Seijigiri #13 - November 24, 2006 (Bullies & the Pols Who Love Them)
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Ken and Garrett discuss the Education Bill (called the “Patriotism Bill” by the Washington Post), Tokyo Governor Ishihara’s unhelpful comments, what people outside the government are doing to address the bullying problem, and why fretting over abductees may be hurting Japan’s ability to deal with North Korea.
Why is MEXT getting it wrong on bullying? Is the kantei pushing for nationalism? Is Japan making a mistake by trying to decrease rice production?
Bonus! Japan’s workers are receiving record high bonuses. Is that a good sign?
These questions and more addressed in everyone’s favorite Japan-based English-language Japanese politics podcast.
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