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Every year, the government spends ¥500 billion on energy R&D, but more than 95% of it…
Posted in: Japan's nuclear safety standards flawed, says commission chief
As I wrote elsewhere, I hope this is all in the Japanese media too.. This morning…
Posted in: Japan's nuclear safety standards flawed, says commission chief
Different world. Of course us gaijins have nothing to do with it. We only go ewwww...…
Posted in: J-League vows to keep yakuza out
daisan - they do have green tea, even in the US a lot of places (including…
Posted in: Try some dessert oden
Good article JT... always enjoy reading anything that gives insight into Japan's culture. I'm Niku/Outdoor... with…
Posted in: From carnivores to herbivores: how men are defined in Japan
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soldave
One year to go. Wonder who's going to be the next PM.
Posted in: Noda picks Ozawa ally Koshiishi, 75, for post of DPJ secretary general
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soldave
Yes, I did watch it, and I've watched and own all the previous UFCs.
Posted in: Give it your best shot
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soldave
Really? What's the source for this? Would like to read where people are returning their 3D TVs, and if it's just Japan or in other countries too.
Posted in: London Olympics to be broadcast in 3-D, Panasonic says
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soldave
You've probably nailed it right there. Fighting out of your country you're more likely to be found out to show your real strength and true colours. Am guessing that's why he hardly ever does.
Posted in: Kameda defends WBA bantamweight title
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soldave
Man aged 75 chosen for high-ranking government position in Japan. In similarly shocking news, the sky is declared blue.
Posted in: Noda picks Ozawa ally Koshiishi, 75, for post of DPJ secretary general
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soldave
Okami got KTFO, although was hardly surprising. Really want to see a Sonnen rematch, although I get the feeling Silva would dispatch him quick this time.
Posted in: Give it your best shot
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soldave
Doesn't costar need a hyphen in there? Just seems a bit strange to read the headline, although I could be wrong.
Posted in: Seiko Matsuda, Kyoko Koizumi to costar in ad for first time
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soldave
He looks positively ecstatic that the car he's passenger in is about to T-bone that taxi
Posted in: Jump in my car
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soldave
JeffLee - Don't ever let facts come in the way of people complaining!
Posted in: Leah Dizon to make 'comeback' in TV commercials
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soldave
Product + celebrity = news
The Japanese equation that never fails.
Posted in: AKB48's Tomomi Kasai takes part in wedding dress fashion show
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soldave
Think the info came out of the "If not abductees... what else?" file.
Posted in: Japan warns N Korea seeking new missile, China navy active
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soldave
I take it Japan is not stressing that pretty much all (as far as I know) naval activities by Chinese military vessels have been in international waters, which again I believe is perfectly acceptable
Posted in: Japan warns N Korea seeking new missile, China navy active
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soldave
Hasn't affected me in the slightest.
Posted in: How has the Fukushima nuclear crisis changed the way you buy groceries and other items? For example, are you buying more imported products than you used to?
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soldave
"Moe was asked if she would like to score a magnificent husband like Nadeshiko Japan could score a goal" - am guessing they were meaning with structured moves and keeping pretty tight at the back?
Posted in: Ebi-chan, Moe show their line of wedding dresses
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soldave
Breeders? I think "baby-making machines" is the government-preferred term ;)
She mentions about nuclear power being used in a peaceful way, and that it's not the case... again people trying hard to make the link between nuclear power and nuclear weapons.
Posted in: Actress Sayuri Yoshinaga campaigns against nuclear power
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soldave
Definitely. They choose actors who people will recognize ("ahhh... it's so-and-so from insert random comedy duo or TV personality here). The same for live action stuff - the voices don't portray the characters whatsoever and it detracts a lot from the enjoyment and meaning of the films.
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soldave
One bit of pretty important info is needed here - where does the Japanese idea of the islands' coastline end and international waters begin.
In Okinawa they were complaining about China moving ships through international waters that were close to Okinawa a month or so ago.
Posted in: Coast guard warns Chinese ship sailing near disputed island chain
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soldave
Japan spent good money on this man... they demand answers!
Posted in: Japan demands FIFA explain bin Hammam ban
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soldave
Don't worry Cricky... happening a lot these days.
I thought we were going to get through an entire story on JT about DPRK without the abductees being mentioned. And then I got to the last paragraph.
Posted in: North Korea demands peace treaty with U.S.; Japan says too early for 6-way talks
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soldave
It's got to be true... the police read it on the internet! When has someone posted something on the internet that wasn't the truth?
Posted in: University student suspended following 'drunk driving' tweet