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I have been to the Chiran 'Peace' museum. Over the entrance way is a sign saying (words to the effect) 'Arigatou Gozaimasu'. It should say 'Gomen Nai Sai'.
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Posted in: Japan's curling success a win for sport, local community in Hokkaido See in context
Gambare Nippon. Christ.
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Posted in: Music video for Kyary Pamyu Pamyu’s 'Maybe Baby' is retro-revival eye candy See in context
My ears are bleeding.
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Posted in: Meat Loaf, 'Bat Out of Hell' rock singer, dies at 74 See in context
I fondly remember the 3 months or so I spent with Meat as an assistant engineer (read tea boy) on a Meatloaf album in the early 80's. A larger than life character who made the studio both tremble with fear and roll around with laughter. RIP. Meat. Enjoy your Mad Planets in the sky.
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Posted in: Biden vows to block Nippon Steel deal, seeks to triple tariffs on Chinese steel
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Posted in: Japan records best-ever monthly visitor numbers in March
Posted in: Biden vows to block Nippon Steel deal, seeks to triple tariffs on Chinese steel