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Posted in: Over 80% support death penalty in Japan: gov't survey See in context

I support it also. An eye for an eye. Only thing I would change is you should be able to deal out the punishment yourself.

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Posted in: Australian government pledges temporary beer tax freeze as election looms See in context

labour will be voted out in the next election.

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Posted in: Osaka bans street smoking ahead of World Expo See in context

I thought it was banned.

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Posted in: Climate change cooks up Japanese 'cabbage shock' See in context

Climate change. BLA BLA BLA

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Posted in: Fire near Osaka landmark Tsutenkaku Tower See in context

lol. Why is it??

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Posted in: Department stores, malls in Japan set up prayer rooms as Muslim visitors increase See in context

Can a Jewish person use it?

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Posted in: China's BYD launches third EV model in Japan See in context

Please Japan don’t buy them they are rubbish.

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Posted in: Mayor considering increasing Himeji Castle entry fees for overseas visitors See in context

As a foreigner I don’t mind paying more than a local to visit an attraction.

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Posted in: Poster pranks cause chaos in Tokyo gubernatorial election campaign See in context

Be nice if they could get 56 candidates for the US presidency. They might find someone who could run the country

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Posted in: Japan beats U.S. 2-0 in men's Olympic soccer warmup match See in context

Go Japan Gambatte

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Posted in: Illegal taxis creating quandary for Japan's police, cab monopolies See in context

Uber drivers are the worst drivers on the road. I see them every morning when j travel to work. I work at a major airport.

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Posted in: Can Islam and the Western world coexist peacefully? See in context

No and never will happen. They hate us.

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Posted in: JAL looks to diversify workplace, businesses under 1st female CEO See in context

Nice. Let’s hope you don’t stuff up the company like a lot is CEO’s do male or female

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Posted in: The Fake Burger really returns to Burger King Japan See in context

We used to buy them at out fish n chip shops in Australia when we were kids.

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Posted in: Tokyo crowds revel as cherry blossoms reach full bloom See in context

They make me tingle inside. Best time of the year.

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Posted in: Osaka Prefecture eyes collecting fixed fee for inbound tourists from 2025 See in context

300 yen. 99.9% won’t even know any difference

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Posted in: Come on in See in context

Can anyone point out where this is in Hibiya please. Looks like an interesting place to visit.

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Posted in: Japanese court rejects bid to halt active Shikoku nuclear reactor: report See in context

Cheap power. Keep them running.

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Posted in: Man sentenced to death for Kyoto Animation arson attack See in context

Justice has been served

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Posted in: ANA Boeing 737-800 domestic flight turns back due to cockpit window crack See in context

It happens occasionally and no you can’t tell when it’s going to happen. I work for Qantas Engineering and can show you many photos.

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Posted in: Some are leaving quake-hit Wajima, but one fish seller determined to rebuild See in context

donated and wish I was in Japan so I could volunteer my labour. Ganbatte Japan.

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Posted in: Kamikawa pledges $37 mil aid for Ukraine via NATO See in context

Maybe send the money to Ishikawa to help them first.

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Posted in: Transcripts of fatal aircraft collision reveal coast guard plane not cleared for take-off See in context

Smithinjapan

you might find it is hard to understand ATC but when you hear it all the time you get used to how ATC speak. People ask me how do you understand what he just said I say it’s easy. My brain is tuned to it. Been listening to it for over 35years.

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Posted in: Transcripts of fatal aircraft collision reveal coast guard plane not cleared for take-off See in context

You converse in english over the the airways as all who is listening can hear what is being said. I tow aircraft for Qantas and hold a Cat 4 license (renewed every 2 yrs) that allows me to go anywhere on the airfields including runways and taxiways. I hear people talking about language, indeed language can be an issue but the rules and taxiway/runway markings are the same worldwide. So it should not be an issue. Pilots should always confirm any instructions together and confirm they both heard the same thing. I find Chinese pilots are the worst for misunderstanding and routine command. I hear ATC often have to repeat it 2 or 3 times before they understand what was ask of them to do. RIP to my fellow aviation workers who died only trying to help others.

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Posted in: Haneda airport begins clearing plane wreckage from runway See in context

There was a NOTAM that the stop bars not serviceable. This could have caused confusion with the JCG pilots. I am a Cat 4 driver for Qantas Airways and cross runways a few times a day in Sydney. Though not as busy as Haneda we still have strict procedures that we follow. I also have to sit for my Cat 4 license every2 years. I also hold a Radio certificate of proficiency. The pilots also should have confirmed with each other about what was said on the radio and what they where doing.

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Posted in: Japan Airlines pilots 'unaware of fire' at first See in context

I salute the the crew as they did their job they are trained to do. Captain I salute your bravery by being the last of your plane. I’ll fly JAL any day.

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Posted in: Princess Kako turns 29 See in context

gorgeous photo, she will do Japan proud...Happy Birthday Princess

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Posted in: Japan event organizer to press charges in DJ Soda groping case See in context

I google her as I have never heard of DJ Soda.

she dress like a porn star. I don’t agree with what happened but if you dress like that you are not going to attract nice people

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Posted in: A rug so cool you won’t need air conditioning See in context

AC for the win.

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Posted in: Great heights See in context

Would love to be there to watch it, amazing shot

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