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Exactly Bluescript and it appears that the killing was most certainly a response to the massive…
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Fabricated accusations of abuse should be seen as perjury and the individual should be fined and…
Posted in: Diet approves child abduction treaty
I think hatches like this should be available in every prefecture in Japan. Too many parents…
Posted in: Kumamoto baby hatch says it received 9 infants in fiscal 2012
Cathy is right up there with Singapore Airlines!
Posted in: Cathay Pacific
Remember his line in the Matrix. "I know Kung Fu". http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6vMO3XmNXe4
Posted in: Keanu Reeves makes directorial debut with modern kung fu film
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southsakai
Good article for the ladies. All are valid points made by the writer.
Overall Japan is a pretty safe country compared to other places in the world, especially when you consider Japan's population, you'd expect much more crime here.
But no matter where you live, there will be crime and problems and Japan is no exception.
I think the most important thing is you have to be smart - street smart. Use you hunch and always listen to your inner feelings. Don't trust strangers, and always always talk to your friends, the police, whomever you know if you feel any danger.
It is very important to talk so people around you are aware.
Just keep your guard up at all times. A bit paranoid maybe, but you get used to it and being street smart just becomes a part of you. You always have to be aware of your surroundings.
Posted in: Safety tips for foreign women in Japan
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southsakai
would be great to set this guy up so he gets the unexpected devil from hell. this type of nut needs to be toyed with just like cats play with snakes before eating em.
Posted in: Fukuoka slasher strikes again
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southsakai
Wow 60 years. Many people don't even make it through life that long. Rock on my Japanese brother!
Posted in: Manga legend celebrates 60 years in the business
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southsakai
Just goes to show that we have some real stupid people in power. Who comes up with these kinds of dumb dumb ideas.
Posted in: Okinawa cancels plan to use young women’s thighs as advertising space
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southsakai
Who was the boy band member ? He needs to shave his head too.
Posted in: AKB48 singer shaves her head as act of contrition for dating
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southsakai
Mental illness is a real serious issue that needs a lot of government support. This problem is not going to go away unless serious changes are made so people can be educated and seek help for their problems however big or small.
Posted in: Man throws himself, ex-girlfriend into path of oncoming train
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southsakai
When you're dealing with billions of people. The simple answer is yes, violence from movies and video games will spur some people in the wrong direction. Very very few people but definitely it does have some impact. A blanket statement of no is foolish with or without any scientific evidence.
Posted in: Does violence in movies, TV programs or video games contribute to violence in society?
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southsakai
jus watched half of it. 1 word. Garbage
Posted in: 'Gangnam Style' parody 'Gaijin Style' hits the web
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southsakai
Well no doubt i can understand the concerns amongst the Asian neighbours. The Japanese were brutal beyond imagination. No doubt about it. The Japanese military seemed to have been an unstoppable force back then. We're very lucky the yanks dealt with the problem and restructured the system.
I believe times have changed, the country of Japan and it's people have changed, and they have become very open to the rest of the world unlike pre ww2. It's no longer a closed country with a closed mind of people. Japanese for the last several decades share a lot of their technology and skills with the rest of the world. They travel the world and understand other cultures and people from every corner.
I can understand this is a very emotional issue for Asian folks who were under occupation. I would feel the same if I were in their shoes.
But I think now it's okay for changes to be made in the constitution which Abe is attempting. Japan is a modern country with very good relations with the majority of countries in the world. I see no issues and every country should have the right to protect it's citizens with a proper military.
Posted in: Abe says he intends to change constitution
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southsakai
yes i am. my bro sent me a samsung s3 as a gift just last month. prior to that i used an old school japanese phone from au which i was happy with. this new smartphone is driving me nuts! i can't stop downloading all these apps, it's like a drug. someone please help. every hour i shoot some photos and upload to facebook, for what? i need to stop
Posted in: Are you addicted to your smartphone?
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southsakai
How sad to be killed by your own son. This is a person whom a mother would trust most for safety. This man is a garbage.
Posted in: Man arrested for beating 84-year-old mother to death over breakfast dispute
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southsakai
Japan got this Gun Ownership thing absolutely right, nobody can doubt or argue against this. The stats do the speaking.
Posted in: In Japan, gun ownership is a privilege, not a right
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southsakai
It just goes to show that too much money can make some wealthy people incredibly stupid.
I very much admire some of the rich wealthy folks who live ordinary lifestyles and send their children to local schools with no real special treatment. It's a very good thing for their children. Wisdom comes from experience in life.
Posted in: Why are so many super-rich children so out of it?
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southsakai
Great picture. Wedding are wonderful! Sad so many end up in divorce.
Tessa most of the time Japanese men look much younger than their actual age just like their female counterparts.
Posted in: Day to remember
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southsakai
Don't worry Dean, this happens to all foreigners here. Just pretend you're a huge awesome Giraffe at the zoo like i always do, and you'll do just fine.
Well Dean, this has never happened to me, might happen someday though. Who knows..... In this case, you should reply by telling the fool to go to England and ask all Japanese to leave and return to Japan because they don't belong in England. And you'll return to England yourself as he requested. Ask the fool if that makes any sense to him. So many stupid people around.
Posted in: What it means to be 'haafu' in Japan
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southsakai
Okay i gotta say overall some real good responses here by both sexes. I think these types or responses would be pretty similar in many other countries and not just Japan.
But this guy above has some serious issues with himself.
Posted in: Japan’s singletons list kinds of people they’d hate to marry
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southsakai
Exactly and this is the problem with the world. People who dedicate their whole lives to work in the most important areas of society are usually treated like trash. These teachers are FULLY entitled to the 1.5 million cut.
Unfortunately they are getting screwed over "legally" because government makes and breaks the rules.
Posted in: Teachers, police rush to quit before retirement pay cut
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southsakai
All i'm gonna say is this, from the day of birth most people in this world have been taught a big lie. Not gonna get into this but if you continue to listen to the masses, you have a high chance of ending up in this type of financial situation. Carve your own road.
Posted in: I'm very proud of my job. But I still have a house loan to pay. It's upsetting to see one's much-awaited retirement allowance slashed by 1.5 million yen.
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southsakai
No cameras? People who do this type of thing are beyond sick.
When they do this type of sick things to little cats, better throw these sickos into the hungry lions den with the big african cats and see what they do then.
Posted in: Mutilated animal corpses still appearing on streets of Kure
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southsakai
geez those heels are HIGH! nice picture, Bradley Coopers are great actor. Love hangover!
Posted in: Looking good