Posted in: Man arrested for assaulting wife after argument over sharing household chores See in context
This situation highlights Japan's culture of gender expectations and the inflexibility to adapt to modern times. Could be one reason fewer young people are choosing to stay single, hence declining birth rates
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Posted in: Tokyo stock market reaches uncharted territory, but where to next? See in context
History is always good predictor
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Posted in: Half of Japanese firms see another Trump presidency as risk, poll shows See in context
East Asia has long taken advantage of America's free markets while restricting their own. Another Trump presidency is a shift from this which is why some might be uncomfortable. Sobering for some I suppose
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Posted in: Japan's Nikkei closes at all-time high, breaking bubble era record See in context
Keyword "BUBBLE"
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Posted in: Japan finance minister says may have to skip G20 meet due to domestic issues See in context
He doesn't want to be questioned about Japan's absurd monetary policy and currency interventions. US has indirectly voiced their opposition towards Japan's manipulation/ interventions through the IMF.
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Posted in: Japan's exports surge nearly 12% in January in 2nd straight month of gains See in context
Imports are down as domestic consumption is down. Stagflation is eroding salaries as anyone with a yen base salary is feeling poor. In addition, Japan is importing inflation with its loss monetary policy worsening the outlook for the SME's. Record asset prices in the Nikkei, real estate and JGB market while the economy is in a technical recession is great indicator of another asset bubble. Let's hope Japan can avoid a 1990's style crash. History might not repeat itself it sure does rhyme.
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Posted in: British Post Office scandal victim wants Fujitsu to be 'open, honest' See in context
Horrible what happens to those postmasters. Fujitsu should absolutely be held cable culpable. Absolutely Shameful
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Posted in: Fujitsu in firing line over UK Post Office scandal See in context
Another Japanese company scandal being underreporting back at home. Usual playbook
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Posted in: Japan likely to send 1st astronaut to moon under U.S.-led project See in context
Misleading headline. More like Japan is negotiating the fee with the US to ferry a Japanese astronaut. The Japanese space exploration program is like many other Japanese industry, decades behind.
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Posted in: Biden believes U.S. Steel sale to Japanese company warrants 'serious scrutiny' See in context
Steel is national security so scrutiny is to be expected
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Posted in: In buying Toshiba, a little-known fund takes on Japan Inc's toughest job See in context
JIP is a government back fund and is METI's effort to keep it Japanese. Toshiba is a money losing business with a long history of financial scandals. Skeptical of a turn around
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Posted in: Thousands of tons of dead sardines, mackerel wash ashore in northern Japan See in context
What a coincidence! Not good for the J-government's narrative
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Posted in: Toyota selling part of Denso stake to raise cash to develop electric vehicles See in context
This reminds me of how Japan's consumer electronics industry lost its dominance as it was too focused on hardware whereas in the west or the US, the emphasis was more on code or software. With EV's being a computer and a battery with four wheels, I'm wondering if the Japanese auto industry is next? Keep in mind EV's use 1/3 the number of parts compared to IC. Japan's auto OEMs are in my opinion more like auto part companies rather than just auto companies.
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Posted in: Japan detects season's first bird flu case; to cull 40,000 birds: NHK See in context
Egg prices will jump again!
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Posted in: Figure skating icon Hanyu announces divorce; blames slander, stalking See in context
Blaming others for your failed marriage. Sounds like a narcissist
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Posted in: Japan's trade deficit shrinks 70% to ¥662.5 bil in October See in context
Japan is facing big hurdles such as the decline in China's economy and lackluster domestic market. The yen is a reflection of the deteriorating fundamentals in Japan.
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Posted in: Cannabis-derived gummies probed after 9 fall ill in Tokyo See in context
Not derived but synthetics.
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Posted in: Kishida rules out dissolving lower house this year See in context
Desperate to keep his job
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Posted in: Japan's April-Sept current surplus triples to record ¥12.7 tril See in context
Due to the worthless yen
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Posted in: Support for Kishida's cabinet hits record-low 28%: poll See in context
Anyone paid in yen is feeling poor. No surprise Kishida's popularity is low
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Posted in: Kishida unveils ¥17 trillion stimulus package as poll numbers slump See in context
Bandaids which won't stick nor resolve the root problems of stagflation.
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Posted in: Japan 'on standby' to take all possible steps amid yen decline See in context
History repeating itself. With a far weaker economy and larger asset bubble, this will be one for the textbooks
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Posted in: G7 calls for immediate repeal of bans on Japanese food, pressing China See in context
What we put into our bodies is a personal choice. Why so pushy?
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Posted in: Kishida says gov't won't hike taxes to boost defense budget See in context
This guy is clueless
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Posted in: Kishida says gov't won't hike taxes to boost defense budget See in context
What a nightmare for the MOF
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Posted in: Japan's automakers unveil EVs galore at Tokyo show to catch up with Tesla, other rivals See in context
Toyota is a large conglomerate of parts suppliers who are largely against EV's. Toyota is not a market disruptor but rather fighting to hold on.
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Posted in: Gov't floats ¥40,000 income tax cut a year to ease inflation pain See in context
More MMT, More Inflation!
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Posted in: IMF projects Japan's GDP to fall to world's 4th in 2023 after Germany See in context
Reality check. It's not too late!
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Posted in: Kishida plans income tax cut for households and corporate tax breaks See in context
Committed to this bubble. The higher the mountain, the deeper the valley
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Posted in: Kabuki actor Ennosuke admits to helping parents to commit suicide See in context
He brings the shame and then proceeds to poison his parents to supposedly atone for his mistakes? That's some ego!
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Posted in: Gov't estimates Jan 1 quake cut Japan growth by ¥115 bil
Posted in: He hippo in Japan zoo turns out to be a she
Welp, so much for my venture of selling UniQlo socks in alleyways to make a profit of ¥68 a pair
Posted in: Japan eyes cashless tax refunds to stem illicit resale by tourists
Posted in: Aid for Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan advances in Senate with big bipartisan vote