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John-SanMar. 19  06:35 am JST

proxy: The MLB is an inferior competition compared to the NPB but the MLB is where the money is. The NPB is where the world best talent is period. You also forget that the USA is a English speaking country not a country that Japanese nor the majority of the western world want to visit let alone live.

You're letting your emotions take control here and that rarely helps formulate a good argument. Leaving aside your specious claims about the MLB vs NPB, we may actually agree on a fair amount when it comes to the current state of the US, but still, facts are facts and the facts would certainly seem to belie your claims with regards to Japanese or westerners wanting to visit and or live in the US.

According to NTTO, there were 66.5 million international visits the U.S in 2023, still below pre-Covid numbers of 2019.

In 2023, over 25.07 million domestic and international tourists visited Japan, marking an increase from the previous year but remained below the peaks of 2018 and 2019. - JNTO

Overall, a record 47.8 million immigrants lived in the U.S. in 2023, up from 46.2 million in 2022. The nation’s immigrant population includes naturalized U.S. citizens, lawful permanent residents and lawful temporary residents, as well as unauthorized immigrants. - Pew Research Foundation

In 2022, trainees represented the second-largest category of foreign workers. Because of these reforms and initiatives, the number of foreign nationals in Japan rose by 11 percent from 2022 to 2023 and now stands at three million people, the highest number in Japanese history. - Harvard International Review

John-SanToday  03:16 pm JST

Wallace: it is non polished Japonica short gain rice. There is on such a thing as brown rice. Olive oil is over rated and olive oil and non polished rice have very little benefit on your diet. except the cost of polishing the rice and that saving goes toward the imported expensive over rated olive oil you must have. Try soy and sesame oil for salad dressing it tastes way better and way cheaper.

Well, there is brown rice because that's what it's commonly called. It's a whole grain, consisting of three parts: a fibrous outer layer (called the germ), a middle layer (the bran) and a starchy center (the endosperm). As opposed to white rice, brown rice is minimally processed, so it's still a whole grain containing all of its original fiber, vitamins and minerals and affects your blood sugar differently than white rice.

Olive oil has risen in price, but it tastes nothing like sesame oil and they have different smoke points. Whether or not it's overrated is basically a personal preference. They both have their benefits and suit different dishes. Studies have shown that diets high in soybean oil are more connected to poor metabolic health than diets high in fructose or coconut oil. You may think you've avoiding it if you don't cook with it but it's commonly used in processed food and restaurants due to it's lower cost.

WA4TKGMar. 17  05:25 pm JST

Nope, I actually find myself eating more junk food because it’s easier and cheaper to eat than buying food that’s supposedly good for you.

If fact, for some reason, when I first got back, I had even lost 3/4 Kg, still trying to figure that one out

Are you seriously questioning whether or not fruits, vegetables and legumes are better for you than junk food? Cooking fresh food means you can control the amount of salt and sugar that goes into it, not to mention the lack of preservatives and additives. Junk food might be more convenient in the short term but it has little nutrional value, won't keep you full as long as nutrient dense food and is far more likely to cause adverse health effects such as high blood pressure, diabetes and heart disease, which will definitely cost you more in the long run. Something like a bean based chili with plenty of veggies and served over brown rice can last you days and come to slightly more than a fast food meal. It can also be frozen in batches if you can't eat it all. The key is to buy ingredients that can be used for different dishes, consume more beans and legumes, use more spices and less salt and to cook things that can easily be frozen for later consumption. Less waste means you save money and time, both long and short term.

If you're experiencing unexplained weight loss, you may want to get a check-up as that can be a sign of something serious such as diabetes or cancer.

grcMar. 19  08:51 pm JST

Can JT tell us how often it has snowed in Tokyo in March in say the last twenty-five year, to quantify the claim of unseasonality?

You could find the information yourself, easily enough, if you really wanted it.

https://www.data.jma.go.jp/stats/etrn/view/monthly_s3_en.php?block_no=47662&view=14

"This snowfall is particularly notable as it is the first time in five years that Tokyo has experienced snow accumulation in mid-March. The last recorded snowfall in March occurred in 2020, making this event quite rare."

TokyoLivingToday  07:12 am JST

The cleanest, the safest, the coolest, the frikiest and the most honest.. 

This is why I love Japan and Tokyo..

Best city of the world... 

Like it or not..

I’m glad you’re loving where you’re living but “the best” is strictly a matter of opinion and preference.

Two stories down.

A former top official of a credit union in Yokohama has been arrested on suspicion of having stolen more than 600 million yen from its safe-deposit boxes, police said Tuesday.

The case marks the latest in a string of revelations about employees allegedly stealing cash and other assets from safes rented to customers at banks in Japan, such as one under the wing of Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group Inc.

Correction, Estados Unidos Mexicanos.

bass4funkToday  12:50 pm JST

But celebs can push their opinions on us?? Madonna can say whatever she wants, John Legend, Taylor Swift, it doesn't matter, the majority of Americans don't care …

No one’s “pushing” their opinions on you. You are perfectly free to ignore what Madonna, Steven King, Kid Rock, Mel Gibson or any other famous person has to say about anything. They, by turn, are as free to express themselves as your local waste management worker, police officer or grocery store clerk.

John-SanToday  07:18 am JST

Toolo: No I don't hate America, that is a continent made up. of many peaceful countries , I hate and detest USAmerica.

Like it or not, people from the United States of America referred to themselves as Americans and their country as America. By comparison, people from Mexico, or los Estados de Mexico referred to themselves as Mexicano and similarly so for their country. Surely you’re intelligent enough to understand that.

Pack of useless fascist who voted Trump in twice even after the Fascist lead attack on January 6th.

Nearly half of those who voted did, in fact, not vote for Trump and detest him and all that he represents.

Really you should be barred from international events like above. You weaponise the dollar, you invade peaceful countries. Extort and bully everyone and anyone who don't side your fascist agendas. So you should not be allow in international events with other peaceful countries. You made your bed now you have cop it sweet off free people of the world. Get use to it because there is plenty more to come.

You know nothing about me so I’m not sure why you’re using “you” rather than “ they”. That aside, your views on America have nothing to do with your false statements about their performances in international sporting competitions or your other illogical arguments.

If you want to express your hatred of America, be my guest. There’s plenty to hate. That said, your points would be better supported by using facts and logic. To do otherwise makes you more similar to Trump and his supporters than you might like.

John-SanFeb. 21  07:25 pm JST

Toolo: not by per population capita, that my dear friend honour goes to Bahamas . USA don't even make the top 10. With the funds and easy life style one would think they be on the top but on. Like I have mention many time the USA is so overrated and useless at international level it laughable.

I get it. You hate America. I am perfectly fine with that but again, your arguments are just plain silly. Competition wins aren't asterisked if the winner comes from a country with a larger population than the loser. If that were the case, wouldn't it also make sense to do it by state and city? Asterisk the Jets wins against the Packers and Arsenal's against Liverpool and anytime Eliud Kipchoge outran anyone from Ethiopia.

LOst: I point out that due to slavey the USA rip off the best gene poll of Africa and even the Black USAmerican acknowledge this. Hence they refer to themself as African USAmericans. The USA is just pain useless at international competition.

Yes, the important point is that they are American, regardless of the horrible way in which that came about. The Bahamas, Brazil, Haiti, Jamaica, to name but a few, all had slavery, so your point again is what exactly?

John-SanToday  02:59 pm JST

Kick their rear end, beat them in all facets of the game. the USA are useless when it come to international events.

US Olympic performances might suggest otherwise. I’m quite happy Canada won but there’s no reason to make up lies when expressing that happiness.

From wars to sport except basketball where it is really African American of the United States. So Basketball don't really count.

What an odd and, dare I say, racist thing to say. Are Black Americans not American?

TokyoLivingToday  06:09 am JST

Good for Japan economy..

Foreign tourists, please respect and behave well..

All tourists, Japanese included, please respect and behave well..

When I was a kid, we had to change shoes in the winter. More specifically, we had to change out of our boots or whatever we’d worn outside, leave them on a shoe mat outside our homeroom and change into other shoes, shoes of our choice. The reason was to keep the snow on our boots from melting all over the floors. In the spring, it was to keep the mud off of the floors. This was also done on rainy days. I don’t recall having to do it in the fall or the spring, once mud season was over. It’s seemed practical and a good safety measure so you didn’t have kids and teachers slipping on wet floors.

mpasToday  08:50 am JST

A chance for Canadians to redeem themselves - it was atrocious form to boo the other team's national anthem.

The Canadians have nothing for which to redeem themselves. It’s far more atrocious form on the part of the US President to suggest that a sovereign nation, which has been a good neighbor and ally, should somehow be fair game to be annexed by the US. That’s what the Canadian fans were booing and what independence-respecting, intelligent person could blame them?

POToday  03:41 pm JST

The fact another one of their ilk drove into a crowd of innocents with murderous intent, certainly plays into "Neo Nazi" hands. And most people no matter their roots.

If you're disturbed by the name calling, you gravely missed the 

No, I’m not at all. Try to wrap your head around the idea that I can actually be bothered by both the murder of innocent people and dehumanizing people by referring to them as vermin. If you think the reference was aimed solely at the driver of the car, you’re the one gravely missing the point or just pretending to.

Fighto!Today  06:46 am JST

How or why this vermin criminal was allowed to stay in Germany is beyond belief. These incidents are just playing into the hands of the neo-nazi AfD, and will likely get them elected.

I just hope those injured will fully recover.

Referring to humans, even those who do abhorrent things, as "vermin" is playing into Neo-Nazi hands.

How exactly is adopting accomodation taxes meant to promote tourism?

NicolòFeb. 11  06:49 pm JST

Are all foreigners in Japan carrying knives? Vaya! God forbid!

You go from one Swiss man "wielding" a knife to worrying about all foreigners in Japan carrying knives? I hope you're being sarcastic.

aaronagstringFeb. 11  08:36 am JST

The number of times I see couples sitting in a cafe or restaurant looking at their smartphones (now there’s an oxymoron, if ever there was) instead of each other; groups of friends glued to their screens…….

So, a device the size of your palm, which can link you to pretty much anyone or any information in the world, take photos, do calculations, download books, podcasts and music, among its many abilities, isn't smart?

Mr KiplingFeb. 12  08:42 am JST

I never need a straw to drink, but then again, I'm not 3 years old.

That's pretty judgy. I use a straw due to extreme sensitivity to cold drinks.

TokyoLivingFeb. 12  08:14 pm JST

Catch them, send them to jail..

And deport if it applies..

Just had to get that in there, right?

TokyoLivingFeb. 12  08:12 pm JST

Here's a better idea: educate foreing tourist first.

Yes, because no one has ever seen a Japanese person littering.

> Wick's pencilToday  07:38 am JST

I guess they haven't heard of the very serious dangers of these drugs.

Or, perhaps they have and have decided that the dangers and difficulties of being obese outweigh them.

Because my work requires me to make lots of phone calls all day long, I honestly don't mind if I get an automated menu as long as the recording is clear and easy to understand and the options lead me to what I need.

By most accounts, Mookie Betts isn't just a great player but a good guy.

リッチJan. 16  11:46 pm JST

Minor crime at best. Home breaking and confrontation it’s like 100 a day in a major city in most countries.

What does this have to do with any country but Japan, the country where this crime happened?

> The minute she opened her door and noticed someone inside she should have started screaming like anyone would have done.

How very thoughtful and sympathetic of you to let the victim know what she did wrong. Surely no one has ever before been rendered speechless when terrified and surely you would have acted appropriately, being a good victim and all.

As for kicking her in the stomach, what a bizzar attack and the guy only got a ring? Pethetic all the way around.

Pathetic indeed.

zulanderToday  10:26 am JS

His son-in-law is jewish.

I’m not saying he is or isn’t anti-Semitic but what’s him having a Jewish son-in-law got to do with it? He didn’t marry Kushner.

TamaramaToday  06:47 am JST Japanese society cops a lot of flack from a certain section of non-Japanese pundits for a range of things, but increasingly this place and it's people stand head and shoulders above many communities for certain values and behaviours which contribute to making it such a good place to live.

Yes, I would agree that Japan is a good place to live and in general, orderly and safe.

Contrast what is going to in LA right now with what went on in 2011 with the Tsunami, when the city of Tokyo shut down after the earthquakes. The experience was one of eerie silence and calm as people quietly walked through the streets and made their journey home in a remarkably orderly fashion.

Why would you contrast it with Tokyo after the tsunami? Buildings in Tokyo were not destroyed. People in Tokyo were not killed in their homes or workplaces or washed out to sea. Yes, people in Tokyo felt the earthquake and many had to walk home but the damaging and deadly effects were in Tohoku. As for what happened after, please see above. While things were mostly smooth there was also a fair amount of opportunistic crime that occured, much of it shamefully underreported. We can acknowledge the good points to Japanese culture & people without overlooking the bad. It doesn't mean you love Japan any less.

https://www.asahi.com/ajw/articles/15109671

OssanAmericaJan. 10  07:30 pm JST

What amazes me is how looting follows every major natural disaster in the U.S., while Japan which seems to have natural disasters on subscription, never seems to suffer from looting.

Why make absolute statements such as how Japan "never seems to suffer from looting" when it's quite easy to find information to the contrary? If your goal is just to make a comparison, then using factual information should suffice.

https://www.asahi.com/ajw/articles/15109671

https://japantoday.com/category/crime/women-speak-out-about-sexual-violence-after-great-east-japan-earthquake

https://ssw.umich.edu/stories/53271-gender-based-violence-following-the-2011-great-east-japan-disasters-making-the-invisible-visible-through-research

https://thehill.com/homenews/ap/ap-top-headlines/ap-thousands-forced-from-homes-by-quake-face-stress-and-exhaustion-as-japan-mourns-at-least-161-deaths/

robert maesJan. 10  06:27 pm JST

Truth is she does not put in the 100 % work. Physically or mentally.

there is more than a touch of laziness and she seems to practice excuses before every tournament.

mid it’s an abdominal injury, she will not be able to play more than 3 matches and even a long 3setter can mean redrawing again

Gotta love comments like this. As if the poster has some personal insight into her mind and training sessions.

"I want people to consider that such a fine product was produced despite the hardships as they eat these mushrooms."

What hardships?