Posted in: Distracted smartphone 'addicts' at greater risk of mishaps See in context
It's not so much the amount of usage but when and where they use it. Riding a bike? Probably not the best time. Waiting for your food to come in a restaurant? Sure, why not.
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Posted in: Why it’s so hard to have your family come to Japan See in context
I really doubt it's a cost thing. There are a few budget airlines with fairly good prices and if you're vigilant, last-minute seats are very cheap. It is also very easy to organise trips around Japan without joining tour groups using the internet. Prior knowledge helps a little but provided you are polite, people here are very helpful and they love pointing you to the better attractions that locals know about.
Did it ever occur to the author that maybe their family just isn't interested in visiting Japan compared to the other students around them?
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Posted in: Japan stem cell Nobel laureate to get Y30 bil research boost See in context
Skin grafts, a real boon to burn victims.
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Posted in: 'Oppenheimer' finally premieres in Japan to mixed reactions and high emotions
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