Thomas Goodtime comments

Predictable, boring, victim card playing rubbish.

But a nice city nonetheless.

What does this even mean?

> Keep reading.

> Yamashita will be Japan's sole refereeing representative -- man or woman -- at the World Cup.

> She said she feels a responsibility to "help Japanese football improve" while also furthering the cause of women's refereeing worldwide.

Yawn

But no one really gives a crap it seems. HS and JHS school trips here have increased, tourists from mainland are jamming hotels, the airport is busier now than it has been for over 2 years, people are getting sick and dying too.

The irresponsibility of the Japanese has been shocking.

Japan is pathetic

I will take the feeling of pride and responsibility as a REFEREE would have been more fitting imo.

Exactly.

But she chose to go down the route of being 'a Japanese', and thus being the only nationality in the world to have pride and responsibility.

Absolute rubbish.

Great that she's going to ref in Qatar though.

I will take the feeling of pride and responsibility as a Japanese

What does this even mean?

A typical miserable tiny oj

Once apparently 'cool Japan'.

Now clearly 'cruel Japan'

I rather wonder how come Japan , the only Asian, Non-NATO country speaking up like this has to be blamed like that.

Because Japan has always lacked empathy for anyone but themselves.

The way i see it, Japan holds a massive grudge against Russia, and before didn't do/say anything to upset Russia out of fear.

Now that most countries are condemning Russia, Japan is hiding behind them and feels safe.

Perhaps ridiculous and cynical, but it makes more sense than Japan suddenly becoming this kind, generous country.

These are not normal circumstances. A major conflict in Europe killing many tens of thousands in a few short months and cities being leveled.

It's strange how I never remember Japan taking an interest in other serious, tragic world conflicts.

Ever.

I'm in my 70's.

No, unless you only consider Tokyo to be pertinent to the discussion!

> We have had well over 30,000 new cases since May first here, hardly a "downward trend"

That's fair enough, @Yubaru

I'm looking at Japan as a whole to be honest. I'm up in Hokkaido, still.

@Steven

But there seems to be a downward trend, no?

It's a nice gesture, but I'm very curious why Japan is doing this.

It's not as if this is a normal way to behave for Japan.

Me thinks there is a motive behind this, unfortunately.

As if they care about our urges and views towards the Ukraine invasion

Sometimes I just shake my head at the ineptitude of Japan.

Kentucky definitely tastes better in Japan.

No way :)

that's exactly what's happening now with the pandemic. and not in a good way

Sense spoken as always, Aly.

Downvoted of course, but that's to be expected. The truth hurts haha

kfc in japan tasted way better then in usa, i wonder why?

No way!

Very sad

strong public support for the current restrictions.

From brain-dead racist morons, sure.

Not from the normal every day people I know.

Japan has been an absolute disgrace the whole time during Coronavirus.

Xenophobic, shameful, one rule for one, one rule for another.

I hate it. Hate.

Socially Inept to the max. What a crap way to start tourism again

Horrible people. Wear a mask

@divinda, yes, because people without covid usually don’t get tested for covid. It’s not rocket science.

But Rain Man, how do they know they haven't got it until they get tested?

Anyway, I hope you are well.

If City play like that against Aston Villa...

We just don't keep the ball well enough, @Commodore

Man City will already likely dominate possession.

So typical of Japan to promote these tales but deny historical facts of atrocities.

It's Japan to a tee.

Great story, nonetheless.

Some strange people downvoting people's messages of condolence.

The mind boggles

My prediction for next weeks’ games -

> Liverpool win, & Villa draw with City.

> Headline reads - ‘Gerard wins the title for Liverpool’

Well, I hope not. Man City are awful, but Liverpool are worse.

Villa, bless them, won't be getting anything at the Emptyhad. It won't be nice to see that rat Grealish win the league, but he's been a bit part player all season for Man City.

Hopefully Villa get rid of Gerrard in the summer and bring in a proper manager. Gerrard is a bit clueless.

Unbelievably sad.

Awful news.

Tamanegi curious, which other developed nations have contained the virus?

Japan has been hopeless. Get over it