numerical details”
Muto mate it’s your JOB TO KNOW this. Unbelievable!
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Posted in: Olympic torch relay to be taken off Tokyo's public roads for first 8 days See in context
... Tokyo official said. "It is important to connect the flame, and we would like to have the event finish with smiles on people's faces.
Oh dear, saccharine smiles don’t really cut it in these pandemic days. Makes me want to puke when I read drivel like this which is probably not the intended reaction.
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Posted in: Olympic torch relay to be taken off Tokyo's public roads for first 8 days See in context
"The situation of infections is very bad. If this continues, (the quasi-state of emergency) will remain beyond July 12," said an official at the organizing committee of the Olympics and Paralympics.
So now the JOC are determining our pandemic policy?!
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Posted in: Bored Games: Aussie softball team finds Olympic bubble challenging See in context
Tell it to someone who cares. Oh, and stop whingeing.
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Posted in: Heatstroke or COVID-19? Similar symptoms could confuse at Olympics See in context
What a comfort to the people of Tohoku and a symbol of overcoming COVID.
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Posted in: Members of media from abroad covering Olympics to be tracked by GPS See in context
How bizarre that they are focusing on international media with these ridiculous measures that will fail. I’m not duped.
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Posted in: Commercial facilities in Tokyo to reopen under extended emergency See in context
marcelitoToday 11:46 am JST
Mobile vaccination clinics available throughout Hawaii over Memorial Day weekend......Can we try this?
Sounds like a good idea...let's set up " expert panel" and have a series of meetings over the next 6 month. Will release a report with recommendations as early as January 2022
Oh yes ... you nailed the “ early as ... (distant future) infuriating line!
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Posted in: Commercial facilities in Tokyo to reopen under extended emergency See in context
What a complete and utter dog’s breakfast.
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Posted in: Doctor warns holding Games could lead to 'Olympic virus' strain See in context
Derek GrebeToday 05:00 pm JST
Yours was the BEST comment ever.
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Posted in: As Olympics loom, Japan's health care in turmoil See in context
Pukey2
Quite right and yes I do!
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Posted in: As Olympics loom, Japan's health care in turmoil See in context
When you put a Finance Minister rather than a Health Minister in charge of the pandemic response, it shows the priorities of the Government. What more needs to be said?
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Posted in: 60% feel it is hard to raise children in Japan: gov't survey See in context
@Goodlucktoyou
Nothing against children, but they could quite possibly grow up to be politicians.
Best comment ever.
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Posted in: Suga repeats determination to hold Olympics as he expands state of emergency See in context
Gosh it will be such a fun gig for the journalists ... I’m sure they’re falling over themselves to get here. Not.
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Posted in: Nothing can stop Tokyo Olympics from going ahead: IOC's Coates See in context
Tosser! I hope he’s proved wrong.
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Posted in: Commuter rush seen despite 3rd coronavirus state of emergency See in context
Antiquesaving
You have nailed it on the head.
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Posted in: What does Japan's virus state of emergency mean this time? See in context
On patrol with batons drawn. Is this really necessary?!
They're lost! They should be patrolling in Ginza where their bosses are scoffing over-priced steaks.
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All these grifters with no kids, no cars and no homes want to hang out the magazines for hours on…
Posted in: Thousands of convenience stores in Japan to end sale of print magazines this spring
Posted in: Man stabs 5 people in Austria, killing 1
Lol, weak story, patriotic garbage, just for the kids
Posted in: Chinese animated blockbuster breaks records, prompts patriotism
Posted in: Man stabs 5 people in Austria, killing 1