2_cents said...

2_cents at 06:01 PM JST - 16th May

Knowbetter. Why would you have ever thought you were welcome in Japan? Surely you knew before you came that this country has no immigration ministry, immigration policy or even laws protecting human rights of foreigners. I can't believe you didn't know. To complain about Japan after coming here seems a…

Posted in Proposed resident registry card for foreigners creates Big Brother concerns at 06:01 PM JST - 16th May
2_cents at 05:53 PM JST - 16th May

The mask thing gets me. If I am asked to wear a mask to work, I'll stay at home. In my opinion, if a workplace is dangerous enough to require a mask, I'm outta there.

Posted in 1st domestic infections of new flu confirmed in Japan; some schools closed at 05:53 PM JST - 16th May
2_cents at 05:51 PM JST - 31st May

Many Japanese men are less than respectful of women because laws either don't exist or are not enforced to prevent women from being objectified or discriminated against. I am pleased that women in modern economies are starting to vote with their wombs against the horrendous levels of sexism that still…

Posted in For Japanese men, dysfunction starts in the cradle at 05:51 PM JST - 31st May
2_cents at 06:51 PM JST - 14th May

Foreigners who dump on this guy need to get a life. At least he's doing something.

Posted in New Yorker, now councilman in Japan, aims to inspire American high schoolers at 06:51 PM JST - 14th May
2_cents at 09:00 PM JST - 11th May

Well, saw the movie today in Osaka. It was full and quite riveting. The general thrust is that Yasukuni is a place where rabid nationalists gather and that it has served as the religious focal point for much of Japan's war making. The sword maker from Kochi seems like a…

Posted in 'Yasukuni' opens under heavy security; gets mixed reaction at 09:00 PM JST - 11th May
2_cents at 04:08 PM JST - 9th May

Significant numbers of immigrants will never be allowed and this is for one simple reason. Much of Japanese identity is based on exclusivity. For Japanese to change the way they perceive themselves in a way that would allow acceptance of different cultures in Japan is impossible. Also, significant numbers might…

Posted in Gov't looks to immigrants as population shrinks at 04:08 PM JST - 9th May
2_cents at 02:16 PM JST - 9th May

Swung by the Osaka theatre today. It only holds 96 people so will be crowded, likely. No police yet for tomorrow's opening. Tried to get a ticket but they have no reservation system so I will just have to go again. Went to Yasukuni Shrine last week so want to…

Posted in 'Yasukuni' opens under heavy security; gets mixed reaction at 02:16 PM JST - 9th May