Posted in: Koike Down Under See in context
She’s the governor of the world’s largest city. Safe to assume she didn’t fly economy and why should she Spitfire? Would you if you were gov of Tokyo?
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Posted in: Osaka trying not to feel 'a failure' after early Abu Dhabi exit See in context
That sounds like a Yogi Berra statement
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Posted in: Iran beats Japan 2-1 to reach Asian Cup semifinals See in context
I’m not a gatekeeper
they can play footy all they want, they’ll just never win.
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Posted in: Iran beats Japan 2-1 to reach Asian Cup semifinals See in context
Japan are such chokers
its just not their game. Stick to baseball lads
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Posted in: Aso praises Kamikawa but says she is ‘not very beautiful,’ and calls her ‘Kamimura’ See in context
What an Aso!!
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Posted in: Beppu City takes flak for displaying Ohtani-donated gloves, instead of giving them to kids See in context
Slow news day in Japan
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Posted in: U.S. to keep supporting Ukraine if Trump returns to power: Pompeo See in context
I thought Trump was going to end the war in Ukraine in 24 hours. Oh, another empty promise that his brain dead followers believe.
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Posted in: Tokyo prepares for 2025 track and field world championships See in context
Said ‘Monday?”
it takes AP 24 hours to produce a banal run of the mill story like this?
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Posted in: Men who say they were abused by Johnny Kitagawa criticize company's response See in context
Why does AP get obsessed with these stories? I agree it merits coverage but AP does the same story over and over and over ad nauseum.
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Posted in: Osaka, Murray lose first round matches at Australian Open See in context
Osaka is clearly finished. Doesn’t have the mental fortitude to return to peak condition. No shame in that. She had her success. Time to move on.
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Posted in: ANA Boeing 737-800 domestic flight turns back due to cockpit window crack See in context
Unfortunately, The 737 Max is an embarrassment for Boeing.
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Posted in: Imanaga, Chicago Cubs finalize $53 million, 4-year contract See in context
I think one could make the argument that MLB teams overpay Japanese pitchers who have never thrown a pitch in the majors. It’s a gamble.
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Posted in: 'Snack' bar tours giving tourists a taste of after-dark Japan See in context
Actually one of the most boring nightlife activities I can think of but these tourists seem fascinated by even the most mundane things. I saw a bunch of them gawking at a convini the other day. When will it end?
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Posted in: Mister Donut now sells Japanese curry doughnuts…with egg See in context
Looks truly disgusting
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Posted in: Rangers, Mets, Red Sox turn focus away from Ohtani: report See in context
Dodgers the front runner for sure,
Cubs, Giants then Blue Jays in that order I would guess.
real shame about his elbow.
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Posted in: Australia, Japan, S Korea win big to launch World Cup qualifying in style See in context
C’mon these games are a joke. Look at the opposition.
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Posted in: Japan sees 2.52 million visitors in Oct, exceeding pre-COVID levels See in context
Why are certain people here talking about Covid? It’s over for gods sake.
and why aren’t the mods removing those posts for being off topic?
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Posted in: Japan sees 2.52 million visitors in Oct, exceeding pre-COVID levels See in context
The clowns who run the government have no other answer than to boost tourism.
it’s a shame because it is ruining Japan.
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Posted in: Sinner edges Djokovic to close in on ATP Finals' last four See in context
Good
anytime Djokovic loses it’s a good thing.
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Posted in: Tigers rout Buffaloes 8-0 in Japan Series opener See in context
Was quite surprised to see Yamamoto struggle so much.
the Hanshin hitters are very good 1 through 9.
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Posted in: Climate change sees IOC aim to choose hosts of 2030 and 2034 Winter Olympics at same time next July See in context
Translation? We need to con two cities at once in order to better line our pockets.
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Posted in: Cricket set for shot at Olympic glory See in context
Don’t get your hopes up. The host city has a say in the program. Doubt many in LA will want cricket. Just like the Brits didn’t want baseball and kicked it off the program for London.
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Posted in: Cricket set for shot at Olympic glory See in context
Doesn’t it take like three days to play a game? Not sure that’s gonna fly
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Posted in: Mori Building to open new development project in Tokyo as part of push to revitalize city See in context
Is this the best AP can do these days? PR fluff for Mori?
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Posted in: Reports Sapporo will drop 2030 Winter Games bid draw mixed reaction See in context
You know the Olympics are in trouble when even Japan doesn’t want to bid.
omote? Nashi!!
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Posted in: Jones sorry for Australia defeat; says he's committed to job despite Japan rumor See in context
Not a g’day mate
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Posted in: Verstappen easily wins F1 Japanese Grand Prix to edge closer to 2023 series title See in context
Does the Perez situation Sunday really matter in the grand scheme of things? Who cares. He had a lousy day.
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Posted in: Urawa banned from next Emperor's Cup over fan violence See in context
why do soccer fans riot?
my only theory is the game is so boring they get restless.
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Posted in: Hermoso criticizes Spanish soccer federation; accuses it of threatening World Cup-winning players See in context
Anybody else tired of this issue?
the guy quit, now let’s move on.
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Posted in: Ohtani has elbow surgery; doctor expects hitting return by opening day '24 and pitching by '25 See in context
Opening Day is March 28
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Straight from USA Today? 450ft? In metres please.
Posted in: Ohtani hits 450-foot homer into second deck at Nationals Park in Dodgers' 4-1 win
Posted in: Ohtani hits 450-foot homer into second deck at Nationals Park in Dodgers' 4-1 win
Posted in: U.S. aid could buy Kyiv time, but Ukraine needs many more troops
Thought that what the Tokyo 2020 infrastructure was for.
Posted in: Tokyo Tsukiji fish market site to be redeveloped with 50,000-seat stadium, hotel, shopping center