Posted in: Baseball star Ohtani’s ex-interpreter sentenced to nearly 5 years in sports betting case See in context
The world's worst gambler claims to have lost $17 million of Ohtani's money. Pull the other one. He probably has a stash in a Swiss bank account that he can use when he gets out.
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Posted in: Tokyo world athletics party can make up for Olympic lock-out, says CEO See in context
Would like to know the proportion of my taxes that are being used to pay for that wretched boondoggle.
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Posted in: Man stabs himself after fatally stabbing wife See in context
Marrying Japanese couples don't say that. We never said that
I often wonder why some people get married in this society. I suspect love isn't a factor in a lot of cases.
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Posted in: On eve of summit with Japan PM, Trump reportedly meets U.S. Steel CEO See in context
I predict Trump will OK the Nippon Steel deal -- if he can buy Japan! A bigger prize than Greenland and Gaza.
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Posted in: Man stabs himself after fatally stabbing wife See in context
"To have and to hold from this day forward, for better, for worse, for richer, for poorer, in sickness and in health, until death do us part. I will love and honor you all the days of my life." (And I promise not to turn psycho and stab you to death because of psychological problems linked to my dysfunctional upbringing.)
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Posted in: Gov't pulls ads from Fuji TV after scandal See in context
The monster can never show his face in public again. He has two options: flee the country or plastic surgery.
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Posted in: Japan, U.S. eye meeting between Ishiba and Trump on Feb 7 See in context
The POTUS doesn't like losers. Ishiba will have to make some concessions. How about giving him Okinawa as a present in case the Greenland thing doesn't work out?
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Posted in: Ishiba says he will accelerate debate over selective surname system See in context
It's just a distraction from the real issues that are causing Japan's death spiral.
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Posted in: In 10-hour news conference, Fuji TV execs step down over TV host sexual misconduct scandal See in context
10 hours and it's still unclear what he did???
If you can read Japanese, there are some really disturbing allegations on the socials. The truth will out eventually.
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Posted in: In 10-hour news conference, Fuji TV execs step down over TV host sexual misconduct scandal See in context
She should have gone to the police right away. The out-of-court settlement of 90 million yen is a lot of money to most people in Japan, but it's peanuts to a rich celebrity.
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Posted in: In 10-hour news conference, Fuji TV execs step down over TV host sexual misconduct scandal See in context
This story is not going to die down. People want to know more. I wonder what's going to happen to Nakai? Plastic surgery and a new name?
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Posted in: There are even people who say they will pay 20,000 or 30,000 yen if they can live here forever See in context
Congratulations to the LDP on creating a society where people would prefer to be incarcerated than live in freedom. Something is rotten in the state of Japan.
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Posted in: Ishiba rallies opposition support in Diet to achieve policy goals See in context
Ishiba says he wants to spread happiness. (Reminds me of Kamala's "joy"). Paying proper wages would be a start.
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Posted in: Teen who killed 3 girls at Taylor Swift-themed dance class in England sentenced to over 50 years See in context
They should punish his parents as well.
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Posted in: TV host, ex-SMAP singer Nakai announces retirement over sex scandal See in context
He's doing a good job of bankrupting Fuji TV. I hope they sue him.
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Posted in: U.S. news giant CNN eyes 200 job cuts, streaming overhaul See in context
Nobody watches it anyway
People with dementia in nursing homes who wonder why they can't see Larry King? CNN is a retro channel that's stuck in cable's glory days of the early 90s. It's also too woke for me. I like Newsmax myself.
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Posted in: 'Japan First' mindset key for Ishiba in dealing with Trump: president's ex-adviser See in context
Ishiba heads a minority government. Not really worth Trump's time (and he can't play golf).
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Posted in: Nippon Steel lawsuit against Biden set to start in early February See in context
Nippon Steel is also seeking to convince President-elect Donald Trump, who took office on Monday, of the benefits of the acquisition to the U.S. economy. However, it is unclear if Trump will support the deal as he has publicly opposed the plan before winning the Nov 5 presidential election.
A good example of Japan's isolation from reality. Nippon Steel might have been able to bribe Biden. It's never, ever going to happen with Trump.
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Posted in: 'YMCA' journeys from gay anthem to Trump theme tune See in context
Surprised to see they are still alive. Many of the gay people I knew from that era died in the 80s. Great song, but I prefer "Macho Man" myself. There's a lot to celebrate today. I'm especially happy about the death of woke. Kamala must be on her fifth bottle of wine by now.
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Posted in: Trump sworn in as 47th president, emboldened to reshape American institutions See in context
I seem to have woken up in a parallel universe this morning. A president who can actually talk and answer questions from reporters. Is this real or am I still dreaming?
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Posted in: Japan foreign minister keen to build trust with Trump gov't during U.S. visit See in context
Japan will always grovel to the US -- whoever the current leader happens to be. Brown-nosing is an artform in this country. Beware of the tatamae!
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Posted in: Fuji TV probing alleged role in sex scandal of Japan TV host Nakai See in context
Look forward to seeing him working at a conbini for 1,000 yen an hour. There is a God after all.
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Posted in: Fuji TV probing alleged role in sex scandal of Japan TV host Nakai See in context
It's scary to think that this probably represents only 0.000001 percent of the sleaze in Japanese TV. The tip of the iceberg.
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Posted in: Fuji TV probing alleged role in sex scandal of Japan TV host Nakai See in context
Thank God for foreign pressure. Fuji TV appears to be blissfully unaware of the post-Harvey Weinstein era (it's probably run by octogenarians, like most Japanese firms). I'm ashamed to live in a backwater that is so isolated from international trends. It will probably take Japan about 50 years to catch up with everyone else in this area.
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Posted in: Japan foreign minister keen to build trust with Trump gov't during U.S. visit See in context
I wasn't a great fan of Abe, but I have to admit that he was a master at sucking up to Trump. The gold-plated golf club, the Nobel Peace Prize nomination (and who knows what else). A hard act to follow for Ishiba.
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Posted in: Fuji TV probing alleged role in sex scandal of Japan TV host Nakai See in context
The good news is that we will never have to see his face on our TVs again. He's finished.
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Posted in: Father pleads not guilty to aiding daughter in beheading of man in hotel See in context
The family that saws heads together, stays together. You never know what your neighbors are up to. Probably better not to find out.
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Posted in: Father pleads not guilty to aiding daughter in beheading of man in hotel See in context
Osamu Tamura, a 61-year-old psychiatrist
I wonder what kind of advice he has been giving his patients over the years?
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Posted in: Father pleads not guilty to aiding daughter in beheading of man in hotel See in context
It's always interesting to read how my fellow sexagenarians spend their free time. I watch NHK and Netflix, spend time with my grandchildren and do a bit of volunteering in my local community. Hard to imagine that people of my age are sawing people's heads off. It's a bit Norman Bates.
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Posted in: Why are there so many cults in Japan? See in context
I am tired of the daily grind. I should start my own cult. You have to give me all your money and I won't have to pay any tax on it. Sounds good to me.
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Posted in: Soaring egg prices in U.S. piquing interest in backyard chickens
Posted in: Ishiba, after meeting Trump, voices optimism over averting tariffs
Posted in: Japan's 2 major airlines log record sales on inbound tourism demand
Never trust US.. Never trust Trump..
Posted in: Ishiba, after meeting Trump, voices optimism over averting tariffs