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  NambanOnigiriMay. 31, 2011 - 09:14AM JST

  Terrible article! Trying to find sustainable, clean energy is to be condemned and seen as cowardice apparantly! When better, cleaner, forms of energy production are produced and pioneered then I guess a lot of soul searching will have to be done in Europe about all the people that havent been exposed to radiation! Oversensitive Europe needs to learn from Pragmatic Asia - I guess its a case of thinking of your general population and their health (Europe) and making money (Pragmatic Asia).

  Posted in: Does Fukushima show a split in philosophy between Asia and Europe?

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  NambanOnigiriMay. 24, 2011 - 12:12PM JST

  Exchange Rate - simple.

  Posted in: Why do tourists continue to stay away from Japan, despite the fact that there are many places of interest far away from the crisis-affected areas? What should Japanese tourism officials do to promote Japan as a safe destination?

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  NambanOnigiriMay. 02, 2011 - 11:09PM JST

  As much as he was a horrid person, to celebrate someones death as if it were a frat party is a little off i reckon. When i saw people celebrating the twin towers going down i felt furious, imagine how extremists will feel when they see these pictures. Humility in extreme circumstances it seems is underated.

  Posted in: Celebrations

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  NambanOnigiriApr. 27, 2011 - 12:13PM JST

  Great city (and im English), its not Japanlike but then why would you go if it was! I see traffic jams everyday in Japan, I meet rude and arrogant people in Japan. However there are far more good things than bad in Japan, ditto for Paris.

  Posted in: Christel Takigawa launches new book on why she loves Paris

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  NambanOnigiriApr. 27, 2011 - 12:05PM JST

  manfromamerica - they are entirely negligent, the power plant was built to withstand a quake in the mid 7s and resist a tsunami of 5 metres. They knew full well there would be a bigger earthquake than this as history has shown. Why do you think they are tsunami markers warning of this from the past. It is obviously normal (as in happens every 100-200 years). When you have building standards you build to extreme levels (particularly nuclear power stations) not to standards from natural disasters from the past 50 years. The govt. will bail them out as theyll pretend there`s no way they can pay the compensation amounts, all this while those at the top will probably be getting bonuses.

  Posted in: Protest

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  NambanOnigiriApr. 18, 2011 - 10:04AM JST

  What about the Jflys, the ones who relocated their families to Okinawa and Kyushu. I have met at least 15 familes just in Fukuoka city who have relocated down here temporarily from Tokyo and Tohoku. I know a Japanese family from Tokyo who have gone to the States for a while because they had family they could stay with. I didnt judge them for a second, they are looking after their families and doing what they think is right for their loved ones. Ive also spoken to many people who want to relocate family temporarily down here but mam/ dad Granma/Grandad dont want to move. Its all personal choice. If Japanese people had the choice to move (albeit temporarily) many more would take the chance i reckon. The problem is the Hjin (Hoarding Jin) loading up with enough provisions for a nuclear holocaust - now that`s selfish.

  Posted in: Why did those foreigners who decided to leave Japan in the aftermath of the March 11 disaster come in for so much derision from some people who labeled them with words like 'flyjin?'

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  NambanOnigiriApr. 15, 2011 - 09:11AM JST

  No class at all from Jabba the Hut. Japanese politics is full of old childish arrogant men out to line their pockets and nothing else. If you watch the Parliamentary debates what strikes me is the childish jeering and personal attacks on each other, nothing to do with debating policies. Using this to launch a takeover of the party is disguisting. It`s the ideal chance to show people that in times of crisis we can all get together as adults and try to sort out where to go from here - Ozawa chose to self promote, sums him up in a nutshell.

  Posted in: Ozawa shows his disloyalty to Kan

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  NambanOnigiriMar. 14, 2011 - 08:46AM JST

  Your home hasnt been oblitarated, your loved ones havent been taken away, all they are asking for is a bit of reason. So what if you have to wait an extra 15 mins to get a train. Time to be adults people. If people use electicity responsibly then there will hopefully be no power shortages and the infrastructure in affected areas can work, albeit a little slower than before.

  Posted in: TEPCO begins power blackouts

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  NambanOnigiriMar. 03, 2011 - 04:22PM JST

  I don't agree at all kildamessenger. My parents were responsible for me smoking under age, skiiving from school, having a fight? Not in the slightest, it was entirely my responsibility. My parents were great and taught me right from wrong and when i went and did childish stuff i was reprimanded. I knew before i did those things i was wrong and was taught as such. I never bullied, discrimiated, but i did some dumb stuff, not my parents fault at all. How come sometimes in the same family one or two kids are great and one is a hellraiser? Sometimes the person is entirely to blame. How old are your kids, if they are teenagers and you still believe they are perfect maybe you have indeed got cctv in the house.

  Posted in: 14-yr-old boy held over attempted murder of elder brother in Chiba

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  NambanOnigiriFeb. 21, 2011 - 12:52PM JST

  Weekdays are bliss, weekends the absolute opposite down here in Fukuoka. Bring sharp elbows and lots of patience on weekends. Food samples are akin to a flock of angry pigeons fighting over scraps, its embarrasing to see. However, Costco is great. When i dont want to make make 2 1/2 sandwiches (5 slice loafs!) i go to costco for a proper size loaf.

  Posted in: Costco reshapes wholesale industry

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  NambanOnigiriFeb. 18, 2011 - 10:42PM JST

  Quite simple - they don't sleep enough. Sleep less than 7 hours a night consistently and you'll be sleepy all day, hence falling asleep anywhere. I ask my Japanese friends what did you do last night, 'watched telly till 3am / read a book / spoke to my friend in Tokyo', and then act suprised when i suggest they go to bed earlier to prevent them being sleepy.

  Posted in: Tokyo's catnap culture

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  NambanOnigiriFeb. 10, 2011 - 12:22PM JST

  Agree with semperfi here, spot on. He was born in Japan and raised in Japan therefore he is Japanese, regardless of whether he is recognised as such by the Government. That`s the govt.s problem, not his.

  Posted in: Hero of Asia Cup final at ease with his Japanese-Korean identity

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  NambanOnigiriFeb. 07, 2011 - 09:42AM JST

  You get the on way to the convent uniforms and also the on the way to soapland uniforms. Everyone the same is a good principle in school, easy for security, (the man who cycles around Fukuoka in his girls school uniform is easy to distinguish), prevents bullying about clothing. Win Win. Not sure about the military get up of the boys jackets. My only wish is that they wouldnt wear them everyday, all day, hygiene issues. To the girls - if youve got to hold books infront and behind your skirt - it`s way too short.

  Posted in: What do you think of school uniforms in Japan?

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  NambanOnigiriFeb. 04, 2011 - 09:32AM JST

  The silver spoon dissapeared and the toys got threw out of the pram. Grow up, get on with it and do something about it. Nothing worse than a whinger who wont do anything to change it, cant get a girl (talk to one), cant get a job (do a low end one and work up), dont have a cool car (tough, most people don`t).

  Posted in: How many Katos are out there, ready to explode in rage?

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  NambanOnigiriJan. 26, 2011 - 10:28PM JST

  WilliB - misinterpretation of written word. A little reading could be in order for your good self.

  Posted in: Putin vows revenge for Moscow airport bombing

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  NambanOnigiriJan. 26, 2011 - 01:33PM JST

  WilliB - hence i used the word if. I dont know of any religions that havehate` in their core beliefs (i could be wrong though)was the point i was trying to make. I agree with your point though about not all religious followers are devisive.

  Posted in: Putin vows revenge for Moscow airport bombing

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  NambanOnigiriJan. 26, 2011 - 11:19AM JST

  Religion itself is a cancer if used to divide people, not any one specific religion. At a fundamental level Christianity, Islam and all the others are peaceful and seek to promote acceptance of others and living in peace with one another. Unfortunately religious simpletons of all demoninations choose to think their religion is better than another, really quite pathetic. However this is more about a region wanting independance and Russia not wanting to give it, not a religious crusade.

  Posted in: Putin vows revenge for Moscow airport bombing

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  NambanOnigiriJan. 07, 2011 - 11:44AM JST

  'I pity Britain for being so willing to allow radicals to take a foothold in their country' You're right we willingly let terrorists come into and form in the UK!! The UK let people celebrate whatever religion they want to without prejudice. If that is letting radicals form then we might as well become a full on police state. Freedom of religion and beliefs is a fundamental right of being in the UK and I for one think that is a great thing. 'Brits will have to live in fear of their own population' Another classic! Resiliance and stubborness are two very strong characteristics of Brits and there is no such feeling, we are and will always continue to go about our normal daily lives without creating mass histeria unlike some countries. The second you give in to terrorists they have won. My parents are in London now for a short break and they are doing everything as normal.

  Posted in: Police increase presence in London

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  NambanOnigiriJan. 02, 2011 - 10:06AM JST

  Let them live in it like it is, if they want to live in conditions like that then fair enough, if not they can clean it up themselves. Scum

  Posted in: Inmates riot at low-security prison in England

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  NambanOnigiriDec. 22, 2010 - 12:06PM JST

  Europeans dont need to adapt? Sweden and Denmark do just fine with the snow. When i was a kid in third world England!? (about 20 years ago) it snowed just as much as it is now and everything stopped just like now. Then it started getting warmer and there was no snow (10 years ago) just for 1-2 days. Now in the last 3 years it has started getting cold again in winter. There has been no investment in heavy snow clearing equipment as they didnt really need it, maybe we do now, maybe not, it might start getting warm again. Not too sure of the global warming argument, study geography and see the world gets hot, too hot, then goes into an ice age to redress it, then gets warm again. Been doing it for millenia. Btw, i`m going to start sending food parcels back to my parents as they are obviously living in poverty according to some, please donate.

  Posted in: European weather chaos spawns outrage, questions

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