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I do hope he makes it through and goes on a while yet, can't say I'm…
Posted in: Emperor to have heart bypass surgery next Saturday
edardoe, seriously? Where have you been? Did socialists in the EU create the banking crisis? Did…
Zichi Last year it was stated that growing sunflowers could help tp reduce the soil contamination…
Posted in: Official defends secrecy over worst-case nuclear disaster scenario
The people living nearby and people using power from these plants expected the company(ies) involved to…
Posted in: Fukushima faces increased quake risk, scientists say
Actually, a lot of OCR software nowadays is really good at reading kanji and converting it…
Posted in: Docking scanner
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tokyokawasaki
Typical Americans and their lust for legal action. So what if the mileage is out. It is probably based on carrying less weight that the average American?
Posted in: LA woman takes unique road to sue Honda over mileage
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tokyokawasaki
Excellent story. It is also the first report I have read this year. Well done ladies, I hope you grow in numbers and support. The morons in government need REAL opposition... "Hell have no fury" as the saying goes :)
Posted in: Web-savvy activist moms emerge after March 11 disaster
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tokyokawasaki
Just goes to show (yet again) that Chinese businesses have no class.
Posted in: Chinese site hawking Kim Jong-Il T-shirts
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tokyokawasaki
Whatever, they should enforce retirement in the government at 65.
Posted in: What do you think the retirement age (currently 60 in Japan) should be?
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tokyokawasaki
Why mourn for a selfish low life scumbag who only cared about himself? The man could have been a great leader by offering reform and a democratic government... But no, he decided to live a life of relative luxury whilst the people had to suffer under his narcissistic rule.
Posted in: 'Millions' mourn North Korean leader
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tokyokawasaki
Isn't this the job of the police? Cut their Koban TV reception, and maybe, just maybe the keystones will go out on patrol...
Posted in: Sumo wrestler crime prevention team patrols streets of Tokyo
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tokyokawasaki
Why killed? Was it because wandered into a residential area by mistake? Or did it attack people? Why not return it to the wild. Does any authority in Japan recognize or even understand animal cruelty?
Posted in: Wild boar killed in Matsuyama residential district
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tokyokawasaki
I say de-list the company until it proves (not promises) to have implemented 21st century corporate governance, with a board of competent and independent directors..
Posted in: Olympus eyes $1.3 bil equity offering
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tokyokawasaki
This is not uncommon in Japan, in fact it is the norm. Have you ever noticed that the kuyakushou and Tax Office do not share information? This also applies to hospitals, dental surgeries and schools. The list just goes on and on. They are all too secretive and protective over information.
Posted in: Reactor makers Toshiba and Hitachi (brought in to help resolve the crisis) each have their own technology, and they don't talk to each other. Toshiba doesn't tell Hitachi what it's doing, and Hitachi doesn't tell Toshiba what it's doing.
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tokyokawasaki
War chest... That sounds damaging. Unfortunately everything they have tried is about as damaging as throwing rocks made of cotton wool. i.e. totally ineffective...
Posted in: Japan to boost forex war chest by Y30 trillion
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tokyokawasaki
I would have phrased that differently as follows:
It says economic growth has paused, mainly due to inefficient business practices which are rife throughout the country, combined with very poor corporate governance. The effects of a slowdown in overseas economies and of the appreciation of the yen have had a slight impact, however most of the problems are rooted at home, but nothing will change until we stop blaming overseas markets and take full responsibility to change the way we perform. It expects the economy to remain flat for the foreseeable future unless someone with some real skills and courage is elected to control the country, oust all the useless dinosaurs in the government and shake up the business world by introducing the concept of shareholder value and transparency. Until then we can all expect more misery and no growth (except for a rise the number of suicides due to the amount of stress living in Japan under an incompetent government...
Posted in: Bank of Japan keeps interest rate near zero
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tokyokawasaki
@Chuan:
How many Japanese fisherman have been arrested for illegally fishing in Chinese waters?
Posted in: Japan's coast guard arrests Chinese fishing boat captain
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tokyokawasaki
Honda acting very slow is not a crime. Have you known any Japanese business (or government agency) to act swiftly? Making quick decisions is a concept that just isn't understood, taught or wanted.
Posted in: Air bag victim's lawyer questions Honda recall scope
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tokyokawasaki
It may seem dumb and slow to us. But it is just another part of the system designed to protect those in power. Why would they change anything that might cause the mighty to suffer... The WHOLE SYSTEM (Business & Government) is corrupt.
Posted in: Prosecutors raid Olympus head office, Kikukawa's home
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tokyokawasaki
My ex keeps a rabbit in her bedside cabinet...
Posted in: Island overrun by rabbits, tourists
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tokyokawasaki
The Nation of lawyers and people who like to sue at every opportunity. Well, that's the image I have :) Sure it was an accident. Accidents happen.
I am sure the Honda airbags have saved more lives and prevented more injuries than the rare event of the airbag itself causing injuries?
Posted in: Air bag victim's lawyer questions Honda recall scope
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tokyokawasaki
F-35 = Finished (hopefully) by 2035...
Posted in: Japan formally selects F-35 as new fighter jet
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tokyokawasaki
If the Chinese did not act so ignorant, selfish and arrogant, there would not be a problem.
Posted in: Japan's coast guard arrests Chinese fishing boat captain
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tokyokawasaki
What exactly is the treatment for depression in Japan? (other than being told to 'ganbatte')... Being honest, I am surprised they even know how to diagnose the problem..
Posted in: Woman held for feeding baby daughter jelly laced with sleeping pills
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tokyokawasaki
You bet they can. You can expect an AKB48 version very soon.
Posted in: Japan formally selects F-35 as new fighter jet