medievaltimes said...

medievaltimes at 08:49 AM JST - 26th May

Only 81??? Any responsible person involved with the mental health, labor management or legal professions should be screaming to the meida/government that these numbers are not even close to being accurate.

But once again we see denial in action. Most Japanese think it is acceptable to deal with a problem…

Posted in 81 recognized as suicide victims from overwork in 2007 at 08:49 AM JST - 26th May
medievaltimes at 11:33 PM JST - 25th May

Well, let me tell you what I would consider success: When the war is finished, Iraq becomes a free, functioning (albiet imperfect) Middle Eastern democracy which exerts a stabilzing force on the region.

I still beleve that this can be achieved; you may not, and it would be perfectly resonable…

Posted in U.S. ambassador: Al-Qaida close to defeat in Iraq at 11:33 PM JST - 25th May
medievaltimes at 11:20 PM JST - 25th May

It really is time the Japanese people started making a lot of noise about the darker side of the criminal justice system.

Agreed. But look at how passive they are. Politicians basically openly steal tax payers money and there is a "it cant be helped" attitude.

Posted in Kagoshima police deploy officers to monitor interrogations at 11:20 PM JST - 25th May
medievaltimes at 11:11 PM JST - 25th May

Saving face and denial. Strong features of the Japanese psyche.

Posted in ASDF chief urges students to learn about foreign views of WWII at 11:11 PM JST - 25th May
medievaltimes at 09:26 AM JST - 22nd May

The public are stupid to buy into the celebrity endorsements. I like Harrison Ford but I could not care less if he is trying to sell me tires for my car.

Having said that, it is also stupid that she would have to "resign" becuase she appeared in some ads…

Posted in Actress Keiko Takeshita resigns as product safety ambassador at 09:26 AM JST - 22nd May
medievaltimes at 09:19 AM JST - 22nd May

Not sure exactly, but it seems to me that Japanese parents are extremely casual about raising their children. Parents expect teachers to not only teach their kids but also act as a parent to them.

From what I have seen, fathers are pretty much non-existant in their kids lives.

I…

Posted in Ryoko Yonekura to fight 'Monster Parents' at 09:19 AM JST - 22nd May
medievaltimes at 09:10 AM JST - 22nd May

From my experience Japanese dudes often confuse courting a woman with stalking a woman. They dont seem to have basic social skills.

Posted in Judge, 55, arrested for stalking woman in Yamanashi at 09:10 AM JST - 22nd May
medievaltimes at 11:48 PM JST - 21st May

early march????

Posted in ASDF's in-flight refueling plane damaged during checkup at base at 11:48 PM JST - 21st May
medievaltimes at 08:32 AM JST - 21st May

Badsey, people should only pay if they watch. But why should people be forced to pay for something they dont want?

Posted in Large message on TV screen can reduce nonpayment by NHK viewers: panel at 08:32 AM JST - 21st May
medievaltimes at 11:02 AM JST - 20th May

Put some undercover cops on trains. Arrest these guys. Give them a 500,000 Yen fine.

It would reduce crime and erase the national debt in a few years.

Posted in Seibu Railway employee held for molesting woman on Seibu line at 11:02 AM JST - 20th May