🇯🇵🇺🇸 Post by Hideki Kakeya, Associate Professor at the University of Tsukuba:
The assassinated Charlie Kirk once said, “The left keeps shouting that ‘diversity matters,’ but there is one kind of diversity they refuse to tolerate—diversity of thought.”
Post by Hatakeno Tomato, transgender activist, opposing the above post by Hideki Kakeya:
It’s so disappointing that a post like this is getting so many likes… Since the last world war, the common understanding around the world has been that we must reject fascism. That’s why the Universal Declaration of Human Rights was created and adopted. When Japan regained independence and joined the UN, it was explicitly reminded to uphold these principles.
Charlie Kirk’s statements, no matter how “good” some might think they are, are fascist and discriminatory. The world has pledged to stop such things because allowing them would mean some people’s human rights would not be protected. It really shows there’s a serious problem with education that so many people can’t even grasp this.
Post by Hideki Kakeya, Associate Professor at the University of Tsukuba, responding to Hatakeno Tomato:
Charlie Kirk sought dialogue with people who held different opinions. Is that fascism? The left kills those they dislike and even applauds successful assassinations. I hope that one day you realize how strikingly similar this is to the Nazis who murdered Jews.
Japanese user’s reaction to the above post by Hideki Kakeya:
Trump also said in a recent video that labeling people as fascists or Nazis is a direct cause of terrorism.
The Nazis claimed it was acceptable to kill Jews because they were “dangerous.”
Today’s left claims it’s acceptable to kill so-called “right-wingers” because they are “dangerous.”
People with the same mindset as the Nazis now dominate major media and universities. This situation cannot be ignored.
Comment by political scientist Atsushi Iwata:
I believe they should be called “liberal fascists.”
🇯🇵🧵THREAD: A look into Sanseitō (参政党) — a rising political party in Japan with growing influence, widespread controversy, and a deeply troubling track record.
There are far too many issues to list them all, but I’ll cover as many as I can👇
1.
A user says,
"It seems the real name of Sanseitō member Saya is Sayaka Shioiri. But if the party's draft constitution says all lawmakers must use their real names, why did she run under an alias? That’s contradictory. Her husband appears to be this man. Was she trying to hide something? 🤔"
[Note: "Saya" posted an explanation today.] x.com/justastrawdog/…
2.
Japanese journalist Michiyoshi Hatakeyama says,
"Sanseitō's draft constitution vs. reality. Please read Article 13.
(Note: I do not personally endorse this party.)
[Ideal]: 'Article 13-5 Candidates and lawmakers must disclose their real names, naturalization status, and income/expenses.'
[Reality]:
Their Tokyo Senatorial candidate ‘Saya’ used an alias." x.com/hatakezo/statu…
In Japan, we avoid disagreeing with the people we talk to.
In political & business meetings, the groundwork is laid in advance, and meetings are often ceremonial.
Why? So that no one gets hurt. Faces are saved.
We have a culture that values harmony.
Acceptance is also key.
It is also said that having "Omoiyari" is a good deed.
The word omoiyari is made up of two parts: omoi, which means "thought", and yari, which comes from the verb yaru, meaning "to give" or "to send". The word literally translates to "sending one's altruistic feelings to others".
Basically, it means to put yourself in the shoes of others.
It would be translated as thoughtfulness, compassion, etc.
Lately, I feel that this concept is fading as our lifestyles are becoming saturated with a materialistic environment.
Nevertheless, it is still considered the ideal attitude when communicating with others.
Similarly, "sumimasen" is a common expression in Japan.
“Sumimasen” is often used in conjunction with a bow of apology or appreciation.
It can be used in a variety of situations, such as “excuse me”, “I'm sorry”, “Thank you”, or getting someone’s attention.
We wouldn't be surprised if a full-time employee says "Sumimasen" dozens of times a day.
Because this is our culture, we frequently apologize for mistakes we did not commit.
The worst case scenario is that our politicians sometimes apologize to other countries as well.
However, as you can tell, this only gives the impression of guilt because of the different cultural backgrounds in other countries.
This is one of the reasons why we have had issues in Asia.
We are in the process of learning how the international community works.
"TRUE MILITARY POWER"!? HUH!?!?
This cover is CHINESE PROPAGANDA! THIS IS WRONG!
PM Kishida hasn't said such a thing, nor is he going to.
Even if Japan doubles its defense budget, China's more than triples that.
Japan is finally preparing for China's threat though not enough.
Westerners probably have no idea, but Japan's war guilt imprint is coming from China's propaganda against Japan which says Japan was a military power that tortured other Asians and that's why the country should never have military forces, nukes etc. Time says we're going BACK.
We've only had baby steps, yet Time's context is Japan's gonna ignore the premise we've established w/ our alliance & friendly powers and be a military power <Kishida has never said.
China & their henchmen used to call Abe militaristic to criticize him. Time is doing the same.
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- talks with Prime Minister Kishida Fumio later on Monday to discuss the situation over Taiwan and Indo-Pacific issues
- an address at the US Navy's Yokosuka base on Wednesday
▶︎www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/ne…
WHITE HOUSE:
President Biden Announces Presidential Delegation to Japan to Attend the State Funeral of former Prime Minister Abe Shinzo of Japan
▶︎ whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/…