Nadrew comments

Look for the video of cats and bears.

Bring a cat with you. Bears are really scared of cats.

Why are the pipes blue? Is it potable water?

I think humanoid robots will eventually be able to take over some of the care. Changing diapers, maybe changing bed linen, assisting with showers and baths, assisting in toilets, removing trash, and laundry services. I mean eventually. Just meal services would reduce the load considerably, and that is mostly doable today.

East Asian workers are not so different than Japanese. Maybe they would assimilate fairly easily. 2-3 generations and it would be difficult to tell except by their names.

They used to use Japanese dry docks to do overhauls in the past. With the current Yen exchange rate, this should be an easy decision.

Japan can increase the supply of Patriot missiles. Also, other types of aid including money. So, not directly but it can have an effect.

Mental health is tough. There are medications that can help, but they don’t always keep working. You have to kind of search for the right combination of meds. And, then change them when they stop working. Also, they make you feel pretty bad. And, make you fat. It’s hard to keep taking them. So, there is a lot of support needed. A lot of support.

This is a step in the right direction. Standards should be established. Then goals set to achieve them. Drills and testing to measure progress. Perhaps, the Diet could take up the issue and pass some laws about the basic readiness requirements. It all seems a bit lackadaisical.

We deeply regret our actions, and will be renaming the faction to Hush Up, which should resolve all remaining issues and concerns.

Too bad “Smile Up” was taken.

I’m in the market for a Kei van. Daihatsu Hijet was the leading candidate. There seem to be several brands using the same basic body. I wonder how deep this goes. Could these’d other manufacturers of these Kei vans also have been falsifying data. To be honest, one of the things that worry me most about these Kei cars is the lack of safety features. This is not making me more confident. I’ve seen the results of accidents…

PHEV's make a lot of sense during this transition period. It's like a BEV around town, and a HEV on the expressways and for long distances in general.

PHEV would be okay if they had a little more battery range. Perhaps electric drive and a floating battery.

Fast charging requires a huge amount of power, equivalent to several houses. For this to be available at every house and on the street for people who park on the street will take a large amount of effort and resources.

Don’t really need fast charging for overnight.

I live in Takamatsu. I’d buy an electric Kei van if they got the drive distance up to 300km. But, for around town 200km is probably sufficient. Those are available soon.

https://electrek.co/2023/09/29/honda-unveils-10k-electric-n-van-e-130-mile-range-v2h/#:~:text=The%20new%20Honda%20N%2DVan,%2Dpowered%20Honda%20N%2DVan.

I hope there is some sort of guarantee? Like lottery winnings. Take it discounted now or as an annuity.

Maybe this is an opportunity for Governor Koike to put forward a plan. Locate and support a Tokyo New Year’s Countdown location that could handle the event and welcome it.

I’m not personally interested in large crowds, but this tradition is worldwide and Tokyo should have it. It’s not like Japan is incapable of managing huge gatherings such as the Sumida fireworks, etc.

I’m allergic to pets.

Some politicians may start out with high morals and ethics, but as time goes on compromises must be made. In the end, they may be beholden to various interests. So, it’s a slippery slope. Money and influence are necessary to get elected. Perhaps, it might even be required to step over a few lines to prove your loyalty.

Stadiums are not too far apart. Wide choice of areas to live. With that kind of money, beach house in Malibu! Maybe a condo nearby the stadium.

Well done, Japan!

I really want an electric kei van. I live in Takamatsu. 200km to Hiroshima. 200km to Ōsaka. 250km to Tottori. I’m gonna need at least 300km range. And faster charging too. Oh well.

Come on Japan! And, let’s get some charging too!

Sorry for your loss. Can a bear attack be ruled out?

There is an international running group called the Hash House Harriers. Thhey are active in many countries around the world. They have been active in Japan at least since I was stationed here in the ‘80s.

https://www.gotothehash.net/japan/h3injpn.html

A person designated as the hare, will mark the route using flour. The rest follow this course. Shouting, “On on.”

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hash_House_Harriers

Who knows? Maybe the legacy manufacturers are correct. Maybe they can slow their roll and still survive by timing the market correctly.

OTOH, we are starting to enter the more vertical phase of BEV adoption and I fear that they may be left behind if they don’t have their supply chain sorted and product in the pipeline. Tesla is hardly slowing down. And, will build out Mexico and maybe announce another GF location. They are continuing to ramp Germany and Texas. They will hit 1.8 BEV vehicles this year. Hyundai/Kia is aggressive. And, the Chinese are coming.

I’d like to see supermarkets grow local produce on their roofs. That would be so cool.

Too much over saturation. Non compelling stories. Generic characters. I can’t even make it through some of these on streaming. They just don’t grab me. And, I grew up on comic books in the ‘60s. I used to go to the movies every week until Covid.

Hopefully all EKGs will connect with the AI analysis automatically at some not too distant time in the future.

The neo-liberals won’t let any dividends trickle down. Get serious.

She makes a pretty good salary.

The hotel has a rack rate. This is the highest rate they want to sell and that’s what you get as a walk in. I’ve been advised by desk staff to book online and I have actually done that in the hotel lobby before I save. The BAR is the best available rate. Perhaps online booking sites will have these rates.

One thing to watch out for is dark patterns used by these booking sites. Apple product users get offered a higher price for example. Only 1 room left. Bumping the price the second time you view.

Blue = potable water

Why are the pipes blue? I thought that was not for potable water.