JAPAN NEWS AND DISCUSSION
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whitepocky
But not to our dear friends at UEFA and FIFA. Try telling that to Monsieur Platini!!
Posted in: FIFA kicks off bidding for 2018, 2022 World Cups
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whitepocky
AlfGarnett- The requisite is that they need 12 stadiums that have a minimum, 40,000 capacity. Last time I looked Upton park can't hold that many. From a historical point of view 'Old Trafford' or 'Celtic Park' have to be two of the finest stadia in Britain as they have never moved location and yet hold a vast swath of spectators. And when they say England for the world cup, I'm sure the 'Millennium Stadium' in Cardiff will be used too, making the occasion a unified British event would it not!! Nevertheless, I would fly back home for 2018, should we get the world cup. Bring on the Germans - Penalties, Semi-final!!!!
Posted in: FIFA kicks off bidding for 2018, 2022 World Cups
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whitepocky
We know about American cars thanks, and frankly it's the reason why we don't buy them!!!
FORD - Fixed Or Repaired Daily!
Posted in: Ford, GM, Chrysler skipping Tokyo auto show
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whitepocky
Wakarimasen - If you look at all the European supercars, the superlight versions are around 5-6million yen more expensive than the standard version. Lamborghini, Ferrari and Porsche all do it. Nissan is by no means different.
Posted in: Nissan shows pricier GT-R Spec V sportscar
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whitepocky
too much thought gone into your post Tjrandom!!
Posted in: Ministry of Defense employee arrested for feeling up 17-year-old girl on JR Saikyo line
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whitepocky
Should be able to represent himself then.
Posted in: Unemployed Tokyo Univ graduate charged with threatening professors on blog
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whitepocky
Somebody's realised then have they!!
Posted in: May I help you?
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whitepocky
Goodjorb, Nanny-state imposed speed limits were introduced to curb the the carnage (read accident rate) on the roads. It was further increased as the oil shortage/fuel crisis during the early 70's.
Posted in: Father, daughter, 5, thrown out of car after accident on Kyushu expressway; girl dies
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whitepocky
That narrows the search down a bit doesn't it. Did he have black hair too?? Great detective work guys!!
Posted in: Woman attacked by man with baseball bat in Ibaraki
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whitepocky
As is the norm with all the technilogical devices, it will only recognise the one accent. Do you think it would pick up a broad scouse accent, I think not!!!
Posted in: NEC develops Japanese-English interpretation software for cell phones
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whitepocky
Living just west of Shinjuku, I find owning a car is reasonably priced in comparison to my home country, the UK. Petrol is relatively cheap, car tax is averagely priced and the state of the roads are generally okay. The beauty of it all though is how cheap the insurance is. I'm paying around half of what I alone paid in the UK for myself and my wife for a similar car, even though I had a 3yrs no-claims bonus. The only pet peeve I have is the damn shaken. Though in relation to where I have come from, I don't see the fuss. Japan, if somewhat pedantic, is relatively cheap in comparison to other industralised nations across the board. When you grow up seeing almost half of your wage disappear in tax and National Insurance, it's a real kick in the teeth to have to pay massive taxes on everything else. E.g. Petrol, until recently was over one pound a litre. Predominately tax!! Again though, if you use your car properly, in our case my wife uses it to facilitate our soon to and from school, shopping etc. it is not so costly.
Posted in: Japan auto sales plunge as young lose interest
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whitepocky
Japan Today - As ever, quantifying that everybody who lives in Japan is American. Like we give two hoots what those in the US have to pay for their less than satisfactory services! Try featuring something that affects everyone as a whole, not the Yank community only as is usually the case in this country. That or make the topic title more specific. e.g. Americans - Pack light or pay up for holiday flights
Moderator: You're not the best judge of what stories are suitable for Japan Today. In the first place, more than 60% of our readers live overseas and a significant percentage of that live in North America. Furthermore, for any other readers who are visiting the U.S. and planning to take domestic flights, this story will be relevant. A very poor contribution from you.
Posted in: Pack light or pay up for holiday flights
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whitepocky
Am I an idiot for thinking that 'profit is profit', is it not!!
Posted in: Denso slashes profit forecast by 90%
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whitepocky
Why should YouTube play ball? YouTube are simply cashing in on the supply & demand that it's founders created. Get creative Warner, compromise to be on the ladder of new initiatives or sink like the Titanic.
Posted in: Behind the YouTube-Warner divorce
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whitepocky
As is ever, Japan has no initiative of it's own and relies on plagiarising other nations great achievements. TT is a truly horrid looking thing, and even though I see it on a daily basis I sure as hell would not squalor the fee of umpteen yen to scale it's heights. I can only imagine the view of 'concrete city' would be far worse up there than it is at street level.
Posted in: Tokyo Tower turns 50 with big party
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whitepocky
This should be a lesson to all really about the demons of drinking. It seems that, as is given here in Japan, such problems are brushed under the carpet rather than hitting them head on. Pardon the Pun. I really have to ask though, where are the graphic commercials that will be hitting UK TV screens, and other nations most likely, at this time of year warning us about the evil drink. I guess this would go against Japan's corporate policy of protectionism. If only the Japanese knew what the rest of the world does, there would be a riot I feel!!
Posted in: Woman standing on platform dies after being hit by passing train in Fukuoka
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whitepocky
Probably took most of the 500 people who queued up for god knows how long, about 10 mins for their stomach to disagree with their decision to ingest such crap!!
Posted in: Hundreds line up for an hour at Osaka McDonald's for Quarter Pounder debut
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whitepocky
Since when has northerners dependance on handouts influenced our teams winning more than southerners.
Posted in: Manchester United wins Club World Cup final
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whitepocky
Isn't this just typical of big business.
Posted in: ANA puts off new jumbo purchase
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whitepocky
As with most things that come out of Hollywood in recent years, I think I'll give this a wide berth!! Utter twaddle....
Posted in: Earth calling Keanu Reeves