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Posted in: American man arrested for staying at Iwakuni city hall for over 10 hours See in context

Local authorities in Japan handle various citizen-related matters, they do not issue Japanese passports; applications are submitted to the Passport Offices of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA).

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Posted in: Trump administration weighs travel ban on dozens of countries, memo says See in context

Very strange to include

Saint Kitts and Nevis pop:47,000

Saint Lucia pop:180,000

Sao Tome and Principe pop:230,000

Small population countries. They probably refused a Trump hotel resort.

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Posted in: Suspended bullet trains in northeastern Japan restart after decoupling incident See in context

The Shinkansens have had new designs every decade. The speeds have more than doubled.

It boasts a remarkable safety record, with zero passenger fatalities since its inception in 1964, making it one of the safest and most reliable high-speed rail systems in the world.

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Posted in: Immigration officials arrest second person who participated in pro-Palestinian protests at Columbia See in context

Green Card holders are not guests. They are a legal permanent resident who has built a life in the US, paid taxes, and followed the law.

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Posted in: U.S. envoy taking Putin's comments on Ukraine ceasefire proposal to Trump, Kremlin official says See in context

Putin made Trump's Special Presidential Envoy Steve Witkoff wait 8 hours.

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Posted in: Allies preserve unity even as Trump's tariffs and Canada taunts overshadow G7 meeting See in context

Trump has asked the military to draw up Greenland and the Panama Canal plans.

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Posted in: Voice of America ending contracts with Associated Press, Reuters and Agence France Presse See in context

Lowering of broadcast standards and quality is not the way to go.

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Posted in: First-class section being added to Tokyo commuter trains this month with double-decker Green Cars See in context

Most companies pay travelling costs. They won't pay for the Green Car. ¥20,000 extra per month for travelling.

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Posted in: Trump tells NATO chief U.S. needs Greenland See in context

bass4funk

The Greenlanders and only the Greenlanders will decide by two referendums on first to leave Denmark, and that process could take years.

And I have no doubt 

Second, another referendum to join the US, and again that process will take years. Trump will be in retirement by then.

And then they can deal with Vance

Whataboutism

The Greenlanders have more to lose by leaving Denmark than what they would gain by joining the US.

I completely disagree, but if you think that Denmark can militarily protect that country, then go ahead, wouldn't be the first time that you were wrong.

They are already protected by NATO and the US.

They should have a third referendum on rejoining the EU.

That won't happen most likely.

That is not for you to decide. Greenlanders are already discussing it.

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Posted in: Putin suggests U.S. ceasefire idea for Ukraine needs serious reworking See in context

Zelenskiy's approval rating has risen by 10 percentage points since his White House spat with U.S. President Donald. Zelenskiy's approval rating is 67%.

Trump approval rating is 47%.

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Posted in: Trump tells NATO chief U.S. needs Greenland See in context

The Greenlanders and only the Greenlanders will decide by two referendums on first to leave Denmark, and that process could take years. Second, another referendum to join the US, and again that process will take years. Trump will be in retirement by then.

The Greenlanders have more to lose by leaving Denmark than what they would gain by joining the US.

They should have a third referendum on rejoining the EU.

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Posted in: Trump tells NATO chief U.S. needs Greenland See in context

Greenland is not a NATO member but because it is a Danish territory it comes under the NATO umbrella protection so technically the US and all NATO members protect Greenland against Russia and China, and any other country.

The United States has a military base in Greenland called Pituffik Space Base (formerly Thule Air Base), which is located in the northwestern corner of Greenland and supports missile warning, missile defense, and space surveillance missions. 

No need of further protections.

American companies can bid for the mineral extractions.

China has already withdrawn from Greenland.

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Posted in: Japan aims to increase rice exports 8-fold to 350,000 tons in 2030 See in context

The majority of Japanese will buy their rice above any imported rice. it's the one best suited for their cuisine.

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Posted in: Endo, Mitoma head Japan squad looking to seal World Cup spot See in context

Trump has already claimed he will win the World Cup and he will lift it above his head in 2026.

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Posted in: Japan aims to increase rice exports 8-fold to 350,000 tons in 2030 See in context

Japan's becoming too poor too rapidly to afford high tariffs, that besides protecting certain industries and sectors, like rice farming with higher profits, also fund $donations & $kickbacks to Politicians and Bureaucrats

What's with the constant misuse of the "$"?

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Posted in: Trump tells NATO chief U.S. needs Greenland See in context

bass4funk

Not anymore, you see they want their independence,

You answered your question.

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Posted in: Trump tells NATO chief U.S. needs Greenland See in context

The Greenland Inuits do not want to be part of the US and want independence from Denmark, but a required referendum will take many more years.

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Posted in: Putin suggests U.S. ceasefire idea for Ukraine needs serious reworking See in context

Putin accepts only with strong reservations and his demands.

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Posted in: U.N. experts accuse Israel of genocidal acts and sexual violence in Gaza See in context

Israel is also accused of genocide, destroying maternity hospitals and clinics, and destroying an IVF clinic, killing all the human eggs kept there.

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Posted in: Japan aims to increase rice exports 8-fold to 350,000 tons in 2030 See in context

kurisupisu

Increase rice exports 8 fold?

> Where will that leave the Japanese consumer?

> Paying more I expect.

> I am happy to eat imported rice but it’s as rare as hens’ teeth…

Easy to find online or in Halal shops like the one next to Kobe Mosque.

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Posted in: Japan aims to increase rice exports 8-fold to 350,000 tons in 2030 See in context

California farmers pay for water, with costs varying depending on the source and location, and some areas even have programs that incentivize water conservation through payments for fallowing fields. 

Water prices can vary significantly, ranging from as low as $1.00 per acre-foot to potentially $500-1000 or more in times of water stress. 

The cost of delivering State Water Project water ranges from $250 per acre-foot in the San Joaquin Valley to $600 per acre-foot in Southern California and as high as $1,440 per acre-foot on the Central Coast.

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Posted in: Japan aims to increase rice exports 8-fold to 350,000 tons in 2030 See in context

Water for the rice fields comes from rivers via irrigation systems. Farmers are not charged for that. No one uses piped water.

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Posted in: Police arrest several men for alleged sexual assault of their daughters See in context

Porn is not responsbile for these dreadful crimes which have existed for thousands of years even before publishing was available.

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Posted in: Japan aims to increase rice exports 8-fold to 350,000 tons in 2030 See in context

Last October I was able to buy 30 kg of brown rice from a local farmer for ¥8,500. Good rice too. Y283/kg.

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Posted in: Woman killed in Tokyo while streaming was stabbed over 30 times See in context

English video

https://youtu.be/5J9_HMddMPo?si=MTCS_o9xs96HAZsV

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Posted in: Pressed to accept a ceasefire in Ukraine, Putin seems likely to seek his own conditions See in context

Trump has very little power over Putin. That's the weak link.

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Posted in: Pressed to accept a ceasefire in Ukraine, Putin seems likely to seek his own conditions See in context

There will be no Ukraine elections until the war ends and the 5 million displaced Ukrainians can return home. it won't happen this year.

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Posted in: Pressed to accept a ceasefire in Ukraine, Putin seems likely to seek his own conditions See in context

Trump is in a rush for Putin to accept a truce and warned him what will happen to Russia if he does not.

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