Shaolin7 said...

Shaolin7 at 05:39 PM JST - 10th September

As always, I find myself nodding in agreement with tkoind2's posts. Unfortunately, your impassioned plea runs counter to most peoples' thought processes. When people are doing relatively well, there is a strong tendency to disregard the problems and burdens of others. Capitalism has gained such traction because quite simply, it…

Posted in Would-be thief gives up when asked to by convenience store employee at 05:39 PM JST - 10th September
Shaolin7 at 05:16 PM JST - 7th September

Great points by Tkoind2, altria and especially kirakira25's point regarding the cultural shift needed to enact real, lasting change. A friend of mine was hospitalized for stress and depression for over a year, and he admitted to me that were it not for a few good friends and his wife,…

Posted in Public lecture focuses on depression, how to fight it at 05:16 PM JST - 7th September
Shaolin7 at 06:09 PM JST - 2nd September

Beelzebub, too funny haha. "HULK SMASH"

Posted in Is Kabukicho dangerous? Mizoguchi's new book tells all at 06:09 PM JST - 2nd September
Shaolin7 at 05:14 PM JST - 1st September

Reactionary plans are not usually a good idea, though I have to say I understand timorborder's (and others') disgust and anger with the environment that allows this to happen. Another sad aspect is that individuals feel this is an acceptable option, that they have no other "honourable" recourse beyond this.…

Posted in Bullying blamed after two 13-yr-old girls jump to their deaths at 05:14 PM JST - 1st September
Shaolin7 at 05:01 PM JST - 1st September

one other thing that was mentioned on Japanese blogs was that she did apparently have a broken rib..which may support his statement that he attempted cardiac massage.Either way,he and his manager waited 3 hours before doing something that may have saved this young lady's life...something you might expect from drugged-out…

Posted in Actor Oshio released on bail at 05:01 PM JST - 1st September
Shaolin7 at 07:00 PM JST - 27th August

Well, as a recent visitor to Japan (about 5 weeks this past Dec. / Jan) I can honestly say none of the common reasons here were a detracting factor, even in retrospect. Yes, I encountered a few of the problems listed here, and I don't doubt there are hardships encountered…

Posted in Number of foreign tourists to Japan falls 23% in July at 07:00 PM JST - 27th August
Shaolin7 at 06:34 PM JST - 27th August

I also found Kabuki-cho rather tame, even after warnings from Japanese friends (including a couple that took me to eat some of the best okonomiyaki I've had, down there!). It seems from some of your stories that if you're clearly non-Japanese in appearance, you are left alone. Initially I'd thought…

Posted in Is Kabukicho dangerous? Mizoguchi's new book tells all at 06:34 PM JST - 27th August
Shaolin7 at 05:36 PM JST - 25th August

I realize it's part of our natural, biological makeup to judge based on appearances, but it surely is a sad indictment that after how many years of alleged 'evolution', we're still so hung up on these sorts of divisive, unproductive arguments.

In the end, it should always be about the…

Posted in Marie gives the lowdown on being 'half' at 05:36 PM JST - 25th August
Shaolin7 at 06:32 PM JST - 19th August

Thanks for the clarification, knowitall. I'm still mystified as to the need for a re-trial however. If his innocence is all but a foregone conclusion, then why not proceed with a simple pardon and appropriate compensation? It would be appreciated if someone with legal knowledge could explain this, as it…

Posted in Wrongly convicted man denied right to vote in general election at 06:32 PM JST - 19th August
Shaolin7 at 06:22 PM JST - 19th August

Reading things like this make for a heavy heart. How very sad and tragic. So many people are shouldering all these unspoken burdens and responsibilities, and I can only empathize; but surely there have to be other avenues to explore, and exhaust, before you choose such a desperate solution. I…

Posted in Man, woman and child found dead hanging from tree in Nagano at 06:22 PM JST - 19th August