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Old 11-30-2012 | 04:43 AM
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Originally Posted by gloopy
I'd be willing to bet their desire to stick it to us is trumped, big time, by their desire to stick it to Korea.

Think about it.
I'll think about it, but I don't get it yet. The Koreans have a few things they'd like to pay the Japanese back for, but is the reverse true? And meanwhile the Japanese might like to replace our operation, which is distant reminder of post-war occupation, with their domestic brands. I've not set foot in Japan ever, but from everything I read, they've been trying to maneuver foreign carriers out of HND for years, and NRT was only one step in that dance. I also understand that, from the lowest customs official, up to the Transportation Minister, everything is done with a protectionist mindframe. Add in a rising nationalism...