Posted in: Tokyo Games could be greatest ever, says Coates See in context
Coates, who has been president of the AOC since 1990,
The Sepp Blatter of the AOC. Time to move these entrenched dinosaurs on, and get unbiased objective leaderships
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Posted in: Looking for laughs See in context
Self centerd dick, as the reality walks past him
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Posted in: You've got mail: 'Abenomask' distribution starts in Japan See in context
Here's real proactive action. Not getting the attention it deserves;
TOKYO (Reuters) - SoftBank Group Corp CEO Masayoshi Son said he has secured a monthly supply of 300 million face masks for Japan after reaching a deal with Chinese electric vehicle maker BYD Co Ltd, which has also started producing masks.
From next month, SoftBank will supply two different kinds of mask, initially for medical staff, in cooperation with the Japanese government’s “mask team”, set up to tackle shortages due to the coronavirus outbreak, Son said on Twitter.
SoftBank, which last month said it was donating 1.4 million masks to New York state, will supply the masks without taking a profit.
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Posted in: Japan may need to scale up measures to tackle coronavirus: WHO See in context
"may" need to scale up measures to tackle coronavirus
What a toothless nothing statement..
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Posted in: Abe to declare state of emergency for Tokyo, 6 prefectures See in context
One reason for the recent surge in infections is believed to be the importation of cases from abroad,
This is where the blame begins to be shifted from the policy of non testing as a critical disaster response.
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Posted in: Japan sets up National Security Council team to meet coronavirus, tech challenges See in context
Great another team, pass the sandwiches.
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Posted in: Tokyo's infection spike after Olympic postponement sparks questions See in context
Tokyo-mToday 04:44 pm JST
Libraries and community centers are closed, which is having a bad impact on older people who are being denied their usual chances to meet friends and stay active
The preferred method to stop the fatal spread among the most at risk, the aged. If they avoid death through contact infection at these locations they can be meet their friends and active later as survivors.
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Posted in: Koike urges cooperation to avoid Tokyo lockdown See in context
Koike jumped through hoops and didn't yap out of turn for the last month because; LDP to back Koike for re-election in Tokyo gubernatorial election
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Posted in: IOC to start 4 weeks of discussions on Tokyo Olympics See in context
Canceling instead of dragging their feet on what people already want, Closure would perhaps resign the masses to the seriousness of the situation, then help to make it a bottom up effort.
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Posted in: Gov't considers cash handouts to households to ease virus impact See in context
again with this... last time it was 10,000 and people just banked it
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Posted in: Japan finds 15 clusters of coronavirus-infected people See in context
Sheeeze louizzz.. They cant be found if those with symptoms are denied virus testing
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Posted in: Gov't to take bold steps to beat virus fallout: economy minister See in context
Bold
I l'dmao as soon as I read that
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Posted in: Takeda Pharmaceutical says it is developing coronavirus drug See in context
jerryToday 08:14 am JST
talk about counting your eggs....
Chickens, Jerry chickens!! ;)
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Posted in: Man arrested over theft of 5,800 bicycle seats See in context
I'd like to see this guy, share is storage tips on BBC HARDtalk with Stephen Stachler.
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Posted in: Hokkaido declares state of emergency over virus See in context
Hokkaido Gov Naomichi Suzuki said the emergency will continue until mid-March
He puts a limit on the emergency, that's a bit all grandiose, even for a politician.
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Posted in: Japan at crossroads on virus outbreak, expert warns See in context
significant possibility for the containment or the elimination of this COVID-19," he said.
He conceded however there is still significant uncertainty
So he said nothing .. with certainty..
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Posted in: Japan announces basic policy to fight spread of coronavirus See in context
Too late too little as Abe takes the photo op but lines up Katsunobu Kato, the health minister to take the fall, who has already become a punching bag in the aftermath of each poor decision by the cabinet.
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Posted in: No Plan B for Olympics; questions remain over Chinese presence See in context
A Japanese reporter asked Tokyo organizing committee President Yoshiro Mori if, given the fact the games are going ahead, would there be any "organizational changes" in how the games are run.
"No, at this stage, no. We are not thinking of any such possibility," said Mori, a former Japanese prime minister, speaking in Japanese.
No plan B. This is exactly the bloody mindedness that has caused issues with the linked corruption & climate denial in the selection, and consequent moving of events. If it is an issue later, who will be thrown under the bus, not Mori I'm sure.
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Posted in: 88-year-old ex-bureaucrat indicted without arrest over fatal car accident See in context
Iizuka told investigators shortly after the accident that the brake did not work, but he later said there was a possibility he mistook gas pedal for the brake because he panicked, according to investigative sources.
Shortly/Total BS, he stuck to that story for well over a month, before he was confronted with the mechanical evidence that he couldn't refute.
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Posted in: Japan tries to explain to embassies merits of releasing Fukushima water into ocean See in context
Where was Koizumi kun when this was going down, making PR time with a diaper?
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Posted in: Sunwolves open final Super Rugby season with win over Rebels See in context
dont cry.. just enjoy the game
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Posted in: Police officer arrested for groping woman on train See in context
Police quoted Hayato as saying he can’t remember the incident because he was drunk at the time
The police are using this now too? So going to be using this every day.
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Posted in: 'Hostage justice?' Japan fights back with an internet FAQ See in context
A good summary by Ghosns counsel Takano;
http://blog.livedoor.jp/plltakano/archives/65954250.html?fbclid=IwAR0Zv-PJ6sbxF2_JKNMgvhy5AomPkHt7G08t4vEJzPUPRD421jLLNdQEioc
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Posted in: These things are likely to boom in the Japanese market in 2020 See in context
A safe vehicle that can be used even by elderly people is one of the most recommended items for this year
The writer needs to stop sampling the product. Does he even realize the extent of potential danger here in Jpn?
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Posted in: Lawmaker's aide admits knowing payments made to campaign staff were illegal See in context
Thrown under the bus in the standard bureaucratic flow chart.
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Posted in: Suicides in Japan hit record low in 2019; down for 10th year in row See in context
Yes sadly Child suicide is up:
https://www.nippon.com/en/japan-data/h00572/child-suicides-at-highest-rate-ever-in-japan.html
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Posted in: Suicides in Japan hit record low in 2019; down for 10th year in row See in context
I wonder on the demographic, did the number for children, teens, decline or increase?
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Posted in: Woman unharmed after being held hostage for 18 hours See in context
Unharmed .. narrow statement. Said no hostage ever.
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Posted in: Ghosn's Japan lawyer: Questioning averaged 7 hours a day See in context
justaskingToday 02:04 pm JST
I feel bad for the prosecutor who had to interrogate him. Imagine asking the same thing 7 hours a day for 100 days and convincing yourself you're a worthy person.
They do it on rotation, quite common for them, and the police to use the justice hostage for practice, even in minor cases. Repetition Q&A is the breakdown method
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Posted in: Cabinet support rate rises 6.6 points to 49.3%: poll See in context
Who and who not Kyodo News surveys..
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Posted in: Europe tries to muscle up as U.S. plots mediation to help end Russia's war in Ukraine
Posted in: Europe tries to muscle up as U.S. plots mediation to help end Russia's war in Ukraine
I've never been to Niseko, or known anybody who has been there, but what is so special about it? It…
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Posted in: Europe tries to muscle up as U.S. plots mediation to help end Russia's war in Ukraine