Posted in: Ohtani contemplating Home Run Derby amid record-breaking RBI streak with Dodgers See in context
He should like totally enter the derby. No doubt he'd win easily. To make it more memorable, he should forgo wearing a helmet and wear a derby hat. Whatever headwear he dons, he'll end the day wearing a crown.
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Posted in: U.S., Japan, South Korea vow strategic cooperation to boost security, economies See in context
Let's hope they keep their vows better than the wedding vows are kept in their respective republics. Strong cooperation and pragmatism is tantamount to success here. It would be nice if they can see this thru.
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Posted in: Koike-Renho leadership contest to have ramifications far beyond Tokyo See in context
Doubtful. Ex-governor snd patriot Shintaro Ishihara also received massive media attention resulting in zero results or "ramifications" say for being hated by unwelcome (to him and right wingers) non-Japanese residents.
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Posted in: Former PM Suga says calls for Kishida to quit growing louder in LDP See in context
Not just the LDP, apparently. Pretty sure I saw a poll somewhere his popularity was down to 11% or something like that. It's not all his fault, though. Prior PMs let in too many foreigners who increased crime rates and strained the economy.
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Posted in: Man found stabbed to death in apartment in Kyoto See in context
It appears someone else had found him when he was alive. Tragic. Too bad his lady friend wasn't there sooner.
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Posted in: Japan to popularize online birth registration by FY2026 See in context
Will it play pleasant BGM and show an animation of a cow happily grazing while its computer processes the input data? If not, I'm not doing it,
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Posted in: Okinawa marks 79th anniversary of end of WWII ground battle See in context
Of course Kishida goes down there. Local Tokyo politicians are the same. It's just a photo op for them. Free media. Seriously, what does Kishida have to do with the end of WWII ground battle. Nada. Nothing. Instead of Denny Tamaki, who truly does love Okinawa, and Koshida wearing the exact same shirt in a photo, a photo of an Okinawan hero, veteran, or survivor is more deserved. Tamaki s correct in worrying about JSDF build up. But, it's the CCP's belligerence in the region he and Kishoda really need to worry about.
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Posted in: Okinawa marks 79th anniversary of end of WWII ground battle See in context
Of course Kishida goes down there. Local Tokyo politicians are the same. It's just a photo op for them. Free media. Seriously, what does Kishida have to do with the end of WWII ground battle. Nada. Nothing. Instead of Denny Tamaki, who truly does love Okinawa, and Koshida wearing the exact same shirt in a photo, a photo of an Okinawan hero, veteran, or survivor is more deserved. Tamaki s correct in worrying about JSDF build up. But, it's the CCP's belligerence in the region he and Kishoda really need to worry about.
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Posted in: Summer Olympics’ fastest sport, kitesurfing, will debut at Paris Games See in context
Unfair. Countries with droughts can;t compete. Kite surfing is nothing but an aquatic parade of white privilege. Shame on the Olympics.
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Posted in: Offering a prayer See in context
Lovely photo. I might write a song about this. It is inspiring. Even non-Buddhists can appreciate this fine snapshot.
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Posted in: U.S. billionaire eyes TikTok takeover to save internet from Big Tech See in context
The Internet's biggest enemy is not Big Tech, it is idiot creators. Pretend musicians who release 100 albums in 3 years. Artists who post AI generated pictures and claim them for themselves. Newspapers that never existed on real paper claiming to be legit. These are the real problems. Not the benevolent owners of TikTok.
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Posted in: Nissan to close auto plant in China amid intensifying EV price war See in context
If Ghosn were there it would be successful. Nissan is evil. They fire Japanese and Chinese with bo concern for their well beings, only their inflated pretend profit lines.
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Posted in: 'The Colors Within' wins animation prize at Shanghai film festival See in context
Why would legit Japanese anime folks bother entering into a pretend film festival? China has a bad history of piracy and blatant copying of Japanese anime and TV. To their credit, however, a lot of Japanese film fests are pretend fests, as well.
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Posted in: 16-year-old student arrested for stabbing classmate during recess See in context
There is no mention as to whether this will count as an absence for either the attacker or victim. Perhaps some well informed JETs and JT readers know the answer? With the heat wave and furnace of a classroom, he might have suffered from temporary insanity caused by unsafe temperatures in the classroom. The police will sort it out properly, but the absence issue should be addressed.
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Posted in: Top tourist destination Barcelona plans to shut all holiday apartments by 2028 See in context
It appears Spain is choosing communism over capitalism. Without Air BnB Taylor Swift fans and other music fans can't find lodging when attending concerts in Barcelona. Spain should wake up and smell the Euros.
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Posted in: UK fans wonder if Taylor Swift will say 'So long, London' after Eras Tour See in context
Being somewhat of an expert on lyrics and future music history, I would say she is rightfully fed up with the UK and really bidding adieu to London. Swift's music has evolved to the point where simple fans can't appreciate it. Her Eras tour indicates this clearly. Other cities in other countries can appreciate her music with just one visit per tour, but it takes Londoners multiple viewings to understand the deep lyrics and brilliant chord progressions she utilizes.
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Posted in: Japan's space agency hit by multiple cyberattacks See in context
And people make fun of keyboard warriors (ie. people smarter than themselves)... If an agency filled with geniuses in a supposed technological superpower of a country cant protect themselves, it is a good indicator of where the real geniuses are. With Japan;s uppity stance towards Russia, China and the good guys in the Middle East, we can assume who the perps are. This type of news is important for exposing how weakened Japan is so the country we love can wake up and recover.
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Posted in: Emperor, empress depart on weeklong visit to Britain See in context
Hoping their airplane is better than the NZ PM's and they get to London safely. My favorite network had a special showing how wonderful a viola player Naru is, and it would be kosher to see him reunited with Oxford cronies and jam out some chamber music. Music can strengthen ties between very different cultures and economies like UK and Japan.
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Posted in: Ohtani's disgraced ex-interpreter cut from school textbook See in context
Removing him is hardly revisionist. The book is about people support success. It is not about people who embezzle from successful people. Since media outlets around the world have made him a household name,, he need not appear in a book featuring obscure unknown supporters of success like a chef for a football club. One day, I hope to be in this book.
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Posted in: Emperor recalls time with UK royals ahead of visit See in context
It is nice to see royalty with keen memories. Naruhito-kun is no dummy and I am pretty sure he said they "treated him like family" in a tongue and cheek manner. Meaning, they said it was nice to see him and told him he looked well before asking when he would be leaving.
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Posted in: Man arrested over deaths of ex-wife, 3 kids at Tokyo home in May See in context
Since he did these murders all at once does this make him not a serial killer and, hence, lighten his sentence. Japanese prisons are no joke and even murderers deserve better. This is very sad on every level.
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Posted in: Man arrested for scamming confectionery shop by lying about finding hair in cake See in context
Unfortunately, committing this sort of crime in overly omotenashi customer service oriented Japan is a piece of cake, really. It saddens me that a scam like this, typically found in Brooklyn or Long Island, would make its way to lovely Japan. While Japanese cake is clearly the cream of the crop and the best in the world, its patissiers need to be wary of ill willed customers such as Iwata from the Aso region. It's a shame, really, Kumamoto was a lovely place and the few people I met when I gigged there were lovely people, as well.
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Posted in: Anouk Aimee, 1960s icon of French elegance, dies at 92 See in context
She will be sorely missed. Lady Gaga turned me on to her. Aimee blessed us with so many gifts; the greatest of which might have been her genuine beauty. She was gorgeous and a wonderful human being. Die hard fans such as myself will honor her with tribute songs and by wearing black nails to mourn. May she rest in peace.
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Posted in: Oilers fend off elimination again, beating Panthers 5-3 in Game 5 of Stanley Cup Final See in context
Edmonton played pretty well. But... Judging by their play, it looks like Florida threw the game just so they could get another trip to Edmonton to win the Cup and escape the terrible Florida weather and enjoy the bargains in Canada due to the strong US dollar. There will be a big party when Florida wins the Cup in Game 6 in Edmonton. All of North America and a few Japan Today readers will be watching! Go Panthers!
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Posted in: Willie Mays, Giants’ electrifying ‘Say Hey Kid,’ dies at 93 See in context
Willie was great, but more comparisons to Shohei Ohtani would have made this more informative and easier to understand for those not familiar with the inferior American version of Japanese yakyu. By knowing how his stats compare to Shohei's we can better understand what a tragic loss this was. May his soul rest in peace as he spends eternity in his heavenly field of dreams.
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Posted in: Djokovic to play at Paris Games: Serbia Olympic Committee See in context
French audiences aren't fooled by his phony image of being a good person. It will be very difficult for him to medal in these Olympics. Winning is not guaranteed. But, his feigning injuries and stalling are. The world is wishing his opponents luck.
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Posted in: Celine Dion offers a portrait of resilience in new documentary See in context
As far as performers who identify as Canadian, in my expert opinion, Celine Dion is the GOAT. She is the Bowie of British Columbia, the Madonna of Manitoba and the Queen of Quebec. This informative well written article provides remarkable insight and should, hopefully, make her some new fans in Japan and around the world. Let's wish her luck in her fight and hope she will perform for her adoring fans in Japan.
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Posted in: Japan has no plans to seek suspension of Osprey flights despite restrictions in U.S. See in context
They are military aircraft. Military. You know, for fighting and defending or attacking and supporting such efforts. There was no hubbub in the media about Yokosuka MXY-7 Ohkabeing unsafe in the 1940s. Soldiers die in training, combat, and regular life. Commercial and military aircraft crash. Kihara is no idiot and is making the right decision. It's the paid protestors and easily brainwashed readers we need to worry about, not the high tech well designed innovative aircraft.
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Posted in: A guide to volunteering in Japan See in context
As a Buddhist, this article is a blessing. More people need to volunteer here. I doubt the hater comments above/below even contacted these organizations, let alone donated their time or money. Every little bit helps. We need to stop thinking about ourselves sometimes and do what we can for others.
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Posted in: McIlroy shows major form with bogey-free 65 to share U.S. Open lead with Cantlay See in context
Hopefully, Patrick Cantlay will score, and maybe even get a hole in one. While it would be ironic, he has been playing well and deserves to win if he can keep it up. Golf just hasn't been exciting with the other big name players.
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Posted in: At the Paris Olympics, it will no longer be personal for Ukraine's athletes. This time, it's war