medievaltimes said...

medievaltimes at 02:41 PM JST - 17th June

What kind of losers pay money just to talk to girls?

Japanese men.

As mentioned earlier...the main purpose is to get the ego stroked. This need to feel important/pampered is very strong in the land of the rising sun. These dudes like to feel superior in a way, as status…

Posted in Hostesses at 02:41 PM JST - 17th June
medievaltimes at 11:32 AM JST - 17th June

Another day....another family crime.

Posted in 77-year-old man arrested for strangling bedridden wife in Funabashi at 11:32 AM JST - 17th June
medievaltimes at 11:31 AM JST - 17th June

has a history of psychiatric treatment

As this is Japan, the quality of mental illness treatment is archaic at best.

What was his psychiatric history? What was his diagnosis? What were his meds? Whose care was he under?

Posted in 22-year-old night school student assaults 15-year-old classmate in Chiba at 11:31 AM JST - 17th June
medievaltimes at 09:00 AM JST - 16th June

Japan/Asia seem to confuse apology vs. lose face and show shame

Posted in Taiwan demands apology from Japan over ship collision at 09:00 AM JST - 16th June
medievaltimes at 03:07 PM JST - 13th June

Welcome to Japanese logic.

Posted in 'Pedestrian paradise' to be suspended in Akihabara at 03:07 PM JST - 13th June
medievaltimes at 12:52 AM JST - 13th June

Mods - I know you say comparing crimes in other countries is not relevant to Japanese society. Minor crimes perhaps, but spree killings (which is what this crime was), serial killers, serial rapists and arsonists all have a similar criminal profile REGARDLESS of their nationality.

Comparing this spree killers behavior/profile…

Posted in Temp worker stabs 7 to death, injures 10 in Akihabara at 12:52 AM JST - 13th June
medievaltimes at 12:44 AM JST - 13th June

Ask Japanese people about this crime/mental illness and common responses are--he is selfish...he needs to do his best...it is the influence of western culture...there is nothing that can be done...its regrettable...etc.

Its laughable. Look how many people are alcoholics. Look how many people are anti-social. Look at the suicide rate.…

Posted in Temp worker stabs 7 to death, injures 10 in Akihabara at 12:44 AM JST - 13th June
medievaltimes at 12:39 AM JST - 13th June

The place is awash with mental disorders !

Westurn - you nailed this one on the head.

Ask Japanese people about this crime/mental illness and common responses are--he is selfish...he needs to do his best...it is the influence of western culture...there is nothing that can be done...its regrettable...etc.

Its laughable.…

Posted in Akihabara rampage suspect unhappy with work conditions at 12:39 AM JST - 13th June
medievaltimes at 12:23 AM JST - 13th June

Is Japan living in 2008?

Posted in Crown prince heads to Brazil alone; says trip too tough for Masako at 12:23 AM JST - 13th June
medievaltimes at 09:34 AM JST - 12th June

Shame culture at its best.

Posted in Ai Kago confesses to smoking at 09:34 AM JST - 12th June