Posted in: We are not saying that one war is good and the other is bad. See in context
As it is a ‘peace ceremony’ then surely they should say that all wars are bad.
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Posted in: Israel to attend Hiroshima peace ceremony amid call for cease-fire See in context
@Ken
Exactly, it started on May 15 (1948)
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Posted in: How a Google algorithm tweak cost livelihoods See in context
There is something wrong with the headline, a “massive upgrade” cannot be described as a “tweak.”
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Posted in: Sister of man on 1966 murder retrial raps "ridiculously long" process See in context
@Dagon
"Any charges brought against the prosecutors who deliberately withheld evidence for 30 years"
No charges will be brought against the prosecutors because under Japanese law they are not obliged to reveal any evidence that would prove detrimental to their case.
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Posted in: It is impossible to deny the possibility that something serious will happen around our country, just like in Ukraine. See in context
"All of which aim to unilaterally change the status quo by force."
Pure conjecture. You might as well say all threatened by the U.S.
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Posted in: As North Korean and Chinese threats rise, U.S. looks to lock in defense partnerships with Asian allies See in context
@taiwanisnotchina
But the Chinese military buildup is in response to the American threat.
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Posted in: River Seine unfit for swimming one month from Paris Olympics: tests See in context
You might say that the who idea of swimming in Paris' river is 'in Seine'
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Posted in: Rice price jumps at Japan supermarkets amid heat damage, tourism boom See in context
With over 11.5 million foreign tourists visiting Japan between January and April, it probably did have an effect on the amount of rice consumed.
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Posted in: Rice price jumps at Japan supermarkets amid heat damage, tourism boom See in context
@UAfan
The farmers are not getting the extra money, they sold their rice last year, it is the supermarkets that are making more profits.
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Posted in: Rice price jumps at Japan supermarkets amid heat damage, tourism boom See in context
@wallace
No, brown rice is generally 10% cheaper than white rice if you buy it at a rice merchant’s. Rice is stored as brown rice then polished before selling to produce white rice. Brown rice saves the expense of polishing and is also heavier.
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Posted in: Rice price jumps at Japan supermarkets amid heat damage, tourism boom See in context
@wallace
Brown rice appears 10% cheaper because it retains the bran making it appear heavier, but you get fewer grains than white rice.
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Posted in: As U.S.-supplied weapons show impact inside Russia, Ukrainian soldiers hope for deeper strikes See in context
Ukrainian soldiers hope for deeper strikes
And that is how WW3 begins
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Posted in: U.S. billionaire eyes TikTok takeover to save internet from Big Tech See in context
I was not aware that it was for sale.
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Posted in: Poster pranks cause chaos in Tokyo gubernatorial election campaign See in context
@kurisupisu
I believe canvassing door-to-door is illegal as it used to result in bribery. I may be wrong however
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Posted in: If Japan is to stay prosperous and stable, we need foreign nationals to work and live with us, and we have no alternative other than to make an inclusive society. For Japanese politics this is a distant goal and a challenging task. See in context
@TaiwanIsNotChina
"Most countries are able to separate permanent resident applicants with jobs from those without."
Japan too. As far as I know you can't apply for permanent resident status without having a job and paying taxes.
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Posted in: U.S. aircraft carrier arrives in South Korea for military drills See in context
@John,
But then North Korea would retaliate and there would be no more Seoul
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Posted in: Putin signs deals with Vietnam in bid to shore up ties in Asia to offset Moscow's growing isolation See in context
@Cards fan/rainyday
Countries which have friendly relations with Russia include:
India
China
Belarus
Armenia
Kazakhstan
Kyrgyzstan
Tajikistan
Syria
Lebanon
Serbia
Ethiopia
Egypt
Nicaragua
Venezuela
Vietnam
Laos
Thailand
Myanmar(Burma)
Ghana
South Korea
Philippines
Uruguay
Nigeria
Uganda
Moldova
Brazil
South Africa
Mongolia
Iran
Spain(its complicated)
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Posted in: Japan says it is seriously concerned over Russia-N Korea military cooperation See in context
@Speed
Why?
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Posted in: Japan says it is seriously concerned over Russia-N Korea military cooperation See in context
Now Japan knows how North Korea feels
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Posted in: With defense pledge, Putin makes shift toward North Korea See in context
@TaiwanisnotChina
Funny, I thought it was the Obama administration that orchestrated the violent overthrow of the democratically elected government of Ukraine and the installation of a rabidly anti-Russian regime, leading directly to the present situation in that country.
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Posted in: 'Sports should be inclusive': Activists slam France hijab ban See in context
@wallace
"You have no problem with all the rules and laws of living in Japan?"
No, none at all.
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Posted in: Japan to step up enrollment of foreign residents in pension system See in context
When I came to Japan the would not pay back any money at all if you left the country. On the other hand, participation was not compulsory then
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Posted in: 23-year-old man goes on trial for murder of 18-year-old ex-girlfriend in Yokohama See in context
@Masterblaster
Life in jail doesn’t exist in Japan as a sentence
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Posted in: Gaza's Health Ministry says 274 Palestinians were killed in Israeli raid that rescued 4 hostages See in context
@zibala
Israel is the terrorist
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Posted in: China has always exercised restraint in its maritime actions for the sake of regional peace and stability. It is Japan that is the status quo changer and destroyer of maritime peace and stability. See in context
It’s not Japanese territory, it is disputed territory unilaterally claimed by Japan
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Posted in: 43% of respondents in a survey by Panasonic Corp say they'll cut back on using air conditioners this summer due to soaring energy prices. What do you think about this? See in context
@Wallace
Actually the dehumidifier setting uses more power than the cooler setting
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Posted in: Russia ramps up disinfo ahead of Paris Games: Microsoft See in context
I would not have thought it was possible to tarnish the reputation of the International Olympic Committee further.
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Posted in: Doctor convicted over girl's death in high-speed driving crash See in context
Why was the sentence suspended?
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Posted in: 46% in Japan have issues interacting with foreign co-workers: survey See in context
@Design MonkeyToday
'I think Japan schools need to start teaching English'
If people are going to work in a country they should have the courtesy to learn the language.
'and buy that I mean fluent English'
Maybe you could do with a bit of studying too.
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Posted in: Hero of Oct. 7 aims to revive Israel's moribund left
Posted in: Japan, S. Korea leaders meet to discuss N. Korea
Posted in: Hero of Oct. 7 aims to revive Israel's moribund left
Posted in: Gazan paramedic recounts alleged mistreatment in Israeli detention