What was nice to see from such a horrible tragedy is Japanese people showing empathy with the whole incident and the victims. Posters here are always talking about how Japanese people are becoming desensitized when it comes to incidents like this and other type tragedies. I was glad to see…
On IM news a Japanese criminal psychologist from Tokyo's Institute of Technology stated that the reason for many of these type killings is the sense of being a failure. That Japan's obsession with exam grades make many feel like that. Also, the decline of the extended family with loss of…
Strange how it is automatically assumed that if you are carrying a gun you must belong to a syndicate of sorts as the reporter stated here. Anyone willing can find a way to get a hold of a gun and put on ski masks. Doesn't necessarily mean they are from…
The design of the dress is not good at all. Looks kind of cheesy. And there goes that red dyed hair. Boy this is a popular color in Japan plus the curlyness of it too. So, why stop at 30 like you just can't get married after that, what's up…
The first thing is to find out the top reasons for these suicides and to somehow detect signs to deter them if possible. TV announcements/spots on this by celebrities (TV or movie) that really hit hard at the topic will bring much self and community awarenenss. If you care about…
It sounds like the contractors who did the hiring were the ones who forged the documents not the children. I'd say that they had no one interested in the job or they paid the kids less than is normal. Still, it is a shame but I doubt this is a…
That's great! This will acknowledge any child born in Japan to one foreign parent and one Japanese parent. Finally, the tides are turning towards new social changes. It's most certainly a good start.
KitsuneYoukai at 03:40 AM JST - 10th June
So say the "experts" on this posting...
Posted in Fukuda orders investigation into social background of man held in Akihabara killings at 03:40 AM JST - 10th June
KitsuneYoukai at 01:22 AM JST - 10th June
What was nice to see from such a horrible tragedy is Japanese people showing empathy with the whole incident and the victims. Posters here are always talking about how Japanese people are becoming desensitized when it comes to incidents like this and other type tragedies. I was glad to see…
Posted in Akihabara at 01:22 AM JST - 10th June
KitsuneYoukai at 12:45 AM JST - 10th June
On IM news a Japanese criminal psychologist from Tokyo's Institute of Technology stated that the reason for many of these type killings is the sense of being a failure. That Japan's obsession with exam grades make many feel like that. Also, the decline of the extended family with loss of…
Posted in Fukuda orders investigation into social background of man held in Akihabara killings at 12:45 AM JST - 10th June
KitsuneYoukai at 12:55 AM JST - 6th June
Strange how it is automatically assumed that if you are carrying a gun you must belong to a syndicate of sorts as the reporter stated here. Anyone willing can find a way to get a hold of a gun and put on ski masks. Doesn't necessarily mean they are from…
Posted in Policeman robbed of ID, badge by 4 men in Fukuoka at 12:55 AM JST - 6th June
KitsuneYoukai at 01:28 AM JST - 5th June
The design of the dress is not good at all. Looks kind of cheesy. And there goes that red dyed hair. Boy this is a popular color in Japan plus the curlyness of it too. So, why stop at 30 like you just can't get married after that, what's up…
Posted in Actress-model Karina hopes to be married by 30 at 01:28 AM JST - 5th June
KitsuneYoukai at 01:25 AM JST - 5th June
How can it be double jeopardy when the warrant is to have him tried in the US not Japan?
Posted in U.S. court to hold hearing on arrest warrant against Miura on June 25 at 01:25 AM JST - 5th June
KitsuneYoukai at 01:23 AM JST - 5th June
The first thing is to find out the top reasons for these suicides and to somehow detect signs to deter them if possible. TV announcements/spots on this by celebrities (TV or movie) that really hit hard at the topic will bring much self and community awarenenss. If you care about…
Posted in 34 evacuated from apartment as man commits suicide with poisonous fumes at 01:23 AM JST - 5th June
KitsuneYoukai at 01:16 AM JST - 5th June
It sounds like the contractors who did the hiring were the ones who forged the documents not the children. I'd say that they had no one interested in the job or they paid the kids less than is normal. Still, it is a shame but I doubt this is a…
Posted in Toshiba says subcontractor illegally hired 8 teens under 18 to inspect nuclear plants at 01:16 AM JST - 5th June
KitsuneYoukai at 01:10 AM JST - 5th June
That's great! This will acknowledge any child born in Japan to one foreign parent and one Japanese parent. Finally, the tides are turning towards new social changes. It's most certainly a good start.
Posted in Supreme Court rules marriage requirement for nationality unconstitutional at 01:10 AM JST - 5th June
KitsuneYoukai at 02:07 AM JST - 4th June
What bad hair color.
Posted in Kyoko Fukada to play English teacher in new TV drama at 02:07 AM JST - 4th June