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Japan’s 21 Apologies To China
This posting by Muninn Japan’s 21 Apologies to China builds an excellent case as to why Japan does NOT need to apologize any more for its wartime behavior. Japan need no longer beat itself up. W…
READ MOREBrazilians Create a Bad Name In Japan
For a long time there were more Japanese expatriates in Brazil than anywhere else in the world. Consequently Japan’s borders have opened up to Brazilians.
The Brazilians have responded by placin…
Four Most Popluar Languages Studied in Japanese High Schools Other than English
English is offered in every high school and jr high school in Japan. But some high schools offer other languages as well.
The four most popular languages studied in Japanese high schools other than En…
Australia Picks Up After the US in Beef Sales in Japan
The US used to sell about $1.4 billion worth of beef to Japan. No more.
Costco Japan is the only customer right now. And though Costco sales are brisk, they don’t sell a billion dollars worth.
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China Plans “Rape of Nanjing” Film
Signonsandiego reported that China is planning a film version of the book "Rape of Nanjing."
In 1937 Japan did horrible things to the Chinese. China says that Japanese troops killed as many …
Japanese PM Koizumi Visits Yasukuni Shrine
He said he would go. Good for his word, PM Koizumi visited the Yasukuni Shrine, resting place for WWII Class A war criminals.
The majority of the Japanese general public was opposed to the visit.
Busi…
Honda Makes an SUV that goes 1300 Miles without refueling
Honda has built and ultraefficient vehicle that goes 1300 miles between fill ups. It carries 6-8 passengers – 8 Japanese and 6, sometimes 5 or 4 Americans.
Of course, there is always a catch.
Th…
Toyota Does Right When They Do Wrong – Prius Recall
Toyota is planning to voluntarily recall about 2/3 of the Prius cars they have made.
Someone in Japan learned that when you turn the steeling wheel and drive real slow into a curb, it can break s…
Toyota Overtakes GM in China
Toyota will overtake GM as the number one car maker in the world sometime this year.
Toyota is building factories; GM is closing them down….Toyota…Toyota…Toyota… I am sure GM i…
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