Posted in: Man arrested for stealing ambulance called to his home See in context
He could have just drove his own car
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Posted in: 10 things perhaps you didn’t know you could rent in Japan See in context
Why not rent an apology for the rent an ojisan.
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Posted in: A bill that would require public bathhouses to distinguish between men and women based on their physical characteristics has been drawn up by a conservative group within the Liberal Democratic Party. What are your thoughts on this? See in context
Distinguish for what that isn't currently being done?
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Posted in: We're a quarter way into the 21st century. What inventions or technological developments did you think we would have by now, but which have not eventuated? See in context
I honestly don't know if anyone would ever agree with me, but i use to think the reason for people's actions are complex, and there's always a factor I was not aware of impacting it. But too often the reason is the most simplistic one, there is nothing there that can't be explained, in fact there is only one factor nothing else.
With regards to religion, I'm perhaps surprised at the importance it has in the world, within our routine, the conflicts it has with science etc. Perhaps it does provide a large social fulfillment aspect and is lodged into our history, and people are averse to change.
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Posted in: Man arrested for assaulting wife after argument over pajamas in washing machine See in context
Just wear your birthday suit if you need to. Unless you don't do the laundry for that either then we're outta options.
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Posted in: Response to CEO killing reveals antipathy toward health insurers See in context
In today's world price of everything is demand based. And certainly in a free market, health care would be no different.
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Posted in: Police to go undercover, using fake IDs to fight 'dark job' crime See in context
Typically hire minors, which I don't see alot of cops being able to imitate that aspect.
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Posted in: Japan's largest bank apologizes over theft of more than ¥1 bil from safe deposit boxes See in context
There likely isn't an exact trail of who lost what. Sure some compensation is in order but the bank isn't suppose to have an exact record of what's in the safety box and the customer would have somewhat of a hard time proving it.
Perhaps the above plays into why she hasn't been arrested.
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Posted in: Japan's largest bank apologizes over theft of more than ¥1 bil from safe deposit boxes See in context
Bad procedure, and Japan is big on those right?
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Posted in: Schools targeted with AI learning apps despite experts' doubts See in context
Perhaps I am biased but the examples presented of it not working, is obvious that it would not work that way. Perhaps the examples was determined based on the desired conclusion, or all the marketing and jargon used has caused the educator to forget that AI is just a tool; like a calculator. And would you rely on a specially tailored calculator to teach the kid calculus or even simple math?
Also this tailored for kids AI thing isn't going to work, and I know it's scary to introduce AI to kids unfiltered but theres not training wheels version of AI. They will find the internet and search engines someday and in a way it's a leap either way.
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Posted in: Visitors to 2025 Osaka Expo to get taste of Japan's custom of bowing See in context
The expo is in alot of trouble if this is the selling point.
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Posted in: Debate over raising ¥1.03 mil tax threshold gains steam in Japan See in context
Come on guys, income tax is taxed at a marginal rate. Make sense to you to decide to not work for the rest of the year over 80 cents on the dollar versus 90 cents on the dollar? Sure the choice is yours but clearly you don't have any ambition or responsibility to put food on the table.
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Posted in: Japanese elementary school installs standing sleeping pod for students to nap in See in context
GDI, the promo ends in February!
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Posted in: Musk $55.8 bil Tesla pay deal again rejected by judge See in context
So is this good or bad for Tesla?
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Posted in: An average of 140 women and girls were killed by a partner or relative per day in 2023, U.N. says See in context
Tbh, it's nothing more than a stat. At what rate would it be not alarming, it even says the increase is due to availability of data. It's a rate per pop, of which not all are female or have a partner. Seriously what is one supposed to do with the stat.
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Posted in: Chinese man arrested after woman scammed out of record ¥809 mil See in context
"Investment" made via cash carriers....
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Posted in: A tiny grain of nuclear fuel is pulled from ruined Japanese nuclear plant, in a step toward cleanup See in context
According to google, there is 1.358*10^10 grains of rice in 880 tonnes... So it's been 13 years, and 1 grain was collected.... So.... That's quite some way to go with the clean up
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Posted in: Striking Boeing workers aim to restore old retirement program See in context
If it was just transfered to 401k then it's essentially at no additional cost to Boeing in the short term if they reinstate the defined benefit plan. If they paid out the reduction in necessary reserve when it was abolished in the form of dividends then thats on Boeing.
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Posted in: Striking Boeing workers aim to restore old retirement program See in context
The key difference in a defined benefit and a defined contribution plan is the risk lies with the company to make sure the investment of the contribution is sufficient to support the benefit payout rather than the employee. In both cases the plan is somewhat tied to the stock market.
I think it is good gesture if Boeing were to accept reinstatement of the plan, but then again what happened when it was abolished? Where did the existing funds go?
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Posted in: Japan average pay hike tops ¥10,000 for 1st time See in context
dmission that inflation is actually higher than 4.1%
Perhaps after income taxes, union dues and all that jazz.
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Posted in: Decline of rural Japan not our fault, women say See in context
It's a problem regardless whose fault it is, the leaky pipe doesn't care who punctured it.
They need some measures that has some teeth tbh, these suggestive measures and ask companies verbally to do their best isn't going to cut it. The effects are likely indirectly and slow, time is ticking.
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Posted in: Japan 'zombie' train spooks passengers ahead of Halloween See in context
90% of the thrill is taken out when you know it's going to happen.
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Posted in: Japan records ¥294.3 bil trade deficit on weak yen, slowing exports See in context
Confirms that Japan is reliant on import of foreign resources and in general mainly looks to sell domestically rather than foreign markets. Prices for export and imports are generally expressed in terms of USD so the weak yen is hurting Japan quite a bit due to the trade deficit.
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Posted in: 7-Eleven's turnaround plan requires heavy lifting to stop Couche-Tard's $47 billion takeover See in context
Yikes, all these great plans for change was just collecting dust all these years? Maybe 7-11 has it really good in japan, non innovative slow pace but profitable as to be eyed for a take over.
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Posted in: Kyoto is so swamped with tourists that it has started a program to solicit donations from foreign visitors to help pay for the upkeep of temples, shrines and Zen gardens. Do you think this is a good idea? See in context
Not to be rude, but I think it's a bit weird. Temples already ask for donations perpetually since the beginning of time (not that it's improper). A donation is a donation, while it's "good" to say what it's used for; but as a tourist there's no way to ascertain what it's used for in the end nor is it really worth the time to do it.
When on one side you blame and promote anti tourism measures specifically targeting tourist then ask tourist to donate; it is just wild to me.
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Posted in: High court rules Japan's dual nationality ban constitutional See in context
So what difficulties would the lack of dual citizenship bring her? If it didn't come to light til her application for a Japanese passport at 77 years old.
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Posted in: Tokyo go-kart operator busted for renting to unlicensed tourists See in context
Can't be a foreign concept of refusing to sign someone up for your services if they are not qualified and is likely to endanger you and others. It's not like foreigners are treated like gods and must not be denied, so why only this.
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Posted in: FIFA defers decision on call to suspend Israel See in context
Lol, defer and wait for what? Haven't seen enough?
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Posted in: Are you satisfied with the service the airline industry generally delivers on planes and at airports? See in context
I think it's fine over all, sure LCC has no service and look to nickle and dime you at every corner but you get what you pay for. I see it as giving customer a choice / target pricing. Though it was maddening to get charged 100 bucks cus I didn't check-in online in advance (how are you supposed to refute or refuse that?).
Food is shyt most of the time but an expected meh, nothing to call home about imo.
But considering what the industry does as a whole, fine.
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Posted in: Japanese woman subdues convenience store thief with headlock, credits anime for technique See in context
Good for her, everything turned out just like in anime also.
I have no doubt if I was involved in anyway, by choice or not; owner, clerk or customer; in the moment or retrospectively the thief would have the cans of beer.
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Posted in: Rohingya woman helping community members to adapt to life in Japan
Oh Canada, can I move to your land? Here in the States, we've elected a madman....
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Posted in: Man dies after falling into river while clearing snow from bridge in Niigata
Posted in: Japanese foreign minister asks Rubio for exemption from Trump tariffs