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Posted in: China complains to Japan about 'negative' China references in Japan, US communique See in context

China complains to Japan about 'negative' China references in Japan, US communique

There's an old Confucian saying: "If the shoe fits, don't complain, yo."

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Posted in: Kanye West's account on X goes dark after hate-filled rant See in context

I thought Musk's X was supposed to be moderator free and people could write whatever they wanted.

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Posted in: Whenever you read about random knife attacks in public places, does it make you more attentive to what people around you are doing when you are walking along the street, waiting on train platforms or shopping? See in context

For a knife attack in Japan, I don't.

I am a little bit more paranoid though when I read about a person being pushed off a train platform.

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Posted in: Japan's workplace Valentine chocolate-giving tradition waning See in context

Or they could make Valentine's Day a bit more like it is in the West w/ a nice night out for dinner, a movie, a home-cooked meal and a present (of any kind) for the person you like - going from either boy to girl or vice versa.

Valentine's Day is one of the busiest days of the year for many restaurants in the US so it could help local restaurants and not just confectionary companies.

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Posted in: Super Bowl commercials rely on comedy and nostalgia to avoid potential missteps See in context

Depressing. Signal of lack of creativity to create something entirely new and having to resort to popular things from close to 50 years ago. Think about that for a moment.

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Posted in: Expenses are rising much faster than the increase in revenue. If nothing is done, our country’s hospital system will collapse. See in context

I pay 440,000 yen a year for National Health Insurance and my income is not that high. They better not raise it any more.

The Jgov should also start prioritizing affordable health coverage for us people rather than increasing¥for defense.

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Posted in: Legal hurdles keep high-profile rape victim's film off Japan screens See in context

Anytime the word "Abe" is mentioned, nothing good comes out of it. Once again, he was involved in another cover-up.

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Posted in: Ishiba proposes Nippon Steel invest in U.S. Steel rather than acquire it See in context

Ishiba proposes Nippon Steel invest in U.S. Steel rather than acquire it

Booooo. Bad idea.

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Posted in: N Korean leader Kim slams U.S.-S Korea-Japan partnership and vows to boost his nuclear program See in context

How can he have a conscious getting fatter and obese while his people starve and scavenge?

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Posted in: Top climate scientist declares 2-degree C climate goal 'dead' See in context

I could use a little global warming. I've been freezing all week!

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Posted in: It is vital for pet owners and neighbors to properly share information and work together to create a harmonious coexistence between people and pets. See in context

My neighbor has a pretty big yard that can be easily blocked off for it and for its freedom of movement but they keep their dog in a tiny enclosure off to the side w/ no blankets on the concrete ground during the freezing winter.

Sorry, but many Japanese either treat their dogs like crap or overindulge them.

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Posted in: What do you think of U.S. President Donald Trump's suggestion that Nippon Steel invest in U.S. Steel rather than buy it? See in context

Don't do it. Don't invest money in a sinking company that you can't control to make it profitable. This'll be throwing money.

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Posted in: Baltic nations switch off Russian power grid See in context

Good for them. I wouldn't ever want to be dependent on Russia either.

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Posted in: Ishiba says Trump isn’t as frightening in person as on TV See in context

Ishiba is going to get taken by this aggressive Trump. He looks like putty next to Trump.

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Posted in: We comprehensively judged store locations and their business conditions as factors. See in context

I went to Starbucks for the first time in 2 years and was floored at how much prices had gone up! 460 for the cheapest regular coffee! If they're going to raise prices on top of that, hello Doutour (or ANY other coffee shop / kisaten).

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Posted in: What do you think about all the various products to combat the effects of hay fever? What do you recommend? See in context

I take an antihistimine and it usually works within 30-60 minutes. The box says to take two but I find one is enough

But I also often try a nasal flush and/or a nasal spray if I think the symptoms aren't too severe.

BTW, how's the thinning out of sugi going, J-gov?

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Posted in: Trump says U.S. Steel will get investment from Nippon Steel, instead of being bought by it See in context

Don't do it, Nippon Steel! US Steel is a sinking ship and that's why they've been looking for someone to buy them out.

Trump is trying to convince Ishiba to have NS invest in the Titanic - a guaranteed loss. Nippon Steel is interested in taking over so they can restructure and make US Steel more competitive.

If Trump convinces them to just invest in US Steel and not take over, then he will have just pulled off a massive caper on Japan and Nippon Steel.

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Posted in: 34-year-old man arrested for alleged sexual assault of 18-year-old girl See in context

Seeing how the former law maker in the other recent article who raped a 12 or 13 year-old didn't have to serve any time, this guy should get off scott free.

BTW, JT, a type here:

on suspicion of sexually assaulting an 8-year-old girl on the grounds of a vacant house last September.

Moderator: Thanks. It has been corrected.

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Posted in: Japan's Supreme Court overturns man's acquittal for fatal 2015 hit-and-run See in context

Oh, wow. Justice being served. Imagine that.

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Posted in: Baseball star Ohtani’s ex-interpreter sentenced to nearly 5 years in sports betting case See in context

This guys just keeps getting uglier and uglier.

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Posted in: Gov't considers same-day tickets for Osaka Expo amid slow pre-sales See in context

Lowwwwwwer the prices.

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Posted in: Uta Abe to start again with challenger spirit in competition return See in context

I understand the passion and intense feelings of losing major competitions. I have (not as big as the Olympics, of course). But you can't go on a scream-cry fest like that in front of the whole world because you lost fair and square. It looked awful and was the epitome of poor sportmanship.

Like carpslidy mentioned above, on the many variety shows afterwards, she never once seemed to regret reacting the way she did. If she loses again, will we have to see such childishness again?

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Posted in: Film 'September 5' offers new perspective on Olympic tragedy See in context

As the title of the movie suggests, the Summer Olympics used to be held in the cooler months of Sep and Oct before NBC began dictating to other nations to have them at the peak of summer for increased viewership for their station.

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Posted in: Do you think restaurant menus should list the calorie content for each item? See in context

Don't care about the calories but would much rather have: sugar, salt, phosphorus, potassium and protein amounts listed. Carbohydrates too.

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Posted in: Wages in Japan drop for 3rd straight year in 2024 as inflation bites See in context

My real wages back in the 90s were way higher than they are now. My taxes, pension and health insurance were much lower too which also cuts massively into my purchasing power.

This government is failing in increasing wealth with their push for inflation, which I believe is backfiring.

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Posted in: Voter who passed on Ichiro for Hall of Fame still a mystery after 321 of 394 ballots released See in context

I like how they make the picture of him out be him teary-eyed about not getting 100% of the votes.

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Posted in: Ex-lawmaker gets suspended sentence for raping junior high school girl See in context

Wow. You can rape a 12 or 13 year old girl and not go to jail. (If you're a former lawmaker.)

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Posted in: Starbucks to introduce location-based pricing at some stores nationwide See in context

What about the other way? The people in my area are poor relative to other prefectures and cities.

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Posted in: Arab nations reject Trump’s suggestion to relocate Palestinians from Gaza to Egypt and Jordan See in context

They always side with and support the Palestinian's causes but when it comes time to take care one of "one of heir own," they're nowhere to be seen.

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