Wednesday February 15, 2012

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    medievaltimes

    The really hot Japanese women are not the ones you see on TV. The ones on TV have to look similar to this satisfy the low self-esteem men. Or too satisfy some gimmick fetish. The ones that look like sexy women are too mature thus intimidating. This psychology is seen throughout the society. Images of women looking very vunerable, young, unintelligent or helpless. All the fetishes people described in their posts are all super submissive. These blank clueless stares are a turn-on because it is a sign I can take advantage or maybe I know more. A lot of Japanese men can't handle an equal women yet.

    Very true.

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    medievaltimes

    But calling for a revamping of the police force isn’t going to address the needed changes one bit.

    I guess this is what the issue revovles around. I guess you and I disagree. I think revamping it would be benificial to society...but that's just me.

    Posted in: Handcuffed man escapes police after molesting woman in Aichi

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    medievaltimes

    likeitis - Huh?

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    medievaltimes

    Japan is so rigid and uptight. A little sarcasm is healthy. But I'm sure he will have to bow at 45 degrees, write an apology and copy the ethics manual by hand.

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    medievaltimes

    couple of points...

    -The Foreign Ministry needs to lay off the booze.

    -In Japan, why does "cute" have to mean looking/acting so infantile? Surely mature, attractive, cute 27 year old Japanese women would be better for this sort of thing.

    -If these girls appear/speak internationally they will do more harm than good.

    -If the mission is to "raise its international profile" is this really the best they could do? A high school girl, a maid and a plastic "lolita" necklace?

    -How about something related to Japanese art, history, gaming, kabuki, shodo, anime, technology, music, language, kendo etc????

    Posted in: Ambassadors of Cute

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    medievaltimes

    Oh, please, people. Cut the melodrama for a minute and actually look out your front door. For anyone who actually lives here, all you have to do is take a stroll down the street at any time of the day or night and you KNOW you have very little to fear in terms of assault, rape, or murder. Which suggests something about the effectiveness of Japanese law enforcement and the society that is responsible for its existence.

    Again, you are confusing cause and effect.

    I think most people would agree (except for a few posters) Japan is a very safe country overall. It's one of Japan's good points. But to say that Japan is safe due to the effectiveness of its law enforcement is a naive statement.

    The society and culture values conformity, respect for authority, obedience, avoidance of conflict and groupism. These values are instilled from birth. In my opinion, I would say the stucture and values of the culture have more to do with Japan being safe than the law enforcement.

    The argument could be made that the reason Japanese cops seem so inept at handling anything other than checking bicycles is becuase they never have a need to do much more than that. And that's a good thing.

    As for the rape thing, I would have to disagree. The society's attitude towards women is sickening to me. Anything of a criminal sexual nature seems to thrive in Japan. I've never seen/experienced/heard about so much rape, groping, public reading of porno, harrassment, flashing, old dudes fixated on 19 year olds, panty stealers, rape porno or stalkers in my life. But that's just my experience.

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    medievaltimes

    So, Kim may or may not have ever met Taguchi. And even if she did, what makes her think Taguchi is still alive after all these years?

    Exactly.

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    medievaltimes

    Posters here never tire of reminding us all about Japan’s past so why shouldn’t Japan constantly remind the world that NK is an out of control country?

    You are comparing apples and staplers.

    Posted in: Ex-N Korean agent says she believes abductees Taguchi, Yokota still alive

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    medievaltimes

    And yet, paradoxically, Japan still boasts a crime rate significantly lower than that of most other industrialized nations. For as much as the Japanese police supposedly "suck," I can't help but notice the glaring lack of drive-by shootings, drug dealing on street corners, riots, burning cars, widespread rape, pillaging, looting, and a host of other ills that should be logically associated with an incompetent police force. Obviously, they must be doing something right.

    You are making the assumption that the low crime rate is due to the great job the police are doing.

    Moderator: Readers, once again we ask you to stay on topic. Comparisons to the police and crime rates in other countries will not be permitted because they are, of course, not relevant to this particular discussion.

    Posted in: Handcuffed man escapes police after molesting woman in Aichi

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    medievaltimes

    herefornow - How are brokers and traders "unscrupulous" for chasing money? As long as no laws were broken it really can't be considered "unscrupulous" can it?

    I agree that some of them "sell products you did not even understand-and didn't care". But that's just the nature of some salespeople and it's not isolated to just this field. Doesn't the buyer/customer have the ultimate responsibility to decide whether or not to buy/sell (or even invest their money in the first place)? If a customer blindly follows a broker whose fault is that? Also, there are laws put in place to protect the customer.

    It's quite simple really. If the market is over-valued, it will correct itself in time. If the market is under-valued, it will correct itself in time. Of course some markets are more stable than others, some markets are more transparent than others, some markets pay better dividends than others etc etc etc. But it is the choice of the customer to decide if this is how they want to manage their money. To blame the brokers and traders for this financial meltdown isn't quite accurate.

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    medievaltimes

    Not to sound cynical, but bullying in Japan will NEVER cease. It's an important and "necessary" part of the socialization process. In a country that still places such a high value on conformity, both the victims and those who observe it are "taught" about what happens to anyone who dares (or just happens) to be different in any way. That's why nothing is ever done about it by teachers or administrators, and why in some cases it even receives tacit (and occasionally overt) support from those who should be protecting students from this type of abuse.

    Very true.

    Posted in: Mie high school student commits suicide, leaving names of seven classmates in note

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    medievaltimes

    suicide exists everywhere. people always will feel as if they can not handle something difficult, and kill themselves as a way out. it is the parents responsibility to make their child feel as if they can overcome a certain difficulty, and would be a shame to blame it on an entire culture, rather than a specific set of people who are involved in the case.

    I knew it was only a matter of time before a post like this would surface.

    Yes suicide does exist everywhere, we all know that. But the point is it happens a lot more in Japan and there are reasons for that. The way the country deals with this issue is archaic at best.

    Mental health services/meds are in the stone age. Schools are only concerned with obedience and academics ("pursuing the matter after an exam"!?!). Social/coping skills are not nutured or paid much attention. Teachers/administrators dont have a spine to enforce discipline on studnets (without using physical violence) and are afraid of "upsetting" parents. And of course there is blame for the parents. Many treat their children as pets and have absentee fathers (most likely at hostess bars for "business meetings"). And lets not forget the shame culture itself. The denial in Japan is profound. Admitting you need help is the last resort (Nakagawa).

    Building self-esteem is extremely difficult for kids under these circumstances. But hey, its regrettable and cant be helped! Right Japan?

    Posted in: Mie high school student commits suicide, leaving names of seven classmates in note

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    medievaltimes

    the proper way to handle it? first ask the name of the one asking, his contact details and then ask the patient by calling her number or via correspondence then let the patient contact the person. Its a normal protocol

    Exactly.

    Posted in: Female patient stalked after Aichi hospital leaks private information

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    medievaltimes

    Sad.

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    medievaltimes

    Probably scared of the gyoza.

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    medievaltimes

    Why do they always appear with a childish mascot as these events?

    Because the culture encourages childish behavior/thinking. Amae.

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    medievaltimes

    He belongs in a jail cell not because he was drunk, but because he was a clear public disturbance.

    Being drunk in public can be a disturbance in itself can it not? I guess its possible they could be one in the same.

    Also, isn't there a "disturbing the peace" law? Why don't they fine the dude on that?

    Maybe I'm wrong but I thought public intox laws are not aimed at drunk people minding their own business on trains, in parks etc. They are aimed at idiots as in the article (picking fights, public urination, disturbing others, passing out in public, sexual harrassment etc).

    I'm all for individual freedoms but one thing I've learned in Japan is if you are drunk you have free reign to do just about anything you want with little to no consequences. I'm not sure that's a good idea for any society.

    Posted in: Different strokes for different folks

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    medievaltimes

    I've often wondered why Japan doesn't have a public intoxication law. If you want to get loaded fine, just don't inconvenience others. It would also bring in a lot of money to the government.

    Posted in: Different strokes for different folks

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    medievaltimes

    I'm all for freedom. But with freedom comes responsibility. And sometimes it seems as if America, as a country, isn't responsible enough with that freedom.

    Posted in: For some in U.S., guns are a way of life

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    medievaltimes

    I just pray that a fare and thorough investigation is done before anyone is convicted.

    Nothing was mentioned about not paying the transportation cost.

    Posted in: Man arrested for kissing woman during overnight bus trip in Shimane

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