Posted in: 24,000 drivers scrupulously submit payment offers after expressway collection system breaks See in context
Japan is so broke.
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Posted in: Japan's chief trade negotiator heads to Washington for tariff talks See in context
He looks more Presidential than Ishiba san, that's for sure. Let's hope he knows how to sit at the table.
-1 ( +3 / -4 )
Posted in: Japan warns of significant impact from U.S. tariffs See in context
There should be a Costco tariff.
40 percent of the store is full of European and Japanese products.
-3 ( +4 / -7 )
Posted in: Trump complains U.S.-Japan alliance unequal See in context
The paradigm of war and relations has drastically changed. Trump is correct and is only saying out loud what the rest of the world order knows to be true. It is 2025
-1 ( +3 / -4 )
Posted in: Deluge of Trump tariffs seen hitting household budgets See in context
Yeah, I just bought a crate of strawberries at Ralphs for a whopping 3.99 US dollars.
The same thing in Japan would cost about ¥3000
These articles are so cynical and not trustworthy. Could it be the legacy media?
-14 ( +11 / -25 )
Posted in: Trump to take aim at DEI, COVID expulsions in military, Hegseth says See in context
The people vaccinated out of fear have no choice but to believe it was the right thing to do.
-4 ( +8 / -12 )
Posted in: Ishiba eyes utility bill subsidies, cash handouts as fresh stimulus See in context
10000 yen handouts don't work anymore. Try 100000 yen.
-1 ( +6 / -7 )
Posted in: Climate crusader to vaccine skeptic RFK Jr to 'Make America Healthy Again' See in context
America is responsible for unleashing the most unhealthy foods loaded with chemicals on the planet.
Somebody needs to do something and quick.
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Posted in: Opposition party leader Tamaki says Trump policies may weaken yen See in context
The poor thing is already weak beyong repair. What next? JPY200?
That is about what it is worth. Japanese business is lost, consumer confidence is at an all-time low and the Japanese people acquiesce toward their government's failed policies.
-1 ( +2 / -3 )
Posted in: Nippon Steel hopes to finish U.S. Steel buyout by year-end See in context
Excellent news. Hopefully Nippon Steel can finalise the deal ASAP.
This will never happen now that TRUMP will make America great again!
-2 ( +3 / -5 )
Posted in: Nissan announces 9,000 job cuts, slashes sales forecast See in context
Kia and Hyundai have taken over in the USA. Japanese car makers had a good run.
-11 ( +8 / -19 )
Posted in: Trump's victory raises prospect of trade war impacting Japan, other U.S. allies See in context
MAGA the next 4 years will be set up and stronger for an additional 8 years after that.
The Republican party has been transformed.
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Posted in: Japanese job-hunters reportedly dismayed by requests for 'photos showing who you are as a person' See in context
The only way to make money in Japan is to start a company. Japanese business respects companies over people.
-1 ( +0 / -1 )
Posted in: Drifting off -- U.S. late night talk shows no longer must-see TV See in context
Late-night TV in the US is Left-leaning propaganda content only. That is why independent media is kicking legacy TV's butt.
3 ( +4 / -1 )
Posted in: Celebrations subdued in Tokyo's Shibuya district on weekend before Halloween See in context
Japan has lost its way. Everything that was great about Japan is slowly coming to an end.
1 ( +6 / -5 )
Posted in: At star-studded Georgia rally, Harris and Obama push early voting in tight race See in context
She seems pretty much the same.
Yes, a wolf in sheep's clothing, the joy was fake.
-2 ( +5 / -7 )
Posted in: Harris campaign says it raised $540 million and saw a surge of donations during convention See in context
They have to say that, winning even if they are losing.
-5 ( +7 / -12 )
Posted in: Harris calls on Americans to reject divisions and defeat threat of Trump's candidacy See in context
All the testosterone was outside keeping the thousands of protesters at bay, so the DNC could have their sweet event.
-6 ( +12 / -18 )
Posted in: Harris to formally accept Democratic nomination See in context
She has no policy, she only follows orders, a very dangerous and weak candidate.
-9 ( +10 / -19 )
Posted in: Robot's attempt to get sample of melted nuclear fuel at Fukushima reactor suspended See in context
Even a robot knows better.
-2 ( +2 / -4 )
Posted in: Celine Dion takes jab at Trump for playing 'Titanic' song at rally See in context
Celine Dion takes jab at Trump for playing 'Titanic' song at rally
That's about all she can do!
-10 ( +8 / -18 )
Posted in: New recruits mark 1st day at work across Japan as fiscal 2024 begins See in context
This used to be amazing to see, now it's just sad. The world has moved so far ahead of Japan, yet the Japanese still do what they have been doing since the 1950's.
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Posted in: Ohtani's 'perfect person' image could take a hit with firing of interpreter over gambling See in context
He should have stayed with the Angels....
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Posted in: Ohtani's 'perfect person' image could take a hit with firing of interpreter over gambling See in context
I think they were in it together, however, with the kind of money being wired and deposited in the US of course the red flags went up. A lot of Japanese can get away with it in Japan but not in the US
5 ( +7 / -2 )
Posted in: Trump says Jews who vote for Democrats 'hate Israel' and their religion See in context
Biden's media machine needs an overhaul.
-13 ( +4 / -17 )
Posted in: Ohtani may be S Korea's most-beloved Japanese athlete See in context
Explain to me what is so special about him please ? Does he give a lot to charity or spend his time helping people ? Does he speak out against the dinosaurs of Japanese political system, or against its judicial medieval system ? Or he has words for women to promote softball ?
100 percent correct post.
He throws a fast pitch, there you go.
-9 ( +3 / -12 )
Posted in: Bernie Sanders wants U.S. to adopt a 32-hour workweek See in context
Siesta time in the US, just like Spain.
-5 ( +0 / -5 )
Posted in: Ukraine-born Miss Japan relinquishes crown after reported affair See in context
Will the cheating doctor stand down from his practice? That will be interesting.
Adultery is not illegal in Japan.
1 ( +4 / -3 )
Posted in: Mike Johnson, staunch conservative from Louisiana, elected House speaker with broad GOP support See in context
Finally some sanity in the house!
-9 ( +5 / -14 )
Posted in: Gov't floats ¥40,000 income tax cut a year to ease inflation pain See in context
People need a stable income and stable employment. Stable income that means they can live, not just survive!
It's on the people now. they need to rise up and demand higher wages.
The people of Japan have not been taught the difference between living and survival.
11 ( +15 / -4 )
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Posted in: Visa overstayers in Japan face stigma of criminality