Posted in: Takaichi tops Kyodo poll of LDP supporters as most fit to be Japan PM See in context
In the Kyodo News poll, 41.4 percent of LDP supporters were in favor of the introduction of the system of optional separate surnames for married couples, while 43.2 percent were opposed.
Which era are these people living in?
why should the government choose what last name one should use ??
It’s the couples choice and right to decide!!
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Posted in: Japan destroyer sailed into China territorial waters despite warnings See in context
A really bold and welcome move by Japan.
The world is done with the bullish behaviour of the Chinese towards neighbouring peaceful countries.
Buckle up Philippines, you are next to deliver the blow to Chinese aggression.
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Posted in: Nikkei ends above 40,000 as yen falls to new 37-year low against dollar See in context
Why don’t they devalue the yen straight to 1000 yen to a dollars and get over with this everyday depreciation of the yen.
Watching the yen fall each day is very stressful.
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Posted in: Yen briefly dips past 161 against dollar to 37-year low amid intervention talk See in context
With all old hags at the wheel .. soon the yen will be worthless. From the 90ies they have ruined the country. Neither of them have the brains nor the balls to make bold decisions.
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Posted in: Japan moon lander enters lunar orbit See in context
Why not help Japan people first, especially elderly ones, than send more space garbage to the moon???
Space programs have directly benefited our lives. Progress made in any exploratory program is never a waste.
We don't complain about previous space programs when we use these and many more…
1. Memory Foam 2. Invisible Braces 3. Cordless Tools 4. Satellite Television 5. Water Purification Systems 6. Ear Thermometers 7. Scratch-Resistant Lenses 8. Insulated Clothing3 ( +5 / -2 )
Posted in: Oil firm ENEOS president dismissed after hugging woman while drunk See in context
Social gatherings at the office should always be conducted with decency.
These kinds of occurrences also demonstrate that having money and a higher social status may not always translate into having high moral standards.
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Posted in: Man arrested for cutting off octogenarian neighbor's ear in Tokyo See in context
Takebayashi admitted to the attack, telling police he did it because she "was noisy."
The world is a noisy place. If he wants peace, he should choose going to heaven. It’s about time for him.
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Posted in: Japan 'on standby' to take all possible steps amid yen decline See in context
For several decades, Japan's economy has been stagnant due to the actions of stubborn policy makers. Too fearful to adjust. Japan's economy is losing ground to others.
These fearful, outdated policymakers will only exacerbate the situation by defying market forces.
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Posted in: Japan to OK train fare hikes for holidays, weekends due to 'overtourism' concerns See in context
Not everyone who travels during the weekend is a tourist. People have other things to worry about. It would be unfair to commuters who are not travelling for tourism.
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Posted in: Gov't to offer shopping points to promote contactless delivery See in context
leave in front of your door and let the thieves take it away. No thanks
Yup agree. The vacuum cleaner delivered at my door was stolen.
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Posted in: Gov't to offer shopping points to promote contactless delivery See in context
Amid the chronic shortage of truck drivers due to aging and poor wages
I wonder why this situation? Who is responsible?
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Posted in: Japan seeks exemption from U.S. steel, aluminum tariffs
Go, Trump! If people don’t like it, then they should do what we do here in Japan. Pay three yen…
Posted in: Trump pushes for plastic straws as he declares paper ones 'don’t work'
Posted in: Two nurses in Australia suspended for reportedly making antisemitic comments