ikkoikki's past comments

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  ikkoikkiJan. 29, 2013 - 12:45AM JST

  The criticism is simply coming from those who benefit from the weaknesses Japan's economic competitiveness (significantly affected by a strong Yen). When those in the Eurozone cry foul, it's largely because starting to face the disadvantages they didn't mind Japan suffering.

  Posted in: Japan's policy sparks Davos fears of 'currency war'

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  ikkoikkiNov. 25, 2012 - 07:54PM JST

  It's official, youtube say so, the World is dumb!

  Posted in: 'Gangnam Style' becomes YouTube's most watched video

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  ikkoikkiNov. 03, 2012 - 11:46AM JST

  Why all the hype for a Korean song that clearly Japanese people don't give a toss about?

  Posted in: 'Gangnam Style' second most-viewed YouTube video after Justin Bieber

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  ikkoikkiOct. 23, 2012 - 09:18PM JST

  I heard next year there will be an Urban Planning for Nomads Awards ceremony.

  Posted in: Best dressed eyes

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  ikkoikkiOct. 22, 2012 - 10:28AM JST

  Good luck to him!!

  Posted in: Japanese high school pitcher Otani opts for MLB

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  ikkoikkiOct. 20, 2012 - 07:51PM JST

  Not just the Japanese, but the South Koreans, and Chinese too, use these cutesy characters to create a more likeable image amongst the young (and impressionable otaku) toward the police, fire service, miltary branches, etc.

  Posted in: SDF show their playful side: Moe-style attack helicopter wows crowds

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  ikkoikkiOct. 14, 2012 - 01:57PM JST

  I live in Korea (and spent 3 years living in the district of Gangnam -basically Kabukicho + Harajuku but with less chartacter) and tired of saturation coverage of this new Korean hero. Perhaps the Japanese (for all their own awful modern pop outpourings) are right to not tow the line dictated by youtube rankings and online downloads.

  Posted in: Why Japan doesn’t give a Gangnam about PSY

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  ikkoikkiOct. 14, 2012 - 01:52PM JST

  @JeffLee

  Japanese resentment is also a big factor. Whenever the Koreans have success, the Japanese cringe, not just the nationalist ones, but the society as a whole.

  So why are K-Pop and K-Dramas so popular in Japan?

  Posted in: Why Japan doesn’t give a Gangnam about PSY

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  ikkoikkiOct. 11, 2012 - 11:27PM JST

  Probably. His work is about the past not the present, and often in the 1947 period.

  Posted in: Chinese writer Mo Yan wins Nobel literature prize

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  ikkoikkiOct. 11, 2012 - 12:23AM JST

  "China was drawn into Group C with the Saudis, Iraq and Indonesia." It's like an Amnesty International dossier.

  Posted in: China faces tough road in qualifying for Asian Cup

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  ikkoikkiOct. 06, 2012 - 10:14PM JST

  @ CrazyJoe

  It tells you how weak the Noda government is.

  This has nothing to do about Noda. The prosecutors, not the Cabinet or Foreign Ministry, dropped any possible case in the realization that the alleged crimes, while recognized and galling, could not be prosecuted due to the official's diplomatic immunity.

  Posted in: Japan won't prosecute Chinese diplomat over espionage

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  ikkoikkiSep. 27, 2012 - 11:05PM JST

  Of course, his heart aches for the jobless; if they don't have any cash how can Romney and his cronies fleece them?

  Posted in: Romney says his 'heart aches' for jobless

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  ikkoikkiSep. 26, 2012 - 10:51PM JST

  Well, if I had a vote in Japan, before today I was 90% sure I would have voted for Noda. After this it's hit 100%

  Posted in: Former PM Abe wins LDP leadership election

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  ikkoikkiSep. 22, 2012 - 01:05AM JST

  Sad but probably not a good idea to be a travelling Blossoms fan in China at the moment.

  Posted in: Japan withdraws from rugby sevens tournament in China

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  ikkoikkiSep. 22, 2012 - 01:02AM JST

  @Ch1nSailor Me thinks you didn't see one water bottle being thrown, lest the K-Cops (Real Police, not to be in any way confused with J-Cops. or J-Oops) would be arresting somebody, none of this, "Don't do that again, or I'll tell your mom!"

  Have you been to Korea? I live here and the cops here are as much a joke as their Japanese counterparts. Just check out the Korean news sites but a catalogue of scandal and outright buffoonery. Sure they can act tough when encased in riot armour and there smacking around students or farmers.

  Posted in: Chinese students protest at Japan's embassy in Seoul

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  ikkoikkiSep. 20, 2012 - 12:35AM JST

  Well, that'll appease the old folk.

  Posted in: Sequel planned to pioneer 'Korean Wave' TV show

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  ikkoikkiSep. 16, 2012 - 09:47PM JST

  @SmithinJapan "Unlike Japan, they actually apologized, and continue to do so, and..."

  I keep hearing comments from Chinese (admittedly translated) and Korean protesters (whom I can understand) and I keep hearing things let we can NEVER forgive, we can NEVER forget, et al ad infinitum. To people who seem to confuse demonstrating with looting, would any kind of apology honestly make a difference and bring the region the stability it has rarely had in the past?

  Posted in: Chaos

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  ikkoikkiSep. 16, 2012 - 02:40PM JST

  movieguy

  Takes a lot of confidence to get married on your birthday especially if you're a celebrity.

  Why?

  Posted in: Aya Ueto, HIRO announce marriage

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  ikkoikkiSep. 16, 2012 - 02:35PM JST

  Is anyone in China actually calling for calm?

  Posted in: Noda says China must protect Japanese citizens, companies as protests resume

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  ikkoikkiSep. 16, 2012 - 02:27PM JST

  Regarding attacks on Korean tourists, I live in korea and have heard none of this on KBS or Yonhap News.

  Posted in: Point of view