METATTOKYO comments

> bass4funkToday  09:48 pm JST

Is her reaction really bothering you that much? 

Yes

She's just being human, dealing with years of pressure and thousands of hours of practice. 

Other athletes lose badly and can still keep their composure without coming completely undone.

I've had moments like that too, like when my daughter died in my arms and when I lost an important job. 

Losing a child is very different than losing a medal. I lost my position as a bass player for 2 prestigious bands in the late 90’s and it broke me, but I had to maintain my emotions, I’m not a kid, I just had to deal with it.

It's okay to be vulnerable and express your emotions sometimes, you know.

I agree

We're all entitled to be ourselves and express ourselves the way we need to in the moment.

I think so, but if you’re a public figure and the cameras are on you and you play in a competitive world games, I think you should try at least, try as hard as you can to keep your composure, because people are watching you globally and people will make comments unfortunately good or bad, anyway, sorry for your.

Everyone is unique and handles personal shocks and tragedies in their own way—expecting everyone to act the same is unfair and unrealistic.

Just because you or some athletes maintain their composure in times of extreme stress or shock doesn’t mean everyone should be held to the same standard.

We’re all entitled to our own emotional reactions, especially in high-pressure situations. A bit of empathy for the diverse ways people cope can make a big difference in how we support each other.

bass4funkToday  07:20 pm JST

All these keyboard warriors being all tough and saying these athletes should just suck it up—I'd love to see you out there committing your entire life to your sport in front of the entire world. 

Doesn’t make a difference. No one is saying the woman shouldn’t cry, that’s not the issue, but losing is a part of doing competitive sports. Seems like the pressure of winning was instilled in this woman so much that she had no room in her soul to deal with a possible setback. There is no excuse for having a breakdown like that, none. I think her meltdown making global international news like this is causing her more damage. So much so that the JOC has to step in and warn people around the world we will come after you if you don’t say anything nice about this grown woman? You kidding me? I think this society should stop pushing kids in competitive sports to never accept defeat, in doing so, you’re setting up for failure.

While athletes are accustomed to scrutiny, everyone deserves respect and constructive feedback rather than personal attacks. Imagine how you would feel receiving such harsh and often unfair criticism.

That’s a two-streak, she does get a lot of respect, but she can also be criticized when she screws up

Positive encouragement is not that hard.

She has gotten more than enough adulation. She hold her head up high walk with grace and fight on. We all love winners, we love losers that push themselves to the limit against extraordinarily difficult odds as an underdog, but we have less sympathy for athletes that think they’re entitled to a medal especially gold, nothing is ever promised to you whether it’s sports or your life or your destiny. She just have to make this a learning experience and work harder and watch herself on how not to behave when you lose.

Is her reaction really bothering you that much?

She's just being human, dealing with years of pressure and thousands of hours of practice.

I've had moments like that too, like when my daughter died in my arms and when I lost an important job.

It's okay to be vulnerable and express your emotions sometimes, you know. We're all entitled to be ourselves and express ourselves the way we need to in the moment.

METATTOKYOToday  09:06 am JST

LegrandeToday  08:06 am JST

Yes disgusting if true.

And btw not advisable to enter a hotel room with three men you barely know.

News Flash: Sexual assault is always the perpetrator's fault, just like any other crime.

It's like blaming a murder victim for being in a particular place, implying it's their fault they got murdered.

The focus should be on the perpetrators' actions, not the victims' decisions.

LegrandeToday  08:06 am JST

Yes disgusting if true.

And btw not advisable to enter a hotel room with three men you barely know.

News Flash: Sexual assault is always the perpetrator's fault, just like any other crime.

It's like blaming a murder victim for being in a particular place, implying it's their fault they got murdered.

The focus should be on the perpetrators' actions, not the victims' decisions.

'bullet train'? That word went out in the 80's. Someone in Kyodo is using an old English-Japanese dictionary.

Don't you mean 'Shinkansen' or express train or high-speed train?

I can't even imagine how this could have happened unless something captured the attention of those supervising. Were they deep in conversation?

didoToday  10:35 am JST

GuruMickToday  08:16 am JST

Kids can lie and more importantly an aging brain loses much of its functions that would prevent inappropriate behavior of all types.

Dont rush to judgement people. Especially the "jail him ! jail him " brigade.

Unreal

Why anyone would want to defend a sexual predator like this is highly suspicious and quite deplorable, to say the least.

Agreed. Just show these guys the stats:

The prevalence of false reporting on sexual assault is between 2% and 10%, according to the National Sexual Violence Resource Center and similar organisations.

So you have to wonder why people like Guru would immediately suggest it's a false claim when false claims are very rare.

This troubling attitude, especially among young conservative men, of immediately being suspicious of girls and women who claim to be sexually assaulted due to some cultural bias they picked up online, plain old misinformation, or personal prejudices against women.

Also, high-profile cases of false accusations, though very rare, can also influence their warped perceptions. O

Or maybe they feel guilty about something they have done themselves.

This is great for Japan - international awareness and pressure from outside (Gaiyatsu) will (again) force Japanese authorities to reform social and judicial reform in Japan.

Japan's 3rd world justice system is barbaric and inhumane.

How about this Japan? The world will help you solve the North Korean abductions when you step up and help the victims of 'comfort women'. Is that not a fair deal?

> Nibek32Today  01:35 pm JST

I hate to rain on your ethnocentric party this comment promotes overgeneralized and inaccurate stereotypes about Japan and other countries, assuming Japanese exceptionalism and broadly generalizing about other nations. It relies on anecdotal evidence, ignores socioeconomic factors, and fosters an "us vs. them" mentality, rather than recognizing that civic honesty can be seen around the world and is not exclusive to Japan.

This was so amusing to read. Spoken like a true American. ; )

I had a laugh, too - I'm not American. I have been to New York and San Francisco in my youth, though. :)

I'm curious to know if it sounds like an American.

In what way do you think what I said was inaccurate?

dmhondzToday 02:29 pm JST

Lost my apartment keys once. The next day I traced back the route I walked and then I saw my keys, taped on a lamp-post, very easy to be spotted. One of the many good things about this country.

I'm a bit perplexed by these comments - where are you from that this does not happen!? The US?

Where we live now in Switzerland this is normal practice, as it was in other nations I've spent periods in.

These days people will put lost items in an obvious place, take it to the police or put up on the local Facebook page - this happens almost daily where I am now.

SanjinosebleedToday  09:36 am JST

Good old Japan! I don't think many other countries would see that amount of cash handed in!

I hate to rain on your ethnocentric party this comment promotes overgeneralized and inaccurate stereotypes about Japan and other countries, assuming Japanese exceptionalism and broadly generalizing about other nations. It relies on anecdotal evidence, ignores socioeconomic factors, and fosters an "us vs. them" mentality, rather than recognizing that civic honesty can be seen around the world and is not exclusive to Japan.

puregaijinToday  10:25 am JST

It may look or sound scary , but this is normal and actually a good sign. Regulators doing their job and making operators accountable is sign of a properly run industry.

This is not normal for a national airline. There are serious safety issues with JAL that most other national airlines do not face.

Some of the major issues that have led to scrutiny of JAL's safety record include:

Alcohol violations - There have been multiple instances of JAL pilots failing alcohol tests before flights or being caught drinking within the legally prohibited pre-flight period. This led to flights being delayed or cancelled.

Maintenance lapses - In 2019, it was revealed that JAL had failed to perform required safety inspections on its Boeing 777 fleet for up to several years, prompting regulatory investigations.

Ministry warning - In 2020, Japan's transport ministry issued a rare public warning to JAL over the continued safety violations, demanding the airline take comprehensive corrective measures.

Recent runway incident - In January 2023, a JAL flight aborted takeoff on a runway in Tokyo after the pilots received incorrect guidance from air traffic control, nearly causing a collision.

Pilot work culture concerns - Some experts have raised questions about JAL's pilot training, reporting systems, and work culture potentially contributing to the safety lapses.

JAL has faced public criticism and scrutiny because as Japan's national flag carrier airline, it is expected to uphold the highest safety standards. The repeated incidents have tarnished its reputation and raised doubts about management's commitment to rigorous safety compliance throughout the organization.

JAL has stated it takes the concerns seriously and has implemented new safety management systems, but the scrutiny reflects ongoing skepticism about whether sufficient systemic changes have been made to prevent further lapses.

If you look at images online, you can see that the walkway has a high wall, which means she would have had to climb it.

purple_depressed_baconToday  05:59 pm JST

I truly wonder how many more cases of babies literally bring thrown out with the garbage there needs to be before the Japanese government installs easily accessible baby hatches in all prefectures and implements Safe Haven laws.

Most women in such situations are better at concealing the infant's body.

It's not more baby hatches; Japan needs better support for Japanese women.

Get rid of the cultural shame and stigma of getting pregnant and procide comprehensive education for young women.

opheliajadefeldtToday  12:35 pm JST

Whilst the mother might have serious mental health issues, this is unforgivable, you just do not throw a new baby in the trash....disgusting. But spare a thought for the poor worker who discovered the baby, this will haunt him for a long time.

Forgiveness is a personal decision. It's understandable to feel a struggle to step back and consider the woman's circumstances. I can forgive anyone once I understand the circumstances that led them to take that step.

The act of discarding a dead baby is shocking and heartbreaking, but the reasons behind it can be complex and deeply rooted in fear, desperation, or mental illness.

Consider the circumstances—was there a lack of support or a desperate situation? While the act is serious, forgiveness might be offered in the hope that the person seeks help and doesn't repeat it.

Chico3Today  08:40 am JST

Heartless mother.

Heartless, indeed. I hope they find that person (mother, she's not) and send her to the authorities. That kid didn't deserve this.

I know you guys are smarter and more socially aware than that and can use your heads a bit more or do a little research. Come on it's 2024 - there's no excuse for ignorance.

Of course, this is a horrific thing to happen but there's always something more behind it than this person is just 'bad/evil'.

A Japanese mother might secretly dispose of a deceased newborn due to the severe stigma and shame associated with unplanned pregnancies, compounded by a lack of support and fear of legal repercussions. Additionally, mental health issues such as postpartum depression or extreme stress can drive her to make desperate decisions in an effort to conceal the situation.

That has got to be the most welcoming English sign I've ever seen in Japan.

Quo PrimumToday  04:07 pm JST

people who are in death row, no matter guilty or innocent, will only have 11 hours notice to execution

That's approximately 10 hours, 59 minutes, and 37 seconds longer notice than they typically give their victims.

I think humanity is moving beyond retributivism because it only serves the animalistic desire for revenge and does not help anybody, including the victims and their families.

Retributivism perpetuates cycles of violence, fails to rehabilitate offenders, and doesn't address the underlying causes of criminal behaviour.

gokai_wo_manekuToday  01:16 pm JST

Are there no statutes of limitations in Japan?

There are but isn't that only if a suspect has not been found?

I would smash the window - everyone should have a Resqme Car Escape Tool on their car keychain.

Get one if you don't already. They are cheap and potentially life saving.

https://shop.aa.co.nz/products/resqme-car-escape-tool-red

There was a BBC doc on this recently. His poor sister has fought for his freedom the whole time, and now this!

Insane cruelty of an individual.

The man's treatment caused him to become mentally disabled - he can't even put on his shows himself.

WTF is going on in Japan with plane safety?!

This is something like the other incidences - it should never happen.

There should be a failsafe built into failsafes to prevent this.

A public investigation is required, surely.

METATTOKYOToday  03:14 pm JST

Mr KiplingToday  03:08 pm JST

Find me one couple, just one, not having kids because of the medical costs of birth. Especially when as this report states, they are already covered to ¥500,000.

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Find me one couple who chooses to have kids for one reason.

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Women are putting off child bearing because they don't want to give up their present life to become mothers.

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Yes, this is another factor for some, but not all women.

Mr KiplingToday  03:08 pm JST

Find me one couple, just one, not having kids because of the medical costs of birth. Especially when as this report states, they are already covered to ¥500,000.

Find me one couple who chooses to have kids for one reason.

Women are putting off child bearing because they don't want to give up their present life to become mothers.

Yes, this is another factor for some, but not all women.

wallace

> So we went to NZ and didn't have to pay a cent for anything, including 3 weeks in a hospital hotel (there were complications with the baby).

> The cost of moving to NZ would have been at least 5-10 higher than paying for childbirth here.

> Well, yeah, I mean, you know, there were a multitude of reasons we went to New Zealand to have our family, but certainly, the fact that childbirth, maternity care, and child health are entirely free was one of them.

> What are the monthly payments for national health insurance and pensions?

There are no monthly payments or insurance for healthcare (except accident care, which is also free but there is a mandatory small contribution)

The govt covers it completely, so we don't even have to think about it. There is no pension payment either. It's all part of income tax, which is not too high in NZ.

The only problem is we have a rising population from immigration but limited healthcare professionals - most of them are from overseas these days (e.g. UK, Europe, US, Philippines, etc.

collegepark30349Today  02:42 pm JST

METATTOKYO

Do all parents get the payment back from the local govt?

Just check with your local ward or city office. When Mrs. College Park and I went to get the 親子手帳 (after the OBGYN confirms your pregnancy and gives you the form), the folks at Okayama city hall gave us a big file full of applications, coupons, vouchers...all the information we'd need. Plus the little tag to put on our car for special parking, seating on the busses and trains and what not. Look on the website of wherever it is you live. Also check with your private insurance company if you have one.

It all sounds so horribly inefficient, though - all that paperwork, time and effort for you and the city hall staff - just make it free for everyone and be done with it!

Jonathan PrinToday  01:42 pm JST

Japan relatively low in tourist service ?

I have been to dozens and dozens of countries and service is best in the world in Japan (outside slavery).

Has it changed since last November or is it just because I also know the customs and read/speak a bit Japanese ? If so, then let it be this way. I don't want Japan to become a Disney world, which I like but represents the USA and very money oriented.

Service is a bit subjective - some people prefer a smiley and chatty-friendly type of service, which is not a feature of Japanese service. It's not better or worse, it's just different.

high number prestigious universities?!?!?

Japan ranked second for cultural resources such as archaeological sites ?!?

What archaeological sites?! Does anyone know of any that are acceptable to the public?!

It's not the thing you think of in tourism in Japan.

wallaceToday  12:30 pm JST

METATTOKYO

So we went to NZ and didn't have to pay a cent for anything, including 3 weeks in a hospital hotel (there were complications with the baby).

The cost of moving to NZ would have been at least 5-10 higher than paying for childbirth here.

Well, yeah, I mean, you know, there were a multitude of reasons we went to New Zealand to have our family, but certainly, the fact that childbirth, maternity care, and child health are entirely free was one of them.