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Foreign Ministry to create post monitoring human rights abuses

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Start by looking inward.

13 ( +19 / -6 )

Yep, they can start with Japan's, cough cough, "legal" system.

12 ( +18 / -6 )

I think that Japan needs to put it's own house in order first.

9 ( +16 / -7 )

Just window dressing for Kishida to show the world. Nothing will come out of this.

5 ( +10 / -5 )

Human rights diplomacy coming from Japan. Joke of the year!

10 ( +15 / -5 )

How about first fixing the human rights problem inside their country?

For example foreigners denied some services like renting houses well just because they’re not Japanese,their forced confessions and inhumane detention system in immigration centres where people get beaten and left uncured to die like thr Sri Lankan woman?

And the semi slaving working system with so many duties but no real working holidays or the deep discrimination to woman?

And I’m sure I left some left in the list.

Oh boy,the Tatemae as it’s best as usual.

6 ( +12 / -6 )

To be fair they need to monitor how other countries abuse people so they can issue guidelines on how much further Japanese companies and government departments can go. Lead the way.

1 ( +7 / -6 )

We sure need to spend more tax money on human rights issues of elsewhere whilst people die here in immigration detention and a justice system with 90% conviction rate.

2 ( +6 / -4 )

Not sure if good news.

3 ( +4 / -1 )

You mean in the 80plus years since the end of WWII that the LDP has been in power, they have yet to set up a human rights post in the Foreign Ministry? Sounds a bit right, after all business is business and human rights is, well, for others to worry about.

Also, the timing - just before the Beijing Winter Olympics - fits in well with the passive-aggressive nature of the unique Japanese style of tatemae-honne.

Of course, no substantial changes will occur; after all, business is business and human rights, well, those are for others to worry about.

5 ( +7 / -2 )

The USA sure could've used that help during the Trump nightmare.

2 ( +7 / -5 )

Given the mentality of he ruling party the may actually new ways to abuse justice.

-1 ( +3 / -4 )

Meanwhile Japanese companies run their factories to capacity in China, a massive abuser of human rights?

Slightly puzzling…

1 ( +4 / -3 )

I immediately thought the same as many commenters that human rights abuse in Japan is definitely an issue that needs to be addressed with more sincerity.

This is extremely hypocritical of Japan.

3 ( +4 / -1 )

From the country that brought us Hostage Justice, Legal Children Abduction and Concession to Kill Detainees.

2 ( +3 / -1 )

Better LATE than NEVER.

0 ( +1 / -1 )

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