Posted in: Himeji Castle entry fees to more than double for nonresidents See in context
This is better than the original plan of charging non-Japanese people more. This way everyone pays more except for local residents. Seems fair to me
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Posted in: Japan on cusp of World Cup after beating China 3-1 See in context
I guess this is going to be a World Cup with an expanded field of teams? Seems more Asian teams than usual will qualify
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Posted in: Ohtani has surgery on injured shoulder See in context
Not really hiding it. It was obvious. Running with his left hand grabbing his jersey collar to stabilize the shoulder
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Posted in: 1,200 freshly picked apples stolen in Aomori Prefecture See in context
An apple a day keeps the doctor away, but not the thieves
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Posted in: Ohtani homers in playoff debut as Dodgers beat Padres 7-5 in NLDS opener See in context
A stressful but exciting game to watch
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Posted in: World Athletics chief has high hopes for 2025 championships in Tokyo See in context
Sadly I had tickets for the Olympics, so since I couldn’t go to those, I made sure to buy tickets for this. Looking forward to seeing the relay finals and just walking around the Olympic stadium
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Posted in: Tesla's global deliveries rise in Q3 See in context
I’m visiting China at the moment from Tokyo, and I am amazed how many EV there are, teslas included. EV have green license plates so it’s easy to tell. Another amazing thing is all of the scooters have become electrified. There could be 100–200 scooters at a red light, and as soon as the light turns green they all go on their way silently. A big difference from 16 years ago when I was last here.
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Posted in: Prices of 3,000 products to rise from Tuesday; postal rates also going up See in context
Since the 1980s when companies started shifting profits from employees to shareholders/boardmembers there has been an emphasis on cutting costs (aka quality) and increasing profits.
This is throughout the world and is not the fault of any particular politician, more the decline of labor unions and the increase in globalization (aka getting it done cheaper somewhere else)
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Posted in: Ohtani has 3 homers and becomes first 50-50 player as Dodgers clinch playoff spot See in context
Judge?! a fantastic home run hitter, but nothing like Ohtani. Some people just obviously don’t know anything about baseball.
player in the history of the game has ever hit 50 home runs and stolen 50 bases
No player in history has won the MVP as a designated hitter
Only one other player has won the MVP in both leagues(Frank Robinson)
No player has ever had such an amazing game as today, six hits, three home runs, 17 total bases, 10 runs batted in, two stolen bases, reach 50-50, break his team’s record for most home runs in a season, and clinch a playoff berth.
This has nothing to do with Japanese bias, the American media who clearly understand baseball are all in agreement about this
Add to that the fact that he is one of the best pitchers in baseball and such a humble person, and he truly is in a world of his own.
finally he gets to go to the post season, I just hope the Dodgers pitching can hold up
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Posted in: 10 Japanese food factory tours in and around Tokyo See in context
The article refers to Lotte as a Japanese chocolate brand when it is in fact South Korean
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Posted in: 78-year-old woman arrested on suspicion of killing 54-year-old daughter See in context
It’s usually the other way around, unless the elderly woman was taking care of her daughter perhaps due to some disability?
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Posted in: High costs, safety worries hurt Paris Games bookings See in context
I remember fondly my 2 week trip to the 2008 games in Beijing, where I saw 13 major finals, including Men’s Team Gymnastics, judo, Women’s volleyball and watched Phelps win 1 of his gold medals. Tickets were only the equivalent of ¥5,000.
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Posted in: Italian fashion influencer Ferragni will donate $1.3 million in a deal to close antitrust probe See in context
Another internet fraudster it seems
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Posted in: United Airlines plane returns to Japan airport for emergency landing See in context
@Taiwan
well when even Boeing employees are saying they wouldn’t put their families on those planes it makes me worried too
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Posted in: Ohtani contemplating Home Run Derby amid record-breaking RBI streak with Dodgers See in context
Last time he was in the home run derby it really screwed up his swing and he was in a home run drought for a long time after that.
i’d love to see him in the derby, but I’d rather see him do well throughout the year
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Posted in: Azabudai Hills complex opens in Tokyo See in context
@Chico3- Mori uses “Hills” (Roppongi, Omotesando, Toronomon, Azabudai Hills) while Mitsui corporation uses “Midtown” (Yaesu, Hibiya, Roppongi Midtown). Just branding for them
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Posted in: 1,590 kgs of newly harvested rice stolen from two Ibaraki farms See in context
This has nothing to do with hungry people. This is some criminal organization making money.
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Posted in: Top court upholds ruling in favor of Japan's ban on dual nationality See in context
People have to understand there are two completely different scenarios. It’s interesting how much false information has been claimed in previous comments.
If you were born a Japanese citizen, and later in your life take another nationality, you are automatically stripped of your Japanese citizenship whether or not you tell any authorities. Sure, you can hide this situation, but the moment they find out, you will have your Japanese citizenship automatically removed. This has been tried in court several times including by the people in this article.
If however, you (or your children) were born with Japanese citizenship and another citizenship, you can effectively keep both. Yes you are requested to make a decision as to which one you will keep by the time you are an adult, but in that case, you just tell the Japanese government you will keep your Japanese citizenship.They will ask you to “endeavor” to renounce your other nationality. You say something to the effect of “sure I will”, and then do nothing. There is no requirement to show any proof. In the future when applying for Japanese passports etc., there is a question asking if you have other nationalities. It is important to tell the truth and say yes. Again the most that can happen is an official asking you to “endeavor” to renounce your other nationality. Give the same response and rinse and repeat forever
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Posted in: Ohtani to keep playing, his future and impending free agency murky after elbow ligament injury See in context
Ohtani already showed by coming to the US at age 23 that he valued playing in the MLB more than money. If he had waited two years later he probably would've gotten $200 million more than he did.
He showed disregard for money again these couple of months by pitching while injured, jeopardizing his free agency contract. Great players are like this. They want to keep pushing, but it's the team's responsibility to protect the players from themselves sometimes.
The Angels, knowing that he has free agency looming, just allowed him to pitch as much as possible, when they should have told him no, protecting him.
If anyone can come back from a second Tommy John surgery it's Ohtani, but it's sad we won't see him pitch for a while.
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Posted in: Take craft time to new heights with this sewing machine made for children See in context
Saw a documentary about this company. To keep up with the times and drop off in general sewing, they made this kids sewing machine, another sewing machine designed for seniors which runs slower and makes it easier to thread the needle, and they made a special one targeting men who like to make leather crafts. Interesting.
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Posted in: Pilot, 4 passengers of Titan submersible are dead, U.S. Coast Guard says See in context
@sven. There was never any definitive connection between the "knocking" sounds and the submersible. It could have been anything around there. There was one sound, then another one a few hours after.
Finding that sound was compared to hearing a snare drum in a stadium full of cheering fans
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Posted in: GSDF shooting suspect says he planned to get hold of ammunition See in context
So he was trying to join the GSDF because he was trying to get his hands on some ammunition? Maybe he was trying to pocket some and got caught? Another person who can't tell what is reality.
Reminds me of that guy who killed the ANA pilot in the cockpit because he wanted to take the controls of the plane and fly it under the rainbow bridge like he did in the flight simulator video game back in 1999
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Posted in: Awa Odori dance festival to sell premium seats for ¥200,000 See in context
Nobody posting on here has to buy them. Good for the organizers that they offer a variety of options. There's always going to be someone to buy these. Cheap compared to that submersible ride to the Titanic for ¥35.5 million. I guess people get angry when they read these things because it reminds them that other people have more money than them
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Posted in: 5 dead after bus collides with truck in Hokkaido See in context
The video's already been out for 12 hours at least. The car behind the bus had a dash cam. Clearly shows the truck going straight into the side of the bus
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=biVYl7hwAm8
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Posted in: SDF recruit sent to prosecutors over shooting that left 2 dead See in context
Obviously not suitable for the military when he can't take even any ounce of criticism. In the military more than any other organization, you have to accept that you are going to get orders or yelled at from superiors
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Posted in: Speed demons: The 'uriko' beer vendors of Japanese baseball See in context
I wonder if the people on here complaining about the head of beer are British? In Britain the beer is served much warmer, and barely has any head at all. Not acceptable in Japan or in the US. Of course nobody wants a half filled glass of foam, but two or three fingers worth is appropriate. Different beer, different style.
I wonder how many calories they burn every game? Definitely a good way to get a work out
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Posted in: Can't get no satisfaction from now-mandatory My Number cards See in context
Besides adding health insurance information to this stupid card, there are talks of incorporating drivers licenses to this, and for foreigners our ID cards.
For those of you saying you are going to avoid having this card, you're going to end up having to get it anyway. I totally agree, it's ridiculous.
How can we protect our "my number/new my number" if we have to carry it around with us as our ID, and rental car companies make photocopies of it when we rent a car!?
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Posted in: Capcom says 'Street Fighter 6' sells over 1 million units worldwide See in context
Diablo 4 for me now. I could never get into these fighters when I was younger at the arcade. Too many button and joystick combos to remember. My partner used to play Streetfighter, I used to play Qbert or pinball
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Posted in: At least 130,000 bank accounts affected by latest My Number ID card issue See in context
Already a mess and the government wants us to put our health insurance information, drivers license, and for foreigners our ID cards on there too. Ridiculous
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Posted in: Musk's Neuralink says it has been cleared for human test of brain implants See in context
Well like any technology there are good and bad uses. Good uses of this are for example to allow mobility to people who are now paralyzed, a bad use would be a divide in society between those who have implants and those who don't. I'm not sure which would be a better group to be in
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Posted in: Japan 2024 growth slows despite stronger fourth quarter
In other words, half of Japanese think the trump summit is a joke.
Posted in: 50.1% of Japanese give high marks to Ishiba-Trump summit: poll
Posted in: Tourism boom sends prices soaring at Niseko ski resort
Posted in: Japan 2024 growth slows despite stronger fourth quarter