Posted in: Japan should build its own artificial intelligence technology rather than relying on imports, tailored to its unique data, language and cultural nuances. See in context
Interesting.
WakkanAI?
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Posted in: Lawmakers look to make the friendly 'shaka' Hawaii's official gesture See in context
It's beyond cheesy nowadays.
Only used by looks.
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Posted in: Police to strengthen anti-stalking measures See in context
Most stalking reports recently involved police officers.
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Posted in: Spouse-seeking market saturated with fraud See in context
@tim Sullivan
You mean polyandry,like many of the Tibetan tribes I encountered during my time in Mustang.
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Posted in: What are some of your favorite cherry blossom-viewing spots in Japan? See in context
Good grief.
It's just another excuse for an inhibited drinking session.
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Posted in: Exploring the bustling and diverse city of Kobe See in context
Not authentic Chinese or Indian food as we would claim it,but as close as this country could make it.
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Posted in: The spring equinox is here: What does that mean? See in context
I think that it's more than important time in more northerly countries than here.
Where I'm from,West Penwith in Cornwall in U.K, it's a significant transition.
Here in the Ryukyus,not so much.
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Posted in: McDonald's operations in Japan resume after IT outage See in context
In the U.K,at least,it was caused by substandard chips.
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Posted in: What to stream this week: Shakira, Paul Simon, Jake Gyllenhaal, Kristen Wiig and Princess Peach See in context
Garfunkel,not Garfunkle.
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Posted in: Kishida questioned over scantily clad dancers at LDP party See in context
I could do with a spare ichiman right now.
I have the body,and I have the moves.
No shrinkflation at that gathering,I wager.
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Posted in: GSDF, U.S. Marines hold drills See in context
In actuality,they probably won't bother.
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Posted in: The noise problem in conflict averse Japan See in context
Basic manners towards those outside the family/colleague clique are lacking.
We had a nocturnally noisy neighbour in our complex.
Faked complaining letters from every resident,and voila, problems solved.
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Posted in: We made the difficult decision due to declining sales caused by changes in the market environment and customer needs. See in context
Never ate it,but often wondered if the flowery design and Chelsea name referred to early seventies New York,rather than London.
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Posted in: Japan marks 13 years since quake-tsunami triggered nuclear disaster See in context
Remember not just the horrors of the disaster,but learn from the failures of the response to the aftermath.
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Posted in: Kishida's human rights initiative stalls as adviser post left vacant See in context
Probably misplaced the appropriate hanko.
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Posted in: Meteorological Agency warns of more quakes as temblors continue east of Tokyo See in context
Tremblors,right?
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Posted in: I have heard my students say things such as, 'Having children means losing income and free time for myself' and 'In the end, only women have to take responsibility for child rearing.' See in context
I think the problem is that most people here don't make the most of their single lives before marrying and having kids.
I feel so lucky and satisfied that I travelled extensively and had so many dangerous yet exciting experiences before settling down.
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Posted in: Some people try a calorie-controlled diet and increased physical exercise to lose weight, but without success. What advice would you give them? See in context
My advice is to enjoy your life fully while it lasts.
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Posted in: Magazine frets over 'prestigious' university's alleged plans for a 'China School' on campus See in context
The whole of Japanese society is based on Confucian principles.
Or is it confusion?
Anyhow,I am sure they'll be happy to take any revenue from this venture.
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Posted in: Police officer arrested for breaking into house to steal woman’s underwear See in context
Was he working undercover?
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Posted in: Woman returns home from work to find man hiding under her bed See in context
That's why I use futons.
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Posted in: Why does a leap year have 366 days? See in context
Also, traditionally back home,a lady could propose to a gentleman on February the 29th.
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Posted in: Freshly cooked rice everywhere you go See in context
I'm the oldest gaijin in this village!
Harvest your own wild rice from a traditional kayak,then slowly cook it in a traditional bamboo case over an artisanally approved charcoal fire.
FFS.
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Posted in: Which Japanese convenience store has the best 'onsen tamago' hot spring eggs? See in context
The best onsentamago I ever saw were directly below me in Zao onsen.
Completely boiled.
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Posted in: Children are expensive – not just for parents, but the environment − so how many is too many? See in context
As I have experienced teaching here in the Ryukyus,where families often have four of more offspring, quality rather than quantity should be the mandate.
Especially when the parents are kissing cousins.
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Posted in: Dolphins' new home See in context
The bullied generally bully.
Too late to rewild these poor creatures,but hopefully,with the exposure of global social media, attitudes will change.
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Posted in: 'Oppenheimer' wins 7 awards, including best picture, at British Academy Film Awards See in context
Looking forward to finally seeing it in the way it was intended.
Should be required watching here.
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Posted in: Japan's 'naked men' festival succumbs to aging population See in context
The ceremony itself if fine,but after participating in countless such events myself over the years, it's the tedious meetings and rehearsals that put most working people off.
And the obligatory sake drinking.Ugh.
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Posted in: Pet shop owner arrested for smuggling birds into Japan from Thailand See in context
Did they squawk?
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Posted in: Hydrogen vehicle filling station opens at former Tokyo Olympics site
Posted in: 2 more deaths linked to Kobayashi Pharma dietary supplements
I'd have a bit more respect if he didn't speed off in a car, but perhaps he stole that too.…
Posted in: Man says ‘Sorry, I’m hungry,’ before robbing Gunma convenience store
A suggestion: be very careful about asking Boeing for advice.
Posted in: Japan unveils plans for next-generation passenger plane project