13 October 2009
US military is DUGONG KILLER!
In Henoko, Nago-city, Okinawa Prefecture, Southernmost island of Japan, Dugongs lives are endangered by US Marine Base construction.
Negotiation to change the plan is underway between the two governments.
It is in fact, part of US Military Transformation Program which includes relocation of Marines in Futenma. After Futenma is removed, half of the Marines there will be relocated to Guam, the other half will be to Henoko.
But endangered sea mammals, dugongs inhabit in that coastal area. They eat seaweeds in that sea.
The construction of the base will pollute the sea of that area thus kill that endangered species.
You know what! Americans who criticize Japan's whaling and dolphin hunting are killing such beautiful and endangered sea mammals.
The preview of the film portrays their hypocrisy. Not taking on evil act of their own govermnet but accusing us of sea mammal killer.
Japanese goverment and local people in Okinawa don't want that but the U.S. is pressuring to build that.
Don't they think it would cause damage on their country's reputation among Japanese?
Japanese don't like Americans any more and never want to buy things from Americans.
The U.S. base is not defending Japan at all. China is thought to be potential threat, but China lends so much money to their bankrupt economy.
Actually the U.S. needs financial help from Japan, too. Aren't they wise enough to be concerned about Japanese public opinion for their national interest?
Actually it is time Japanese stop being friend with Americans. They are not decent enough to get along with.
Well, I always try to avoid buying goods made in USA or those of American brands except necessary ones like Microsoft.
Since deployment of Nuclear Aircraft Carrier in Yokosuka port, my feeling towards America was really changed.
In fact, I realized that country sucks. I got tired of Hollywood films and pop music. I am more interested in other countries' culture and my own culture, not the one with no substantial tradition and history.
Poor country, even a President receives Nobel Peace Prize, they have to continue spending so much money to kill people and destroy environment. The people there are losing jobs, starving and cannot afford medical expenditure. Young Americans join military to get tuition for college education. Obama never deserves Nobel Peace Prize.
I can never believe I used to live in their country and study there for more than 5 years. That is away in the past.
22:48 Posted in Ecology, Japan News, Politics, USA issues | Permalink | Comments (0) | Tags: military, okinawa
14 September 2009
Comic Version of "Mein Kampf"
Recently controversial Manga (Comic) book was published in Japan. The comic was digest version of what is written on original thick book, "Mein Kampf (My Struggle)."
Left one is comic and right one is Japanese complete translated version.
As you know it was written by Adolf Hitler, dictator of Nazi-Germany, the book described his biography from when he was childhood until imprisonment after Munich rebel in 1923. It contains so much of Anti-semitism.
The pictures of the book reminds me of CBS Minis-Series "Hitler, The Rise of Evil." Surely the book and the drama should somewhat overlap because both are at least partially based on the same book.
In Germany publication of the book is banned. Actually the book wasn't very popular one at the time it was published.
This comic version is one of the series of classic literature including "Crime and Punishment," and "Faust."
I am recently very interested in Hitler and Nazi-Germany. How he got on the top and why such atrocities happened.
Recently Japan experienced similar phenomenon, an Air Force Chief was fired because of his provocative essay released in public which contradicts Japan's position of war responsibility and justified what Japan did to neighboring nations such as occupation and colonization.
His statement to the government's treatment was really similar "Strangely I was fired because I've made good statements for the nation."
After he left defense ministry, he became an icon among right-wing people. He published several books and made speeches all over the nation. I am sure he will run candidancy for next coming election. Strangely I, not so conservative person have been very much attracted to him since his public appearance. I bought one of his books. I went to his speeches and shook hands with him. Please read this if you want to know more about my passion for him. That is why I am feared. He has charisma and intelligence to lead people.
So that is why I am studying things about Hitler and Nazi-Germany.
I am now writing a novel which the story takes place in 1930's Germany on this blog. The theme of the novel is Nazism versus liberalism such as Bauhaus art. Please read "Bauhausler" if you are intereted.
22:40 Posted in Books, Culture, Deutschland, Japan News, Politics | Permalink | Comments (0) | Tags: history, nazis, racism
29 August 2009
Nimitz, George Washington, UNWELCOME!
This week, US Navy's nuclear aircraft carrier, NIMITZ (CVN-68) was anchored in Yokosuka base. The purpose of the visit was to get supply from the base. Since last year USS George Washington (CVN-73) has been home ported there. The ship will come back on 1st of September. Both ships are in fact unwelcome by local citizens. So just as usual they marched on the street including near the U.S. Navy Base. The photo was taken near the base on 23 of August.
21:44 Posted in Japan News, Politics, US-Japan relationship, USA issues | Permalink | Comments (0) | Tags: military, navy, nuclear aircraft carrier
24 May 2009
Japanese navy protects anti-military group's cruize ship
Japan is one of the most democratic nations in the world.
In mid-May, Japanese naval self-defense force (actually Navy) guarded Japan's NGO, PEACE BOAT's cruise ship in Somali coastal areas.
This NGO is run by peace activist group and manages voyages on chartered ship.
This time their ship was on voyage of round-the-world trip. They had asked the Navy to protect their ship while it passed Somali coast.
Strangely, they protest Japanese government's decision to dispatch the navy to the Somali coast.
They publicly announced the opposition. They say they can protect themselves, otherwise Japan's coast guard should protect them.
But the travel agency which managed this voyage asked the Defense Ministry to guard the ship for the safety of the passengers.
Then the NGO met public criticism because their publicly announced stance and what they actually chose to do was different.
The organization has always been criticized by conservatives because their activity is too idealistic like defending Article 9 of the constitution which bans the state's possessing of military force. They have done a big campaign of "Protect Article 9" like religious organization's convention.
They believe Article 9 can protect themselves from bad militias. They believe they can always make peace by negotiation.
No arm force on the earth. But the reality was they were just hypocrite. They were like travel agent group which uses PEACE as ad copy.
Well, I know they have the right to be protected by the navy. The passengers are Japanese citizens. That is the navy's duty.
I am very proud of our navy which does that. Japan is democratic nation so even those who oppose the government decision can have the right to be protected.
Thanks for PEACE BOAT, it was proved how our country is democratic nation.
We are in a free society. We can say whatever we want, and can go wherever we want with the protection of the government.
Of course we can. We are tax payers. The sovereignty resides in the people.
And we are a rich country, too. This round-world vovage cost 1.5 million yen (11,000 euros, 10,000 US$) or even cheaper if you got board on it as volunteer staff.
The passengers could have great time having parties, enjoying fashion shows, singing, and discussion of the world peace while being protected by the navy, whom they don't like. They are protected from the pirates they think the consequence of the poverty rich nations caused and whom they think should be helped by their government's aid rather than the navy.
How lucky I am to be born as Japanese citizen!
20:58 Posted in Japan News, Politics | Permalink | Comments (0) | Tags: navy