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Crown prince heads to Brazil alone; says trip too tough for Masako

National Jun. 12, 2008 - 06:32AM JST ( 31 )

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raymech1Jun. 12, 2008 - 07:47AM JST

I guess she has no say in this all. Ah, the life of a royal prisoner....
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semperfiJun. 12, 2008 - 07:58AM JST

**The monarchy is an anachronism **- perhaps Masako's mysterious chronic ailment is symbolic of this institutional malaise.
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bebertJun. 12, 2008 - 09:22AM JST

Monarchies can be thought of as an insurance plan. If the democracy collapses, you then have a choice between a military government or a monarchy. Probably not a risk for Japan, but for several "at risk" nations in Europe, it might be a card you want to keep on the table.
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lipscombeJun. 12, 2008 - 09:57AM JST

just as well she didnt become a diplomat then eh, all that flying and dealing with foreigners...pfffft
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hoserfellaJun. 12, 2008 - 10:01AM JST

lipscombe, what's pffffft? Did you just fart? By the way, how many diplomats are hounded night and day, 365 days a year about how to properly wipe their own ass?
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lipscombeJun. 12, 2008 - 10:21AM JST

pfffft is an noise commonly used to express indifference or disgust. regarding masako's situation...pfffft. your previous post....pfffft
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SargeJun. 12, 2008 - 10:34AM JST

"sress-induced ailment"

I know some people with stress-induced ailments. They are in seriously bad shape.
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AlphaapeJun. 12, 2008 - 10:40AM JST

I would think that a chance to get out of the country would be very theraputic for the princess. If I were in that position, since I assume that the IHA doesn't want a divorce on their hands, I would simply tell them to "get bent" I'm the pricess, and if I want to use my position as a Goodwill Ambassador for Japan they can get over it. She is doing nothing now but waisting the Japanese tax payers money, so why not get some return on investment by letting her live a little.
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hoserfellaJun. 12, 2008 - 10:53AM JST

pfffft. I don't know. maybe Im wrong about all this. pfffft. perhaps Masako is being a bit too difficult.pfffft. Perhaps she ows more to the Japanese taxpayers, no matter the problem..pfffft.
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semperfiJun. 12, 2008 - 11:37AM JST

HOSERFELLA : Perhaps she owes more to the Japanese taxpayers Nahhhhh - - - you think ? ? ? - - - - all the dinner parties she has with ther pals and her parents living in gorgeous estate in Spain - all that at the taxpayers expense .
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hoserfellaJun. 12, 2008 - 11:43AM JST

semperfi- nah, I was just being silly. the woman suffers from a mental ailment. Depression maybe. If you were a boss, would you haul one of your employees out of the loonybin because they're not "working hard enough"? I doubt it.
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semperfiJun. 12, 2008 - 11:43AM JST

bebert :

Monarchies can be thought of as an insurance plan. If the democracy collapses, .... it might be a card you want to keep on the table.

There are many viable options of democracies with NO monarchy - that exist today - that don't SUCK money from people for a useless antiquated system of noblisse oblige .
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semperfiJun. 12, 2008 - 12:25PM JST

Hoserfella: **would you haul one of your employees out of the loonybin because they're not "working hard enough"? I doubt **it. Ummmmmmmm - yeah - you got a point. EXCEPT, Masako is NOT living in a 'looney bin' ,as the term is loosely defined.
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semperfiJun. 12, 2008 - 12:31PM JST

If Masako does suffer from some kind of mental illness - I mean a certifiable one with a clinical diagnosis - the public is entitled to know. So, if she has depression- I mean clinical depression - ( and it very possible) she needs to be treated for it. People with with different kindsof mental ilness, clincal depression included **- appropriately treate with medication & therapy - **continue to make meaningful contributions in their professional and personal lives.
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caponeJun. 12, 2008 - 12:32PM JST

what is it with the japanese and their perceived stress ? does anybody cry so much over so little ?
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TatankaJun. 12, 2008 - 12:41PM JST

24 flying hours from Narita to Sao Paulo is tough for anybody. After you land its a two-hour ride to downtown due to the traffic congestion. She is smart to sit this trip out...
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SpanishEyez37Jun. 12, 2008 - 12:53PM JST

It is almost sounds like they have the princess locked up in a tower (or dungeon) somewhere in the palace. Scary.

Then again who wouldn't go ape s**t if you had your movements tracked down 24-7
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caponeJun. 12, 2008 - 01:10PM JST

now's her chance to escape
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semperfiJun. 12, 2008 - 01:20PM JST

Tatanka:

She is smart to sit this trip out... IF Masako cannot handle being a princess - then she certainly will NOT be able to handle the demands on being Empress of Japan. >>> Get back to me on that one , though, tatanka >>>> I'll wager there'll be a sudden recovery once the throne passes on to her husband ;)
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romulus3Jun. 12, 2008 - 01:43PM JST

yeah well, who can have fun on the beach in Brazil with a nagging wife hanging around spoiling the fun. I wonder if the Prince will make the same headlines Ronaldo made a few weeks back?
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williamsmithJun. 12, 2008 - 02:12PM JST

She is a prisoner. No prison-break for her, she cannot leave.
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YoudontknowJun. 12, 2008 - 02:15PM JST

The princess has done more traveling outside of Japan than the prince by a LONG way!! She hates being the princess and made that clear in the biography about her. I guess chauvinism starts at the top but then again, it's been like that since the times of Amaterasu!
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HughgarseJun. 12, 2008 - 02:32PM JST

“We have decided it is difficult”

so, she cannot decide for herself?

A break to Brazil is what she probably needs most of all.. thats just plain dumb!
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NessieJun. 12, 2008 - 05:18PM JST

They're worried she might come down with a touch of jungle fever.
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raymech1Jun. 12, 2008 - 07:16PM JST

Maybe she can call on some koga ninja to spring her outta there....
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lipscombeJun. 12, 2008 - 08:54PM JST

she owes nothing to the taxpayers because her 'job' shouldnt exist. abolish all monarchies. she has no purpose, maybe thats why she feels useless, she IS
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usaexpatJun. 12, 2008 - 11:13PM JST

Sounds like a great way to mark your 15th anniversary. I have to wonder if Masako is so miserable why she doesn't just leave. I'm sure the household agency wouldn't like it but it would be a good message for women in Japan who are stuck in unhappy marriages.
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medievaltimesJun. 13, 2008 - 12:23AM JST

Is Japan living in 2008?
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VoXmanJun. 13, 2008 - 05:13AM JST

Wouldn't she be travelling in the very finest of luxury? Could they not stop over some place like Tahiti on the way? Please its ridiculous. I am sure once her husband in Emperor things will change in that household. I am sure he's pretty mad about how his parents have delt with this problem.
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flammenwerferJun. 13, 2008 - 09:32AM JST

....snore....
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telecasterplayerJun. 13, 2008 - 02:19PM JST

The crown prince said Wednesday he would travel solo to Brazil next week because the trip would be too tough for his ailing wife, Crown Princess Masako.

..and besides, she might escape.