Posted in: 2 Americans hike Mount Fuji before trails open; both need rescues on back-to-back days See in context
Glad to hear they were rescued .Imagine if the story were different in a bad way ,and thats why there are rescue services , happy endings !
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Posted in: No trash on trains See in context
But the poster only has Japanese people ??
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Posted in: Detained man in critical condition after hanging himself See in context
So sad to read this
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Posted in: Man arrested for acting violently, loses consciousness in police car and later dies See in context
Probably should have been taken to hospital not the lock up , but …
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Posted in: Indian curry in cafeteria spicing up Suzuki Motor's business See in context
Just check the salt content of the boil in the bag curry , guessing 6g . and how much salt at the restaurant ? yes the spices are good for you apparently ,but all that salt !
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Posted in: European heatwave caused 2,300 deaths, scientists estimate See in context
All these experts telling us this and that , do they really know ,seems like they can just surmise and then publish and that justifies their next research grant .Talk about riding the gravy train
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Posted in: From 'fantastic' to 'spoiled': How Japan's trade effort to woo Trump backfired See in context
Japan has always taxed imports at a high rate or made it almost impossible to import .Protectionism at is very best . But they believe they should be allowed to sell freely everywhere on the planet .For once I agree with trump
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Posted in: Pressed to confess: Japan accused of 'hostage justice' See in context
conform ,obey , don't make waves , say nothing,turn a blind eye ,jump when told to jump ,fetch when told to fetch , that is Japan . hardly surprising in acountry that is basically ruled/inhabited by racists and xenophobes !
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Posted in: Japanese diet may help in fight against depression, study shows See in context
If one can actually afford to buy the food , which is now depressingly difficult .And if one eats said food the cost now outweighs the enjoyment which is also depressing . No wonder the suicide rate is so high , a basic ,like eating is now out of reach for many !
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Posted in: Food price hikes in Japan projected for over 20,000 items in 2025 See in context
The new normal is here , the rich get richer ,fact and the not so rich become worse off ,fact .
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Posted in: Japan's tax revenue set to hit record for 5th year, topping ¥75 tril See in context
The cost of living is going through the roof , no help at all for the elderly ( no reduced travel etc ,only cheper tickets at the movies ), why do they still vote for these clowns ?
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Posted in: Irish hip-hop trio Kneecap play Glastonbury despite calls for ban See in context
Ironic that they are at a festival , which is where the hamas struck in Israel .Luckily no terror here , but it will happen as it has already happened !
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Posted in: 'Awakened conservatives' in Japan targeting foreigners See in context
Its too late for the UK ,France , Belgium, sweden a certain group are already destined to have their own legal system legalised .And now control large areas of cities This is why the Japanese are afraid and rightly so
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Posted in: Trump announces Israel-Iran ceasefire after Iran fires missiles at U.S. air base in Qatar See in context
All sounds a bit suss.First there will be a momentous action that will be remembered for centuries , then we gonna drop some bombs on ya , just letting you know .Hardly what was expected , or was it just a ruse ?
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Posted in: It is infuriating to walk around Tokyo the whole day, and not find a single bin to throw away your plastic wrapping from your sandwich. See in context
yep it’s bad even the conbini don’t accept the garbage you buy from them .Last time I was in town I left my can outside the store after the staff refused to take it
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Posted in: Gunmen kill police officer assigned to protect polio workers in southwestern Pakistan See in context
Are we surprised at the lawlessness of Pakistan ?
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Posted in: Real estate company president stabbed at his office; suspect arrested See in context
They really hurt each other , sad but true
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Posted in: 2 arrested in Tokyo for fake residence IDs, may have made thousands See in context
Entrepreneurial skills showing here ! Bad luck they got caught !
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Posted in: Japan main opposition party aims to cut tax on food as election looms See in context
Another ill thought policy with no real substance .When will these old clowns running this place wake up and realise temp stop gaps don't work .
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Posted in: Tesla's EU sales plunge as Musk takes flak See in context
Best news ever , the tesla is doomed and good riddance !
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Posted in: Japan’s digital nomad visa explained: Who qualifies and how to apply See in context
Well done Japan , really they cannot organize anything , who is going to come here with those conditions .Better off going to Thailand or somewhere where the conditions are more favorable
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Posted in: Japan Today Spotlight #14 | Osaka Expo 2025: Visionary showcase or expensive misfire? See in context
My Japanese student wanted to buy tickets before the event opened but found it so confusing that she gave up .Seems like the good old boys created another monumental cock up
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Posted in: Trump says Crimea will stay with Russia as he seeks end to war in Ukraine and secure mineral deal See in context
As we have seen with most of trumps statements ,they are paused and reversed .He talks big but in fact there is no substance except for kicking out illlegals who are not always illegal .So wait a few days and the tune will change .God it must be so embarrasing being a septic right now
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Posted in: Ishiba wants to see specific progress in next U.S. tariff talks See in context
Why is every import so expensive in Japan apart from Daiso ? Japan has ridiculously high tax , tariff whatever you call it on everything classified as a luxury . Check the price of cheese , unbelievable
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Posted in: Trump says Ukraine-Russia talks 'coming to a head' and 'no one is playing' him in push to end war See in context
Another Trump promise down the drain !
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Posted in: Japan Today Spotlight #13 | The bizarre Japanese trend of paying someone to quit your job See in context
Guess you won’t be asking the former company for a reference or mentioning it on your CV
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Posted in: U.S., Japan need to push back against China, new U.S. ambassador says See in context
Time to say sayonara to America . The Trump regime is bad for everyone except criminals (capitol hill )
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Posted in: Osaka Expo opens for 6-month event focused on sustainable society See in context
Why couldn'e they have spread it around in a few cities /areas , no crowds easier for everyone .
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Posted in: China strikes back at Trump tariff hike; U.S. stands its ground See in context
Let us all be free from American proaganda .USA promotes war not peace
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Posted in: Potentially explosive methane gas level detected at Osaka Expo venue See in context
Yet it will go ahead and if there is a problem the old boys up top can bow their heads in shame and mutter the time honored sumimasenn , gomenasai , and so on ,and all will be good in the land of rising apologies !
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Posted in: Japan ruling party support plunges ahead of national election in NHK poll
Come on Japan, drop those tariffs baby!! Open this country up to some competition.
Posted in: Japan PM to meet Bessent on Friday, Yomiuri says
Posted in: AI video becomes more convincing, rattling creative industry
Posted in: Ishiba eyes tighter oversight of foreign residents via new office