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Posted in: Man arrested after 2 people stabbed at apartment in Shizuoka Prefecture See in context

This man is crazy, totally out of his mind. What can you gain with such a dangerous action?

To walk around hatefully with a knife in your hand will not solve your problem.

If a woman does not want you anymore, for what reason ever, the only way to go is to remain calm, walk away and never return and look for somebody else.

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Posted in: 92-year-old driver ordered to pay ¥140 mil over fatal Tokyo crash See in context

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kozo_Iizuka

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Higashi-Ikebukuro_runaway_car_accident

A good summary with many details about this accident.

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Posted in: 92-year-old driver ordered to pay ¥140 mil over fatal Tokyo crash See in context

kohakuebisuToday  08:03 am JST

I hope the bereaved gets his money, i.e., I hope the authorities ensure the perp pays up, seizing assets or whatever else is necessary. His behaviour so far has been as far from "cooperative" as you can get.

I guess he had on his name a voluntary insurance. Many drivers pay for additional insurance cover in case of accidents. The insurance company did not pay up to now as the amount of compensation was not yet decided by the court.

I don't think he will spend even a day in prison, he is 92 years old, likely claiming to be ill and ordered by authorities to stay in a care home or hospital or under house arrest.

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Posted in: 92-year-old driver ordered to pay ¥140 mil over fatal Tokyo crash See in context

kurisupisuToday 06:57 am JST

Everyone over 70 years of age needs to prove their reaction time and ability to drive

New laws please!

This is already the case, when you are 70+ old and need to renew your driving license.

I am now 71 and I received a postcard about 6 months before my driving license expired in August this year.

I had to book a date for my senior driver course, this includes a careful eye-test, a renewal course 60 minutes and driving a car for about 20 minutes around at the driving license office with an instructor.

75+ old people have to undergo additionally a cognitive function test.

https://www.npa.go.jp/policies/application/license_renewal/ninti/index2.htm

in Japanese:

https://www.npa.go.jp/policies/application/license_renewal/

高齢者の運転免許証の更新等について

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Posted in: Voyeurism case involving former cram school instructor sent to prosecutors See in context

This man needs a psychiatric evaluation. This is not normal behavior of a young man, only 21 years old.

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Posted in: Man arrested after stabbing ex-wife in the back multiple times See in context

This man is crazy, a crime which makes no sense at all. Enjoy your stay in a prison for a while.

Already his ex-wife, so what? Just walk away from her and start a new life....

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Posted in: Man arrested for stealing ¥50 million from homes, offices in 13 prefectures See in context

Many houses and offices in rural areas in Japan are often not locked, day and night. Often such homes still keep cash money in their home. Stealing 50 million out of 134 homes means about yen 300.000,- to 400.000,- per theft. This money is lost.

I do not really understand however how a single man can spend in about 18 months until his arrest this large amount of money, about 2.5 million yen per month?

Maybe some of this money is still 'somewhere'....waiting for his release from jail?

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Posted in: Man arrested for allegedly paying teenage girl for sex See in context

girl_in_tokyo

Today 03:50 pm JST

Do you honestly think parents do not teach their children not to have sex for money?

Yes, in case of daughters, I think so. Just my experience so far. Educational deficit.

Tell me, from where did this girl in question get the idea to meet older men and offering sex in return of money on social media?

Of course, such families are often broken, there is only the single/divorced mother around who does not care or the daughter is doing anyway whatever she wants.

I said already, this man was an idiot to pay this underage girl for sex. He should look for any woman 20+ for sexual services. Not really the best solution anyway, but he would be surely, legally seen, in a better position than he is now.

Best way to go is of course don't pay women for sex, but use your money for something else.

However this is easier said than done. The dating scene is totally broken and many men prefer just to pay women for a few happy hours - and not only in Japan.

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Posted in: Man arrested for allegedly paying teenage girl for sex See in context

virusrexToday 12:48 pm JST

It is not a victimless crime, because the minors are not legally capable of giving consent, your point would be like not doing anything after a scammer takes everything from a senile patient as long as the victim feels happy about it.

What a strange argument is this? Do you really compare an underage age girl who is demanding money in return of sex from older men with a senile patient who lost money because of a scammer and consider both of them as a 'victim'?

I see a big difference between an underage girl who has sex with a boyfriend around her age she knows and likes him for free or an underage girl who offers sexual favors to a much older unknown man explicitly only in return of money.

To consider this girl as a 'victim' is a bit over the top. Nobody forced her joining the sex business, she signed up for it on social media herself.

About this man who was arrested, I consider him as an idiot. There is no shortage of easy-going women 20+ in all Japan who offer sexual favors against some cash.

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Posted in: Man arrested for allegedly paying teenage girl for sex See in context

girl_in_tokyoToday 10:41 am JST

This site is dangerously toxic when it comes to the issue of underage prostitution and older men, with many refusing to put the blame on the grown men who seek out young girls for sex. It's disgusting.

It's about blaming SOLELY men, while remaining silent of the fact that many women, unfortunately including minor girls find it pretty normal to agree to sex in return of money.

Parents should strongly teach their underage daughters to reject such requests of sexual services from men in return of cash.

AlongfortherideToday 07:16 am JST

It takes 2 to tango.

In this case it is reasonable to say this.

This girl, using social media, agreed to meet this man in a love hotel for two hours. Nobody forced her to do so, she knew exactly what she did. She took the money, never complained about this man and her parents found out only accidentally what their daughter did.

It might be good for police investigators not only to arrest this man, but also questioning this girl if she is doing this the first time or if this man is only one out of her customers.

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Posted in: Ibaraki ranked ‘least attractive’ among Japan’s 47 prefectures in survey See in context

I think, it depends on the individual situation. After my retirement 7 years ago, my Japanese wife and I moved out of crowded Tokyo (no. 4) to Okayama City (no. 35), we both agree the best decision we made in our life.

A lot of greenery around with hills, forests and rivers, not far to the Seto Inland Sea, not so much traffic in the streets and easy to drive around by car and no problem with parking, we bought a very nice condominium unit for a price about 3 times cheaper than in Tokyo, excellent water quality and fresh air. Okayama City together with nearby Kurashiki City is not such a small city-area anyway, totally about 1.2 million people and all what you need is available here.

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Posted in: Why are some Chinese women still looking to the West for love? See in context

girl_in_tokyoToday 09:33 am JST

Women need to survive, and men want someone they (think) they can control.

In the US, particularly among those who are less culturally aware, people tend to think that Asian women are pliable and submissive. This is of course quite wrong and very sexist. I imagine a lot of the men who marry these women learn this on their own. At least by then the woman will have her US green card, can leave him in the dust, and hopefully find real love with someone who won't expect her to be a doll.

Might be some Western men think like that but sure by far not all of them. Your comment is rather exaggerated.

This article is about China which has a huge gender imbalance, there are about 35 million men (up to the age of 39) more than women living in this huge country. It is often very difficult and costly for a young Chinese man and his parents to find a reasonable young woman for a long term relationship.

If a Chinese woman up to her 40s is still single and claiming she cannot find a husband, she better should think about if she herself is the problem and not all these many local men around her.

About international/interracial marriage, I have no objection at all. I am from Europe, moved to Asia and I am married since 45 years with a Japanese wife, never divorced, no problems of any kind in our relationship.

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Posted in: Is buying a house in Japan a good financial investment? See in context

If you are living permanently in Japan to own your home is a good investment, over many years financially seen surely better than paying rent.

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Posted in: Woman dies after being hit by car driven by 90-year-old man See in context

It was the prefectural road 193 in Matsuyama, according to NHK

松山市森松町の県道193号

Prefectural Route 193 in Morimatsu-cho, Matsuyama City

https://www3.nhk.or.jp/matsuyama-news/20230819/8000016634.html

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Posted in: Woman dies after being hit by car driven by 90-year-old man See in context

https://www3.nhk.or.jp/matsuyama-news/20230819/8000016634.html

The report says there are no traffic lights, but it happened on a pedestrian crossing.

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Posted in: Woman dies after being hit by car driven by 90-year-old man See in context

@AntiquesavingToday 10:22 am JST

National Route 193 at an intersection with no traffic lights

Which in most cases means probability of a stop sign on the national route is very low and the intersecting cross street would have a stop sign.

As we all know from simple observations, cyclists in this country (well most countries) rarely obey the stop signs, and just bolt out across roads without looking or stopping.

I am living in the outskirts of Okayama City and I can confirm your observation - you have to drive very carefully everywhere because of irresponsible people riding on their bicycles and some of them are pretty fast appearing suddenly from nowhere, some are smoking while riding or drunk...

Nobody is using a helmet - neither the adults nor the children, no lights despite side lanes are often very narrow and dark, using their mobile phones all the time - talking and texting, holding an umbrella during rain or when facing strong sunlight, disregarding any traffic rule....

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Posted in: Woman dies after being hit by car driven by 90-year-old man See in context

@TrevorPeace Today 08:49 am JST

I fully agree with your comment.

I am now 71, still driving my 2 small cars (660 cc and 1200 cc) and riding on my motorcycle (250 cc) almost every day, and I renewed my Japanese driving license one month ago. You must attend a course for seniors, which requires you to pass several eye-tests, driving a car together with an instructor for about 20 minutes and those who are 75 and above must also pass a memory/judgment test. I am still fit, no problem noticed and received my gold-driving license for the next 4 years.

To keep a car running in good condition is not so cheap - considering fuel, maintenance, obligatory and voluntary insurance with higher premium if the owner is passing 70, parking lot, car tax....

90 years old? Not sure if I will be still alive and can drive, but I guess likely not. After my retirement 6 years ago we bought a condominium unit very near to a bus station, about 40 buses passing by daily from our place to the city center. Without driving license we will use the bus or call for a taxi.

@ Harry_GattoToday 09:26 am JST

I agree. About this accident, a 71 year old woman on her bicycle is crossing a national road at a crossing without traffic lights and is being hit by a 90 year old driver with his car - not sure who was causing this accident, need more information about this crossing.

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Posted in: Convenience store clerk arrested for punching customer over receipt in Hyogo Prefecture See in context

I always accept receipts in stores, even in case of small amounts, and throw them away after arriving at home.

This helps to prevent being accused unintentionally of shoplifting.

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Posted in: Singapore hangs first woman in 19 years after she was convicted of trafficking 31 grams of heroin See in context

u_s__reamerJuly 28 06:56 pm JST

The death penalty is no deterrent...

I am not so sure about this - compare some streets in the US full with drug junkies with some streets in Singapore...

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Posted in: Central Tokyo condo price soars to record high in 1st half of 2023 See in context

Luckily not all Japan is like Tokyo. After my retirement my Japanese wife and I hurried to move away from crowded Tokyo 6 years ago and we bought a condominium unit (not new, but in a 5 year old building in excellent condition) in Okayama City. The best decision we ever made.

We paid about 25 percent of the price of a similar condominium in overpriced Tokyo area. We have 70 m2 condo + 30 m2 balcony with roof in the upper floors, corner unit with nice open view to north, west and south. Located next to a river and a forest, there is also a regular bus to the city center/Shinkansen railway station/the very large AEON shopping mall 5km away, half fare for seniors only yen 80,-. Next to our condo unit along the main road there are plenty of shops, restaurants, various medical clinics, car services etc. all within a few minutes of walking distance. Nothing missing, all is available.

We pay about yen 25.000,- maintenance fee per month, which includes also the rent of a parking space in the garage of the building for 2 cars.

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Posted in: The top 10 most appealing of Tokyo’s 23 wards to live in after retirement See in context

We decided to move out of Tokyo after my retirement and moved to Okayama/Kurashiki between Osaka and Hiroshima 5 years ago. Best decision we ever made. What a big difference, plenty of greenery around, river and forest, very clean air and water, buying our home was 4 times cheaper than in Tokyo, far less people and traffic, half price for city-bus fare for all elderly Okayama citizens and everything you need for your daily needs is available here, same as in Tokyo.

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Posted in: Japan may have entered 9th COVID-19 wave: Omi See in context

Everybody in my family has 5 vaccinations, I was travelling outside of Japan too for several weeks and nobody of us got covid, except our 2 grandchildren, who were too young for vaccination (3 and 5 years old) and they suffered about 1 week with fever and other symptoms.

About vaccination, we all got Pfizer 3 times, no side effects noticed and 2 times Moderna and we were surprised how strong this vaccine affected us with fever, headache, feeling cold etc., but any discomfort disappeared within 2 days.

It seems, vaccines are not all the same, people react differently to them.

I cannot comment about covid - nobody of us fully vaccinated adults got it, only our unvaccinated 2 grandchildren, but they fully recovered within one week.

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Posted in: Evacuation order lifted in last of 6 impacted Fukushima areas See in context

 just three households made up of seven total people have applied for overnight stays

You cannot expect that people who were forced to leave more than ten years ago will come back quickly.

If you are living such a long time away from your home you might already found another permanent place to live, another job to do...

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Posted in: Woman arrested for falsifying report of attack, robbery See in context

This woman needs a psychiatrist. Deliberate false police reports are an annoyance. Police has much other more important work to do but to investigate crimes which exist only in the sick fantasy of a crazy woman.

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Posted in: 51-year-old man arrested for allegedly paying minor for sex See in context

This man is an idiot. There is no shortage of girls, Japanese and foreign, 18+ everywhere in Japan in clubs, bars and online willing to offer sexual favors to men against cash money.

About this girls, I do not consider her to be an innocent victim and I see no reason why only this man should be blamed.

This girl who is 16 was signing up with social media, was online in contact with this man and agreed to meet him in person in a hotel offering him sex in return of money. She was clearly understanding what she is doing and police should questioning her if she was acting alone or together with some of her girlfriends and if this is the first time she is doing this.

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Posted in: Small areas reopen near Fukushima Daiichi nuclear plant; few return See in context

This happened 2011 and now is 2023. Of course if you are forced to move away for such a long time you have no other choice but to settle down somewhere else, do some other job...

I guess only older people who are already retired will slowly come back and see how their homes look like after 12 years without maintenance. Even now some areas are still off-limits, unfit for living.

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Posted in: Toyota launches C+walk S in Japan, a new form of walking-assistance mobility See in context

The problems with mobility scooters is the same as with all electric vehicles. Where to charge them if you are living in a condominium building? You cannot bring them up to your condo-unit, they are too large, and there are no electric outlets outside of the building you are allowed to use overnight.

A mobility scooter has already rather heavy batteries and you cannot always disconnect them and carry them up to your home, to charge them and after to bring them down again and to connect them with the mobility scooter. That's really a problem for elderly people - you can only buy one if you own your house with a parking space for these very useful electric vehicles. They help elderly people a lot, but they are also unfortunately not cheap at all.

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Posted in: Progress made in Japan on gender wage gap, but more must be done: gov't See in context

toraToday 09:44 pm JST

Women did 80% of the cooking, compared to 8% of men

So who cooked for the other 12% of the time?

Not every woman and not every man is cooking.

There is plenty of take-out food, ready to eat food you need only to put in the microwave - and I would not call this to be cooking...

Maybe these 12 percent do not cook at all - just go to restaurants or buy some bento to take home from a supermarket?

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Posted in: Japan inn in hot water for bathwater bacteria 3,700 times the limit See in context

The owner of this facility should face a huge fine and ordered to close down the entire ryokan for three months to clean up this dirty place. I cannot imagine that the problem is only the hot water pool.

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Posted in: Man arrested for abusing live-in girlfriend’s 10-year-old daughter See in context

HercolobusToday 05:59 am JST

Divorced women really need to think about it twice, before leaving their children at the hands of these losers.

It is nowhere mentioned that this mother is a divorcee, only said she she was living with her boyfriend who is not the father of this child. She did nothing to help her daughter, it was the school which reported visible injuries of the girl to the Child Welfare Center.

This mother should also be investigated for willful negligence and of course her boyfriend should be sent to jail.

I cannot help to say women, especially mothers with children, should choose their boyfriends more carefully.

There is no shortage of honest men around everywhere in Japan who are lonely and not violent and would accept anytime a mother with a child to create a family anytime.

I don't understand why women waste their time with such violent losers.

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