Posted in: Two boys arrested for throwing raw eggs at police box in Shizuoka Prefecture See in context
aged 16 and 15, on suspicion of throwing raw eggs at a koban (police box)
Just teens having a bit of fun. Their punishment. Smash some eggs on their face and head. They will soon learn it is not so funny when they are on the receiving end of things.
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Posted in: Do you have to pay the NHK fee? See in context
persistently knocking on a door and demanding payment.
Why don’t they just take it out of income tax instead of this archaic practice? Just tell payroll you own a TV or you do not. Surely there must be a more efficient way. A lot of people including me do not want to be disturbed by these door knocking people.
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Posted in: Man arrested for assaulting, robbing woman on Saitama street See in context
Why is he unemployed? I thought there are plenty of jobs out there to pick from. Japan has a labor shortage. I know the wages are poor now with ridiculous taxes but you need to get out there and try and improve your finances.
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Posted in: Trump sworn in as 47th president, emboldened to reshape American institutions See in context
Good! The cost of living is insane! Do you have dreams of owing a house, having enough money for your retirement? The economy needs to be fixed. This man can do it!
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Posted in: Many countries, including China and Japan, grappling with shrinking and aging populations See in context
Low salaries, cost of living. People are not stupid.
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Posted in: Foreign-born CEO says Japan needs immigration to thrive See in context
Too much immigration on the other hand had caused a cost of living crisis in countries like Australia. The average rent per month in Sydney for a house is a whopping $4000 a month! The minimum wage is around $25 dollars an hour.
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Posted in: Japanese survivor of atomic bomb recalls its horrors in Nobel Peace Prize acceptance speech See in context
He described the efforts of survivors to use their experiences to try to abolish nuclear weapons for the sake of humanity, and to try to receive compensation from the Japanese state, which started the war, for their suffering.
I did not know about the compensation part. Interesting. You always learn something new about the war.
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Posted in: Man arrested after crashing his car into high school boy on bicycle See in context
So what are you saying?
He is saying there is no smoke without fire.
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Posted in: Japanese survivor of atomic bomb recalls its horrors in Nobel Peace Prize acceptance speech See in context
the atomic bombings were a terrible thing
We all can agree with that.
Japan invaded other countries. Fact
Japanese learn this fact during their history studies at high school. Fact-4 ( +2 / -6 )
Posted in: University student arrested on suspicion of killing cat by cutting off its four legs See in context
The guy need some serious psychological help. Where are his parents? They have a responsiblity to get him the required treatment.
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Posted in: Japan reaches its lowest-ever ranking on Education First’s 2024 English Proficiency Index See in context
Quote "The BOE only care about the paper test" This was said to me by a Japanese teacher of English. There lies the problem. The system isn't designed to produce proficient English speakers.
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Posted in: Japanese, South Koreans at bottom of global love life survey See in context
Maybe it's my imagination but it seems a lot of Japanese men don't communicate well with the opposite sex.
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Posted in: Man arrested for biting female bar employee's finger, punching her in the cheek See in context
The employee will be eligible for some compensation.
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Posted in: Trump has 230 electoral votes to Harris' 210 so far in U.S. presidential race See in context
Trump 2024! No surprises. The far better choice of the two!
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Posted in: Police officer arrested for allegedly having sex with minor, filming it in Gifu hotel See in context
This is not good!
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Wow! I got a down vote! Surely this can't be a good thing!
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Posted in: Cyclists in Japan risk jail for using mobile phone, riding while drunk See in context
Cyclists using a mobile phone while riding in Japan could face up to six months in jail under strict new rules that entered into force Friday.
This is very strict. I see a lot of speeding drivers, drivers not obeying crosswalks going on that gets overlooked.
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Posted in: Man arrested for pulling down high school girl’s pants from behind See in context
This is not good.
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Posted in: 60-year-old man arrested for stealing desk with donation box for Noto quake aid See in context
This is not good!
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Posted in: Police officer arrested for allegedly having sex with minor, filming it in Gifu hotel See in context
This is not good!
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Posted in: Manager nabbed for alleged voyeurism at Uniqlo fitting rooms in Tokyo See in context
This type of crime is very common in all Western nations.
Not really. It seems to be very common in Japan. The problem is many Japanese men who are inclined to do this sort of thing think they can get away with it.
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Posted in: Man arrested for hugging woman after she gets into her car See in context
Seems to be a lot of older men who really like much younger women in Japan.
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Posted in: Trump boards a garbage truck to draw attention to Biden remark See in context
Trump 2024!
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Posted in: Foreign man arrested for grabbing former AKB48 idol on Tokyo street, forcing her to ground See in context
Why the rough handling? He could have just held her gently and say how much he likes her. Strange that he knocked her over. He must be a bit loopy!
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Posted in: Foreign tourist angers locals for doing pull-ups on torii gate at shrine in Japan See in context
I just read there are laws in place.
While police aren’t currently investigating the matter
Obviously they aren't taking it seriously. Do your jobs! Stop focusing on the lesser crimes.
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Posted in: Foreign tourist angers locals for doing pull-ups on torii gate at shrine in Japan See in context
I predict new laws will be introduced in the future and people will be punished for doing this kind of act. Social media is making people crazy. They'll do anything to get views even if it means doing something disrespectful or morally bankrupt.
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Posted in: Osaka zookeeper caught stealing chimpanzees’ food See in context
Fruits can be expensive in Japan. I am not sure what the zookeeper is earning. Not condoning what he did. This is first time I have heard of such a crime.
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Posted in: Japanese woman subdues convenience store thief with headlock, credits anime for technique See in context
he advised others who might witness crimes to prioritize to avoid putting themselves at undue risk and contact the police as quickly as possible.
Wise advice!
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Posted in: 80-year-old man arrested for attempted bank robbery, using toy gun See in context
There is a lot of poverty among the elderly in Japan now. The pension is not enough. The government needs to do more to help them.
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Posted in: Japan slow to cater for vegetarians despite growing demand See in context
Yeah, this is why Japanese people are healthier and live longer than westerners.
Actually meat is not the problem in the Western diet. It's all the processed carbohydrates and foods with tons of sugars that come with it. You see a lot of people eating lots of meat, eggs with high cholestrol that live well into their nineties. They eat naturally and avoid all the processed rubbish.
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Posted in: Man arrested on suspicion of cutting woman's skirt with scissors, says he wanted to see her underwear See in context
A lot of Japanese men don't communicate well with the opposite sex so cannot have a normal conversation with them. Many watch porn often and this leads to perversion. This is a case of both property damage and perversion.
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Posted in: Frozen in time: Hospital room preserved since 1945 Tokyo firebombing
Posted in: Frozen in time: Hospital room preserved since 1945 Tokyo firebombing
Posted in: European leaders meet to discuss Ukraine as UK troop offer hardens regional resolve
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