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19 August 2018

Documentary “A Bold Peace”, why Costa Rica abolished its national army

Japanese pacifists sing praises for Costa Rica’s disarmament.  According to the documentary “A Bold Peace,” the nation abolished national army in 1948, the same period Japan announced current constitution which states disarmament. Japan was actually forced to do so by US occupational force. But Costa Rica did that internally. This was a way to counter US imperialism in the region. US used military forces of Central American nations to remove anti-America regimes by provoking coups.  In that sense having military is a huge risk for the small nation.  Even if the nation tries...

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31 October 2014

Film "Grace of Monaco" Monaco is like the imperial palace in Tokyo

A biographic story of Grace Kelly who left Hollywood when she was a top star and got married to the Monaco Prince. I remember TV documentary on her life a long time ago. It was her family's philosophy that leaving the business when he or she is on the top ranking. Not letting anyone see you downgrading. Indeed, she did. The film was criticized for historical inaccuracies, so it was...

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26 June 2013

German Film "Das Schönauer Gefühl" ATOMKRAFT? NEIN DANKE!

Recently I have become a big fan of Germany, Deutschland. The documentary film I saw represents one aspect of that.   Germany has recently decided to terminate operation of all of...

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06 February 2012

Documentary film"The Cove" Good for brain training

11 July 2010

Film"Miracle at St. Anna" Italy's position in WWII

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