JAPAN NEWS AND DISCUSSION
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Why do Japanese change their attitude when they communicate with foreigners?
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Confrontation
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U.S. Navy investigating how parts fell off aircraft near Atsugi
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California court to decide if SeaWorld whales are illegal 'slaves'
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Kuroki reported pregnant 2 weeks after denying relationship with Akanishi
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UnagiDon
Metropolis seems to be a great venue for inexperienced writers to embarrass themselves publicly - keep up the good work!
Posted in: Don't try filming at Yasukuni Shrine
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UnagiDon
TheQuestion;
I would agree that such a person is delusional, or at least ignorant of molecular biology. Perhaps you can provide more details on what sort of person believes that "random carbon atoms suddenly decided to form bacteria"?
Posted in: In some countries, there is a ban on adults and children wearing religious clothing and symbols such as burqas, veils, head scarves, skullcaps, turbans and crucifixes in public places like schools, recreational facilities and so on. What's your stance?
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UnagiDon
While I believe a global ban on all religions would be the best thing humanity could do for itself, I think that scap's point is a fair one. Respect the traditions of the country you have chosen to live in - don't expect your environment to change because you can't (or won't) adapt to it.
Of course, respecting the traditions of the country you have chosen to live in seems to be beyond the capabilities of many foreigners living in Japan...
Posted in: In some countries, there is a ban on adults and children wearing religious clothing and symbols such as burqas, veils, head scarves, skullcaps, turbans and crucifixes in public places like schools, recreational facilities and so on. What's your stance?
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UnagiDon
No ghetto blaster, no service.
Posted in: Mystery sign
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UnagiDon
If they really want to get rich, they should make a three-legged version.
Posted in: Cyberdyne shows off new robot suit in Tokyo
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UnagiDon
Well said, usexpat - I can't abide zealots of any kind.
Posted in: Saving the planet
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UnagiDon
techall;
Why is it that the japanese themselves, as well as this author, seem to think of "Japanese" as a race and not a nationality...it was discovered that "Japanese" is 70% Korean (ouch, that must hurt), 20% Ryuku and 10% Siberian.
Debatable, but then why why do you the define Korean and Ryuku and "Siberian" (?) the same way? I highly doubt those are "races" either and of it also begs the question as to the genetic make-up of those people. You seem to forget that these people also came from somewhere else too.
Posted in: Why the Japanese Are a Superior People
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UnagiDon
Utter nonsense of course, but no more so than the many posts already made here trying to prove that the Japanese are an inferior people. As always, the truth lies somewhere in the middle.
Posted in: Why the Japanese Are a Superior People
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UnagiDon
Stirfry;
Since when is Associated Press a Japanese news agency?
Posted in: Japanese astronaut tests endurance - of his undies
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UnagiDon
I second, triple, and quadruple what soothsayer said!
Posted in: Which celebrities are you tired of reading and hearing about?
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UnagiDon
Japan doesn't need them under today's security environment and as long as there is a US nuclear umbrella. If either of those take a turn for the worse, then it would be time to think about them.
Posted in: Should Japan have its own nuclear weapons as a deterrent against security threats or should it rely on the U.S. nuclear umbrella?
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UnagiDon
Fact is that when military aircraft from a hostile nation are flying near your borders, any country will scramble its own aircraft to approach and intercept as a matter of course. It used to happen all the time north of Alaska when the US and Canada intercepted Soviet bombers flying towards or near NORAD airspace, still happens sometimes with Russian bombers. It is less "harassment" than giving the appearance of threatening another nation's airspace, as these NK jets were doing.
Posted in: Japan scrambled jets 8 times from April to June due to N Korean planes
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UnagiDon
Looks like they're not the only ones who've been brainwashed out of their critical thinking skills...
Posted in: Honda bringing back overtime at Japan plants
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UnagiDon
Seems like not that long ago I was watching his last newscast on CBS - he was one of the greats.
Posted in: Legendary CBS anchor Walter Cronkite dies at 92
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UnagiDon
Coming next on JT - the shocking personal account of "My first run-in with the NHK Guy".
Posted in: My first run-in with the police
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UnagiDon
But they are pretty cools pics, esp the Apollo 11 one - from the shadow it's obvious something man-made is sitting there. The great thing is that they are still vague enough for the conspiracy kooks to rationalize it all away.
Posted in: New NASA photos show Apollo leftovers on the moon
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UnagiDon
Apollo leftovers? That sounds like they took shots of Buzz's unfinished sandwich and some bags of Tang.
Posted in: New NASA photos show Apollo leftovers on the moon
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UnagiDon
ReikiZen;
Yes! Curse the Financial Times with their shameless attempt to sugarcoat the problem (which problem?) by brazenly stating that one of their Top 10 cities is in Japan.
Posted in: Is Tokyo really top dog in global rankings?
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UnagiDon
sfjp330;
Nonsense - that may be the average dwelling size for an English teacher, but in the Tokyo metropolitan area it's 80 sq m per home, which translates into 850 sq ft.
Posted in: Is Tokyo really top dog in global rankings?
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UnagiDon
sydenhgam (to cleo);
Bang on. Throw in the Tokyo-centrism and it's even worse.
Posted in: Drop in household income puts strain on many marriages