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In the recent South Korean news, they determined that what Vietnamese claiming so called Lai Dai…
Posted in: Korean 'comfort women' cancel meeting with Hashimoto
It's great that Anglo-Saxon countries try to repair their older mistakes, but still historically the original…
Posted in: Boy Scouts approve plan to accept openly gay boys, but not leaders
JJ Abrams lost me with LOST.
Posted in: JJ Abrams boldly going from 'Trek' to 'Star Wars'
Guaranteed someone will try to use one of these to rob a konbini. Just waiting for…
Posted in: Tokyo Marui comes to play with replica sniper rifles, pistols and grenade launchers
Surely,we should try to understand why this is happening-connect the dots and it is obvious. Many…
Posted in: British newspapers demand jailing of Islamist preacher
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“We express deep concern and regret over the visits..."
Who speaks like this?
The same thing happened last year, and the year before that, and so on... yet no further incidents requiring greater concern arose. Take it as read that your concern is unwarrented and perhaps feel regret at your own need for publicity.
Posted in: S Korean FM shelves Japan trip over Yasukuni shrine visit
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hotbertaa
I think its more about the number of mouthes and kiddy fingers its passed by on the three circuits its already been on.
Somebody above mentioned the chain, I forget the name, but they have covers - I think this should be standard practise, it'll save waste and is probably cheaper than all the other inventions they are coming up with.
Posted in: Customers’ behavior changing sushi culture in Japan
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hotbertaa
Is the belt not technology?
Posted in: Customers’ behavior changing sushi culture in Japan
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hotbertaa
The only time I've disliked the otoshi is in cheap chains or places that like to cut corners. Mostly otoshi is a small reflection of the menu, so if you go to a place that serves good food, you'll likely get a good otoshi.
For those who like potato fries, cheese balls and kaarage with there beer - then otoshi probably isnt going to be something favourable, as its usually a distinctly Japanese dish.
Why upset the serving staff and kitchen staff so early on in your meal by contesting 250yen.
Posted in: Japan’s curious compulsory appetizers
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hotbertaa
davestrousers - yes, I know those values very well. It hasnt been an easy 4 years. I'm glad you can take some heart from it dave!
Posted in: What do you think about all the buzz over 'Abenomics?'
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lucabrasi - Japan is an export driven country, so a strong yen will effect companies, which will effect peoples work.
Posted in: What do you think about all the buzz over 'Abenomics?'
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Hi Peter, I was thinking more about food prices, which is what people have mentioned being something that might rise in price. Your right about apple products, I got some good deals on those. Cheaper than my home country.
As a whole I dont think the rise in the yen really reached consumers.
I'm with you on the weakening of the yen. I'm paid in pounds and so any decrease helps me and my family. I believe that is the case for the majority of families in Japan.
Posted in: What do you think about all the buzz over 'Abenomics?'
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hotbertaa
By the same reckoning prices should have come down on imported goods. Prices have generally remained the same.
Posted in: What do you think about all the buzz over 'Abenomics?'
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hotbertaa
The yen was 240yen to the pound less than 5 years ago, its now 145. People werent dying in the streets back then.
Posted in: What do you think about all the buzz over 'Abenomics?'
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hotbertaa
I can imagine this will make the foreign press. Yet another story of 'crazy Japan'. Sigh.
Posted in: AKB48 singer shaves her head as act of contrition for dating
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hotbertaa
I live with a dog in a perfectly hygienic environment.
Cages
My dog sits comfortably on my lap
you've lost a dog?
such a heartless thing to say.
My dog is one of my best friends. He lives in my house 24/7, which in my eyes makes him family too.
perhaps you should visit a doctor.
Posted in: Pets are part of the family. Local officials should be more flexible so that families and their pets are not separated during evacuation.
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hotbertaa
the yen has been massively overvalued for the last 4 years. Its gained alittle, but its still undervalued.
Posted in: Merkel expresses concern over Japan's economic policy
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hotbertaa
My dog wouldnt survive living outside in cold or heat.
Posted in: Pets are part of the family. Local officials should be more flexible so that families and their pets are not separated during evacuation.
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hotbertaa
@CrisGerSan - the foreign press are reporting the election as a move to the right, highlighting Abe as a nationalist. By saying this China adds an official approval of this speculation, which will turn a mistruth into a truth in the eyes of those who arent paying attention.
Posted in: China highly concerned over direction Japan may take
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hotbertaa
China are playing a clever game, one which I dislike. Its a constant drip, drip of misinformation, aimed at discrediting Japan.
Posted in: China highly concerned over direction Japan may take
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hotbertaa
If you travel away from the crowds there are plenty of people ready to say good morning. Its a big city thing.
Posted in: This is how the revolution will start in Japan - with 'Good morning'
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hotbertaa
Well said Michael Craig.
I'm sorry the guy felt there was no other option. Are these things planned, I'm not so sure. It's pretty sad to think of somebody stood on a platform and feel they need to do that to escape what ever pain they are in. I wonder what was so bad he didnt want to get on the train that day.
Posted in: Suicide jumpers disrupt train services at Gotanda, Shinjuku
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hotbertaa
After reading to the bottom of that tit for tat, I feel somewhat ill.
Posted in: Ric O’Barry and his group to return to Taiji to oppose dolphin hunt
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hotbertaa
Perhaps more regulation on pachinko? Why on earth are mothers of young born's going to pachinko? Priorities??
Posted in: Baby left in car dies while mother plays pachinko
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hotbertaa
My grandfather was in a Japanese POW camp in myanmar. I was told very little about it, but physically he was scarred and my lasting image of him was that from time to time he would suddenly come to life, get out of his chair in the corner of the room and do a little dance. He probably died hating Japan.
Do I hate the Japanese? no. I came here, found them to be decent, kind people. For awhile it would cloud my judgement to a degree. But, to live your life, you have to face every new encounter with a positive attitude.
Before my grandmother died I was able to introduce her to my now wife. I feel that I laid to rest the pain my grandparents felt.
Posted in: S Korea's Lee says Japan must settle colonial-era grievances