amerijap said...

amerijap at 05:01 AM JST - 9th May

the U.S. didn't observe herself yet trying to get into China's good book thus letting Chinese nationalism go out of control to the point which was more than Japan could stand.

China's perception of Japan as strategic rival, rather than congenial alley, may be reflected on the difference of US…

Posted in 'Yasukuni' opens under heavy security; gets mixed reaction at 05:01 AM JST - 9th May
amerijap at 05:06 PM JST - 7th May

It's too small a number if they are really planning to withdraw the troops. I'm not gonna buy this, because the US government has relocated their units and sent newly recruited troops several times. And, I reckon that the withdrawed troops will be ordered to get back to the combat…

Posted in U.S. withdraws 3,500 troops amid surge in Iraq violence at 05:06 PM JST - 7th May
amerijap at 05:38 AM JST - 7th May

skipthesong

Just because someone wants to point out something that had happened 60 years ago doesn't make it 100%.

Yeah, I agree with you. Past memory is getting elusive in this age of globalization, and in the shards of memory we human beings are coveting for nostalgia. I think…

Posted in 'Yasukuni' opens under heavy security; gets mixed reaction at 05:38 AM JST - 7th May
amerijap at 04:48 AM JST - 7th May

There's no point in keeping printing media censorship, because the enormous amount of copies of translated work have been circulated to all over the world. Some people can even get a pirated edition written in German available online or in some foreign countries.

Posted in German historians want Hitler's 'Mein Kampf' republished at 04:48 AM JST - 7th May
amerijap at 04:23 AM JST - 7th May

Silly lefties want to ignore the past and lie about everything in case someones FEELINGS might be hurt. rolls eyes.

Ditto on the irrational right-wings. Actually, it is the rightists who often gloss over the injustices upon humanity(including Japanese citizens as well as civilians in other Asian countries) with a…

Posted in 'Yasukuni' opens under heavy security; gets mixed reaction at 04:23 AM JST - 7th May
amerijap at 03:38 AM JST - 6th May

If they have been living in the US for a long period(let's say, over 10 years), or if they are filing for an immigration visa or a permanent resident card, and granted, the answer is absolutely yes. It means that you have strong ties with the US(as much as your…

Posted in If it were possible, do you wish non-Americans could vote in the U.S. presidential election? at 03:38 AM JST - 6th May
amerijap at 03:03 AM JST - 6th May

“This is a test for Japan’s ability to overcome the Yasukuni problem and develop a healthy pride and become a truly civilized nation

Yes, exactly! This film director's statement hits the nail right on the head. I haven't seen the film, and I'm not sure if I can see…

Posted in 'Yasukuni' opens under heavy security; gets mixed reaction at 03:03 AM JST - 6th May
amerijap at 06:00 PM JST - 5th May

Wrong."Those 14" were part of liberating Asia from the colonialists. They are heroes for all Asians.

I’m assuming that you are an Asian(Japanese, per se), or a non-Asian who shows at least some sympathy to warmongers and autocratic military dictators for the JP imperial government. You may not be an…

Posted in 'Yasukuni' opens under heavy security; gets mixed reaction at 06:00 PM JST - 5th May