Posted in: Japanese airline to allow pets on all domestic flights from January See in context
Sign of the times I guess. I swear I see more people and couples in my local park with dogs rather than kids nowadays. And some with two or three pooches.
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Posted in: The situation is serious because syphilis is an STD that affects the next generation. See in context
Most syphilis cases in Japan the world are connected to those working as and/or frequenting sex workers at home and abroad.
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Posted in: Japan's frontier islanders decry lack of gov't plan to aid Taiwanese fleeing attack See in context
Just regarding the number of refugees accepted by Japan in 2022. I detail an earlier story from JT this year..
"Last year, Japan awarded a record 202 people refugee status and had a 2 percent refugee application approval rate.
This year, the country has granted more people refugee status than usual. In July, 114 Afghans who were local employees of the Japan International Cooperation Agency, as well as their family members, were recognized as refugees."
Also...
"Between 2001 and 2020, Japan approved an average of less than 1 percent of applications"
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Posted in: The atmosphere of the neighborhood is bad, so residents do not walk about at night. See in context
Quote of the day?
I think JT readers deserve a better understanding of the ladyboy full story..
https://www.asahi.com/sp/ajw/articles/15066735
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Posted in: How to deal with your Japanese neighbors See in context
Excellent post ukguyjp.
I have lived in Japan near 30 years at four different locations and have introduced myself or greeted my closet neighbors when moving in wherever possible but new Japanese neighbors have NEVER done what the article says when they've arrived in the neighborhood.
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Posted in: 76-year-old man dies after dispute with 19-year-old at traffic lights See in context
It doesn't get talked about much in the local media but Sakai has its fair share of lunatics.
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Posted in: Japan detects season's first bird flu case; to cull 40,000 birds: NHK See in context
"A test tube labelled "Bird Flu," eggs and a piece of paper in the colors of the Japanese national flag are seen in this picture".
Are you implying it's dangerous to eat Japanese eggs?
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Posted in: Azabudai Hills complex opens in Tokyo See in context
This "news" website certainly pumps all of these real estate developments.
"Azabudai Hills demonstrates our vision of ‘Green & Wellness’ for urban life" Say what?
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Posted in: Sapporo White Illumination See in context
Yes it's wonderful but I've got to be honest. I'm kind of over illumination sights and it's only November.
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Posted in: In the land of the rising stocks, clouds may be arriving See in context
"lighting it up"? Are we talking about the TOPIX or a nightclub?
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Posted in: Load of rubbish: Litter-hunters vie for unusual world title in Tokyo See in context
The normal comparison with the USA post on every story has been made.
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Posted in: Kishida questioned over LDP revenue underreporting claims See in context
"As such a thing should not happen again, we will appropriately deal with it," Kishida said.
Phew! That's a relief!
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Posted in: Azabudai Hills Arena See in context
“The Cloud,” an iconic art work...ya think?
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Posted in: Chaos at unstaffed Japanese bento shop shows pitfalls of technology See in context
Excellent post GBR48. I heard about that situation in the UK too.
In Australia self serve supermarkets and stores are moaning about the increase in shoplifting since the introduction of such systems. They lose more in stock in a week than what they would pay staff to serve and watch customers. Duh!
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Posted in: Johnny's sex abuse victim dies in apparent suicide See in context
RIP young man. What an awful way to end your life.
This organization needs to be dissolved. But sadly this is Japan and we will look the other way and say as Takuya Kimura says on behalf of Smile Up "Show must go on"
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Posted in: Illumillion See in context
I know it's all very pretty and festive or maybe I'm just getting old and crusty but I'm kind of over the done to death multitude of illumination locations around Japan.
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Posted in: Tokyo has a new vending machine where everything inside is free See in context
Remember, when something is free you are the product.
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Posted in: Knife-wielding man shot by police after Osaka apartment quarrel See in context
I am relieved the police were able to detain and arrest this man but they fired a shot into the air prior to shooting him. It's an action I've only seen bank robbers do in the movies.
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Posted in: Takarazuka theater actress' suicide due to overwork, bullying: lawyer See in context
RIP young lady.
May those who participated in the bullying and dehuminization of her forever live with the burden of knowing how they contributed to her tragic passing.
Sometimes it seems the more things change in Japan the more they stay the same.
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Posted in: Naomi Osaka set to make her tennis return at the Brisbane International See in context
Yes it will be good to have Naomi back. The people of Haiti will also be supporting her after all that's where her father is from.
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Posted in: Australia offers Tuvalu citizens climate refuge See in context
Don't think you mentioned this in your campaigning for office last year either Albo. Don't even ask your fellow Australians what they think. One term PM for sure.
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Posted in: Kishida to return part of salary amid backlash over planned pay raise See in context
Bring back PM Suga!
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Posted in: Man arrested after sneaking into woman’s apartment and washing her lingerie See in context
The bra in the photo came up very clean. Good job sir!
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Posted in: How to find good real estate agents in Japan See in context
@Redemption spot on. The writer fails to mention that many landlords refuse to lease properties to foreigners point blank. It's been this way for decades.
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Posted in: 86-year-old hostage taker 'had grudge' against post office, police say See in context
Safe to say this old geezer owned Halloween 2023.
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Posted in: The mayor of Tokyo's Shibuya Ward has asked Halloween revelers not to come to the scramble crossing and its vicinity. Do you think most people will heed his request and crowds will be much less than pre-corona years? See in context
Disappointing but necessary I suppose given the inappropriate nature of Halloween. The mayor must be tempted to call in the SDF as reinforcement. The statue of Hachiko should have been transferred to another location and close the train and subway stations and businesses tomorrow for 24 hours. Stay safe Shibuya and look after each other.
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Posted in: Security tight for Halloween in Shibuya See in context
This issue is truly gripping the nation. Mayor Hasebe must now be surely tempted to request the SDF to assist with arrests and detainment. Why wasn't the statue of Hachiko removed and transferred to a safe location before the expected trouble and violence occurs?
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Posted in: Tokyo's Shibuya district raises alarm against unruly Halloween, even caging Hachiko statue See in context
This story is truly gripping the nation. I feel a powderkeg ready to explode. Please take care everyone.
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Posted in: 92-year-old driver ordered to pay ¥140 mil over fatal Tokyo crash See in context
Rest in peace Mrs Matsunaga and little Riko..
I hope Mr Matsunaga will find some way to rebuild his life.
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Posted in: Tokyo's Shibuya district raises alarm against unruly Halloween, even caging Hachiko statue See in context
If the Hanshin Tigers win the Japan Baseball Series in the coming week Osaka peeps will knock Halloween celebrations off the calendar! Game one tonight.
In the mean time Mayor Hasebe could always request the SDF to assist with arresting and detaining Halloween revellers.
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Posted in: Tokyo Disneyland apologizes for Minnie Mouse skirt-lifting incident