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OVERHEARD

COMMUNITY / Voices / OVERHEARD
Aug 22, 2020
The meaning of life
'That cicada (on the ground) isn't making any sound. Is it asleep?'
COMMUNITY / Voices / OVERHEARD
Aug 15, 2020
Going down with the Titanic
'That's not even Leonardo DiCaprio.'
COMMUNITY / Voices / OVERHEARD
Aug 8, 2020
When a husband deserves a death stare
'What about the handle?'
COMMUNITY / Voices / OVERHEARD
Aug 1, 2020
Bright spark
'I want to become a YouTuber. I just need a computer.'
COMMUNITY / Voices / OVERHEARD
Jul 25, 2020
Wet wet wet
'What if it never stops raining?'
COMMUNITY / Voices / OVERHEARD
Jul 18, 2020
Blowing the whistle on whistling
'I have a real hatred for people who whistle at a live show u2026'
COMMUNITY / Voices / OVERHEARD
Jul 11, 2020
Emptying the tank
'What's with people getting rid of the rocks in their fish tanks by taking them to a public space and scattering them in different directions?'
COMMUNITY / Voices / OVERHEARD
Jul 4, 2020
Wet wet wet
'Ugh. I hate wearing rain boots all day during rainy season.'
COMMUNITY / Voices / OVERHEARD
Jun 27, 2020
The old normal
'Thanks for your hard work today. Shall we grab a quick drink? Do you have time?'
COMMUNITY / Voices / OVERHEARD
Jun 20, 2020
Spending more to receive more
'That comes to u00a5550.'
COMMUNITY / Voices / OVERHEARD
Jun 13, 2020
A new lease of life
'The public gym is open! Shall we go tomorrow?'
COMMUNITY / Voices / OVERHEARD
Jun 6, 2020
Japan's confusing rainy season
Woman: Is it raining?
COMMUNITY / Voices / OVERHEARD
May 30, 2020
Sometimes it's better not to ask
'Why is that man wearing a poop on his head?'
COMMUNITY / Voices / OVERHEARD
May 23, 2020
Talk the dinosaur
'When Mom was little, there were dinosaurs on Earth but, because she's so old, they aren't around anymore.'
COMMUNITY / Voices / OVERHEARD
May 16, 2020
Box of tricks
'Did your son build this castle (of cardboard boxes) himself? It's quite impressive!'
COMMUNITY / Voices / OVERHEARD
May 9, 2020
Paper trail
'There's no need to take home that takeout menu.'
COMMUNITY / Voices / OVERHEARD
Apr 25, 2020
Extreme #stayhome measures
'If it turns out bad, I'm not gonna go outside. Ever.'
COMMUNITY / Voices / OVERHEARD
Apr 18, 2020
Plastic overload
'The new coronavirus seems to have inspired supermarkets in Tokyo to add even more layers of plastic to their retail operations these days.'
COMMUNITY / Voices / OVERHEARD
Apr 11, 2020
Man without a mask
'Prime Minister (Shinzo) Abe's masks better arrive soon.'
COMMUNITY / Voices / OVERHEARD
Apr 4, 2020
The eternal search for a pack of face masks
Middle-aged man (speaking Japanese): Masuku arimasuka? (Do you have any face masks?)
No link to Nankai Trough quake seen after temblor in Shikoku
Satoshi Harada from the Meteorological Agency explains about the magnitude 6.6 earthquake during a news conference early Thursday.
Tehran signals no retaliation against Israel after drones attack Iran
A reported strike against Iran by Israel on Friday came against the backdrop of Iran's support for the Palestinian Hamas militant group, whose assault into Israel on Oct. 7 triggered Israel's invasion of Gaza.
In a first, Japan doctors sue Google over negative reviews on firm's map app
One of the lawyers representing a group of doctors suing Google told a news conference that the main purpose of the lawsuit is not to seek compensation but instead to raise awareness over various problems with the Google Maps system.
Former No. 1 Kento Momota retires from international badminton at 29
Badminton star Kento Momota leaves a news conference after announcing his retirement from Japan's national team, in Tokyo on Thursday.
Thousands evacuated as Indonesia volcano erupts
Indonesia's Mount Ruang spews hot lava and smoke as seen from Sitaro, North Sulawesi, on Wednesday.
'House of the Owl' brings Hollywood values to Japanese TV
In the new Disney+ series “House of the Owl,” Min Tanaka (left) plays a powerful political fixer, or “kuromaku,” who has a troubled relationship with his adult children, particularly his idealistic son, played by Mackenyu.
Benefits and risks: AUKUS looks to take gamble on Japan
U.S. President Joe Biden, Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and British leader Rishi Sunak deliver remarks on the AUKUS partnership, after a trilateral meeting, at Naval Base Point Loma in San Diego in March last year.
Kyoto’s demon night parade lives to haunt another day
In a Kyoto long past, the "hyakki yagyō" (100 demon night parade) haunted a sleepy corner of Kyoto. Now, one enterprising monster enthusiast has won a small batttle to keep the march alive.
U.S. deploys midrange missile system in Indo-Pacific for first time
A U.S. Army Mid-Range Capability (MRC) Launcher arrives as part of the capability’s first deployment into theater on Northern Luzon, Philippines, April 8.
Unpacking the chaotic by-election in a scandal-hit Tokyo district
People listen to a campaign speech in Tokyo's Koto Ward on Tuesday.

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