Japan and Japanese

[Shinpachi]

When PM Kishida was assaulted last month, a fisherman seized the suspect immediately.
I think that our society is as healthy as ever but the governmental system looks aging in the long peacetime.


View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UwAljPMd0nI

 

[ARTESH]

That is a shame!

The majority of Gambia is Muslim, so I suspect he was motivated to damage the Jizo statues because of that.

Funny thing is that their god's name, Allah, Comes from one of the most famous idols from pre-islamic era, Al-lat. However, in big cities, most of people were Jewish or Christian, but there were numerous tribes who worshiped lots of different idols.

 

[Shinpachi]

Thanks for your info ARTESH.
Recent crimes are generally rough. Watch robbery in Tokyo yesterday.


View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wp9umYBK3jo

 

[ARTESH]

Well, I know about "inflation" and big numbers in Japan, but what about addiction? Drugs and alcoholism! I don't know much about it

 

[Shinpachi]

Well, I know about "inflation" and big numbers in Japan, but what about addiction? Drugs and alcoholism! I don't know much about it

According to the research by the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare of Japan, the drug abuse ratio between the age 15 and 64 in 2017 is 1.4% for marihuana, 1.1% for organic solvent, 0.5% for stimulant drug, 0.3% for cocaine and 0.2% for other drugs. Generally 1% more or less. It is similar for the alcohol dependence.

Source: 現在の薬物乱用の状況｜厚生労働省

成人の飲酒実態と関連問題の予防について｜厚生労働省

成人の飲酒実態と関連問題の予防についてについて紹介しています。

www.mhlw.go.jp

 

[ARTESH]

Thank you, Shinpachi-san! The numbers are not "worsening" like what is going in here, but it wonders me what's the reason behind of such a "rise" in crimes!!!

Surely a well organized crime sindycate, like Yakuza, won't do such low level things! So who's behind?

 

[Shinpachi]

what's the reason behind of such a "rise" in crimes!!!

Probably the aftermath of Covid which brought serious unemployment in the society. The government could not save them all.

 

[ARTESH]

I hope the situation being dealt in right ways, before it comes something uncontrollable.

 

[Shinpachi]

Thanks ARTESH.
A japanese businessman who lives in Russia recently visited your country.
He has been impressed with the well controlled society.


View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NYUVp64VaAI

 

[Shinpachi]

British rickshaw girl in Tokyo


View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6D-vljvoJf8

 

[GrauGeist]

Shinpachi, I noticed in the video that the florescent lights were flickering.

Does Japan use 220V for their standard electrical supply?

 

[Shinpachi]

Shinpachi, I noticed in the video that the florescent lights were flickering.

Does Japan use 220V for their standard electrical supply?

Good point, Dave
The flickering is caused by phase difference of LED lamp with camera.
Voltage is generally 100V for home and 220V for factory use.
Traffic light is 100V.

 

[GrauGeist]

Good point, Dave
The flickering is caused by phase difference of LED lamp with camera.
Voltage is generally 100V for home and 220V for factory use.
Traffic light is 100V.

Ahh...LEDs, I didn't consider that!

I know that Europe uses 220V and that causes a flickering with fluorescent or sodium vapor lamps in videos.

 

[Shinpachi]

Ahh...LEDs, I didn't consider that!

I know that Europe uses 220V and that causes a flickering with fluorescent or sodium vapor lamps in videos.

The flickering pattern seems different in Osaka as the phase is 60Hz while it is 50Hz in Tokyo.
This has been a good chance to learn. Thanks


View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bEbbtwx9rag

 

[Shinpachi]

Japanese government complains TIME.

"The latest online edition of Time magazine features Japanese Prime Minister Kishida Fumio on its cover, with a headline saying he "wants to abandon decades of pacifism" and "make his country a true military power.""

I think that is a hope of US side to give pressure to China.
Every action is too slow to be threats to neighbors.

Japan Prime Minister Kishida on cover of Time magazine | NHK WORLD-JAPAN News

The latest online edition of Time magazine features Japanese Prime Minister Kishida Fumio on its cover, with a headline saying he "wants to abandon decades of pacifism" and "make his country a true military power."

www3.nhk.or.jp

 

[Shinpachi]

The cover headline changed.
It's quick.

Exclusive: Prime Minister Fumio Kishida on Japan's Future

As he welcomes the G7 to Hiroshima, Prime Minister Fumio Kishida wants to turn a once pacifist Japan into a military power

time.com

 

[Shinpachi]

The coming G7 Summit in Hiroshima looks like a festival for PM Kishida and his supporters there.


View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hAtH4Q01yJ0

 

[manta22]

The coming G7 Summit in Hiroshima looks like a festival for PM Kishida and his supporters there.


View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hAtH4Q01yJ0

Hiroshima, 1947.

 

[Shinpachi]

 

[MIflyer]

Available for free download at archive.org, WWII War Dept manual:

https://ia600209.us.archive.org/10/...Handbook on Japanese Military Forces 1944.pdf