hermitage said...

hermitage at 09:21 AM JST - 29th July

Although people talk about this issue by using historical records and facts, but this issue is really a today's economical issue.

And, the issue cannot be solved very soon, in spite of Japan's recent action, because Korea is occupying the islets.

So, I think it's time to stop discussing this…

Posted in S Korea creating task force to defend claim to islets at 09:21 AM JST - 29th July
hermitage at 08:21 AM JST - 29th July

Smithinjapan,

Again, SKorea is no exception to being stubborn, but I see them more than willing to have open and objective talks with NK, for example, and China on other issues.

I can agree that Japan may be stubborn, and I myself think Japan should recapture only two of the…

Posted in S Korea creating task force to defend claim to islets at 08:21 AM JST - 29th July
hermitage at 09:47 AM JST - 28th July

Smithinjapan, I agree. Everyone should calm down about this issue. I think this kind of discussion should be made in an envrionment where both parties can seriously, productively work hard to objectively understand the series of inevitable historical events, with unbiased critical analyses. The late 19th - early 20th century…

Posted in S Korea creating task force to defend claim to islets at 09:47 AM JST - 28th July
hermitage at 08:21 AM JST - 28th July

I can understand the complicated background of their resentment against Japan. But the real history cannot be simplified, and any one-sided interpretation fails. And conflicting issues between the two nations were created in the complicated contexts. The Takeshima/Dokdo issue is one of many such issues. Both sides should stay calm,…

Posted in S Korea creating task force to defend claim to islets at 08:21 AM JST - 28th July
hermitage at 11:35 AM JST - 27th July

Imagawa-san,

There are many other issues with which both Koreans and Japaneses can agree. But there are many other conflicting issues. But it's natural. One thing important is that we should not unnecessarily make it over-heated. I wish Korean people to calm down, and trying to closely, objectively, looking at…

Posted in S Korea reportedly plans to build hotel on disputed islets at 11:35 AM JST - 27th July
hermitage at 08:54 AM JST - 27th July

Hi all, btw, how long are you going to discuss this issue. It's clear that the Japanese and Korean governments have different views to this issue. The important point is that the dispute is just that. No war is approaching at all. No real menace exists. Also, in spite of…

Posted in S Korea reportedly plans to build hotel on disputed islets at 08:54 AM JST - 27th July
hermitage at 09:21 PM JST - 26th July

I hear the Flower Travelin' Band that was active in the early 1970s, famous for their records such as Satori are reunited at the Fuji Rock Festival this year. Is this true?

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hermitage at 07:11 PM JST - 26th July

One idealistic solution is that both Japan and Korea will form a new nation called "Take-Dok Island Republic" which is a special free-trade district with facilities for fishing, tourism and gambling. Fifty percents of the Diet members are Korean or Japanese, and vice versa. :-)

Posted in S Korea reportedly plans to build hotel on disputed islets at 07:11 PM JST - 26th July
hermitage at 02:15 PM JST - 26th July

It's clearly over-reaction on the Korean side.

I can understand Korean people hate and the imperial Japan in the past that annexed Korea and expoited Korean people. I can understand Korean people hate Hideki Tojo who led Japan during WWII.

On the other hand, they should also look at their…

Posted in Japan-S Korea islet row spoils more cultural exchanges at 02:15 PM JST - 26th July
hermitage at 11:10 AM JST - 26th July

Biblic,

Conflicts are unavoidable between two adjacent nations. I think Korea has had conflicts not only with Japan but with China, Russia, North Korea, etc. Japan has not only been a violent colonialist against Asian countries, but has had other conflicts and battles with the U.S., Russia and other Western…

Posted in S Korea reportedly plans to build hotel on disputed islets at 11:10 AM JST - 26th July