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kazetsukai
Zichi has made a good contribution. Now, how do we get that information to those who can use it?.....
Posted in: Manufacturers fear summer meltdown due to power cuts
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kazetsukai
It appears the same group is expressing their opinions, and as an open form I can understand.
I would like to again, suggest that instead of using this as a personal communication media such as facebook or twitter, contribute something useful for those reading to appreciate or to learn from. That includes those that made and are in the news, if the are reading it.
It is and has been some time since the nuclear disaster for everyone to think about alternative energy that can be produced from what we already have. That includes generating energy from the burning of waste which already exists.
What we could do is "introduce" those individuals and companies that may have those technologies or equipment or supplies to those who may need them. Who do you know?
I certainly would like to know if there is one that we can use in our homes or apartments...... other than rechargeable batteries for home using power during off peak hours.
Posted in: Manufacturers fear summer meltdown due to power cuts
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kazetsukai
Yes NEW blood is needed but there is much OLD PHILOSOPHY and SPIRIT that MUST be restored to Japanese Judoka's that was lost when Judo became a SPORT. But then, I guess that is true with most things Japanese.
Posted in: Japan pins judo hopes on young blood
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kazetsukai
Japan's economic problems are related "political" problems with most politicians "out of touch" with the "whole picture" from the individual family levels to the international level. Sadly too many are more concerned with "personal positioning" for "power and image" rather than common national good or benefit. That is what seem to happen when a government becomes too big as with the USA which Japan was modeled after.
However, the tax problem is a fundamental problem that needs to resolved regardless of what "credit rating" is internationally. The problem is as stated above by many of you, related to "spending". That is directly related to the "people" taking more and more in unearned benefits and the government spending more and more outside of the country. So the solution may be in "controlling and rolling in the spending" rather than in increasing taxation.
That means the entire population must be willing to rely on their own funds to pay for the benefits they are currently getting or want to get in the future. That is difficult to imagine in current Japan.
Posted in: Japan could face day of reckoning if tax plans fail: Moody's
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kazetsukai
One question that may be controversial but still need to be asked is "WHY NOT TO CHINA?" If it was for economic aid... China may be a good place. They seem to have the Chinese GEN which continues to "buy" USA debts?
Posted in: Suu Kyi plans Japan trip later this year
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kazetsukai
Did any one ask "WHY TO JAPAN?" and "WHY NOT TO THE USA?"
What makes Japan a better place to learn how to govern or run a country as a representative?
Or is it a way to get YEN to help their economy improve since USA has no more to to give?
Posted in: Suu Kyi plans Japan trip later this year
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kazetsukai
There are people that can be trusted to use the technology for all to share and there are those that want to use the technology ONLY for their own benefit. Why is Honda giving away technology to those that can not be trusted?
Their philosophy is... "You are the fool if you get fooled. But if you fool me, I'll get back at you."
So far they have been taking and taking from the world, so they have not openly gotten back. But they are making every effort to "take" from the world. They even change their laws to suit themselves.
Good luck... HONDA, may your technologies prosper....
Posted in: Honda to provide hybrid technologies to Chinese firms
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kazetsukai
Sad that WAR leaves "scars" of all kinds....
However, mankind has endured many more than what is "known".
For every "invasion" in Europe, Asia and even the Americas... "rape" was the word.
To have a "recruited" or otherwise having an organized and regulated and humane place for "preventing" such unwanted "rape" of the general population may have been more "humane" (at least for the general population) than what could have been otherwise, especially in a war.
Then when a country "demands" compensation for one aspect of the war, then it opens up a whole lot more. The modern transportation systems and the industrial base in Korea was designed and created by the Japanese forces although partially forced. Without that base created by Japan, their recovery would have been much slower. One reason why many other Koreans support Japan.
Each country must ask... when is it over?
Korea takes in Trillions from Japan in legal as well as illegal activities today. Some 20years ago under Korean nationalism, Korean government forced Japanese industries to turn over whole factories to Korea. Today much for their successful technology buildup came from Japan.
So... is there a need to pursue this subject?
Obviously the "motive" must be looked at "before" opinions on 20/20 hindsight.
Posted in: S Korean president urges Japan to resolve sex slave issue
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kazetsukai
The current discussion is much more rational than in the past and somewhat less opinionated and emotional.
Changing of the guard or the Board is a very good move for any company. In fact, the change should go all the way down to the department levels in operation and not just administration. If a 3 to 5 year single term "limit" can be placed for all administrative management, regardless of performance, (it is my personal observation) that most companies will run better. It may not produce extremely high "profits" but the operation would be sound and efficient.
Regardless... a government should NEVER - take over a private company or industry regardless of the "loss" in profits and possible bankruptcy and possible inconvenience to the public. Instead, All similar or same public service industries such as utilities and communication that affect the entire nation, should be required to "assist" in case of "disasters", then when recovered, continue to be competitive in providing the best products and services.
Already government by lack of public participation usurps too much power and too often makes decisions and takes actions that is more self-serving for those in power than for the public good and benefit.
Posted in: Gov't wants to replace entire TEPCO board
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kazetsukai
Well.... another heated discussion on Okinawa...
One has to look at the "big" picture of things and beyond the political grandstanding for what ever reason.
Unless Japan is able to "defend" itself militarily, USA presence is a necessity. If US military were elsewhere, it takes too long for help to come in this "push button" age.
For the USA, Japan and Okinawa, especially is needed for it's perceived defense perimeter both economically and militarily. The closes ally to USA is Taiwan in that region and that is also a precarious situation.
The problem is... most people are not concerned with the "big" picture as much as their own lives and what ever sense of pride they may have. In turn those in power forget that just spending the money cannot "appease" everyone, although economics (material resources) for survival is the ultimate deciding factor.
Fact is... regardless of USA presence... ALL military bases in Okinawa are owned and run by Japan.
Posted in: Okinawa governor submits opinion on Tokyo's environmental report on Futenma move
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kazetsukai
oops... typo... Have not heard of ANY suicides that had two notes. (my apologies)
Posted in: Olympus executive in India dead in apparent suicide
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kazetsukai
Conjecture....?
Determination of suicide is premature regardless of the notes.
However, many questions arise... two important ones are...
If indeed suicide, this is Not standard suicide since most suicide throughout the world happen "near" family and friends they may have hurt or negatively affected.
Have not heard of man suicides that had two notes.
Once those are answered, then and only then would the Olympus case really becomes pertinent.
For all you know.... it appears to be a suicide....
Posted in: Olympus executive in India dead in apparent suicide
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kazetsukai
Too many issues confused and discussed with emotional opinions....
That is OK, since this is the forum....
There are some key issues discussed here:
Moral / ethical issue of killing / taking of life
Moral / ethical issue of revenge
Moral / ethical issues of punishment
Legal issues of killing
Legal issues of punishment
All in view of "what action is justified?"
All in the contexts of a) humanity b) Individual rights and responsibilities c) society's rights and responsibility e) government's rights and responsibility f) to what extent laws control individual, social and government rights and responsibilities, and a few more.....
A lot depends on who you believe you are and "how righteous you think you are" and how much "perspective" you are willing to consider and allow to be of value to affect the final decision you make.
It was not and is not an easy decision for any judge... if he/she is really considering the issues.... It may be easier if one just flatly believed that the laws were righteous and just and just follow it to the "letter." But then all laws are made by so called righteous and just men... and men are not yet perfect.
Regardless... there is another major issue that MAN has... "the conscience" .... and something many religions exploit... the sense of "guilt".
How do you get around that?
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kazetsukai
Let's get back to reality....
The world is NOT as idealistic as many have opinionated here....
Till little over 150 years ago, children age 7 were made to work... girls age 12 were wed... children killed and were killed here in Japan. In many countries today children bear arms and kill and are being killed....
In our society because the children under age 18 or 20 in this case, do NOT have the right given to them by so called adults to "vote", they are considered minors that require adult "guidance" and "decision making". So they are "excused" from taking responsibility and face the consequences of their actions?
Yet children ages between 7 to 10 in elementary schools already have the "ability" to choose and decide on what is considered by that society in which he/she lives as to what is "right and wrong". (That is provided the parents and those around them had given proper guidance till then.)
Then why is age 18 or age 20 the turning point for the ability to decide on what is right and wrong?
Why does th"e society allow such determination? Is it for one society as a group of rational and idealistic human beings avoid the guilt" of taking a life?
The key is not so much legality as much as "taking responsibility" for one's actions. Is it by LIFE or by life long torment (if any)?
The whole process of life imprisonment has a very dear (expensive) cost to the rest of society.
Then... there is one important question we must ask.... related to the thought process.....
Is killing a person who threats the life or lives of one's family... ______________?
Can you kill?
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kazetsukai
Japan is a place with people that "surprise" even the gods.
Born and go to a Shinto shrine to get blessed for a healthy, wealthy, future. Get married in front of the "cross" to be blessed for a loving happy devoted family to serve "god"? May be the church to pay tithing? Then at the time of death, be "one" with Buddha in nirvana. Since all that die become Buddha.
Regardless... most religions try to control the uncontrollable, bring order to chaos, and allow the human race to survive.
Sad to say the organized and institutionalized religions have a tendency to work to "preserve" and "maintain" the organization or institution and NOT the "teachings". Tax free and with a single muttered word they collect from the believing to sometimes produce wanders of the world. But too often they get squandered by those that make up the organization for their own selfish ends in the name of "god".
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kazetsukai
Okinawa is the last remaining "barrier" next to Taiwan for the US in assuring "peace" for Japan from other Asian nations, especially China. If US forces were in Guam or even Hawaii, it is far too distant in "today's" battles to respond. Today every second counts in "response" to any attack. It is no longer days or weeks.
In the North, South Korea and Hokkaido are keys to Japan's security.
Not sure if you are aware, but ALL military bases used by Japan and the USA are owned and operated by Japan. USA is an invited guest force. Japan does not have the ability to defend itself.
Sad that Okinawa continues to be an issue. But if real estate is considered... the "only" Southern defense location is Okinawa for Japan. For that...Japan has spent Trillions of Yen to support the US presence in Okinawa.
The problem is that where and how they spent the Yen really did not take into account the needs and wishes of the Okinawan people. Much like that of the ill planned freeways that does not appear to be used by the public in Japan, the money spent in Okinawa appear to be misplaced.
Strategically... militarily speaking.... "optional" efficient routes are needed within Japan in case of the need to transport and transfer supplies and resources between military bases. So what appear to be useless roads may have a hidden purpose. Some of the facilities in Okinawa apparently had that purpose but without the general population knowing the real reasons behind such spending. So the appearance of waste and taking away "personal" properties for useless facilities.
If economics is the only reason for opposition, then the current move to relocate from Okinawa is worse. Till very recently the Okinawan economy was substantially supported by US military presence. Often the nationally funded roads and highways were laid to connect key ports and bases within Okinawa and not necessarily to support the local community. Now such construction is starting to benefit the community in more ways than one.
One other thing... military presence requires "men", meaning a physical presence of people for it to make sense. Otherwise there is no commitment for USA to "defend" a specific territory. It is because the men are there that a country like the USA commit to defend that location and the country that provided that location. If they move to Guam, they have only the "agreement" to defend.
The visit hopefully clarified the role of Okinawa for Japan. And I hope he was able to relate the "commitment" and the "need".
Posted in: Defense minister visits Okinawa
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kazetsukai
Kam H-way goes around much of Oahu with Farrington H-way taking up the rest. Kaawa is a nice little town and is somewhat windy area and a problem when it rains, especially because that area has many winding narrow roads with many slippery areas, often caused by small streams or by running water after the rain. It also has a lot of small traffic jams since the drivers in the area have only a few areas that allow overtaking and passing. It is the same road that takes the big buses to Polynesian Cultural center, so traffic can be heavy.
But most of all that area is one of the most beautiful spots on Oahu. It is not far from the famed Jurassic park movie location and the Lost series locations.
Sad that the accident did happen. My condolences to the family. I wish and pray for the husband's healthy recovery.
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kazetsukai
Well.... Just joined this.... highly opinionated discussion.
Many makes sense... opinion wise.
Could someone start organizing the many good ideas into meaningful proposals which both the political community and the utilities companies can seriously take into consideration?
Enough 20/20 vision of the past.... we need fore sight.... IF the quake does come and if we do get another huge tsunami... what are the steps we recommend?
Those recommendations must go out to ALL... citizens, businesses, governments, utilities and even transportation companies and the military. If we really think about it, may be we could get foreign governments involved for possible evacuation?
What do you propose?
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kazetsukai
Just an imagined illustration of what may be happening....
Much of those in Japan are "blind" to the world.... lost in material abundance and personal "cuteness" (false pride)... (Just a personal observation.)
Those that have come to Japan to take advantage of the abundance and the lack of "resistance" on the part of the people have been too busy "enjoying" their own "plunder" of the Japanese people.... (Also an observation.)
There are nations all over the world that do not enjoy the abundance, and people "jealous" of such material wealth and personal freedom that are willing to "take" it with force... be it by terrorism.
There are nations for generations without the natural resources but with huge populations that need to be taken care of.
They cannot do it by force then they can do it over "time". Their only resource to do that are the people. Let the people populate the world then they can dominate the world and get the resources of the world. (That is... if those who spread out, stay unified with their nation of origin. There are religious groups that are doing that right now. Religion is used to "unite" populations that a central source may "control". There is one already in existence that is beyond most government control.)
Basically, economics and military power allow a group to "dominate" and "control". So it was with the USA. (Economically you need the natural resources and the people to be take advantage of them. USA had both in abundance.)
China learned that lesson many many times over, over the centuries. They have the population but not the natural resources to support them. Now they have the population and the economic power. (As they own much of the world's debts, including the USA). They can start becoming militarily strong without getting too much resistance from the rest of the world, since most of the world's needed daily products are being produced in China.
With the fall of Great Britain the USA helped to stabilize the world. Now with USA becoming "jealousy" target of the less fortunate Arab and the rest of the developing worlds (as indicated the the United Nations) with everyone asking for "handouts", including military security, China is in a position to make a move. China can give economic "assistance" and gain political power, using their "profits" from supplying the rest of the world with "cheep" goods. (They have already started to buy up the natural resources of the world. )
Once that is in place... all they need is the military might to "control".... the world.
You have to remember.... the world was not as peaceful only 60 years or so ago.... with nations trying to dominate the world....
It was only 200 years ago that USA (the land of the FREE) became free pf British dominance.
So Japan be forewarned...
China really does not have to make a major move... all they have to do is use N. Korea...
But for the rest of Asia... Naval power is needed....
The only escape routes for Asia are by SEA....
Posted in: Japan 'should watch' China's naval reach: report
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kazetsukai
For those who want private company finances to be made public.... The stockholders get them along with the public at least one a year.
Most of you have expressed that they are not accurate and not reliable and have "hidden" data. But then, if you were in their shoes, how much would you reveal to the public? That is especially if you are being competitive?
Many of you have expressed the same opinions with Olympus.
Easy to know little and evaluate the results.... but when you are in the mess.... how would you decide? What would you do?
Now find the best actions that one may take then "suggest" it rather than get emotional and get emotional support.
But make sure you have all the facts and all options considered.... you can end up in a worse mess than before....
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