Posted in: The phantom juice only available from vending machines at JR East train stations See in context
The provision of fresh fruit juice is very healthy and appealing . . . not a spectre . . . .
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Posted in: Death toll from Maui wildfire reaches 89, making it deadliest in U.S. in more than 100 years See in context
This is a terrible tragedy . . . . Let us pray for the victims and survivors . . . .
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Posted in: What are some of the best museums in Japan? See in context
Tokyo's National Museum of Nature and Science located in Ueno Park, is a very interesting museum for young people . . . has the skeleton of a Pleiosaur . . . and other exhibits
National Museum of Nature and Science | Travel Japan (Japan National Tourism Organization)
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Posted in: Japan and 5 Western nations demand Russia return two regions it took from neighboring Georgia 15 years ago See in context
A better title would be, "U. N. Security Council demands . . . ."
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Posted in: Japan's FY2022 food self-sufficiency at 38%, still near record low See in context
Some ideas to help Japan's A' culture industry . . . recruit Nikkei farmers from overseas, South & North Americas . . . develop offshore farming on some of the many smaller islands of Japan . . . rather than expanding new areas for housing, redevelop old abandoned areas . . . . make sure farmers have what they need to stay in business (govt subsidies) . . . .
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Posted in: Fans celebrate Japanese figure skating star Hanyu's marriage See in context
お目出度う, omedetou gozaimasu!
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Posted in: China needs immigrants See in context
It might be a good idea to open tourism more, . . . so that prospective future residents get an idea of what living in China will be like . . . .
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Posted in: Putin says Russia has sufficient stockpile of cluster bombs See in context
Cluster bomb was explained in a movie, "The Fog of War" . . . in which the munition creates successive explosions, causing multiple injuries and deaths to the victims, . . . https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cluster_munition
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Posted in: Heavy rain pounds western Japan, halting some bullet train services See in context
We recently waited 8 hours due to rain . . . Kyoto to Tokyo Shinkansen . . . it's better to be safe than sorry . . . builds character too . . . . gaman
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Posted in: Air France unveils new Business Class cabin for future A350s See in context
Looks like a pleasant way to travel . . . perhaps other airlines will follow suit . . . .
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Posted in: Should governments regulate AI? See in context
If governments are regulating AI, there should be an international body to check on different governments . . . .
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Posted in: Crash of private Japanese moon lander blamed on software, last-minute location switch See in context
The Japanese space program should consider how to retrieve such lost equipment and "space junk" . . . .?
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Posted in: Japan to provide 100 military vehicles to Ukraine See in context
Is it wise for Japan to make such contributions public . . . especially considering its other foreign relations?
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Posted in: Beijing criticizes Japan, Britain over 'anti-China' G7 summit See in context
As one of the largest economies of the World, China's voice needs to be heard at G7 . . . .
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Posted in: Ikea Japan wants to furnish your stomach with matcha sweets with its new cafe dessert menu See in context
The green daifuku looks like a 'pac-man' eating a strawberry . . . .
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Posted in: Japan to accept wounded Ukrainian soldiers for treatment See in context
Perhaps Japan could similarly transport medical technicians overseas . . . .
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Posted in: The Japanese convenience store where you can drink beer on tap See in context
Alcohol . . . tobacco, . . . please don't lose sight of of health consciousness
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Posted in: King Charles III crowned in sumptuous display of pageantry See in context
Congratulations to his Royal Highness, . . . we wish him well on his becoming King!
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Posted in: Starbucks beats sales forecasts as China recovers See in context
While speed and efficiency are desirable to some . . . please also make sure cups, equipment, and dining areas are well sanitized . . . .
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Posted in: Japan's population projected to shrink 30% to 87 mil in 2070 See in context
The Japanese are a good people, . . . they need more opportunity to meet each other and form relationships . . . .
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Posted in: Water, water everywhere: Wet winter boosts California's reservoirs See in context
Californians should "keep up the good work" of environmental policies which reduce global climate change, including preserving the historic water supplies . . . .
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Posted in: Kishida sends ritual offering to Yasukuni shrine; economic security minister Takaichi visits See in context
To the innocent victims of war, may they rest in peace . . . .
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Posted in: Kishida unhurt after explosive device thrown at him in Wakayama See in context
Fortunately the Prime Minister was not harmed . . . .
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Posted in: Japan's crackdown on truck driver overtime raises fears of economic breakdown See in context
In the US, from experience, there are sleeper cabs, with a second area behind the driver's seat, where one can have a small refrigerator, cooktop, please to sleep, and some have a shower . . . .
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Posted in: Half of unmarried people under 30 in Japan do not want kids: survey See in context
House & garden agency equates to "Children and Families Agency" . . . .
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Posted in: Work of art See in context
Interesting piece . . . would like to see it in the round . . . .
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Posted in: Japanese foreign minister to visit China amid friction over detained Japanese See in context
It is good for Japan to have peaceful relations with its neighbor China . . . .
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Posted in: Samurai Blue fans See in context
Large gatherings, . . . may wish to promote social distancing, wear masks, . . . . in light of # of covid infections which recently increased elsewhere in Japan
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Posted in: Russia test-fires anti-ship missiles at mock target in Sea of Japan See in context
Sophisticated military equipment should not be sent to Ukraine if it can fall into the hands of Russia . . . ?
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Posted in: Relocated Japan Cultural Affairs Agency opens in Kyoto See in context
Looks like an interesting architecture . . . .
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Posted in: Djokovic and Alcaraz set to meet again in group stage of Davis Cup Finals
Posted in: Trains, flights canceled as typhoon makes landfall over western Japan
Posted in: Woman arrested for stealing boyfriend’s 'Kingdom Hearts' video game figure
Posted in: Attendance and ticket records keep growing at 2023 Women's World Cup