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Posted in: Asia stocks mixed after Wall Street slumps to worst day in weeks See in context

Japan’s Nikkei 225 index was virtually flat at 40,090.78.

The Shanghai Composite index fell 0.2% to 3,040.82.

Nikkei is still above 40,000! With a push for investor-friendly policies, Nikkei is poised to rise in the coming years. In contrast, Chinese stocks are expected to continue falling due to their anti-investor policies. Japan represents a new era, while China is reminiscent of an older Japan.

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Posted in: 'Monster' Inoue to face Nery for super-bantamweight world titles See in context

Nery is a very skilled boxer and has a chance to defeat Inoue. It's not going to be easy for Inoue. However, I still believe Inoue will win, primarily because of his superior speed.

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Posted in: Japan's Nikkei tops 40,000 for first time, as investors await China political meeting See in context

"Warren Buffett is ‘ahead of the game’ with Japanese investments" (10 months ago)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6FpXLe5uyfM

"Warren Buffett on raising stake in Japanese trading houses" (10 months ago)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wl2i2NlycN4

"The REAL Reason Buffett Is Buying Japanese Stocks In 2023" (10 months ago)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uVOundogDXo

"Goldman Sachs Says Japan Stock Market at 'Fascinating Time'" (9 months ago)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4ArdR-LT-bo

"Nikkei can reach record high of about 40,000 in next 12 months" (8 months ago)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qgqIgz1ufdA

"Japan's Nikkei stock market closes with biggest annual gain in a decade" (2 months ago)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cHHbNjT_1cg

"Japan stocks soar with Nikkei 225 reaching 33 year high" (1 month ago)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2TFV0M35CYk

"Nikkei Reclaims All-Time Record Last Reached in 1989" (11 days ago)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AmbcPCOCAgU

"Japan's Nikkei stock index tops 40,000 for first time" (Yesterday)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KSb0L1Ij6Rk

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Posted in: Trump is not isolationist, former U.S. envoy to Japan believes See in context

Trump is not for "America First." He is not even for "America Only." He is just "Trump Only." Trump is the egomaniac.

The world, according to him, is divided between "loyalists" and "enemies." Those who are loyal are deemed good, while the ones against him are labeled as evil. He wants to be a king in a democratice nation.

This man is sick, very, very sick.

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Posted in: WTO approves services trade rules, overcoming objections See in context

WTO is one of few international organizations, which actually work. The UN, on the other hand, is largely diysfunctional. It is good to hear that trade rules for services were approved. WTO is still improving. The Rule of Law, under which all parties are constrained and nobody is above the Law, is one of the greatest achievements of human history.

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Posted in: Paris Olympics security plans stolen from train See in context

Why don't they just call the Lost and Found office?

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Posted in: Macron breaks taboo on possibility of sending Western troops in Ukraine See in context

[T]he French leader refused to rule out the dispatch of Western troops to Ukraine as Russia's invasion stretches into its third year and Kyiv's military campaign appears to be faltering.

"We will do whatever it takes to ensure that Russia cannot win this war," Macron said.

Well said. I support it 100%.

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Posted in: Mike Tyson, Francis Ngannou set for Professional Fighters League debut in Saudi Arabia See in context

Please somebody stop it!

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Posted in: Emperor turns 64; mourns Ishikawa quake victims See in context

Kuribozu

I think the question really is, of what empire is he the emperor? The Empire of Japan ended almost 80 years ago.

During the 6th and 7th centuries, Japan underwent a slow process of unification, bringing together about 60 small kingdoms under the rule of the Yamato clan. The result was a federation of kingdoms. The title of the Yamato ruler was "The Great King (大王)," while rulers of the subordinate kingdoms were simply called "King (王)." The ruler of the Yamato clan was literally the "emperor" of Japan. The current Japanese monarchy is descended from the rulers of the Yamato clan, hence the title of "emperor."

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Posted in: Tokyo stock market reaches uncharted territory, but where to next? See in context

Basically, two reasons:

(1) Decline of the Chinese economy: Those who previously invested in China are looking for an alternative market.

(2) The Japanese market is relatively cheap compared to, for example, the USA.

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Posted in: Emperor turns 64; mourns Ishikawa quake victims See in context

Protestant:

An honest question - Emperor of what, exactly?

If you are confused with an English translation, try in Japanese "天皇 (Tennō)", meaning "Ruler of Heaven".

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Posted in: Japan's 'naked men' festival succumbs to aging population See in context

If you are unfamiliar with Hadaka Matsuri ("Naked Festival"), here is the Japan's most famous and biggest one (in Okayama), broadcasted yesterday.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=poJC_YrAVJc

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Posted in: Are we about to find out moon's origin? Japan's space agency says it may now have clues See in context

Gaijinjland:

Are these rocks any different than the lunar rocks nasa brought back to earth in the 60’s and 70’s?

According to JAXA, their mission "aims to unravel the origins of the Moon through composition analysis of rocks estimated to be derived from the lunar mantle using a “multi band spectral camera. To achieve this, it is essential to land in the vicinity of the targeted crater, enabling precise observations that can only be accomplished through pinpoint landing. "

(https://global.jaxa.jp/countdown/slim/SLIM-mediakit-EN_2308.pdf)

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Posted in: Toyota sets new global record for annual vehicle sales See in context

I was not surprised by Toyota's top spot in sales. But I was surprised by the fact that their hybrids sold as many as EVs sold by Tesla and **BYD **combined!

Toyota Hybrids: 3.4 million

Tesla + BYD EVs: 1.81 + 1.57 = 3.38 million

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Posted in: Aso praises Kamikawa but says she is ‘not very beautiful,’ and calls her ‘Kamimura’ See in context

The guy should just resign and disappear since he cannot shut his mouth.

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Posted in: Japan says SLIM moon probe achieved 'pinpoint' landing See in context

If you want to KNOW what actually happend, in English language, at this time this is the best:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7bFiJvbKyPs

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Posted in: Japan's exports surge 10% in December on strong demand for autos, revived trade with China See in context

A weak Japanese yen has helped export manufacturers like Toyota, Honda and Sony...

Indeed.

Recent Japanese exports:

2019 - 76.9 trillion yen (Before Covid-19)

2020 - 68.4 trillion yen

2021 - 83.1 trillion yen

2022 - 98.2 trillion yen

2023 - 100.9 trillion yen (Record High)

This is the reason why investors are interested in the Japanese market now.

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Posted in: Asian shares mixed after Wall Street gains; Nikkei closes at 34-year high See in context

The trend is that Chinese markets have been down, and Japanese markets have been up. This trend may not change anytime soon.

Japanese cosmetics and pop culture have long been hot items in China—Japanese stocks, less so. The fact that this is beginning to change—Chinese individual investors are piling headlong into Japanese shares as their own market flags—is both a sign of the times and a big hint as to why Japanese stocks are suddenly doing so well in general. Foreign investors who previously parked a lot of cash in China need somewhere else for their international allocations. A lot of Chinese domestic capital is eyeing the exits too: And Japan is cheaper than the U.S. and, potentially, comes with less political and regulatory risk. (Wallstreet Journal)

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Posted in: Palestinian death toll in Gaza surpasses 25,000 while Israel announces death of another hostage See in context

It is unbelievable that Hamas is still holding hostages. I don't think Israel will stop anytime soon unless they free all hostages. It's about time for the Palestinian people to urge Hamas leaders to let those hostages go to end this horrible war.

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Posted in: U.S. eyes Japanese shipyards for warship overhauls, says U.S. ambassador See in context

The United States and Japan are looking to make a deal for Japanese shipyards to regularly overhaul and maintain U.S. Navy warships so they can stay in Asian waters ready for any potential conflict...

A very good idea.

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Posted in: Japan inflation slows in December as energy bills fall See in context

Prices in the world's third-largest economy, excluding fresh food, rose 2.3 percent year-on-year in December, down from 2.5 percent the previous month.

A very good news indeed.

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Posted in: Asian stocks track Wall Street gains; Nikkei closes at 34-year high See in context

The Hang Seng in Hong Kong and the Shanghai Composite index were down.

The Nikkei in Tokyo, the Kospi in S Korea and the Taiex in Taiwan were all up.

I think this is going to be a trend for next few years.

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Posted in: Japan signs agreement to purchase 400 Tomahawk missiles from U.S. See in context

Mr KiplingL

$2.35 billion? For boy toys that will never be used.

Japan needs more weapons as a deterrent so that they will not be used.

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Posted in: Lisa Marie Presley's autobiography to be published in October See in context

Gene Hennigh:

This is entertainment news, not a national headline. I personally don't care, but there are those who would read this.

I think I will read the book. I have a very special and warm feeling toward the Presley family. I once worked for Elvis Presley Enterprises, a corporate entity that manages business such as licensing of Elvis-related products!

If you have a chance to visit Memphis, I strongly suggest visiting Graceland and staying at the Heartbreak Hotel across the street. You can see, for example, a famous TV that Elvis shot and a pink Cadillac he drove—a page of American history.

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Posted in: Asian shares turn lower, while Tokyo's benchmark extends rally See in context

Tokyo’s benchmark extended its New Year rally, trading well above 35,000 and at its highest level since 1990...

The yen's weakness against the U.S. dollar has boosted Japanese exporters like industrial robot maker Fanuc Corp., whose shares rose 2.1% on Friday.

It's time to buy Japanese stocks.

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Posted in: Japan launches satellite to monitor N Korean military sites See in context

Friday's liftoff is being closely watched ahead of a planned launch of a new flagship H3 rocket

The second test flight for the new H3 rocket is scheduled for Feb 15.

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Posted in: Trump warns of bedlam; appeals court skeptical of his immunity claim See in context

Trump undermined democracy when he attempted to stay in power by rejecting the results of American voters. Now, Trump denies accountability by asserting that, as the US President, he can assassinate political opponents without facing prosecution.

He has no clue about what makes America great. America cannot be great when its democracy is undermined.

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Posted in: Israeli strike kills elite Hezbollah commander in latest escalation linked to war in Gaza See in context

Thuban

Why doesn't the Western world and the UN care about the territorial sovereignty of Lebanon's airspace?

If the people of Lebanon do not allow activities of terrorists in their own land, there won't be any of these. This is called a self-defence.

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Posted in: China's manufacturing activity slows in December in latest sign the economy is still struggling See in context

The China's downfall is unavoidable.

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Posted in: Crowds flock to shrines across Japan to celebrate New Year See in context

No new year for Japanese people without a prayer for the year, whether at a Shinto shrine, a Buddhist temple, a Christian church, on a mountain top or any other sacred place.

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