Hiroshima appeals court order for 'Ponyo' scenery preservation

Thursday 15th October, 10:24 AM JST

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LFRAgain at 01:02 PM JST - 15th October

Not a bad thing, I'd think. Not all public works projects serve the public, and a little scenery is nothing to scoff at. Many of these public works projects are strictly short-term economic contrivances to stave off rising unemployment figures. But it's really akin to having to "destroy the village to save it."
2020hindsight at 01:09 PM JST - 15th October

"for the sake of a ‘‘vague’’ cause of scenery preservation" instead of the vague cause of "making work for construction firms that give me kickbacks."

I hope it does cause a precedent. Scenery preservation is the most worthwhile cause. They don't even need a bridge. The argument was so that they can evacuate in case of a flood. Ha ha, they've been watching the film a little too much.
biglittleman at 01:31 PM JST - 15th October

I think another reason he wants the Olympics is it would allow him to get his projects done. Which means he can circumvent these court orders and get paid under the table.
Ninjazilla at 01:47 PM JST - 15th October

wow great news for people who are fans of Japan, not concrete
thepro at 01:48 PM JST - 15th October

Half the governors in this country would probably pave over their entire prefectures if they got kickbacks for it.
nandakandamanda at 02:46 PM JST - 15th October

Quote: "The governor appealed to the Hiroshima High Court saying the decision might affect other public works projects if public works are to be halted for the sake of a ‘‘vague’’ cause of scenery preservation."

Not vague in the least!

Grrrr.... Tomo is a one-in-a-thousand historical and picturesque spot which would be ruined/trashed forever. Better close up than Miyajima.

Go and see it now before it is too late. A brilliant trip. Highly recommended.
biglittleman at 03:29 PM JST - 15th October

Hiroshima's governor is the Ishihara of Chugoku!
nandakandamanda at 04:18 PM JST - 15th October

Take any scenic or historic spot in central Hiroshima and you could call it 'vague' Governor Fujita.

I won't specify any particular place, but I bet you would not like to flatten it and pour concrete over it to make a new road or extra parking.