Patricia Yarrow comments

Posted in: Japan prepares for missile shipments after easing arms export restrictions See in context

Shame on Japan. Those "Patriot" missiles are very likely bound to Israel to murder yet more Palestinian men, women, and many children, and/or Ukraine to murder more hapless soldiers. All for Biden's re-election bid.

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Posted in: We embrace Chigyu, the most controversial beef bowl in Japan See in context

Much enjoyed reading this one. May even try it someday.

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Posted in: Alcohol taxes aren't high enough, says World Health Organization See in context

Nicotine laden addictive drugs (cigs) are far worse for health and for bystanders to smokers. Alcohol, not so much.

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Posted in: Dreadlocked Japanese crowd favorite Horie to retire from rugby See in context

The editors could not find a photo where he is wearing, you know, rugby clothes?

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Posted in: Japan, U.S., others vow to triple global nuclear energy by 2050 See in context

PTownsend @ 1:35.

Why, thank you for your supportive words and elaboration. Exactly what I meant.

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Posted in: Japan, U.S., others vow to triple global nuclear energy by 2050 See in context

Start by reducing the demand for electricity, gas, and oil. There are unlimited ways forward.

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Posted in: Tokyo to call governor election on July 7 with incumbent Koike in focus See in context

Dismantled Tsukiji Wholesale market, tearing into two that wonderful wholesale/retail area, and supports killing all the venerable 100-year old ginko trees in a sorely needed park in central Tokyo. All for more of the same old, same old condos, shopping malls. Cannot buy, rebuild, or replant what she has agreed to destroy. No fan of Koike.

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Posted in: Autumn afternoon See in context

bear...it is.

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Posted in: Man arrested for spitting on woman on Osaka street See in context

One can only dream....

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Posted in: Azabudai Hills complex opens in Tokyo See in context

Would have appreciated an address, nearest train stations. Hope there are also the needed trash bins throughout the complex.

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Posted in: Two teenagers die after apparently jumping from apartment building roof See in context

Why "apparently"?

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Posted in: Load of rubbish: Litter-hunters vie for unusual world title in Tokyo See in context

What is it going to take to reverse the absence of trash cans. They even recently removed the much needed bins at my own JR Ryogoku station. I wrote a polite letter of protest to the station. Kind of depressing.

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Posted in: Generational tensions flare as Japan faces economic reality of aging baby boomers See in context

Abolishing mandatory retirement age rules would help. Keep people who want to continue to work and pay taxes. Changes need to be made, but is the current government even capable of them? So far, it looks like sheer chaos in going to rule.

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Posted in: Hilton Japan apologizes for 'disrespectful' ad disparaging traditional Japanese inns See in context

I've enjoyed quite a range of ryokans and hotels in Japan. Only real annoyance is finding ones that do not permit people to blow cancer clouds in all directions. I think the Hotel Otani's complete renovation was partly driven by decades of smoker's stench embedded in all the walls. Yikes. Anyway, some good comments above.

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Posted in: Will the year-end party season make a comeback from COVID? See in context

When staff stop wearing paper face covers, thus signalling true acceptance by upper management that normal life has returned, then bonnenkai and such would be encouraged to return. Rest of the world gets this.

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Posted in: Do you refer to the X social media platform by its current name, or do you still call it Twitter? See in context

"TwitterX" is the best name I have run across. Thank you Alex Christoforou,

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Posted in: Imperial garden party See in context

*Sanjin...That is what I am saying. Down voters are just virtue signalling..

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Posted in: Imperial garden party See in context

Take off the masks. Show your faces to the people.

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Posted in: Meiji Mura: One of Japan’s most underrated tourist destinations See in context

Well written and researched article. However, the photo captains are impossible to read because they are the lightest grey. JT editors, please fix this ongoing problem. Darker font, please.

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Posted in: 2 workers at Fukushima plant hospitalized after accidentally sprayed with radioactive waste See in context

Please define "full face masks". Paper? Medical grade? Cute patterns and material? Worn below the nose, as usual, because they are uncomfortable?

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Posted in: World Cup final will be supercharged by one of sport's greatest rivalries See in context

What time JST is the game?

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Posted in: Japan needs more public trash cans; Japanese reporter sympathizes, though he doesn’t agree See in context

The parks have no trash cans, so trash everywhere. Come ON, Japan, spend that money on bins. It is the civic responsibility of cities around the world, and somehow Japan cannot return to civility with them? More benches would be very nice, too.

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Posted in: IAEA team gathers marine samples near Fukushima See in context

I will agree that the plethora of masks looks pretty pathetic. Has zero to do with radioactivity.

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Posted in: Japan to OK train fare hikes for holidays, weekends due to 'overtourism' concerns See in context

BRING BACK THE TRASH BINS THAT HAVE DISAPPEARED. That will help with the trash problem-and for locals and tourists alike. Sheesh!!!!

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Posted in: Honda names new plane HondaJet Echelon; plans first flight in 2026 See in context

At first glance, I thought this was a flying sanma (saury fish) in the sky, not swimming in the ocean. Awesome disguise.

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Posted in: What are some of your favorite Japanese snacks or sweets? See in context

Mr Kipling can send his matcha treats my way. Matcha is my number one preference.

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Posted in: Nagoya ordinance prohibits walking on escalators See in context

In all my time here in Tokyo, I have never seen anyone push someone aside to walk up the escalator. Seems like a bogus "claim".

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Posted in: Nice return See in context

Excellent photo!

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Posted in: Social media inspires Japanese women to dash into rickshaw pulling See in context

This is a great article. I often go to Asakusa, and have seen a few women rickshaw pullers, to my complete surprise and respect. Appreciate the details in this article. Had no idea a million yen a month was possible. Go you gals! This is what happens when true equality takes place. It is inspirational!

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Posted in: Princess Kako tests positive for COVID-19 See in context

Oh, great. So now masks (mostly worn below the nose) and plastic sheeting are the preventative against the flu, and whatever comes next. Ridiculous. BTW, long covid affects a small number, and it is not worth losing the faces of society in general to prevent that. Sure, fear struck oldsters and others with mitigating conditions (again, a relatively small percentage of the population), and anyone with a cold or sore throat, hide your face. Take down the plastic, asap, though, as it is a useless measure. Someone please wake up the oyaji managers to get this done. Anyway, that's it from me, I just had to push back a bit.

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