Posted in: Girl who jumped off building roof, killing herself and pedestrian below, to be prosecuted See in context
This looks totally nonsensical and will surely have lots of criticism. However, I wouldn't be surprised if the family or children of the dead Ms. Chiba file for a civil suit to demand compensation. It could be fair, especially if she was a bread winner. This is why all parents should have insurance to cover most damage by kids, not least bicycle insurance which can pile up hundreds of million in damages if the kid mowes down the wrong person and it results in disability or death.
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Posted in: No. of individual shareholders in Japan tops 70 mil for 1st time See in context
Often on TV "the man on the street" discuss investment the same way as taxi drivers, looking at it very short term. I fear many of the new shareholders, and even new NISA holders will jump on the sell button as soon as the markets start showing a bit of more volatility.
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Posted in: Ragnar Locker ransomware gang taken down in international sweep See in context
This kind of crime lead to huge losses, unemployment, especially among those working in small companies and self-employed, and suicide. Life in prison for all of them.
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Posted in: 2025 World Expo in Osaka ticket prices may see over 30% hike See in context
Not likely to go. Always 1-2 hours wait to get into each pavillion. Why pay for that?
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Posted in: JOS: Japan’s one stop shop for international companies entering the market See in context
If this company has not only survived but grown to 20 people since 2008, it must be considered successful in its industry. Most of these outfits stay a one man show with some loosely associated sub-consultants on the side. But would be surprised if they turn mote than a small profit.
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I do not care if I get a gold star mod, school playground stuff. please keep it in the states…
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Posted in: Japan to allow schools to exclusively use digital textbooks from 2030
Posted in: Japan to allow schools to exclusively use digital textbooks from 2030