raitokira said...

raitokira at 09:53 PM JST - 12th June

agreed that this is mainly a token gesture from the government - if they aren't taking some action, the public will be displeased.

Posted in Police consider banning some types of knives following Akihabara stabbings at 09:53 PM JST - 12th June
raitokira at 09:42 PM JST - 12th June

i still find it pretty amusing that - what makes them think that knife is the only weapon in this world? not talking about those deadly and sophiscated weapon, but yea... i do agree that one umbrella is good enough to whack people to death... well, maybe not many but..…

Posted in Police consider banning some types of knives following Akihabara stabbings at 09:42 PM JST - 12th June
raitokira at 04:00 AM JST - 12th June

Konami canceled the events with the “safety of participants in mind,” though similar events in the U.S. were to proceed as planned, a spokesman said on condition of anonymity, citing company rules.

I won't call it as "safety of participants in mind" - looks more like "a sensitive period" to…

Posted in Violent game launch canceled after Akihabara rampage; gov't discusses regulations on knives at 04:00 AM JST - 12th June