Posted in: 3 people stabbed near Nagano Station; 1 dead See in context
I've been saying it for a long time despite people denying it.
Japan is no longer that safe country as people think it is
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Posted in: No abnormalities in water samples taken near Fukushima plant: China See in context
You can't make this stuff up. Pure comedy.
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Posted in: Yakuza leader pleads guilty in U.S. to trafficking nuclear materials from Myanmar See in context
The picture is exactly how many people envision what yakuza leader looks like
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Posted in: Japan links Chinese hacker MirrorFace to dozens of cyberattacks targeting security and tech data See in context
To add to NihonRyu's excellent observations, the Chinese government seems to be toning its anti-Japanese stance down just a little bit most likely due to Trump becoming president, and engaging in talks with Japan. But Japan does need to get tougher with China in all ways. A recent China Observer video opened my eyes to the depravity of the anti-Japanese mindset among many mainland Chinese. The video clearly showed small school children being indoctrinated to hate Japan, which continues through adulthood. The video also showed Chinese tourists defrauding a Japanese business in Japan and then later bragging about it on social media about how they stuck it to the "invaders." Japan must not allow mainland Chinese to destabilize Japan.
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Posted in: Japan links Chinese hacker MirrorFace to dozens of cyberattacks targeting security and tech data See in context
If it's not mainland Chinese stomping on Japanese flags and business owners bragging about beating up Japanese people, it's these cyber punks that are trying to destabilize Japan through hacking.
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Posted in: New fences installed at Mount Fuji photo spot to curb jaywalking See in context
As if Japanese citizens never went around flaunting their wealth in the 90s, buying up foreign property, booking all the cruises. They used to walk into my yard as a kid and take pictures of everything. It was a stereotype for a while, the Japanese rich tourist with the huge expensive camera around his neck. Oh what, we're not supposed to be here? Sorry we don't speak english!
Classic red herring comment by the anti Japan crowd. What does what Japanese tourists supposedly did in the 90's and buying up real estate in Western countries have anything to do whatsoever with this topic.
This is about foreigners misbehaving and ignoring rules in Japan just so they can get that perfect photo op. Nothing whatsoever to do with Japanese behavior in other countries, and it's typical mentality of this anti J crowd that Japanese people are not allowed to be upset at anyone acting badly in Japan, due to some Japanese people behaving badly abroad. Some 'logic' there.
And hypocritical since these people would get outraged if foreigners behaved badly in their native countries. In that case they aren't going to sympathize with the foreigners and demand that the local businesses build new structures and do everything they can to accommodate them. So ludicrous
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Posted in: Man arrested for stealing laptop, other items at fast food restaurant See in context
Those days of people relating stories of lost wallets on trains returned to them are ancient history in Japan
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Posted in: Husband, wife stabbed to death at home in Chiba Prefecture; 8 nearby houses destroyed by fire See in context
As I always say, it's not surprising we are seeing more of these types of incidents in Japan.
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Posted in: Japan asks China to bolster security on Nanjing massacre anniversary See in context
Disgusting, and it speaks volumes the anti Japan nationalists never said anything about Japanese women and children being killed. It's even more insulting when Chinese tourists and immigrants to Japan are under no threat whatsoever by random Japanese citizens, nor have to witness scenes like Chinese flags being burned or stomped on. Little wonder so many around the world have such low opinions of the country and its people.
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Posted in: Osaka paints well-known prostitution street bright yellow See in context
Won't change a thing, especially since some foreigners who seek that sort of thing in Japan aren't exactly known for their modesty. But I do hope they crack down on the unregulated street trade.
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Posted in: Tokyo to make daycare free to boost birthrate See in context
Why they keep fixating on this is beyond me. Japan is way too overcrowded as it is, being packed into trains like sardines is not sustainable. Trimming the population is not a bad thing at all.
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Posted in: China urges Japan to fulfill obligations over treated water release See in context
You gotta love the shameless hypocrisy of one of the world's worst environmental polluters lecturing Japan on releasing safely treated radioactive waste water. Whatever it takes to keep the anti Japanese hysteria alive.
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Posted in: Foreign-born CEO says Japan needs immigration to thrive See in context
my, how times have changed.
Years ago, articles like this would have had majority, if not all, of comments harshly criticizing Japan for being so 'racist' and 'xenophobic' and not allowing in more foreigners into the country to live and work.
And now there are multiple comments pointing out the dangers of mass immigration, pointing out the nightmare that's happening across multiple European countries, and actually sympathizing with Japan protecting its borders and cultures.
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Posted in: New fences installed at Mount Fuji photo spot to curb jaywalking See in context
Reading most of the comments, I am not surprised at the usual folks getting in their potshots at Japan. These people never take the side of Japan in anything. Tourists behaving badly is a very serious concern not only in Japan, but around the world. I guarantee you some of these same people mocking Japanese here would then be angrily demanding action if tourists in their native countries did the same thing. I've seen videos of this area and you see tourists from certain asian countries ignore all safety rules and cross back and forth across the street wherever they want, and then feign ignorance when local workers tell them to use proper crosswalks.
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Posted in: McDonald's teen stabbing victims not specifically targeted, police believe See in context
It is no surprise that these kinds of random, shockingly violent crimes seem to happening more frequently the passing years. Something has broken down in Japanese society and it is getting worse.
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Posted in: Anti-Yoon demo in Tokyo See in context
Good for them, allowing this sort of free political expression is always welcomed in Japan.
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Posted in: 16-year-old boy arrested for robbing convenience store, using toy gun See in context
It's not just Japan, but a worldwide phenomenon where youth are getting more emboldened to commit crimes like these.
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Posted in: Bear attacks rising in Japan; aging hunters on the front line See in context
Sad to see these beautiful animals killed due to human conflicts
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Posted in: Nearly 90% of Chinese view Japan negatively: poll See in context
Seeing such a large percentage of respondents citing Fukushima water release shows their utter ignorance. China dumps more radioactive waste into oceans in a year than treated Fukushima water released in a decade. Not to mention China's horrible international reputation of destroying fishing waters among other environmental disasters.
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Posted in: Japanese police seek arrest of Chinese boy over Yasukuni Shrine graffiti See in context
Not surprised some are lowkey condoning what he did, solely due to his nationality and what he vandalized.
While the act is delinquent and illegal, it is necessary to keep it in proportion to other more serious crimes esp those of violence.
A marker pen scribble of kanji characters by a youth is not the end of the world.
That this case should be pursued overseas would be a needless waste of time, effort and money.
I'm sure you would not feel the same way if some random Japanese tourist scribbled kanji characters on the Lincoln Memorial, or the World War 2 memorial.
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Posted in: Anti-whaling activist Watson stays in detention in Greenland while Danes consider Japanese request See in context
Don't feel sorry one big for the guy, deserves it all.
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Posted in: Biden urges Americans to 'bring down the temperature' after Trump's U.S. election win See in context
I am struck at how gracious Biden and Harris have been in defeat. Both have talked to and congratulated Trump on his victory.
A far, far cry from Trump's disgraceful conduct in 2020. And absolutely guaranteed Trump would have done the same few days ago had he lost.
I'm just disappointed Harris was the only option for the democrats this year. She avoided the limelight for most of the past 4 years, so to thrust her into that spot with no primaries was a disaster in the making.
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Posted in: Planned Mount Fuji light rail line could transport 3 million hikers per year See in context
I doubt this is needed considering there are now way too many tourists overcrowding popular sites in Japan. Now Mt. Fuji will be packed with so many tourists it's going to ruin the atmosphere and vibe.
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Posted in: Victory parade See in context
That was such an awesome parade and celebration for the fans! I loved how the crowd roared when Shohei spoke English, and Yamamoto the definition of humility as he didn't want to be the center of attention. Congrats Dodgers, and take that haters!
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Posted in: 60-year-old man arrested for stealing desk with donation box for Noto quake aid See in context
Those vaunted days of people getting their wallets they left on the train back, intact, are long over. This is the new norm in Japan, unfortunately.
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Posted in: Dodgers beat Yankees 7-6 to win World Series in 5 games See in context
Congratulations to the Dodgers. And thanks to the Yankees for gifting the Dodgers this game 5 and also the World Series with their costly, costly errors which allowed the Dodgers to come roaring back to tie the game and eventually win it all. Shohei was a non-factor this series, but his teammates stepped up big time especially Freeman.
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Posted in: Trump boards a garbage truck to draw attention to Biden remark See in context
Trump and his supporters can do these silly stunts all they want, but they will lose regardless next week.
Kamala President 2024-2028
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Posted in: N Korea conducts longest-ever ICBM test See in context
And yet some people continue to spout off that it's Japan that's the "aggressive" one in that region.
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Posted in: Clint Eastwood skips premiere of new film 'Juror #2' See in context
Sadly, I think his health has been in steady decline especially with the death of his long term partner this year. Typically when one person in such a long relationship passes, the other partner passes not long after.
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Posted in: 4 arrested over death of man found naked in Hokkaido park See in context
The decline in moral values among Japanese youth mirrors that of other youths around the world. Very unfortunate.
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It is not often I let of steam.. UWAT, 2021 Olympics. Yeh maybe overdone since the award. I lost a…
Posted in: Tokyo world athletics party can make up for Olympic lock-out, says CEO
Great overview. Thank you. Gary
Posted in: Japan Today Spotlight #3 | The Saitama sinkhole tragedy: What went wrong?
What Diff does it make!??? Could it be someone you know or what?
Posted in: Swedish police say mass shooter was connected to school where he opened fire, had weapon licenses
Posted in: Over 40% of Japanese want to use original family names at work after marriage