Posted in: Yasukuni Shrine vandalised again with graffiti See in context
Yasukuni also includes a museum that portrays Japan largely as a victim of U.S. aggression in WWII and makes scant reference to the extreme brutality of invading Imperial troops when they stormed through Asia.
A heavily biased description of the museum.
The author 's intention is clear.
'The shrine deserves to be vandalized. '
You should visit the museum and see what are exhibited for yourself.
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Posted in: Suggestive poses and pets in election campaigning tests Tokyo's patience See in context
“We have to be wacky or we don’t get media attention,” Tachibana said in a YouTube comment posted on the party website.
Correct. But why? Why does he want to get media attention? Don't you think it's strange there's no supportive statement following? Media reports including this one never ever touch on it. They are intentionally hiding it from the public. They don't even write the name of his political party. It's because the party's name is so descriptive that readers can easily understand his mission, and media don't like it.
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Posted in: South Korean protesters call for government action on Fukushima water See in context
I am more interested in the fact we almost always find angry S.Koreans news at the top of the headlines. Currently, other news outlets are more focused on China's all-out import ban, as you all know.
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Posted in: South Koreans protest Japan's plans to release treated wastewater from Fukushima plant See in context
This article is not providing any clear reason or evidence why Korean protesters think the wastewater 'will definitely lead all humanity to disaster!'. Their demand is based on what, exactly? What makes them believe their investigation is better than IAEA? I really think this type of conflict between two countries should be reported by a third country journalist.
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Posted in: Pop group Arashi member breaks silence on Johnny's sex scandal See in context
Sho Sakurai, idol-turned-news host, not only avoided making any comments while this news program was first reporting the scandal, but he literately went disappeared from the stage throughout the segment. It really shows why the media is an accomplice of the crime. They never investigate and report if there is a conflict of interest with the subject. This is what Japanese call 'sontaku".
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Posted in: Japan refiles request to list divisive gold mine on UNESCO See in context
Associated Press writer Kim Tong-hyung in Seoul, South Korea contributed to this report.
The bottom line: Japan is again trying to whitewash Japan’s wartime past.
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Posted in: As pandemic Olympics come to a close, Japan asks: What did Games mean? See in context
A strong distrust toward the Japanese government, the IOC, the Olympics, the media (especially major news papers all of whom shamelessly chose to become Olympic sponsors.), athletes, and sports world as a whole. We should not blame athletes? I don't think so. They are also the ones who put their own personal interest before everyday people's life and well-being. I don't and will never get 'energy' or 'courage' or 'inspiration' from these people. LOL
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Posted in: Coates: Tokyo Olympics to go ahead even in state of emergency See in context
“We’re starting to reach a point where we can’t even cancel anymore,” she said.
That's not the main point of what she said!
She said , "Most Japanese are raising skepticism and concerns about the Olympics, but IOC, the Japanese government and JOC all keep ignoring their voices. Dialogue is a basic requirement for peace-building. If they reject talks, there is no value in the Olympics. "
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Posted in: Nearly 60% say Tokyo Olympics should be canceled: poll See in context
It should be noted that Kyodo News has a deep ties with Dentsu. It is the second largest share holder of Dentsu. Kyodo News is not the only news publisher that has manipulated poll questions. NHK and Yomiuri, also under the influence of Dentsu, did the same in their recent polls. They all stopped asking whether the Games should be further postponed. Instead they provided more options for holding the Olympics: at full capacity? limited capacity? or no spectators?
Disgusting!
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Posted in: Suga says Japan aiming for 1 mil COVID-19 vaccine shots daily See in context
Do something for people in Osaka, before sending 5.5 billion yen to India!
You, demented old as**ole!!
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Posted in: Mori resigns over sexist remarks: Hashimoto being considered to replace him See in context
There is very important information missing in this article. Mori asked Kawabuchi to take over his position. That move met an outcry not only because Kawabuchi is older than Mori, not only because there is absolutely no right for a sexist person kicked out of a committee to pick his successor, but also because Kawabuchi put his foot in his mouth (or he might just be a complete idiot) and told reporters he was going to appoint Mori as a consultant for JOC after becoming the chairman. In this article, it looks like Mori stepped down quietly, but far from it! Using Kawabuchi as his puppet, Mori had been trying hard to stay on power till the very end!
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Posted in: IOC chief Bach floats possibility of no fans at Tokyo Games See in context
Bach should let his grandchildren stay in Tokyo during the Games if he thinks there is no reason to cancel it.
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Posted in: Novelist Murakami urges politicians to speak sincerely about virus See in context
It's interesting that Murakami's insight is making the headline exclusively on Japan Today, with a bit of introductions to his famous works. I wonder how many readers value a comment of a fiction writer when we are on the verge of explosive infection serge.
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Posted in: Travelers cautious of coronavirus as 4-day weekend starts See in context
people should enjoy going out while taking precautions
That's exactly what this 'article' is trying to rub off on readers.
ZERO comments whatsoever from people who chose not to travel.
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Posted in: Tokyo reports single-day record of 366 new coronavirus infections See in context
It's amazing that no opposition parties, no newspapers have been bashing the stupid Go To campaign. It's a healthy sign of democracy.
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Posted in: Tokyo to pay more to businesses that remain closed until May 31 See in context
Why is it that the media continues to make a fool out of us by not mentioning the number of test subjects when updating daily new cases? Our view would be totally different if 58 people took the test and 58 people came out infected.
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Posted in: Cash handout program won't start soon in many cities See in context
What's taking them so long to do the documentation work?
Individuals can be easily identified by their 'my number' now.
All you need is a copy of my number card, and maybe some supplementary ID card such as drivers license, and bank info.
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Posted in: 2 firms recall undelivered cloth masks from Abe's handout program See in context
Who would use these filthy masks made in China? I bet the government is hiding way more terrible contamination than human hair.
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Posted in: Koike pressures Abe to declare state of emergency See in context
To help spread a sense of urgency, Koike said Tokyo would begin using social media such as YouTube and TikTok to announce daily infection numbers, with celebrities dispensing public-service messages.
Does it really have to use 'celebrities' to get across the message? It's so annoying to watch stupid comedians speak on behalf of the government and make money out of it.
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Posted in: Record gold prices both boon and burden for London jewelers
Posted in: Eagles deny Chiefs Super Bowl three-peat with dominant defense in 40-22 rout
Posted in: Super Bowl commercials rely on comedy and nostalgia to avoid potential missteps
Must have been a really boring game for Chiefs fans!
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