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Posted in: Japan to slowly phase out Russian oil imports but keep interests in projects See in context
Wise.When Russia implodes,Sakhalin and Kamchatka,Kuriles will be back up for grabs.
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Posted in: Musk warns Japan will cease to exist if birthrate continues decline See in context
Quality,not quantity.
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Posted in: It is important to pass on a sustainable social security system to future generations, and supporting child-rearing and youth generations is a pressing issue. See in context
Thanks for telling us what we all know,Jiji Press!
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Posted in: JR East offering ‘shinkansen for pets,’ including dog-friendly vacation packages See in context
If I could just become house-trained, could I go in the cage and travel for free?
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Posted in: Woman arrested for keeping mother's corpse in toilet at home See in context
Oh dear,what can the matter be?
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Posted in: Get ready to pay more: Over 40% of Japanese firms to raise prices within a year: survey See in context
Back to being island people eating fish and soba and tofu.
Bit less of the soba,perhaps.Most buckwheat comes from Russia,sadly.
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Posted in: Bizarre stories notwithstanding, Edogawa Rampo now regarded as ahead of his times See in context
The awesome band Ningen Isu inspired by this writer.
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Posted in: Disney unveils first 'Avatar' sequel footage See in context
Smurfs In Space.
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Posted in: Boris Becker jailed in Britain over bankruptcy See in context
Serving time.
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Posted in: Tom Cruise unveils 'Top Gun' sequel with mid-air stunt See in context
Wore out my tape of the soundtrack back in'86.Made me join Air Cadets and Flight Selection.
If you're bored,what DO you like?Enlighten usall!
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Posted in: Ukraine omits Japan from list of countries thanked in Twitter video See in context
@mat I came across your comment,and have to agree.
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Posted in: Who left the tap on? Teacher in hot water for pool bill See in context
What a drip.
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Posted in: Shinto priest turns to running to give religion new meaning See in context
Sole to soul...
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Posted in: There are many owners waiting for their pets to get medical treatment. We’ll make it one of Japan’s largest veterinary medical centers, while developing new treatments. See in context
Good money-making move.
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Posted in: Woman arrested for assaulting acquaintance with umbrella See in context
An open and shut case.
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Posted in: This is a major, positive step to support the social reintegration of former gangsters. Those who are quitting yakuza groups will have clearer prospects for social rehabilitation if they can have bank accounts. See in context
Tricky to use ATMs with missing digits,I should imagine.
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Posted in: Sacred hares, winter witches and pagan worship – the roots of Easter Bunny are ancient See in context
We paint eggs and do a hunt around the apartment and outside.Also make a simnel cake sometimes.
Egg rolling today, perhaps!
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Posted in: About 70% of our customers are aged between 10 and 29. We may be seeing a reactionary backlash from them having been surrounded by digital technology since they were born. See in context
Film photography's coming back in a big way,too.Delayed gratification,or in my case, humiliation!
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Posted in: Beached whale dies See in context
Extremely sad.Big south-easterly typhoon swells may have swept it too close to land.
I often think that the too-numerous whale watching boats get too close as well,causing stress and disorientation from engine noise.
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Posted in: MHI Thermal Systems launches new air conditioner ads featuring actress Keiko Kitagawa See in context
Where should it be mounted for maximum benefit?
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Posted in: In preparation for the further spread of electric kick scooters, the central and local governments should promote the development of bicycle lanes where scooters can be used safely. See in context
If he read about the e-scooter situation in Paris,he could see the future.
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Posted in: Russian-language sign at station in Tokyo back on view after being covered up See in context
There's quite a few bilingual road signs in the north of Hokkaido,too.I'm happy to cover them,if travel expenses covered.
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Posted in: Chiba looking for extreme return from hosting Japan's 1st X Games See in context
Saw Moto X with Yamaha team there in the '90s.Great venue.
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Posted in: A gigantic Hello Kitty Apple House to open on Awaji Island See in context
The concept of Hello Kitty's height being five apples,and weight (three apples),was blatantly ripped off The Smurfs.
I'd like to see her face off against Peppa Pig,who's 7'1".
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Posted in: Japanese company develops Rubik’s Cube Impossible See in context
I used to befuddled my mates by steaming off one panel from a cube and switching it with one from another.
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Posted in: Leading Japanese pizza chain Pizza La now delivers…for your dog See in context
Pizza here went to the dogs a long time ago.
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Posted in: How religious would you say Japanese people are? See in context
@savethegaijin
You throw your mother-in-law at funerals?I'd take that with a pinch of salt.
Seriously,the way in which animals and nature are generally treated here contradicts Buddhist tenets.
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Posted in: Japanese lingerie brand selling underwear embroidered with a famous renaissance painting See in context
How about men's underwear?
'The Monarch of the Glen' springs to mind...
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Posted in: Two gunmen killed, six officers wounded in shootout at Canadian bank
Dump LDP and we might have hope! Inflation is just too much for common people to handle.
Posted in: Rising prices key focus in election but no party has silver bullet
Posted in: Japan's heatwave continues; Kishida calls for ramp-up of nuclear power use
Posted in: Crypto crash threatens North Korea's stolen funds as it ramps up weapons tests
