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Posted in: Olympic organizers estimate 225,000 fans per day at Tokyo venues See in context
Great news! Olympic is for the spirit of the Tohoku. I hope some of those citizens can get tickets. Let's Olympic and excite! Go Japan!
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Posted in: Teacher arrested over video voyeurism in girl’s toilet at elementary school See in context
Another one. Sick mofo.
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Posted in: When you hear the expression "Japan's kawaii culture," what do you associate it with? See in context
Japanese middle aged man childs
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Posted in: Suga aims to finish vaccinating Japan's population by November See in context
Thankyou PM Suga. A man for our times. Hard working and efficient during what has been a difficult time.
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Posted in: Half of Japanese people think Olympics will be held this summer: poll See in context
Of course Olympic will be held. Tokyo Olympic will provide the hope of the world in the post covid time. Also to lift the spirit of the Tohoku people is necessary. I feel it will be the heartful Olympic.
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Posted in: Communication the game changer for Tokyo Olympics: ex-IOC marketing chief See in context
Safety Olympic wil be held. Stop bashing Olympic. Japan needs Olympic to lift the spirit of all in this post covid world.
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Posted in: LGBTQ groups, supporters rally in Tokyo for equal rights See in context
Eriko Yamatani, known for her support of traditional gender roles, called it “ridiculous” that transgender people with male bodies say they have female hearts and want to use women’s restrooms or participate in women’s sports.
She's right. Also the thing in the lead photo is very disrespectful to women.
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Posted in: 15-year-old boy arrested after stabbing gun shop employee See in context
I never knew there were gun shops in Japan.
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Posted in: JOC board member blasts Tokyo Games organizers, IOC See in context
Shame on you Ms Yamaguchi. Olympic will lift the spirit of the nation and provide light and hope in the post darkness of covid. Please be heartful.
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Posted in: As teams pull out of training camps, Olympics buzz fades See in context
I was in Tokyo this week.
There is no buzz.
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Posted in: Eco-friendly Tokyo Olympic podium, medals, music unveiled See in context
I am looking forward to an eco-friendly Olympic. This was my biggest concern in the lead up to these games. Well done Japan! If they need anymore empty pet bottles there plenty tossed into the local river along with other trash near my home in Osaka.
Come on Olympic!
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Posted in: Olympic fan See in context
Wow! The excitement is palpable! Come on Olympic!
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Posted in: Olympics chief says cancelation unlikely with 50 days to go See in context
That's good news for Tokyo and as planned will lift the spirit of the Tohoku people!
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Posted in: Department stores, cinemas reopen in Tokyo as some restrictions eased See in context
Go to Shopping
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Posted in: Sympathy for Osaka in Japan over French Open withdrawal See in context
Osaka has faced the worst prejudice in Japan as a child and since becoming a tennis star due to her being a “haafu,” or half a Japanese person. She was declared to be “too sunburned” by two Japanese comedians who said she “needed some bleach.”
The Japanese noodle company Nissin acknowledged “whitewashing” Osaka in an ad that was later taken down.
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Posted in: Naomi Osaka pulls out of French Open, citing mental health issues See in context
I wish Naomi well. Japan also has to take some blame for her current mental state. It can't have been easy being bullied by her fellow countrymen living in Japan as a child.
In addition Naomi has faced further prejudice in Japan. She was declared to be “too sunburned” by two Japanese comedians who said she “needed some bleach.”
The Japanese noodle company Nissin acknowledged “whitewashing” Osaka in an ad that was taken down after a public outcry.
Even today most Japanese do not accept her as a "full blood" and even her successes get very little coverage alongside Japanese table tennis players and ice skaters.
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Posted in: Negative COVID tests, vaccinations may be required for domestic Olympic fans See in context
One is only "fully" vaccinated if they have the two shots.
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Posted in: Japan to start vaccinating Olympic athletes from June 1: JOC See in context
Olympic will lift the spirit of us all!
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Posted in: White House reaffirms support for Tokyo Olympics See in context
Tokyo Olympic will lift and support the spirit of the Tohoku people.
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Posted in: U.S. warns its citizens against travel to Japan due to COVID surge See in context
Olympic will lift the spirit of the people.
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Posted in: Japan plans to extend COVID-19 state of emergency beyond May 31 See in context
SOE extension or not is inconsequential. Olympic will now be held regardless.
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Posted in: Coates gets backlash after saying Olympics are on, even in state of emergency See in context
An arrogant John Coates doesn't represent Australia. Just as a strong Dick Pound doesn't speak for Canadians.
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Posted in: Australian rugby league 'Immortal' Bob Fulton dies at 73 See in context
RIP Bob "Bozo" Fulton. Not just a Rugby League immortal but a great Australian Sportsperson. Good to his beloved Manly Sea Eagles have a big win over their arch rivals Parramatta this afternoon. The players and coaching staff would have only learned about Fulton's passing shortly before kick-off.
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Posted in: Ibaraki health center warns people not to eat with foreigners to prevent spreading COVID See in context
Racist lies.
Par for the course for this 30 year foreign resident of Japan. So glad to be leaving for good in September.
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Posted in: As Olympics loom, Japan's health care in turmoil See in context
Olympic will lift the spirit of the nation.
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Posted in: IOC chief Bach to visit Japan on July 12, 11 days before Olympics begin See in context
Thousands of new coronavirus cases diagnosed across Japan today. Nearly 700 in Hokkaido, 198 in Okinawa, and many people died yesterday and in the night.
But Olympic must go on.
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Posted in: Vaccine chief Kono blames drug approval system for slow inoculation drive See in context
And at the end of the day Vaccine Czar Kono will probably be Prime Minister of Japan one day.
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Posted in: Tokyo reports 1,010 new coronavirus cases; record high 712 in Hokkaido See in context
Not sure if it was the Aichi prefecture governor who said it on the news tonight but Aichi is trending towards 1000+ new cases a day from next week.
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Posted in: Tokyo reports 1,010 new coronavirus cases; record high 712 in Hokkaido See in context
"In a characteristically Japanese way, we have all but brought this epidemic under control in the last month and a half. Surely, it shows the power of the Japan model."
Ex-Prime Minister Abe, May 25th, 2020.
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Coward scumbag, deserves a kick in the head by an Elephant.. I hope the child get recovery soon..
Posted in: Man arrested for abusing girlfriend’s 1-year-old son
News next week. Tsunami hits Fukushima
Posted in: City in Fukushima uses tsunami lessons for COVID-19 vaccinations
Poor child. Thank God I did not grow up with the capability to physically hurt a child.
Posted in: Man arrested for abusing girlfriend’s 1-year-old son
Posted in: Biden says he supports Suga's plan to hold safe Tokyo Olympics
