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kochikame
Yes, this year was definitely very tragic, especially for Japan...but, also the Nadeshiko Japan's World Cup win brought also oeverwhelming joy...nobody expected.
Happy New to people in Japan....here in Montreal it's still 11:10 of Saturday Morning, we still have almost 13 hours to enjoy last moments of 2011.(=^_^=)
Posted in: As year ends, Japanese reflect on fragility of life
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kochikame
'I like how the people in the picture are not jaded.': What's the meaning of 'jaded'?
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kochikame
They are right.. I never found korean dramas interesting.
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kochikame
I wish Japan Today made announcement about this marathon in advance.
Posted in: Kizaki wins Yokohama marathon
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kochikame
Sorry, I meant Japan was 3rd at the World in 2010.
Posted in: Italy wins volleyball World Cup
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kochikame
Japan will qualify to the London Olympics....they almost got it in this World Cup, and they showed it winning tough opponents like Brazil, and U.S, number 1 and 2 in the World, respectively. And the were 3rd at the World Championship in 2003.
I watched Japan's matches through Internet, on Key Hole TV...if interests somebody. You can watch almost all the open japanese TV broadcasters there, although the quality isn't that good.
Posted in: Italy wins volleyball World Cup
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kochikame
I agree with many people here...these happenings are nothing compared to what would happen in somewhere else, hit by similar disasters. In Brazil, my home-country, much worse crimes happen everyday, and surprisingly, the culprits are often healthy, and didn't need to commite these crimes.
Posted in: Potpourri of post-quake crimes contradicts foreign media's reporting of placid Japanese
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kochikame
Aya Miyama would also deserve the FIFA Player of the Year award. In the the World Cup Final agains USA she scored the tying goal, and then the 1st Penalty Kick.
By the way, Ayumi Kaihori should have been awarded the Golden Glove as best goal keeper in the World Cup, not just the MVP of the Final...she stopped 2 Penalty kicks..., and made other amazing saves in that and other matches...she was awesome!!
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kochikame
I agree...it's weird that these elderly cuple were kayaking in such busy route...common sense says to not do that... They shouldn't be allowed to be near the ferry route. It's not much about the ferry driver.
Posted in: Japanese woman killed after ferry hits her kayak in Malaysia
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kochikame
Somebody is thinking the guy wanted to break up, and the girl stabbed him. But, the article doesn't say that. Probably it was the other way around. I have a feeling that this guy deserved that. Anyway, this guy is lucky...I've read some women cut off their partners dicks.
Posted in: Hyogo teen accused of stabbing 18-year-old boy
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kochikame
It's shameful how my home-country Brazil, the Olympics Champion, is doing in this World Cup...just in 6th place, and with remote chances to qualify for the London Olympics, in this tournament. I'm happy for Japan, they still have chance after winning the match against Brazil, on Sunday morning(4h 20 in Montreal).
Posted in: World Cup women's volleyball results
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kochikame
I don't know if this is the best way...he may die trying to cross the Atlantic...like many have commented, there's lots of Tsunami debris from March 11, happened in Japan, just to list a few adversities. Seriously, if americans could save the hundreds of millions of dollars of Presidential campaigns they waste every 4 or 5 years, it would make for lots of beneficial campaigns, including cancer cause. I've always thought how shameful they can waste money on.
Posted in: Frenchman to swim from Tokyo to San Francisco
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kochikame
Japan X Brazil on Sunday(4h 20 in Montreal) morning will be very exciting. Too bad both need 3 points; I'm brazilian, and I really like both teams...it'll be sad to see one of them losing. Brazil, by the way, has been disappointing in this World Cup. Friday night(morning in Japan) the team lost to Italy in 3 straight Sets, and now it nees all the victories in straight Sets to have chance to finish within 3rd place; otherwise, Brazil won't qualify for the London Olympics in this tournament. Fortunately there'll be the American qualifying tournament, later on, if necessary for my home-country.
Greetings from Montreal!
Posted in: World Cup women's volleyball results
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kochikame
Why some people say nonsense? Stop being idiot...'Japan will lose in the end'???? Of course it'll be difficult, but there's hope. I'm brazilian, but I also love Hinotori Nippon(Japanese Volleyball Women's National Team).I'm looking forward to seeing both in the London Olympics.
Greetings from Montreal Hayashi
Posted in: World Cup women's volleyball results
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kochikame
No, brazilians are not going to be humbled by China. It'll be a tough match. Cheering for Japan and Brazil. I'm very excited to see both teams match up on the 3rd round.By the way, next rounds are getting exciting, and we can expect changes in the score board.
Greetings from Montreal, Canada
Posted in: World Cup women's volleyball results
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kochikame
To Serrano: No, USA lost to Germany, not for Italy USA X Italy will happen on the 4th(last) round. I'm looking forward to the next rounds, It's becoming very exciting, especially for Japan and USA who are going to face tough opponents. I'm cheering for Japan, of course...they are very talentous, young, and beautiful! (=^_^=).
Next Friday(November 11), Japan will face the strong Serbia, who pushed Brazil to the limit today(Wednesday morning, November 9). Serbia almost defeated the Olympic Gold medalist Brazil. So, it'll be a tough match for Japan. I'm brazilian, and cheering for Brazil and Japan. By the way, Brazil is not in good shape. I feel that they won't win this World Cup.
**I'm looking forward to watching Japan X Brazil **in the last round...it'lll be very exciting. I'll be cheering for both, no preference. If Brazil is qualified already in that stage, of course, I'll be cheering for Japan.
.頑張れブラジル！頑張れ日本！(Gambare Brazil! Ganbare Nippon!) Go Brazil! Go Japan!
Hhhmm! It seems that this site doesn't accept Japanese Kanji writing, What a pity!
Greetings from Montreal, Canada ...Hayashi
Posted in: World Cup women's volleyball results
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kochikame
The news in a brazilian website:
http://www.ipcdigital.com/br/Noticias/Comunidade/Aichi/Brasileiro-atropela-estudante-e-foge-sem-prestar-socorro_31102011
Guys, it's shameful how this Japan Today site is lacking in information. I'm brazilian who also had lived in Japan, and now in Canada. You can translate the above article(it's in Portuguese language), to have a better understanding of the crime. In short, the brazilian had not driving license. If that wasn't enough, his car's Insurance(Shaken) was expired. Before hitting the cyclist, he had hit a car. Then, he run away and entered in a street against the traffic flow, and hit the cyclist. It was the driver who was hit who took note of the criminal's license plate and reported to the police. Nobody knows what the 19-year-old cyclist was doing at almost 4:00 in the morning...well, it was on Sunday morning, so he might be just going back home from some friend's party, or girlfriend? Or could have been a pervert who had just stolen some female underwears in the neighbourhood(it's a very common crime in Japan) and was trying to run away? Whatever...it's not the point here. The point is that a licenseless driver was driving a car(against the traffic flow) with its expired Insurance, hit and killed a cyclist, Very shameful. Unfortunatelly, we hear several similar cases of crimes commited by brazilians in Japan, and when I was living in Japan, I was embarassed to say I'm brazilian. Thank God this criminal has been caught. Sorry if my English is confusing or inaccurate.
Posted in: Brazilian held over fatal hit-and-run in Nagoya
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kochikame
Asagao said his wife is taking day off after hearing Shimada's retirement. Your wife said 'You are nothing compare to him, and stay out all night' Woow, that must be really schocking to hear. I feel sorry for you. By the way, Are you japanese?
Anyway, this news is nothing...in March 11 there was a gigantic tragedy in the Northeastern Japan, killing tens of thousands of people, and because of the nuclear leaking, it's going to be a long crises....new energy alternatives is also a huge issue in the country.
Posted in: Comedian Shimada quits show business over reported ties to yakuza
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kochikame
Beaches in Japan are also dangerous. I have heard many cases of death....there are treacherous streams that push them to the deep water. Yeah, I agree with many people here. People should have common sense and avoid dangerous activities, especially very young, or elders... and if they do, make sure to have proper life-vests, not just small pads.
Posted in: 2 dead, 3 missing after tour boat capsizes on Shizuoka river
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kochikame
In the first place, I wouldn't even go to the Niagara Falls, or Iguaçu FallsI(in Brazil). It's not interesting to go to these risky areas. I don't know why they go. Well, if they really want to go, stay far away. Besides, I do think the patrols of the Niagara Falls should be more responsible. More than that, there must be more protecting barriers. In other words, it should be a Fool proof place.
Posted in: Niagara Falls search for Japanese woman turns up man's body