Posted in: Brothers reunited in Japan after 6 decades apart See in context
A rare piece of good news. Nice.
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Posted in: A helping hand from Ono See in context
The charity angle is a great idea. But, I imagine people would pay more for her to stop singing.
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Posted in: Climate dilemma: Has Kyoto run its course? See in context
I went to Kyoto once, but did not see the protocol. It was not marked on any of the tourist maps.
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Posted in: U.S. nuclear industry must heed lesson of Fukushima, says NRC chief See in context
And the lesson is...when all else fails, be obfuscate.
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Posted in: Akasaka on ice See in context
I've never understood why we call them a "rink" coz they're shaped more like an ovalk.
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Posted in: Speeding blamed for pileup involving 8 Ferraris, 1 Lamborghini See in context
That's gotta hurt.
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Posted in: Fate of Kyoto Protocol key issue at climate talks See in context
I've been to Kyoto...but I missed seeing the protocol. It wasn't marked on the tourist maps.
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Posted in: The KFC-Christmas connection in Japan See in context
I think I'll grab some KFC on the way home tonight.
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Posted in: Tokyo Motor Show looks to green cars to drive recovery See in context
Who ever heard of a green car nation? A pink car nation, or a white car nation, sure. But green must be an hybrid.
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Posted in: 3-year-old boy falls to death from apartment balcony in Tokyo See in context
Is anything "excessive" if it saves a little life?
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Posted in: 3-year-old boy falls to death from apartment balcony in Tokyo See in context
I am so tired of reading reports just like this one in JT. Ok, I don't live in a 13th floor apartment, and I don't have a 3 yo child. But surely a couple of metres of chicken wire (that's what we call it in OZ) would be cheap solution for preventing these tragedies.
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Posted in: Hurry up with that order See in context
Asahi Super Dry is my favourite too. I love that you can get it in vending machines.
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Posted in: Hurry up with that order See in context
Blindfolds could have made it really interesting.
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Posted in: Taylor Swift wins big at American Music Awards; nothing for Bieber See in context
"Nothing for Bieber..." now that's a surprise. (refer your sarcasm 101 textbooks friends)
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Posted in: Motorcyclist flashes peace sign at cameras during series of speed violations See in context
I understood that making the "V" sign is normal practice when having one's photo taken in Japan.
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Posted in: Shiga temple bans visits by gangsters See in context
They'll probably wear disguises and sneak in. Yaks are very sneaky.
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Posted in: Wild boar enters home in Motegi; injures resident See in context
The boar got away. Really? There can only be one conclusion...it was a cabbage loving midget dressed as a boar, who quickly changed costumes, thus escaping detection. I should apply for a job with the Japanese police.
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Posted in: Elderly care home resident stabs fellow resident to death in Kagawa See in context
I'm thinking he'll be living in another type of residential care facility for the rest of his life.
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Posted in: Japan to return ancient books to S Korea in early Dec See in context
I'm guessing SK finally waived the overdue fees.
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Posted in: Nozomi Ohashi sparkles at Takashimaya Nihonbashi Christmas event See in context
Her name is Nozomi. My Japanese is not so good, but I think it means she is very fast and stops infrequently.
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Posted in: Japan claims record for world's largest rice cracker See in context
Makers are seeking person with world's largest mouth and the world's largest dipping bowl for promotional purposes.
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Posted in: Tom Cruise has 4 missions during 27-hour visit to Japan See in context
4 missions? But that's impossible.
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Posted in: Intoxicated student illegally enters grounds of Uniqlo president's home See in context
Wow, this guy managed to do this drunk. Imagine what he could have achieved sober.
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Posted in: Becky wins Kodansha's 'Best Character Award' See in context
Best character? Is that like a cartoon character? But I thought she was a real person.
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Posted in: Triumph girls lend their support to Nadeshiko Japan See in context
"Lend their support." JT...are you making puns now? Cheeky!
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Posted in: Kyoto without the crowds: Escape like a local See in context
I went to Kyoto once, but the weather was cold and wet and we did not see a lot of these sights. Hopefully, I will be able to go again some day.
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Posted in: Police, firefighters, coast guard search for bodies along Fukushima coast See in context
What a grizzly task. I wouldn't wish it on anyone.
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Posted in: Nobel Peace Prize awarded to Japanese organization of atomic bomb survivors
KukuToday 01:58 am JST Doesn't match Putin for being the wealthiest person in the world.
Posted in: Nobel Peace Prize awarded to Japanese organization of atomic bomb survivors
Posted in: Nobel Peace Prize awarded to Japanese organization of atomic bomb survivors
Posted in: World can't 'waste time' trading climate change blame: COP29 hosts