Posted in: Macron vows to stay in office until end of term; says he'll name new prime minister soon See in context
He just real believer of Japanese word akiramenai
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Posted in: Disaster contingency plans lagging to assist Tokyo's foreign visitors See in context
In Japan everything is lagged, that included to assistance to foreigners.
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Posted in: Japan grants Philippines $11 million in security aid to bolster defenses See in context
will receive equipment to support its air surveillance radar system, boosting monitoring capabilities
JGovt give Japan Inc contract to build projects abroad, that's what really happened, using Japanese tax payer money.
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Posted in: U.S. defense chief to visit Japan next week See in context
Does it matter by January, in one month there will be new one.
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Posted in: Smartphones are just like hidden floral gardens reflecting all the interests and tastes of their owners. Many individuals want their devices to be kept away from others’ prying eyes even after their deaths. See in context
Many individuals want their devices to be kept away from others’ prying eyes even after their deaths
Even their loved ones?
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Posted in: Man arrested on suspicion of injecting supplements into 85-year-old mother's IV drip, resulting in her death See in context
The supplements are powdered and are said to improve immunity. Ito purchased them online.
Doing intravenous procedure without proper medical training, that's how you shortened someone life.
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Posted in: Gov't eyes higher taxes on well-paid pensioners to address disparity See in context
considering imposing heavier taxes on working pensioners with high salaries, as part of tax reforms
So JGovt considering for productive elder to just stop working and rely on pension.
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Posted in: Dozens killed in Israeli strikes on Gaza; Amnesty calls Israel's actions 'genocide' See in context
By now it is official even take more than one year, it is genocide.
https://amnesty.ca/gazagenocide/
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Posted in: Israeli strikes on Gaza tent camp kill at least 21 people, hospital says See in context
What is the cost of providing warm soup during winter in Gaza, someone life!
https://www.cnn.com/2024/12/04/middleeast/gaza-soup-chef-killed-israel-intl/index.html
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Well done Australia
https://www.timesofisrael.com/in-policy-shift-australia-backs-un-call-for-israeli-pullout-from-palestinian-areas/
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Posted in: Two delivery men assaulted in Sagamihara; suspects on the run See in context
Why delivery man?
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Posted in: JR East eyes hike in starting fare in 2026 See in context
It's better they increase their price rather than lower their quality which can lead to accident.
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Posted in: Sumo wrestlers bring 1,500 years of tradition to London See in context
British people would love and line up to see two overweight men to push each other inside the ring.
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Posted in: U.S. Space Force launches Tokyo unit to bolster deterrence See in context
It just an office room with 10 staffs but it will really cool in media since it has word "Space" on it.
https://jen.jiji.com/jc/eng?g=eco&k=2024111700481
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Posted in: French government collapses after no-confidence vote, deepening political crisis See in context
Let's make French great again!
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Posted in: Japanese court convicts Australian who says she was tricked into smuggling drugs See in context
Try to avoid Japan justice system at all cost! Bringing drug to Japan doesn't count to avoid that.
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Posted in: 30% of tourists to Japan experienced overtourism problems in 2024 See in context
Who really invite them to Japan in the first place? Currently number of tourist is over 30 millions.
https://www.travelvoice.jp/english/international-visitors-to-japan-exceeded-30-million-at-the-fastest-rate-in-history-with-3-31-million-in-october-2024
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Japan has target to reach 60 million tourist.
https://www.business-standard.com/world-news/pilot-shortage-in-japan-threatens-its-goal-for-60-million-tourists-by-2030-124082800114_1.html
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Posted in: Syrian insurgents are inside Aleppo in major setback for Assad as government forces regroup See in context
At the same time their neighbor is try to weakening Syria, is that another way to let chaos in that country?
https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2024/11/20/at-least-36-killed-in-israeli-attack-on-syrias-palmyra-state-media
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Posted in: Yakuza family speaks out against rise in organized 'yamibaito'crime See in context
That's another way to say they become obsolete.
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Posted in: Trump threatens 100% tariff on BRIC bloc of nations if they act to undermine U.S. dollar See in context
Want to fight domestic inflation but rising tariffs everywhere? Is that smart move?
https://www.advancedmanufacturing.org/industries/the-u-s-is-overly-dependent-on-imports/article_77bdf500-1ba0-11ef-bf04-6351f2f9cee3.html
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Posted in: Israel says it killed Oct 7 attack suspect who worked for U.S.-based charity See in context
Any living things will become their target no matter children, women, elders even animal too.
https://www.aljazeera.com/program/newsfeed/2024/2/7/israeli-snipers-target-sheep-in-gaza
https://www.middleeastmonitor.com/20240913-israeli-settlers-kill-over-50-sheep-on-palestinian-farm/
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Posted in: Big companies profit from poverty but aren’t obliged to uphold human rights. International law must change See in context
Big companies profit from everything environment, children, poor people, etc they just suck everything in front of them.
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Posted in: Insurgents breach Syria's second-largest city for first time since 2016 See in context
Where's Russian forces?
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Russian_intervention_in_the_Syrian_civil_war
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Posted in: Chinese man admits to role in Yasukuni Shrine graffiti case See in context
Back in his home he might be considered as a hero.
Dong and Xu were placed on the wanted list in July when Jiang was arrested.
Let's see whether the other two is careless enough to walk into Japan anytime soon.
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Posted in: I hope that such an unreasonable lack of understanding will be eliminated, the safety of the people with blindness or low vision will be protected, and they will no longer be made to feel miserable. See in context
chairperson of the Tokyo-based Japan Federation of the Visually Impaired. He was referring to a growing number of incidents in which blind or visually impaired people have been shoved, kicked or had their white canes broken.
In Tokyo, even if someone walking slow, he/she might be shoved. Those city people are always in rush.
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Posted in: Israeli strikes kill dozens in Gaza; Egypt to host Hamas leaders for ceasefire talks See in context
As long occupier got their immunity and US tax payer money, they'll keep doing that.
Egypt to host Hamas leaders for ceasefire talks
Just be careful occupier never want peace, from the past usually negotiator really short lived. They just being eliminated by occupier.
https://www.csmonitor.com/World/Middle-East/2024/0801/hamas-assassination-gaza-cease-fire-negotiations
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Posted in: Over 3,000 Toshiba group staff apply for early retirement program See in context
Senior staffs are the costliest while at the same is the less productive, especially in Japan society where hierarchy really matter, so that's a right move. Hope other Japanese corporate follow that
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Posted in: Ishiba pledges to cooperate with long-ignored opposition in bid to save his government See in context
They have long ignored until it can't be ignored anymore.
https://www.aa.com.tr/en/asia-pacific/japans-opposition-parties-set-to-gain-more-seats-in-parliament-survey/3364958
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Posted in: PFAS chemicals detected in 20% of Japanese tap water in gov't survey See in context
Would like to hear exactly how these “forever chemicals” are getting into Japan’s drinking water, particularly in places like Hokkaido.
Doing tourism in those places, good luck most of restaurant they just use tap water directly as their water source. I bet those sushi, nabe, udon and soba are delicious.
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Posted in: PFAS chemicals detected in 20% of Japanese tap water in gov't survey See in context
Don't worry tap water in Japan are drinkable, now you'll get PFAS as a bonus.
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Posted in: Mount Fuji photo spot to get new fences to curb jaywalking See in context
First curtain and then fence, what next?
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They seem to be a little old to be attempting such a climb. Also they may not have been used…
Posted in: 3 climbers from U.S., Canada believed to have died in fall on New Zealand's highest peak
Posted in: The end of an Eras tour approaches, marking a bittersweet moment for Taylor Swift fans
I used to drink like a fish but due to health reasons, I had to drop my drinking so much.…
Posted in: Why would a Japanese bartender open a nonalcoholic bar?
Posted in: Australian PM blames antisemitism for arson attack on synagogue