Posted in: Japan's unused defense budget in FY 2023 totals 130 bil. yen See in context
Funny to know they are clueless how to spend what they asked for?
So much of paper work wasted... to start with
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Posted in: Charges dropped against Kishida, other LDP members in slush fund case See in context
Yet another scandal in making to cover up previous scandal ...
(Each evidence has a price to it)
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Posted in: Japanese man given jail term, cane strokes for assaults in Singapore See in context
17.5 years in prison and 20 strokes of the cane
they could be added "every day" in above sentence
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Posted in: Nurse arrested for cutting IV tube connected to patient in Shizuoka hospital See in context
Chronology is interesting...
........
Nurse cuts IV tube on 21st Feb
Nurse resigned from her position in March
Hospital consulted police in April
Nurse got arrested on Monday (June)
.......
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Posted in: Japan warns of appropriate action any time against rapid yen moves See in context
Japan warns of appropriate action any time against rapid yen moves
Last time when i heard such warning, it back fired and did not much time to reach and cross over 150yen/$
Wonder where does this warning take the Yen to
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Posted in: Former PM Suga says calls for Kishida to quit growing louder in LDP See in context
ailed for years to report part of their income from fundraising parties and accumulated slush funds
could they tally now and recover slush funds? or still hiding in its deep safe place?
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Posted in: Japan seeks more visitors despite overtourism problems See in context
Japan seeks more visitors despite overtourism problems
seeks more Vistors' spending in popular spots... is the only intent I believe.
"There are still many little-known places in Japan that are left unexplored by tourists from overseas -- I believe Japan has infinite tourism resources," Takahashi said.
This is for budget travellers to explore ..... not able to tackle over-tourism in known locations?
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Posted in: Man arrested after yanking high school girl’s hair while on train in Niigata Prefecture See in context
Witnesses?
There should be.....busy on phone
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Posted in: Man arrested over robbery and sexual assault of woman in hotel room See in context
Namba emerged as a suspect after police analyzed surveillance camera footage
Did they find if there was a girl too and it was her in that/any footage?
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Posted in: Transport ministry inspects Honda, Mazda over improper vehicle certification See in context
Looks like transport ministry have no clue about regulations....
he transport ministry said it will consider changing regulations after examining the outcome of the inspections.
Rather that "after examining" it has to be "after carefully learning ..."
Eventually, they will peek in to EU and US regulations to consider changing
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Posted in: World's biggest companies snap up 'likely junk' carbon offsets: analysis See in context
That's what Automakers say...It is easier to buy credits than to develop a competitive EV.
And who are selling credits are also to be blamed for their easy revenue stream.
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Posted in: Apple to allow iPhones to function as My Number cards See in context
Did they already fix the glitches in MyNumber Card? Ready to face a new set of unknowns?
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Posted in: Japan constructs world's 1st wooden satellite See in context
When will these be available in gatcha gatcha?
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Posted in: Toyota, Mazda, Subaru to develop new engines in hybrid push See in context
Definitely Subaru is not looking in the same direction - At least that what the picture says
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Posted in: Toyota, Mazda, Subaru to develop new engines in hybrid push See in context
Old wine in new bottle.
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Posted in: Toshiba to cut 6% of domestic workforce in big revamp after delisting See in context
This way of early retirement will take the cream off the team. Skilled resources will be first to raise hand take the early retirement perks and find a better place.
The challenge would be how to deal with who will stay more of which are hiding under the cream.
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Posted in: Japan's 3 biggest carmakers eye tie-up over vehicle software See in context
"They are facing competition to make their specifications open to more parts makers and tech firms so the companies can develop products more easily and create various services for them,"
I aint sure if they had anything so called SPECIFICATIONS at first place. Forget competition.
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Posted in: Stolen ¥10 mil gold bowl found in secondhand store See in context
Will the Police be able to trace him if he wouldn't have sold it ?
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Posted in: Japan drops to 26th globally in annual pay for IT workers See in context
May be Company executives in Japan do not get in their head what is the need of an IT professional.
Strategy dies from there...
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Posted in: Parents arrested over fatal poisoning, drugging of 4-year-old daughter in Tokyo See in context
died from poisoning on March 13,
Last Year?
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Posted in: Digital minister Kono to return 3 months' pay over My Number issues See in context
How much physical paper work is required for the digital minister to return his 3 months' pay?
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Posted in: Japan eyes revamping tax-free shopping rule to stem illicit resales See in context
In Japan, travelers are exempted from paying the consumption tax when purchasing goods totaling 5,000 yen or more as long as they intend to use the items in their home countries.
There is a minimum limit of 5000 yen for this exemption. Supposed to be driving a minimum cap of spending by visitors.
No Maximum limit on amount of purchase and/or no restrictions on number of expensive products purchased for tax free exempt?
People are clever to seek loop holes and benefit from that.
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Posted in: Japan's winning World Baseball Classic team visits Kishida See in context
Kishida wore that medal? Hope he did not bite it :)
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Posted in: Japan's H3 rocket ordered to self-destruct after liftoff See in context
neighbours could help?
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Posted in: Message to foreigners at Japanese convenience store sparks controversy online See in context
nani KORE?
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Posted in: Kishida under pressure over errors in campaign expenditure report See in context
"I have instructed my office to make sure similar errors like this don't happen in the future," Kishida told reporters.
Should rather instruct not to cook up the expenses which could be the main cause of errors. Show the right data.
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Posted in: Working remotely? Try this compact laptop stand See in context
My hands would be tired with no support
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Posted in: Japan unveils strategy for domestic production of advanced chips See in context
Yet another disaster...
They would take ages to agree on common "work culture" with different companies having their unique agenda
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Posted in: Landscape of light See in context
Such events with information of how much energy being consumed will soothe/raise the urge for energy saving.
8million LED lights (for number of hours and days)
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Posted in: Kishida eager to employ auto industry in decarbonization push See in context
If Kishida is talking only about "Japanese" Auto Industry, there is "no push" for Carbon Neutral/De-carbonization. None here understood or not even ready to understand.
Wait and Watch is what JOEMs are doing. All eyes set focused towards European OEMs for initiatives and its results.
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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