Stay in touch with the latest and widest range of Japan News with JapanToday's News Alert newsletter.
Up to the moment news in your inbox everyday. Subscribe now!
Already a JapanToday registered user?
Login to update your settings to subscribe to News Alert.
*Required
Edano never sent his family to Singapore or anywhere overseas after the 311 quake. Here's the…
Posted in: Official defends secrecy over worst-case nuclear disaster scenario
@Paulinusa I remember reading about such experiments a long time ago. The problem was, as far…
Posted in: Firms plan to build floating wind farm off Fukushima coast
Obama leads both Romney and Santorum.
Once they crack down and enforce, cough cough.... Japan will be even better. Most of the…
Posted in: Smoke-free laws lead to less smoking at home
Noda thinks it's good for Japan in the long run to test the patience of (so…
Posted in: Noda says Japan seeks waiver from U.S. penalties on Iran
0
moonbeams
When I saw this picture, I was perplexed and thought "Who are these people?"
Then I read the caption.
Posted in: Pottering about
0
moonbeams
The reason why cellular phones must be shut off near the priority seats is that they emit signals that may negatively influence the functionability if pacemakers.
Posted in: Woman arrested for using spray on bus passengers in Chiba
0
moonbeams
Mikehuntex, you are misinformed. She returned only to take care of her ill mother and was then thrust into a leadership role as the daughter of the national hero.
The article even mentions it:
She has always had the freedom to leave, but chose to stay under house arrest because the junta would not allow her back in.
Posted in: Myanmar's Suu Kyi freed from house arrest
0
moonbeams
Let's show some respect and decency to this amazing women by not dragging this thread into left vs right territory.
I've been praying daily for her freedom for 7 years now. I'm so happy about this.
Posted in: Myanmar's Suu Kyi freed from house arrest
0
moonbeams
I hope so, elbudamexicano.
Posted in: Reputed drug kingpin killed in Mexico shootout
0
moonbeams
I was denied a credit card from the post office. I had a history of over four years of monthly salary injections into ny account at the post office when I applied.
I was upset
But I got a card from Marui's Epos center.
Posted in: What do you think of the banking system in Japan? What are the pros and cons?
0
moonbeams
You should open up the boarder to allow in refugees.
Posted in: 15 killed in Mexican car wash massacre
0
moonbeams
These people are pure evil.
Are their residences known?
Posted in: 15 killed in Mexican car wash massacre
0
moonbeams
I don't have a tv and hopefully never will.
Fridge and washing machine are most important.
Then record player.
Then computer.
Posted in: Which electrical appliance in your home would you find it most difficult to live without?
0
moonbeams
I pray for her success and well being.
Posted in: College student, 20, named police chief in Mexican border town
0
moonbeams
I cut out junk food from my diet about 4 weeks ago. I'd love an ice cream, pie or donuts. But it's been okay not eating snack food. Cooooooookies....
Posted in: Snack foods a threat to nation's youth
0
moonbeams
Burma has been a NK since the military took over,
Posted in: Foreign media barred from covering Myanmar election
0
moonbeams
What religion doesn't have a cult mentality?
Sad to see a Rabbi spreading hate.
Posted in: British Anti-Islam group seeks ties with Tea Party
0
moonbeams
They better get both cheeks.
Posted in: How do you feel when someone you are greeting wants to hug you or kiss you on the cheek? When is it appropriate and do you think the custom can be misinterpreted in some cultures, such as Japan, for example?
0
moonbeams
Okay, name one single apologist here.
Exactly, there are none.
May I suggest reading a book to stimulate cognitive activity?
Posted in: France warns of high terror risk in Britain
0
moonbeams
the Muslim community always denounces these attacks. It's the people who just repeat over and over "how come they don't denounce terrorism?" that gets stuck in your memory.
Here: just google "muslim denounce terrorism" JT won't let me post the search results
Posted in: Times Square bomber gets life sentence; warns of more attacks
0
moonbeams
Yeah, he's privy to the news. You should try reading it. I remember when that happened. The guy was turned in by his own father.
Posted in: Times Square bomber gets life sentence; warns of more attacks
0
moonbeams
Right of the bat posts like these. For your information, the Muslim community has been quite vocal in denoucing these acts. FOX News won't report it.
Posted in: Times Square bomber gets life sentence; warns of more attacks
0
moonbeams
This guy embarrassed Japan. He's not going to be getting off easily or at all.
Posted in: Ichihashi sends letter of apology to Hawker's parents
0
moonbeams
Okay, lost lostrune2, you have wiped out the junta. The junta was at war with 9 different ethnic groups. Most have signed peace treaties. What do you do if chaos breaks out with doing groups vying for power. These groups have been militarized for decades.
Suu Kyi wants this done peacefully. We must respect that.
Posted in: Suu Kyi officially barred from Myanmar election