Alan Harrison comments

President Trump is right. The two atomic bombs ended the war,

Many cities were bombed in WW2 leaving many people to grapple with long-term physical and mental health challenges.

Brutal, this criminal stabbed the young women in the chest and left the knife in her chest. What kind of a man would do that? Only a beast would, I know of some other countries going to prison for such a crime means he would be DOA dead on arrival.

He has not been charged yet. Japanese "rule of law" at it's best - yet again.

Well done President Trump.

Prosecutors are supposed to be Guardians of the people, and not (as in Japan's case) Enemies of the people.

I wonder why they turned themselves in

Hoping to get a few months knocked off their sentences.

Japanese "law" at it's best - yet again.

Unlikely to be any survivors. 53 Brits were reported on board. Very tragic loss of life.

One British citizen has survived.

Japan is full of scams. (The best example is "Medical Reiki"). Good on The police.

This article highlights a certain flaw in the Japanese system / culture / Syke. When Japan talked about "scientific research" everybody (except Japan's) knew that Japanese officials were just insulting everybody's intelligence. Pulling out of the IWC, having been sussed out, they are now hunting in EEZ. At least they are being honest now.

Congratulations.

Let him go.

Japan is destained to always live in an isolated bubble.

Utterly disgraceful. I would say to Nissan workers - find another decent company to work for, and give your skill and services to them.

I hope that he has a good Lawyer.

Great news to see Nissan's decline. Nissan's behaviour will always be Japan's shame.

Emergency reserves, high prices, rationing. How did Japan's rice crisis get this far?

Simple answer : Protectionism and high tariffs on imports. I predicted this 40 years ago.

I think that the USA should just put 775% tariffs on imported Japanese rice. Simple Quid Pro. That is one thing really does understand.

The fact that this has taken over 3 years to come to trail, yet again shows a serious flaw in Japan's legal system.

I really can't help but gloat when I hear that Nissan is struggling. At the end of the day, will the world miss Nissan? No. Nissan has become a symbol of Japan - "Your're not the only ship that sails on this Ocean".

@Cephus

To elaborate my thoughts, this particular crime would have been reported 50 years ago because of it's nature, and public disgust. It is not like an old fashioned "back in the day" Friday night alcohol driven punch up, which would probably not reach a court, but rather a resolution mediated by the police.

@Cephus

Hi Cephus. 50 years ago there was crime, but it was not generally violent, and crime was not generally reported unless it was serious, so I think that. the the question is "Is violent crime increasing?" I would say "Yes" but not significantly. However it is now reported more and with social media, things become public knowledge more easily. I hope that this gives you my thoughts.

I'm confused folks, is my dear Nippon changing rapidly or is it JT highlighting every crime because it seems everyday another heinous crime is committed?

I think it is a combination of both.

Maybe these tourist spots should provide more litter bins.

Back in the day, hot spring resorts would have their own railway station, maybe re-open them.

Just a couple of ideas.

Japan's Public Prosecutor's buildings are a disgrace, along with Japan's whole legal system. There is just no concept of "Presumed innocent until proven guilty in a Court of Law". This value was given to Japan in 1947 when Japan was given it's,s new constitution. Prosecutors in Japan have become enemies of the people, and not guardians of the people.

Nothing new here. Okubo Park was a magnet for such activity 40 years ago.

She is obviously expressing her views as a private citizen lncidently, has Taiwan asked Japan for any help with safety issues?

Remove the excessive tariffs on imported rice, and import more. Very simple.

Potential impact of Trump's trade war on jobs and inflation sends U.S. consumer sentiment plunging

No it hasn't.

President Trump is absolutely right. The current status quo is unfair, out of date and not commensurate to where we are now. Japan should be mature enough now to defend itself and defend it's allies.

Agreed! So leave Japan right now.

Probably a phased withdrawal would be more suitable than an immediate withdrawal.

President Trump is absolutely right. The current status quo is unfair, out of date and not commensurate to where we are now. Japan should be mature enough now to defend itself and defend it's allies.

My only concern would be : "Is Japan mature enough"?