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Near-complete condo to be torn down as it blocks views of Mt. Fuji.
I think this is a normal decision if the owner does not mind such extra costs.
The owner, Sekisui House, would have thought that such extra costs would be a good investment to improve corporate image as one of the largest condo developers.

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US envoy calls for Japan's help to quickly replenish US missile inventory, repair warships

In 1951 when Japan and the U.S. signed the security treaty, the U.S. waived claim for the war reparations generously but, instead, requested Japan to pay necessary costs for the maintenace of U.S. military facilities and the welfare of U.S. personnel in Japan. This was same as an endless debt with no maximum amount to pay but few noticed it due to the poor economic situation at the time. After 73 years, Japanese people seem to begin to notice this trick for the first time news by news.

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View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pye-AC87QGk
 
Hong Kong kungfu movie star Jackie Chan visits Japan on June 11, 2024, for the first time since 2011.
He is now 70 :shock:

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In 1985.
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Overseas Tourists' Admission to Himeji Castle May Be Quadrupled; Raising Money to Handle Overtourism Impact.
I think this news shows a limitation of Japanese mental capacity for visitors. Tourism itself will be cooled down soon.

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Overseas Tourists' Admission to Himeji Castle May Be Quadrupled; Raising Money to Handle Overtourism Impact.
I think this news shows a limitation of Japanese mental capacity for visitors. Tourism itself will be cooled down soon.

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That would be a shame. The history to be found in Japan is amazing and unique.
 
Overseas Tourists' Admission to Himeji Castle May Be Quadrupled; Raising Money to Handle Overtourism Impact.
I think this news shows a limitation of Japanese mental capacity for visitors. Tourism itself will be cooled down soon.

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It just makes it extra special a must. Look at all the expensive brands. No shortage im buyers.

No, just put a sign out " under restauration " and close the site for a few years.
 
People who support success.
Baseball player Shohei Ohtani and his former interpreter Ippei Mizuhara have been deleted from a local high-school English text book due to the casino scandal.

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English text book of my era. Not so colorful as recent ones.
I was listening to Far East Network on radio which was full of Vietnam War news and Wolfman Jack Show :)

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Pentax dares to introduce brand new film camera for younger users.
I hope film price will get lower.

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