madammika comments

Really really put me off my breakfast this morning. I have a nearly 4 yo who has a habit of just taking off in the park and I am forever at her to stay close (and at her father who is a bit lax in terms of watching her)........I feel for the little girl`s parents - finding out she is missing and then having to now find out she has been chopped up by some sick person out there would be too much to take! So so sad and a scary reality of life now not only in the rest of the world but Japan too!

This is really sad and I can see how it could happen. I had a fainting spell when I was about 4-5 mths pregnant and luckily I was on the train and my husband was with me. One minute I felt fine, the next thing I knew I was on the floor with everyone looking very concerned about me. And trust me, I didnt want to get back on the train! So for this lady, it is very very unfortunate and perhaps she was standing too close to the edge of the platform. I feel for her family.

I used one when I was pregnant with my second child as my daughter, even though I had taught her to hold my hand, would on occasion, take off and I couldnt really chase her! IN a crowded shopping area or in a train station before she understood that holding my hand was important, I also used it as well and will do so with my son! I dont care what people think....its about safety for me and knowing that despite ones best intentions, kids do take off when you are least expecting it!!

Asleep in the bedroom with my 3mth old daughter and woke to feeling our building swaying (and we lived in Shiga Prefecture then). I thought ok it will stop soon its not so big but it just kept going! When it stopped I turned TV on and was just gobsmacked! Rang home and assured my folks we were fine and texted hubby to say we were ok!! (he was away). Never forgotten!

Not much really! I have two little ones and I am strict on the fact that they have to be in their car seats IN THE BACK and not roaming around the car. My 3yo tried the whole "I want to sit in the front" and I put the brakes on that by saying "no as when we are home in NZ on holiday for 3 mths you have to sit in the back - no choice!!!". Thankfully hubby backs me up!

Cleo FYI: ACC is Accident Compensation Corporation in NZ. Kind of insurance if you must against accidents.

In regard to the article unfortunately there are too many dog related incidents in NZ at present where children are being bitten or attacked (even adults as well) There had been some thought of banning staffies and other "dangerous" breeds but it was vetoed as far as I know. Besides ANY dog can be dangerous if its not properly trained.

Damned if you do and damned if you dont! Mori is a plonker - first rate and why he is the head of the Tokyo organization committee is beyond most people I believe. And Mr Mori, you should be thankful that there are athletes (despite their "nationalization") who want to compete for Japan......bet he would pack a right snot if noone wanted to compete!!!! Mao did her best and Japan should be thankful for that!!

Yes but on rare occasions!

Oh for goodness sake - she is an adult and yes there might be strict rules in the "idol" world of Japan but talk about outdated!!! Sheesh....give us some REAL headlines....!

IDIOT!

It goes both ways and not just in Japan. I get tired of being pushed at the supermarket by obaasans....I usuallly tell them not to push! It was worse when I was pregnant, it didnt matter that I was the size of a small house...they are just in a hurry to go wherever!!!! I even yelled at an ojisan for pushing me off the train......(blame it on the hormones!)......funny he was very apologetic!!! But I had the same argument with my grandmother a few years ago about how some older generations are quite rude! Its everywhere!

Ah...more changes! Getting tired of this...might be time to say "sayonara" to FB...........Mark Zuckerberg perhaps is trying to recover his lost "millions"?????????????????????

Ridiculous - next it will be illegal to dance at concerts (because of all the "drugs and delinquincy" that happens there!!!!!)......................................oh wait its all synchronised anyway so wont make much difference!!!

How is finishing just outside the medals (4th etc) a FLOP? He is 4 years older than he was in Beijing, the swimmers have probably been analysing his style and everyone has caught up! I think he did well to finish in the top 5! Perhaps it is time for him to rethink what he wants to do and pass on his expertise to the next generation.

Very true...but it can be argued that they all do it! Japanese politicians dont give 2 hoots about the general public...they just want to line their own coffers, make themselves look like the champions...never mind that this country is slowly going downhill. TG I cant vote!!!!

SBW - showpony and you cant tell me he isnt in it for the money! Sick of hearing about his exploits....this will bite the NZRFU in the arse!!!

We have smart gates in NZ which I used last year when I went home. Very easy to use and didnt have to wait in line. This time around will be different as I have two littlies with me and will have to line up (only over 18 yo NZers can use the smart gates).

Should be a good final and I hope Nadeshiko win!! Would be good for women`s sport in japan! (in general!). Perhaps the ladies will be flying home business class and not the men???? LOL!

Yawn! TMarie - I agree...nothing new here and its not going to change. Peoples Lives First!!! Bah! Since when did Ozawa even care about the common person????? How many parties is this he has formed? 4? 5? And Alex....Penguin Liberation Front!! Love it!!!!

AGAIN??? This is happening WAY TOO often! I feel for the families of the children involved......more driver education required????

EXACTLY SmithinJapan! How about those up north that need it to rebuild? Oh thats right.....never mind about them!Its not Tokyo!

I am with JapanGal....DUH! How do they think Mt Fuji got there in the first place?

An interesting article. Hate to say this but there is no such thing as the perfect mother! We try and do the best for our kids whether its breastfeeding/formula feeding, staying home or going back to work. This world isnt perfect either! I have a 17mth old, second one on the way and I chose to stay home when I could have quite easily gone back to work. I made that choice (with discussion with my husband)......if my circumstances were different, then perhaps the situation would be different. We do have a choice and should not be berated for it because its what we chose! This is the 21st century - not the 16th or the 18th! People who make comments about mothers who work or mothers who formula feed PERHAPS dont know the full facts and are only judging the book by its cover!!!! Once one is fully informed then perhaps its appropriate to make judgement.

Turn down the lights, turn off the pachinko parlours, only light the top of Tokyo Sky Tree, Tokyo Tower etc (so noone flies into it) and turn down the lights on the Tokyo Gate Bridge (yes I know they use LED`s) and turn off some of the vending machines.....maybe then we could save a bit of power! We saved power last summer and winter and we can all do it again!

Well done ladies!

So so sad! Bad enough that a child was killed but a mother and her unborn child! I feel for the families involved!

And they wonder why noone trusts them? I would be very reluctant to go to the police here (and not because I am non-Japanese)....I just dont believe they would help! And that is sad!

When will it ever be "right"? Noone likes consumption tax hikes!

Perhaps he could move there???!!

Ok going to play dumb and ask WHY????