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People in Denmark have had an ID number, the 'personnnummer' since 1968, giving them access to…
Posted in: All Japanese citizens to be issued ID number
I´ve never been hit by any teacher or coach, though I have been yelled at and…
Posted in: Tokyo Board of Education publishes names of schools using corporal punishment
You have my respect Mr. Matsumoto.
Posted in: Japan's wartime brothels were wrong, says 91-year-old veteran
Wow. I don't see any right winger supporters other than BlueSamurai here. Where are you TheRealist…
Posted in: Japan's wartime brothels were wrong, says 91-year-old veteran
"Prime Minister Shinzo Abe caused controversy during his first 2006-2007 term by saying there was no…
Posted in: Japan's wartime brothels were wrong, says 91-year-old veteran
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sonnoujoui
There was none. USA was not the better team, but they had big luck with the decisions of the referee. It is high time they use video proof in football matches, like they do in hockey.
Posted in: U.S. beats Japan 2-1 to win gold in women's soccer
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sonnoujoui
2 clear penalties not given to Japan. 2 gifts to the USA. What a farce.
Posted in: U.S. beats Japan 2-1 to win gold in women's soccer
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sonnoujoui
That's why I love Japan.
Posted in: Cleavage-inspired ice cream offered at Akihabara cafe to celebrate release of 'Senran Kagura' sequel
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sonnoujoui
Looking at the poll, it seems like 2/3 of the JT accounts are actually americans.
Posted in: Do you consider the A-bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki to be war crimes?
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sonnoujoui
I think it's kind of strange, that you are making fun of the rape victims by that statement.
About your statistics - there is a saying: "Dont believe any statistics that you didnt fake yourself." There are several things that are not taken into account. Cases where the predetaor wasnt identified and crimes that havent been reportet at all. And it doesnt show all the rapes and crimes that happened right after US military came to Okinawa. If the US military would leave, then the total numbers of crimes would go back. That is sure.
The US mlitary is a guest in Japan, and therefore they have to be extra carefull. Of course the average number of crimes commited by military members or police should be lower than that of the average people, that also includes jobless people, drug addicts, etc. I hope it's same in the US as well. US-military doesnt belong to Japan and therefore they should leave. The crimes are just one of many reasons.
Funny, you assume that the "American Empie" will stay as long as the Roman Empire. Only totally blind people havent noticed yet the decline of the Superpower America.
Posted in: Should the Japanese government stick to the 2006 agreement over the realignment of U.S. forces in Japan, which the previous government and the U.S. agreed upon?
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sonnoujoui
Silly statement. It doesnt matter if Akihito was elected. He is the emperor of Japan. The big majority of the Japanese are quite happy that he represents Japan as the emperor. If Obama is lucky, then maybe half of the americans want him to be their president, while the others think he's probably the devil. Akihito was the Emperor of Japan long before Obama and I wouldnt be so surprised if Akihito is still Emperor when Obama isnt president anymore.
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sonnoujoui
The next thing that happens is that he greets the Emperess, but only with a slight bow.
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sonnoujoui
Hawaii was a military target becase military was there. Okinawa could be another military target in a new conflict. If I'd be an islamic terrorist in Japan, I'd attack american military bases. China would never attack Japan. What for? They are making business with each other. It's like Russia would never attack Germany, with or without american bases there. Now, what is sure is that rape incidents on Okinawa would decline without US bases. That is reason enough for them to leave. The possibility of an Okinawan girl to be raped by an american soldier is higher than beeing caught by any asian invaders.
BTW, where did I say I am Japanese?
Funny, I rather think it's the other way around. The US doesnt want military conflict with China because the economic ties with China are far too vital for the survival of the US.
Well, as I plan to live for the next 50 years I am quite confident. Mainly because it's just a matter of time that the US wont be able to maintain such a big army anymore as it is already on the way of economic decline. Ask the Romans where their military bases in Germania, Gaul and Brittania are now. lol
Posted in: Should the Japanese government stick to the 2006 agreement over the realignment of U.S. forces in Japan, which the previous government and the U.S. agreed upon?
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sonnoujoui
Hail the emperor! BANZAI!!!
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sonnoujoui
USNinJapan2
It's high time to make a change. And it would be a good thing if Hatoyama would not only talk but do some changes.
No, it is very unlikely there will be an attack from one of the neighbouring countries, with or without american forces in Japan. There is only 1 country possible, and that is North Korea. And they wouldnt invade Japan, they'd drop an A-bomb. I wonder how a Navy man like you could avoid that. But, I dont think this will happen anyway.
By the way, did that military base on Hawaii about 70 years ago prevent an attack?
If Japan wouldnt have relied on big america all the time, then it would probably already have arranged better relationships with it's neighbouring countries. Now they realise, USA is on the downfall and it's better to have good relationships with the awakening dragon China.
So, kichiku-beihei out of Japan!
Posted in: Should the Japanese government stick to the 2006 agreement over the realignment of U.S. forces in Japan, which the previous government and the U.S. agreed upon?
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sonnoujoui
No, the Japanese want them out. The Japanese people also voted for Hatoyama knowing his position about politics with the US.
Do you seriously think Japan would be attacked if the US would leave? Get real!
Posted in: Should the Japanese government stick to the 2006 agreement over the realignment of U.S. forces in Japan, which the previous government and the U.S. agreed upon?
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sonnoujoui
USA out of Japan! NOW!!! The war is already over more than 60 years.
Posted in: Should the Japanese government stick to the 2006 agreement over the realignment of U.S. forces in Japan, which the previous government and the U.S. agreed upon?
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sonnoujoui
USA out of Japan! NOW!!!
Posted in: Should the Japanese government stick to the 2006 agreement over the realignment of U.S. forces in Japan, which the previous government and the U.S. agreed upon?
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sonnoujoui
This is bad news on Christmas! I think she was a good girl! Why always the best have to go early while some idiots seem to live forever. RIP, Ai!
Posted in: Former porn star Ai Iijima found dead at Tokyo apartment
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sonnoujoui
North Americans complaining about quality of Japanese TV and Japanese Food - there is some irony in it!
Posted in: Japanese cooking shows and the loss of sanity
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sonnoujoui
Only an American can say that.
Posted in: Japanese cooking shows and the loss of sanity
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sonnoujoui
You only find that odd because in North America there is no reason for anyone to say "oshii" about the food.
Posted in: Japanese cooking shows and the loss of sanity
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sonnoujoui
In America cooking equals heating up something in the microwave and pouring ketchup over it. And are there any other food advertisements in American TV that don't include Cheese and meat?
Posted in: Japanese cooking shows and the loss of sanity
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sonnoujoui
Well, I don't know if that is you in the youtube-film, but how is grinning while making videos of other people in such situation a more appropriate reaction?
Posted in: Man jumps to death from station platform in Yokohama; two women injured
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sonnoujoui
Actually I was surprised at first, when I heard about a Spanish guy bathing in the Imperial Palace moat. A spanish guy? That sounded strange to me. It would have been rather sth an american or british guy would do.
Now I hear that he was actually a briton. Ahh, I am relieved - everything OK with my world view.
Posted in: Naked Briton detained after swimming in Imperial Palace moat