Posted in: Ex-PM Abe in critical condition after being shot while campaigning in Nara See in context
Sad...
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Posted in: Knife-wielding man arrested at Miyagi childcare facility says he intended to kill children See in context
Another one...
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Posted in: Osaka beats Brady to win her 2nd Australian Open title See in context
No one is claiming that she's the best female tennis player of all time, but she's indeed the current best one.
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Posted in: Former Prime Minister Abe has stealth cameo in 'Cyberpunk 2077,' gamers say See in context
Enjoying the game on my Xbox Series X
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Posted in: Trump pardons former campaign chairman Manafort, associate Roger Stone See in context
The "Law and Order" president.
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Posted in: Japanese spacecraft sends capsule with asteroid soil samples on its way to Earth See in context
Congratulations to JAXA for this great achievement! It's interesting to read the few IGNORANT comments by some individuals (I wouldn't be surprised if some of you are Flat-Earthers/"Space Deniers").
MANY of the technologies that humanity enjoys today are a direct or indirect result of decades of Space Exploration.
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Posted in: Human rights panel: Japan was wrong to detain Carlos Ghosn; owes him compensation See in context
For the individuals that keep saying that "he should have stayed and 'fight', instead of running away" You darn well know he had no chance. Stop being Hostage Justice apologists
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Posted in: Soap dispenser in Tokyo public toilet switched with one full of acidic liquid See in context
The individual(s) responsible for this needs to be punished to the fullest extent
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Posted in: 73-year-old woman arrested over murder of 83-year-old husband See in context
Once again, if the roles were reversed, there wouldn't much sympathy in the comment section. It's so predictable..
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Posted in: Japan's low virus mortality rate reflects social manners: Aso See in context
Gaffe Aso
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Posted in: Japanese politician gets caught watching crocodile video during Diet session See in context
It could've been worse lol
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Posted in: Masks proving widely available despite coronavirus shortage concerns See in context
Made In China
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Posted in: Man who got suspended sentence for assaulting woman arrested for stalking her See in context
Where "Hostage Justice" whe you need it? Lol. sarcasm
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Posted in: Mother arrested after 11-month-old daughter drowns in bathtub See in context
"Police said Kawaguchi has admitted to the charge and quoted her as saying she was stressed from child-raising."
Sigh**
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Posted in: Abe touts Avigan as COVID-19 treatment despite experts urging caution See in context
All these politicians becoming medical experts overnight...
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Posted in: Djokovic against compulsory coronavirus vaccination See in context
This pandemic is causing some anti-vaxxers to question their beliefs..
https://www.cnn.com/2020/04/20/health/anti-vaxxers-coronavirus-intl/index.html
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Posted in: Mother arrested for stabbing 1-year-old daughter to death See in context
Another one...
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Posted in: 60% still go to office despite state of emergency over virus: survey See in context
"We assume many people still have to go to their office because of their duties, such as seal stamping, faxing"
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Posted in: Japanese health care facilities stretched thin, doctors say See in context
@JJ Jetplane
Sorry to hear (read) what you are going through. I wish the best for you and your family.
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Posted in: 36-year-old political newcomer becomes Japan's youngest female mayor See in context
Congratulations to the newly-elected mayor.
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Posted in: Japan struggles to get a grip on social distancing See in context
Pukey2:
Abe is probably busy now folding up his Mario costume.
LMAO!!!
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Posted in: Snoop Dogg apologizes for attacking TV anchor over Bryant story See in context
A lot of people talking about Kobe's past allegations don't know the real facts. Let me help you all:
https://www.reddit.com/r/lakers/comments/evtov3/because_of_the_recent_flooding_of_kobes_rape/?utm_source=amp&utm_medium=&utm_content=post_body
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Posted in: Korean film 'Parasite' takes best picture Oscar; acting honors go to Phoenix, Zellweger, Pitt, Dern See in context
Kentarogaijin: "Unbelievable..."
Which movie do you think should have won?
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Posted in: Kyoto tourist crowds disappearing due to coronavirus outbreak See in context
Great posts @smithinjapan and @Wobot.
It's interesting to see the love/hate relationship that many Japanese (specially the business owners) have with the Chinese.
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Posted in: Man on trial for killing 19 disabled people says he was serving society See in context
Yagami Light
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Posted in: Democratic presidential race off to rocky start as Iowa results delayed by 'inconsistencies' See in context
Like some of you have already pointed out.. it seems that Bernie won, didn't he? Lol
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Posted in: Nintendo wins ¥50 million lawsuit against operator of Tokyo 'real-life Mario Kart' company See in context
"Mamma mia!"
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Posted in: Prosecutors issue arrest warrant for Ghosn, 3 Americans over his escape See in context
Here we go again...
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Posted in: Japanese chef makes history as he joins France's Michelin elite See in context
Congratulations to Mr. Kobayashi
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Posted in: NBA legend Kobe Bryant, daughter among 9 killed in helicopter crash See in context
Very sad news. Kobe Bryant was the type of person that not only did a lot of good during his career as a professional athlete, but also after he retired. Those who knew him personally said he was a great person.
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Posted in: Hearts, tails and blubber at Japan fin whale tasting event
why not just apply to UNESCO for World Heritage status for 7-Eleven and be done with it? (^_-)
Posted in: Japan designates 7-Eleven owner 'core' industry, complicating takeover
Cannabis wasn't illegal until the introduction of laws by the occupying Americans after WW2.
Posted in: Japan's revised laws criminalizing cannabis use to take effect Dec 12
Posted in: Russia expels 6 British diplomats it accuses of spying