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Posted in: Man mistakenly arrested after bar fight See in context

Drinking in any bar, in any city, after 1:30am is an invitation for bad things to happen. Just sayin'.

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Posted in: Influenza cases soar in Tokyo See in context

My son's family brought it down from Hokkaido with them. They've slowly recovered but my wife caught it with a vengeance. Bad sore throat and fever the first night, the next day not so bad. We've both had flu shots. I haven't really been affected much much to my relief. Person to person is still the transmitting thing. If it can't be prevented prepare yourself.

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Posted in: Which is better for the environment: an artificial Christmas tree or a natural one? See in context

It depends on the environment. I used to buy natural Xmas trees at Yokosuka years ago. But after trying to get needles out of my car's carpet, out of the elevator, and off the floor of my house every year I broke down and bought an artificial one. We've had it up for about 20 Christmases so far. The kicker is that even the artificial one is starting to shed needles now.

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Posted in: Man arrested for taking upskirt videos says he was tempted by the devil See in context

Devil here. He's right. I tempted him. Let him go.

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Posted in: 93-year-old driver in high-profile fatal Tokyo crash dies in prison See in context

Seriously, if there were more people as civilized as Mr. Matsunaga the world would be a much better place. I cannot fathom the pain he has suffered yet he finds it in his heart to take a higher road.

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Posted in: Philippine VP says she has planned to have Marcos assassinated if she is killed See in context

The Duterte's are psychopaths very much at ease in killing and threatening. President Marcos should immediately arrest the VP until she has had a full mental evaluation.

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Posted in: Balinese hope construction freeze can tame tourism See in context

I took my family to Bali for vacation several times in the 1990's....My last time there it had all changed for the worse. Traffic, congestion...all the things that we went there for are gone. Very little remains so I'd never return.

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Posted in: Japanese mountain community’s first baby in 52 years celebrates first birthday See in context

That is so cool. And the family's story is very interesting. I wish the family and the community much happiness.

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Posted in: Maglev tunneling halted after water comes to surface at Tokyo home See in context

I just wish they had rudimentary train service or any kind of mass transit for that matter, on the west coast of the USA and hot routes such as LA-SF, LA-LV, SF-Port-SEA-Vancouver, and a million others.

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Posted in: Secret hot spring onsen in Japan is a hidden gem waiting to be discovered See in context

Yeah, I was kinda looking for a natural spring in the mountains or after a hike or something.

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Posted in: Atmospheric rivers are shifting poleward, reshaping global weather patterns See in context

This all leads to demographic transition on a scale never before experienced by modern man. As water resources shift so will human populations need to shift as well. Shifting agriculture on such a huge scale will disrupt entire civilizations. Borders will become meaningless in mankind's desperation to stay alive. I suggest the Pacific Northwest including SE Alaska and Canada....and sell your property in Florida and Texas.

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Posted in: Qantas apologizes after R-rated film airs on every screen during Sydney-Haneda flight See in context

Gosh. Don't let little Billy, on his way to Tokyo, see any bare buttocks or, possibly, breasts. My God! Slightly racy? Give me a break. But it made the news.

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Posted in: Kyoto temple suffering from littering tourists claiming not to understand Japanese verbal warning See in context

You can't have it both ways. Some littering and "bad" behavior comes with over 2 million visitors. Take what steps are necessary. The money is rolling in....put up a more substantial "fence" rather than a bamboo pole or two. Hire real foreign security. Not just a college student or two. Finally, pull your tourism budget.

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Posted in: U.S. sailor gets suspended term over random attack of 4 near Tokyo See in context

As an ex-US Navy serviceman I cringe whenever I see these kind of headlines. I'd say that anti-social behavior like this resulting in injuries to local people deserve harsh punishment. A year at hard labor in Japan and then subsequent discharge might do the trick. In any case, the military needs to do more to protect the people they are suppose to be protecting.

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Posted in: Japan hails 100 meters champ Lyles as 'world's fastest anime fan' See in context

I am no anime fan but I find it hugely interesting that Japanese pop culture has been so successful worldwide. Secondly, it appears that anime has inspired successful people from all walks of life.

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Posted in: 2024 PropertyGuru Asia Property Awards (Greater Niseko) to honor Japan’s premier resort market See in context

I've enjoyed skiing at Niseko for years when I was younger. The exceptional snowfall there is amazing. However, prices have skyrocketed to the point that only the wealthy can afford to visit and enjoy the area in the winter. Average Japanese and others cannot afford the hotels. I much prefer fishing in the summer there.

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Posted in: U.S. Air Force officer one of two killed in car crash in Aomori Prefecture See in context

A traffic fatality is terrible no matter the nationality of the victim or location. The US military does it's best these days to minimize negative activity by its members to the local populace. It wasn't always that way. Respect all and drive carefully.

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Posted in: Man arrested for assaulting employee, refusing to pay bill at hostess club in Sapporo See in context

I haven't been to a hostess bar in maybe 20 years. And I do not miss them at all. They are depressing places. I feel bad for those who get fleeced in them and the girls who work there for reasons of their own.

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Posted in: Japan to launch new banknotes; 1st design change in 20 years See in context

Great designs and notable historical figures instead of politicians. I'd say this currency change is well thought out.

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Posted in: Tokyo's old fish market makes way for skyscrapers, glitzy stadium to woo global spenders See in context

In Okinawa, when large tracts of land become available from the US military giant corporations from the mainland have moved in, including large shopping malls. Small companies, local companies and the local Okinawa entrepreneur are always left out. Really, the same thing happens in the mainland. The zaibatsu continues to roll and the big corporations dominate society.....including the old Tsukiji property. No sign of any independent businesses. Just the big, rich guys.

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Posted in: How Lee Kalpakis turns the usually upscale scallop into a camping delight See in context

After cooking throw away the peas and eat the scallops with a light dry white wine. A little fried rice to go along with this is also nice.

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Posted in: Tourists get taste of old Japan at hidden 'snack bars' See in context

In the past I've been to a few but I find these places mostly depressing and reeking of loneliness. Unless, of course, you're with all your friends at the time.

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Posted in: Near-complete Tokyo condo to be demolished for spoiling Mount Fuji view See in context

Does anyone other than me see the irony of this?

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Posted in: Japan to build anti-tourist fence at another Mount Fuji viewpoint See in context

Japanese officials only react when voters complain. Most of the locals in the area do not benefit from tourism so they just complain about tourists taking photos in the road. There is a simpler solution than just erecting a giant wall to block out Fuji-san. How about making a tourist platform where they can safely take their photos?

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Posted in: Foreign woman walks into bus at Tokyo’s Shibuya Scramble intersection See in context

Foreigners poking holes in net fences to take photos! Foreigners taking photos of Geisha in Kyoto! Foreigners walking into buses in Shibuya! What is the world coming to? And what next? Foreigners dropping plastic onigiri wrappers in a combustible garbage receptacle? Japan needs "Foreigner Police" in all "touristy" areas to keep Japan safe!

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Posted in: Japan's new whaling factory ship sets sail on first hunt See in context

Wow. The pro-whaling people are out in force down-voting like crazy. I'm against the govt. subsidizing the whaling fleet. The reason is that a market does not really exist, otherwise it wouldn't need subsidies. Several years ago a newspaper reported the existence of a dog food company at the whaling port that used as its main ingredient, whale meat surplus, of which there was quite a bit. Negative publicity forced it to shut down. Let's not hunt whales for pet food or political handouts.

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Posted in: Slovakia's populist prime minister shot multiple times in attempted assassination See in context

One more thing. Don't assume that the assassin was a left-winger. The Russians could easily have set this up to make room for their pick of the fascist litterbox and/or to place blame on the Ukrainians.

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Posted in: Fine dining, at a new high. A Michelin-starred chef will take his cuisine to our upper atmosphere See in context

Sure. Give him 3 stars for eating space junk. Personally, I believe that this situation is an exercise in futility. But, yeah, wealthy people will always think of something new to elevate their egos.

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Posted in: How to make a secret rice bowl at Ichiran ramen See in context

Really? I suppose that there are unlimited combinations you can make using individual selections. This pretty much sounds like an Ichiran fanboy commercial. Seriously, add whatever to whatever and make it your own creation. Then post it on reddit.

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Posted in: Brazil's Lula invites Kishida to eat his country's beef See in context

Lula is a good man, certainly in comparison. And, Brazilian beef is very good, primarily the grass-fed range beef although some would consider it a bit tough. Water shortages will eventually shut down Brazil as with most of South America with a few exceptions. Get ready for the world's population to go into "climate change shock" when things start going south quickly.

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