Monday, March 16, 2026

¡Felicitaciones, Venezuela✌ ¡Y sigan con el buen trabajo, Venezuela👍

 Clásico Mundial de Béisbol. Cuartos de final. El partido Venezuela vs. Japón de anteayer.

 Venezuela es fuerte. Su alineación de bateo es de primera. Todos los jugadores rebosaban espíritu de lucha. Su seriedad era incomparable a la de los jugadores japoneses.

 El equipo japonés contaba con una alineación repleta de jugadores de Grandes Ligas, pero parecían cautelosos ante la posibilidad de lesionarse en el partido de exhibición, ya que sería contraproducente si afectara su inicio de temporada en las Grandes Ligas. Francamente, les faltaba motivación.

 Los jugadores venezolanos tenían una sed de éxito incomparablemente mayor.

 Ayer (hora de Japón), Estados Unidos derrotó a República Dominicana en semifinales y avanzó a la final.

 Hoy, si Venezuela derrota a Italia en semifinales, se enfrentará a Estados Unidos en la final. El mundo entero está pendiente de su duelo.

 El partido Venezuela vs. Italia comienza hoy a las 9:00 a. m., hora de Japón. El juego comenzará pronto.

 Aunque deseo que Italia tenga un buen desempeño, realmente quiero ver a Venezuela vs. Estados Unidos en la final.

 Como dato curioso, si Irán participa en la Copa Mundial de la FIFA 2026 que se celebrará en Estados Unidos y Canadá (el Sr. Trump dijo que les "daba la bienvenida" junto al presidente de la FIFA, pero dos días después, en un discurso, afirmó que no era "apropiado" que vinieran a Estados Unidos porque no podía garantizar la seguridad de los jugadores), e Irán termina segundo en su grupo, y Estados Unidos (que participa como país anfitrión) también termina segundo, entonces Irán y Estados Unidos se enfrentarán en cuartos de final.
Si bien la gente de todo el mundo querría ver ese partido, el gobierno iraní ha manifestado su intención de boicotearlo.

 Si Irán boicotea e Irak ocupa su lugar (Italia y China también parecen querer participar), entonces, de forma similar al caso de Irán, si Irak termina segundo en su grupo, podría enfrentarse a Estados Unidos en cuartos de final.

 ¡Qué extraño giro del destino!




 WBC. Quarterfinals. The Venezuela vs. Japan game from the day before yesterday.
 Venezuela is strong. The Venezuelan batting lineup is top-notch. All the players were brimming with fighting spirit. Their level of seriousness was on a different level than the Japanese players. 
 The Japanese team had a lineup full of Major Leaguers, but they seemed cautious about getting injured in the exhibition match, as it would be counterproductive if it affected their start in the Major League season. Frankly speaking, they lacked motivation. 
 The Venezuelan players had an incomparably stronger hunger for success.

 Yesterday (Japan time), the USA defeated the Dominican Republic in the semifinals to advance to the final.

 Today, if Venezuela defeats Italy in the semifinals, they will face the USA in the final. The whole world is watching their battle.

 The Venezuela vs. Italy match starts at 9 AM Japan time today. The game will begin soon.

 While I want Italy to do well, I really want to see Venezuela vs. the USA in the final.

 As a side note, if Iran participates in the FIFA World Cup 2026 held in the USA and Canada (Mr. Trump said he "welcomes" them on the steps with the FIFA president, but two days later in a speech he said it was "not appropriate" for them to come to the USA because he couldn't guarantee the players' safety), and Iran finishes second in their group stage, and the USA (who are participating as the host nation) also finishes second, then Iran and the USA will face each other in the quarterfinals. 
 While people all over the world would want to see that match, the Iranian government has indicated its intention to boycott.

 If Iran boycotts and Iraq takes its place (Italy and China also seem to want to participate), then, similar to the Iran case, if Iraq finishes second in their group stage, they could potentially face the USA in the quarterfinals.

 What a strange twist of fate!

Friday, March 13, 2026

Watch what happens to these deranged scumbags today.


https://truthsocial.com/@realDonaldTrump/posts/116219996530067941

 I'm pasting the original text as an image file because I don't want to be sued like the BBC for allegedly "falsifying" a portion of the text.

 "for 47 years" likely means 47 years have passed since 1979, when Ayatollah Khomeini overthrew the corrupt monarchy and launched the "Iranian Revolution." The "47" is a play on words with the 47th president. Who noticed this numbering?

 Perhaps due to my lack of English proficiency, I didn't understand the meaning of "scumbag."

 After researching it online, I found that:

 "Scumbag" is a combination of "scum" (meaning rubbish or foam) and "bag." This word is slang that began to be used in the United States around the 1960s-1970s. Originally used as a euphemism for a condom (used), it evolved into a derogatory term meaning "human scum" or "a very despicable person." 

 That's what they say.

 The French president is expected to project an image of "elegance," so if the president were to use such slang, their approval rating would likely plummet.

 The British prime minister is expected to project an image of "intelligence," so if the prime minister were to use vulgar slang, they would likely be heavily criticized by parliament and the media.

 The prime ministers of Germany and Canada are serious and don't even tell jokes, let alone use slang.

 Japanese politicians, to begin with, have an abnormally (pathologically) low level of language ability.

 Among the G7 countries, perhaps only the United States and Italy are "tolerant" enough to allow their leaders to use vulgar jokes and slang?

 President Trump made countless offensive remarks during his four-year first term, yet he was re-elected. I don't know if it's because ordinary people felt a sense of familiarity with him, seeing him as a "nice guy we'd want to have a beer with," due to his mastery of slang and crude jokes, but it's certainly a phenomenon unique to America.

 While his behavior might not be commendable, from my Japanese perspective, there's something about it that I envy.




https://www.lloydslist.com/LL1156592/US--and-Greek-owned-tankers-ablaze-after-Iran-claims-underwater-drone-strike-in-Iraqi-waters

US- and Greek-owned tankers ablaze after Iran claims ‘underwater drone’ strike in Iraqi waters
 ・Iran claims ‘underwater drone’ attack on two tankers near Basrah; one dead, 38 rescued
 ・Both vessels ablaze; Iraqi oil port operations suspended
 ・Maersk-operated containership also struck off Jebel Ali

Friday, March 6, 2026

Ranking of winners and losers in the “Iran War”

As of March 6, 2026, here is my assessment of the outcome of the suddenly erupting "Iran War."


《Winners》
 1. Israel
 2. Saudi Arabia
 3. United States

《Losers》
 1. Russia
 2. China
 3. Japan
 4. South Korea
 5. India
 6. Lebanon
 7. Iran

《The outcome is still unclear》
   Ukraine


 At this point, everyone should already understand that Israel is the biggest winner. The question is why the American president was manipulated by the Israeli prime minister. It's unlikely to be simply because "his eldest daughter's husband is Jewish."

 The "Iran War" is sure to cause oil prices to soar for the time being. Oil-producing countries will benefit, at least in the short term.

 In some cases, Russia could also benefit from rising oil prices and become a "winner" (reap the benefits). While China is not dependent on Russia, India and smaller countries in Central Asia and Eastern Europe are dependent on Russian crude oil, which could increase Russia's economic influence and political voice in these countries.

 On the other hand, Russia has been dependent on Iran since the outbreak of the Ukraine war. If a pro-American regime were to emerge in Iran, Russia would lose its means of evading Western economic sanctions.

 If Russia intends to continue the war against Ukraine without agreeing to the return of territories such as the Crimean Peninsula, a complete withdrawal from Ukrainian territory, payment of reparations, or the extradition of war criminals, Russia's "loss" of Iran could be a major disadvantage. The United States would likely take advantage of Russia's weaknesses in ceasefire negotiations for the Ukraine war.

 However, for the United States (and Japan as well), the greatest strategic "enemy" is not Russia, but China. It is unlikely that Russia, which relies on primary industry, will become a superpower in the future. Even if Russia can manufacture terrifying new weapons that seem like something out of science fiction and intimidate neighboring countries, or operate secretly as an arms dealer, it will be difficult for it to unite anti-Western (anti-democratic) forces and demonstrate political and economic leadership.
 From the perspective of the United States (and Japan as well), Russia is likely viewed not as an "enemy" but as a potential partner (for building a China containment network).

 It will depend on the extent to which the Iranian government (president and military) and their successor (perhaps Ayatollah Khamenei's son?) can contain the IRGC and enter into negotiations with the United States, but if the IRGC turns all neighboring countries against each other, neighboring countries "join the war," and Iran closes the Strait of Hormuz, Japan and South Korea will become "defeated nations." Soaring prices will become unstoppable.

 This could have an impact on the administration of Prime Minister Takaichi, who enjoys an astonishingly high approval rating. In some cases, it is not impossible that a political situation that pleases the Chinese government could emerge.

 The timing of Israel and the United States' attack on Iran was opportune. Currently, neither Russia nor China can afford to provide military support to Iran, and they are preoccupied with their own affairs. Furthermore, because Iran (the Revolutionary Guard Corps) is allegedly responsible for the deaths of thousands of ordinary people who participated in anti-government demonstrations, the United States can raise the banner of justice and capitalize on the anti-government sentiment (anti-IRGC) among Iranian citizens.
 If the United States were to weaken or neutralize the IRGC and successfully establish a pro-American regime in Iran (regime change), it could be said to have emerged victorious. However, conversely, if Iran (the Revolutionary Guard Corps) puts up a stronger-than-expected resistance, the Republican Party could suffer a defeat in the US midterm elections this fall. The president's approval rating could also fall further.

 India, which relies on Russian crude oil, would be in a difficult position if Russia were to raise oil prices (using them as a bargaining chip to gain war support).

 Lebanon's use of Hezbollah to confront Israel became the cause of its involvement in the "Iran War." The Lebanese people likely view Israel's actions as unreasonable barbarism, as they were subjected to a sudden, unilateral attack by Israel and their civilians were massacred. However, Israel is obsessed with the idea that it "cannot sleep peacefully" unless it exerts coercive control over the entire Middle East region through overwhelming military power, and believes it is waging a "just" war against potential terrorist groups.

 I predict that Iran will successfully navigate this war, minimizing the losses of its "defeat" while maintaining the core of its political system. Iran must be aware that democratic camps exhibit political fragility in a "long-term war" (as was the case with the United States, Britain, France, Germany, Italy, Poland, and Japan after the outbreak of the Ukraine War). Iran will likely seek to engage in a protracted war (a war of attrition) while gradually releasing its war resources, and wait for an opportunity to negotiate with the United States. If the "Iran War" were to drag on, soaring prices, economic turmoil, and tax increases could alienate the public (leading to falling approval ratings) in America's allies, leading to successive changes in government. Iran will likely be aiming for this.
 If that happens, Iran's "defeat" may not be as severe.

 The outcome of the Ukraine war is unclear. If Iran becomes more pro-American, it would deal a blow to Russia. However, as mentioned above, if Iran (the Revolutionary Guard Corps) persists and the war is prolonged, democratic governments are likely to come under pressure from their citizens due to factors such as soaring prices. When pressure to "stop supporting another country's war when we're going through such difficult times" is expressed in the form of approval ratings, democratic governments become weak.

 At present, it is difficult to judge how a war with Iran will affect Ukraine.


 The above "assessment" is made not from the perspective of right or wrong, but from the realities of international politics. 
 Personally, I do not consider Israel's actions to be "just." Not to mention the "accidental bombing" of an Iranian girls' elementary school, massacring nearly 200 female students and teachers, should be considered a war crime. I believe the FBI should investigate this case against all those involved, including CIA operatives. (I believe this can be treated as a murder case, rather than a "violation of international law." In Japanese criminal law theory, "mistake of objectivity" is said to not negate intent.)

 However, no matter what I say, it may not resonate with people who say, "International law has nothing to do with me," or "We live in a world ruled by force."

"Haru's New Year" (Canada, 2018)

Viernes, 6 de marzo de 2026: 
 Last night, I watched the following movie in my Washitsu room.
 It was recorded on a USB-HDD (registration number 3) connected to a DIGA (2017 model). It aired on BS12 on January 31, 2026, at 8:40 PM. SATURDAY SHORT THEATER "Haru's New Year" (Canada, 2018, 19 minutes long, original language in English and Japanese, with Japanese subtitles for the English portion).


 We Japanese are not good at foreign languages. In Major League Baseball, the Olympics, and the Soccer World Cup, participants from countries other than Japan, young players and middle-aged and older staff, communicate normally with players, staff, and referees from various countries. 
 On the other hand, whenever I see Japanese people, they stick together only with other Japanese people and are unable to communicate with people from other countries. They turn their faces towards the ground or the feet of the other person (Japanese people cannot make eye contact with others), and only shake hands almost silently and expressionlessly. In interviews, coaches and athletes from other countries, even those from non-English speaking countries, routinely answer in English, but Japanese people speak in Japanese.

 Even on the international political stage, in Japan's case, even the Foreign Minister cannot speak English. At gatherings of world leaders such as the G7 and G20, Japanese politicians are always isolated, sitting alone with their heads bowed, or simply smiling and silently turning their faces away in greeting (which gives the impression of rudeness...).

 People of foreign descent born and raised in Japan (those with one or both parents having roots in countries other than Japan) also become typical "Japanese." Koreans, Chinese, North Koreans, and people from Southeast Asian countries often excel at foreign languages, displaying remarkable "foreign language talent" from a Japanese perspective. However, Koreans and Chinese residents in Japan, born and raised in Japan, become "ordinary Japanese." People of Indian, Sri Lankan, Vietnamese, Filipino (many of whom marry into rural Japanese farming families), and Thai descent, when they are born and raised in Japan, become "ordinary Japanese." Even those who are Caucasian or Black in appearance, when born and raised in Japan, develop the same level of foreign language proficiency as "ordinary Japanese."

 This is a truly puzzling phenomenon. I am unable to provide a linguistic, cognitive, anthropological, sociological, or genetic analysis.

 Some believers in "linguistic nationalism" might say, "That's fine," but the fact remains that Japanese people stand out. Above all, the limited opportunities for them to utilize their talents (singers, actors, etc.) are a great waste.

 A long-standing historical analysis suggests that "because Japan has no history of colonial rule, Japanese people are poor at acquiring foreign languages." However, this theory has not yet been scientifically proven (based on historical and linguistic comparisons with countries that have experienced "colonial rule").

 There is no evidence that Russians or the various ethnic groups of Central Asia are proficient in Mongolian. Ordinary Filipinos do not speak Spanish. In the "foreign dynasties" where northern nomadic tribes ruled the Han Chinese, a "Sinicization policy" was almost always adopted (the ruling ethnic group "assimilated" the ruled ethnic group).

 While there is a connection between "colonial rule" under modern imperialism and linguistic "assimilation policies" (ethnic cleansing policies under the pretext of civilization), many cases cannot be explained solely by this.

Thursday, March 5, 2026

🐵 A orphan Japanese monkey still seems alone. 🐒

 Mother Japanese macaque abandonment of their children is a phenomenon that occasionally occurs in other zoos in Japan, so it should not be that unusual. However, people around the world who saw the baby Japanese macaque clinging to a stuffed orangutan and dragging it around on video likely empathized with him.

 In the video, the stuffed animal appears to have no hair or breasts. Mr. Punch is about the same size as his mother, soft, and even in two or three months, he instinctively clings to warm objects and seems reluctant to let go of his "mother."

 IKEA is making the most of Mr. Punch's advertising power. IKEA donated countless "orangutan stuffed animals" to Mr. Punch. Looking at the photos, there is a huge variety of "orangutans" in color, size, and facial features. It's unclear why dozens of different types of orangutans live inside a furniture store. 
 It will be interesting to see how Mr. Punch reacts if he is given one of these stuffed animals.

 It is unclear whether Mr. Punch recognizes the faces or colors of stuffed animals. How would he react if he were given a Teddy Bear or a Hello Kitty stuffed animal?

 In any case, considering his future, it seems he needs to be weaned off his stuffed animals, not just his parents, as soon as possible.

 For now, it seems he's still sleeping alone with his IKEA stuffed animal. It may be some time before Mr. Punch is able to sit, sleep, and eat with his friends.

 The Punch incident has been a great success for Ichikawa City Zoo and Botanical Garden's self-promotion. What's more, it has provided even greater global publicity. IKEA has now become something of an important "corporate sponsor" of Mr. Punch.

 There is no IKEA where I live (there are apparently 54 stores in the US, but only 12 in Japan), so I have never been to an IKEA store, but I wonder why they sell orangutan stuffed animals?




https://jp.reuters.com/video/watch/idOWjpvC4T24BH4ASI245SY7B16ZIT4YR/?dicbo=v2-XuddThi
JP Archive

 Baby Japanese macaque "Punch"'s IKEA stuffed toy, which he uses as a parent, sells out worldwide (Japanese subtitles, February 24th)
February 25, 2026

 Panch, a baby Japanese macaque abandoned by his mother at Ichikawa City Zoo and Botanical Gardens in Chiba Prefecture, has become a hot topic after clinging to an IKEA orangutan stuffed toy as a mother figure. The video has gone viral, causing the same type of stuffed toy to sell out in IKEA stores not only in Japan but also in Singapore and other countries (no narration).




https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=utylkPzDLCA

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PsYned2gmUs

https://apnews.com/video/punch-is-growing-up-and-ready-to-say-farewell-to-his-prized-stuffed-orangutan-toy-0dd23990544b40a4992babd4b808e85c

https://x.com/AP/status/2026214263283449983

https://www.sfgate.com/news/world/article/punch-the-orphan-macaque-is-outgrowing-his-21956418.php

https://www.instagram.com/p/DU9QgFlDGfd/

https://jp.reuters.com/video/watch/idOWjpvC4T24BH4ASI245SY7B16ZIT4YR/?dicbo=v2-XuddThi

https://edition.cnn.com/world/punch-monkey-ikea-stuffed-toy-spc

https://news.jp/i/1396652578791899497

https://apnews.com/article/japan-baby-monkey-zoo-7911e0597837b97199a810601f91c35d

https://www.instagram.com/reel/DVRiQ2FDX4R/

Tuesday, March 3, 2026

Killing five yellow birds with one stone:East Asia is caught in the crossfire of the Trump administration's China containment strategy.

 Large castles from Japan's Sengoku period (not mountain castles, but flat castles built on flat land) were surrounded by two moats (Hori): an outer moat (Sotobori) and an inner moat (Uchibori). A moat is an artificially constructed pool of water, similar to a pond or swamp.
 If the outer moat were filled in, it could pose a serious security risk to the castle's main enclosure (Honmaru).

 The most famous example in Japanese history is the Winter Siege of Osaka. Due to a ploy by Tokugawa Ieyasu, Toyotomi Hideyori filled in the outer moat of Osaka Castle. This later forced a major change in the security policy of Osaka Castle (the Toyotomi clan), placing them at a severe disadvantage (Summer Siege of Osaka).

 In modern international security strategies, the outer moat is the economy, while military power has an aspect of the inner moat.

 The United States is implementing a strategy to fill in China's outer moat, using military force to gradually contain China's economy and starve it out.

 Both the Venezuelan "drug" issue and the Iranian "uranium enrichment" issue can be seen as mere pretexts for the United States.

 The problem would be if Iran were to blockade the northern Strait of Hormuz and prevent oil shipments from Iran's neighboring countries. This would likely harm not only China, but the entire East Asia region.

 A US website has published a document quantifying the "world's dependence on the Strait of Hormuz." An excerpt is included below.


https://energynewsbeat.co/hormuz-dependency-by-country-a-critical-energy-chokepoint-under-scrutiny/

The ranking of key countries' import dependencies on oil transiting Hormuz (based on 2024-2025 data, as percentages of total crude oil imports) is as follows:

 Japan: 75%

 South Korea: 60%

 India: 50%

 China: 45-50%

 European countries (this article is unclear whether this refers to EU member states (including Turkey), Western European countries, or all of Europe): 10-20% (varies by country)

 United States: 7-8%

 Four countries (Japan, India, China, and South Korea) account for 75% of Hormuz oil flows.


The dependency on Hormuz LNG is as follows:

 China: 25-30%

 India: 20-25%

 South Korea: 15-20%

 Japan: 10-15%

 Europe: Approximately 10%

 United States: "Negligible" and "Minimal imports from MEG."


 Incidentally, this article makes the following points about the United States:

 「United States: Minimal impact overall, with only 2% of consumption tied to Hormuz.」


 In today's world, energy policies and transportation methods have become diversified, so it may be difficult to fully understand the country's energy dependence on the Middle East based on the figures from this single source. However, it is clear that Japan's dependence on the Middle East is exceptionally high among major countries.

 Furthermore, according to the above statistics, Japan, China, India, and South Korea alone account for 75% of the crude oil transported through the Strait of Hormuz.

 Although not mentioned in the source, the Israeli economy is not dependent on primary or secondary industries and enjoys a geographical advantage, so a closure of the Strait of Hormuz would likely not be of much concern to Israel.

 In addition, it is Japanese companies that drive the Chinese economy. Japanese companies make money by exporting (reimporting) products manufactured in China to Japan or selling them to other countries such as the United States. While the results of these economic activities are reflected as "domestic" in the gross domestic product figures, which can be deceptive (China's GDP is roughly four times that of Japan, but this does not mean that China has an economic power four times that of Japan), the Chinese and Japanese economies are inextricably linked.

 As such, Japan's 75% dependence and China's 50% dependence could be a double whammy for the Japanese economy.

 From the Trump administration's perspective, this is a case of "killing five birds with one stone" (meaning that one stone can shoot down five birds). A single stone thrown with "Epic Fury" can knock down five large birds.

 In short, Japan has failed in its economic security policy. As the saying goes, "expanding your basket" is the basis of security policy. "Expanding your basket" means diversifying. "Diversification" refers not only to the number of countries with which we export and import, but also to transportation methods and energy sources.

 It's too late now to lament the fact that we shut down all of Japan's nuclear power plants, opposed wind power generation (I also oppose wind power generation on land, but not to building it at sea (as long as it doesn't affect fisheries)), and opposed solar power generation (since Japan would have to import solar panels from China, we would indirectly become dependent on China for our energy supply).

 We should have diversified our sources of rare earth supplies and crude oil transportation routes much sooner.

 Japan had no concept of economic security and was only concerned with making money in the moment. We didn't anticipate the worst-case scenario. 
 We will soon pay the price for that.





“一石五鸟” 〜〜东亚卷入特朗普政府的中国遏制战略

 日本战国时代的大型城堡(并非山地城堡,而是建于平地上的城堡)通常被两道护城河环绕:外护城河和内护城河。“护城河”是指人工建造的类似池塘或沼泽的水池。
 填平“外护城河”会对城堡的“本丸”(主城)构成严重的安全威胁。

 日本历史上最著名的例子是大阪冬围。由于德川家康的计谋,丰臣秀赖填平了大阪城的外护城河。这迫使大阪城(丰臣氏)的安保策略发生重大改变,使其处于极其不利的境地。

 在现代国际安全战略中,“外护城河”指的是经济,“军事实力”则指的是“内护城河”。

 美国正在实施一项旨在填平中国“外护城河”的战略,并动用武力逐步遏制中国经济,如同扼杀其于水火之中。
 
 委内瑞拉的“毒品”问题和伊朗的“铀浓缩”问题,不过是美国的借口罢了。

 问题在于,如果伊朗封锁霍尔木兹海峡北岸,阻止石油从邻国运输,那么受损的不仅是中国,整个东亚地区都可能处于不利地位。

 一家美国网站发布了量化“世界对霍尔木兹海峡依赖程度”的数据。以下摘录部分内容。


https://energynewsbeat.co/hormuz-dependency-by-country-a-critical-energy-chokepoint-under-scrutiny/

主要国家对途经霍尔木兹海峡的石油进口依赖度(基于2024-2025年数据,以原油进口总量的百分比表示)如下:

  日本:75%

  韩国:60%

  印度:50%

  中国:45-50%

  欧洲国家(本文未明确指出是指欧盟成员国(包括土耳其)、西欧国家还是整个欧洲):10-20%(因国家而异)

  美国:7-8%

  四个国家(日本、印度、中国和韩国)占霍尔木兹海峡石油流量的75%。


对天然气进口(霍尔木兹液化天然气)的依赖程度如下:

  中国:25-30%

  印度:20-25%

  韩国:15-20%

  日本:10-15%

  欧洲:约10%

  美国:“可忽略不计”和“从中东进口量极少”。


 顺便一提,这篇文章指出美国的情况如下:

 「美国:总体影响极小,仅有2%的消费量与霍尔木兹液化天然气相关。」


 鉴于当今能源政策和运输方式的多元化,仅凭这一单一来源的数据可能难以全面了解日本对中东的能源依赖程度。然而,显而易见的是,在世界主要国家中,日本对中东的能源依赖程度异常高。

 此外,仅日本、中国、印度和韩国就占霍尔木兹海峡原油运输量的75%。

 虽然上述文件中未提及,但以色列经济并不依赖于第一产业或第二产业,且拥有地理优势,因此霍尔木兹海峡的封锁可能不会对以色列造成特别大的影响。

 此外,推动中国经济发展的是日本企业。日本企业通过将中国制造的产品出口(再进口)到日本或销往美国等其他国家来获利。就“国内生产总值”(GDP)而言,这些经济活动的成果在中国被计入“国内”数据,这可能导致一些误导性数据(中国的GDP约为日本的四倍,但这并不意味着中国的经济实力是日本的四倍)。然而,可以说日中两国经济“一蓮托生”(=密不可分)。

 因此,日本75%的对外依存度和中国50%的对外依存度都可能对日本经济造成双重打击。

 从特朗普政府的角度来看,这可以看作是“一石五鸟”。一颗“史诗狂怒”投下的石头,击落了五只大鸟。

 简而言之,日本的经济安全政策失败了。正如人们常说的,“扩大经济篮子”是安全政策的基础。“扩大经济篮子”意味着多元化。“多元化”不仅包括进出口伙伴的数量,还包括运输方式和能源来源。

 现在后悔关闭日本所有核电站、反对风力发电(我本人反对陆上风力发电,但我不反对海上风力发电(只要不影响渔业))以及反对太阳能发电(这意味着从中国进口太阳能电池板,从而间接使日本的能源供应依赖于中国)已经太晚了。

 日本本应更早实现稀土供应来源和原油运输路线的多元化。当时的日本对经济安全毫无概念,只顾着在任何情况下赚钱,完全没有预料到最坏的情况。

 未来,我们将为此付出沉重的代价。

Sunday, March 1, 2026

It is essential to have policies that provide a quality educational environment for the children of Chinese immigrants.

 The Chinese Communist government doesn't seem to understand this (they consider their own countrymen stupid), but highly educated, wealthy Chinese people have a better impression of Japan than of the Communist dictatorship. If they use the official procedure of "exile," the Chinese government would send "assassins" to kill them, so they use the form of "immigration" for work purposes.

 I believe it is urgent to improve and enhance the system for accepting Chinese international students, businessmen, sports students, trainees in the entertainment and agricultural industries, as well as their families and relatives, in Japan (including education (for their children's generation), medical care (for their parents), health insurance systems, housing supply, employment support, and support for resolving daily life issues).

 Once China's dictatorial regime collapses and the country becomes "democratized," it is predicted that 100 million people will come to Japan from China. If China's communist dictatorial regime eventually collapses (although I don't think they would be foolish enough to dig their own grave by invading Taiwan, giving Western countries an excuse to bomb mainland China and launch a "decapitation operation"), and Western countries "divide and rule" and "democratize" China, it is predicted that a huge number of Chinese people will flee to neighboring countries such as Taiwan, South Korea, Vietnam, the Philippines, Singapore, Malaysia, Nepal, Bangladesh, Thailand, Indonesia, Russia, India, Japan and so on. 

 Of the countries mentioned above, Japan offers the best conditions for Chinese people. Singapore and Malaysia have good public safety, are wealthy, and are politically, socially, and economically stable, with no racial or religious discrimination or persecution, and English is widely spoken. For these reasons, these two countries are also highly sought after by Japanese people, ranking highly as "countries where people would like to spend their retirement years." However, due to land limitations, there are limits to the number of immigrants that can be accepted.

 There are already nearly one million Chinese in Japan. As of 2026, of the "foreigners" residing in Japan (excluding those who have lived in Japan for seven years or more or have married a Japanese person and acquired Japanese citizenship), the number of Chinese residing in Japan will surpass that of Koreans (the combined number of people with South Korean and North Korean nationality). Currently, the largest number of foreign residents in Japan are Chinese (of course, this does not include Taiwanese).

 For Chinese people, it is easy to travel between their home country where their elderly parents remain, where Chinese characters are used (Vietnamese uses the alphabet, while South Korea's national language policy prohibits the use of Chinese characters and instead requires the use of Hangul), where they do not face racial discrimination or religious persecution as "heathens," and where there are many long-standing Chinese communities (mutual aid organizations), making Japan an easy country to immigrate to.

 Japanese Government has decided to accept 1,231,900 foreign workers (skilled workers) by the end of fiscal year 2028 (March 2029, as the new fiscal year in Japan begins in April).

 Japan's labor market has essentially achieved "Full Employment" for quite some time. Labor shortages are becoming serious in every field in Japan, and there is a surplus of work. 
 When I walk around town in the morning, I see many Chinese people cycling to work in factories. I can often see South Asian men working in Japan, and there are also South Asian male workers at construction sites. The man who delivers the morning paper on his motorbike in the area where I live late at night is also a South Asian man. At the dental clinic I visit regularly, there is a Chinese (or Hong Kong or Taiwanese) dental hygienist working there (she normally treats Japanese patients as well, but when a Chinese (or Hong Kong or Taiwanese) patient comes to the clinic, other staff members call her and she responds immediately).

 As things stand, it is safe to say that there is little need to worry about foreigners with language difficulties being unable to find work in Japan.

 The problem is accepting their children's generation. Japanese junior and senior high schools are worse than jails or prison camps, treating humans like slaves and endlessly reproducing creatures that are not even as intelligent as monkeys, let alone cockroaches, so "humans" often have trouble adapting (this is why there are so many support facilities specializing in children who don't go to school, and why there are shuttles to and from these facilities everywhere).

 For this reason, there is a possibility that Chinese children will not be able to adapt to Japanese junior and senior high schools (although that would actually be more humane...).





【Chinese Immigrants】
Fed up with a fiercely competitive society?
Chinese families are migrating to Japan for education one after another. Cram school classes exclusively for Chinese students are booming.

 Among the students transferring from other countries, Chinese students are a prominent presence. According to statistics from fiscal year 2024, approximately three out of four foreign students transferring to elementary and junior high schools in Osaka City were from China. Cram schools with classes exclusively for Chinese students are also booming.

 What is the reason for the influx of Chinese immigrants to Japan?
 An increasing number of Chinese families are choosing to "migrate to Japan for education," attracted by the educational environment or to escape the fiercely competitive society within China.

 The head of a cram school in Osaka City said, "We couldn't keep up with the demand in regular classrooms alone." It seems word of mouth has spread among Chinese students. Since the end of 2023, the number of Chinese students enrolling at cram schools has skyrocketed. At some school buildings, Chinese children now account for roughly 20% of the student body.

 In the spring of 2024, special classrooms were set up to teach Chinese children how to read and write Japanese and Japanese etiquette. The Japanese language ability of Chinese students enrolling at the cram schools varies greatly, with some children understanding no Japanese at all.

 In the special classrooms, original teaching materials are used to teach Japanese reading, writing, and pronunciation at a first-grade level, as well as Japanese manners. After these classes, students move on to regular classrooms where Japanese children are also enrolled.
 The school principal mentioned above said, "We start by building the foundation for learning alongside Japanese students."

 Many of the Chinese children who enroll in the school aim to enter prestigious universities in Japan. Many also aspire to medical school. The principal said, "We often hear that they want to live in Japan in the future."

 Seeking a high-quality educational environment, In recent years, an increasing number of Chinese families have been moving to Japan. This is due to uniquely Chinese circumstances.

 In China, the belief that academic background determines lifetime earnings and whether one is successful or not in life remains deeply rooted. In China, entrance exam preparation begins at an early age, and there is a strong desire to attend a prestigious university.

 Japan, with its stable public safety and cultural similarities with China, is a popular destination for Chinese immigrants. It is not uncommon for families to accustom their children to Japanese from an early age, with the expectation that they will eventually find employment.

2025/1/3 (Sat) 19:30
https://news.yahoo.co.jp/articles/a194b6e5e0c9dd368b11341f6d0cd1c159ae31b8
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〘制定政策为中国移民子女提供优质的教育环境至关重要〙

 中国共产党政府似乎并不理解这一点(他们认为自己的同胞愚昧无知),但受过高等教育、经济条件优渥的中国人对日本的印象远胜于对共产党独裁政权的印象。如果他们走官方的“流放”程序,中国政府会派“刺客”杀害他们,所以他们选择以工作为目的的“移民”方式入境。

 我认为,亟需完善和加强日本接纳中国留学生、商务人士、体育生、娱乐业和农业从业人员及其家属的制度(包括教育(针对其子女)、医疗保健(针对其父母)、医疗保险制度、住房供应、就业支持以及日常生活问题解决等方面的支持)。

 一旦中国的独裁政权垮台,国家走向“民主化”,预计将有1亿中国人移居日本。如果中国的共产主义独裁政权最终垮台(虽然我不认为他们会愚蠢到入侵台湾,从而给西方国家轰炸中国大陆并发动“斩首行动”的借口,最终自掘坟墓),而西方国家又对中国采取“分而治之”和“民主化”的策略,预计届时将有大量中国人移居尼泊尔、邻近的台湾、孟加拉国、泰国、印度尼西、韩国、越南、菲律宾、新加坡、马来西亚、俄罗斯、印度亚和日本等国。

 在上述国家中,日本为中国人提供了最佳的生活条件。新加坡和马来西亚公共安全良好,经济富裕,政治、社会和经济稳定,不存在种族或宗教歧视或迫害,英语也广泛使用。正因如此,这两个国家也深受日本人的青睐,在“人们希望安享晚年的国家”排名中名列前茅。然而,由于土地资源有限,日本能够接收的移民数量也受到限制。

 目前,日本已有近百万华人。截至2026年,在日本居住的“外国人”(不包括在日本居住七年以上或与日本人结婚并获得日本国籍的人)中,华人数量将超过韩国人(韩国和朝鲜国籍人口总和)。目前,在日本居住的外国居民中人数最多的是中国人(当然,这不包括台湾人)。
 对于华人来说,往返于居住地越南(与年迈的父母团聚)、使用汉字(越南语使用字母,而韩国的语言政策禁止使用汉字,要求使用韩文)、不会因被视为“异教徒”而遭受种族歧视或宗教迫害,以及拥有众多历史悠久的华人社区(互助组织)等诸多优势,使得日本成为一个易于移民的国家。

 日本政府已决定在2028财年结束前(即2029年3月,因为日本新的财年从4月开始)接收1,231,900名外国劳工(技术工人)。

 日本的劳动力市场实际上已经实现了“充分就业”相当长一段时间了。日本各行各业都面临着严重的劳动力短缺,工作岗位却过剩。我早上在街上走走,经常看到很多中国人骑自行车去工厂上班。在日本,经常可以看到南亚裔男性工作,建筑工地上也有南亚裔男性工人。在我居住的地区,每天深夜骑摩托车送早报的也是一位南亚裔男性。在我常去的那家牙科诊所,有一位中国(或香港、台湾)籍的牙科保健师(她通常也为日本患者提供服务,但当有中国(或香港、台湾)籍患者前来就诊时,其他工作人员会打电话给她,她会立即响应)。

 就目前情况来看,可以说无需担心语言障碍的外国人无法在日本找到工作。

 问题在于如何接纳他们的子女一代。日本的初高中比监狱或劳改营还糟糕,把人当奴隶使唤,无休止地繁殖着智力甚至不如猴子,更别提蟑螂的生物,因此“人类”往往难以适应(这就是为什么有那么多专门照顾辍学儿童的辅助机构,以及为什么到处都有往返这些机构的班车)。

 因此,中国孩子可能无法适应日本的初高中(尽管这实际上更人道一些……)。




【中国移民】厌倦了竞争激烈的社会?中国家庭为了求学,纷纷移居日本。专门为中国学生开设的补习班蓬勃发展。

 在从其他国家转学的学生中,中国学生占据了相当大的比例。根据2024财年的统计数据,大阪市小学和初中转学的外国学生中,约有四分之三来自中国。专门为中国学生开设的补习班也蓬勃发展。

 大量中国移民涌入日本的原因是什么?

 越来越多的中国家庭选择“赴日留学”,他们或是被日本的教育环境所吸引,或是为了逃离国内竞争激烈的社会。

 大阪市一家补习学校的负责人表示:“单靠普通教室根本无法满足需求。”看来,口碑传播已经在中国学生中迅速蔓延。自2023年底以来,报读补习学校的中国学生人数激增。在一些学校,中国学生约占学生总数的20%。

 2024年春季,一些学校开设了专门的教室,教授中国学生日语读写和礼仪。报读补习学校的中国学生日语水平参差不齐,有些孩子甚至完全不懂日语。

 在这些专门的教室里,学校使用原创教材,教授一年级水平的日语读写和发音,以及日本礼仪。这些课程结束后,学生们会进入普通教室,与日本学生一起上课。

 上述校长表示:“我们首先要为学生们打好基础,让他们能够与日本学生一起学习。”

 许多就读于这所学校的中国学生都渴望考入日本的顶尖大学,也有不少人立志成为医生。校长说:“我们经常听到他们说,将来想在日本生活。”

 近年来,为了追求高质量的教育环境,越来越多的中国家庭移居日本。这与中国独特的社会环境密切相关。

 在中国,人们根深蒂固地认为学历决定一生的收入,决定一个人的人生成败。在中国,高考准备从小就开始,人们渴望考入名牌大学。

 日本拥有稳定的公共安全,文化上也与中国有诸多相似之处,因此成为中国移民的热门目的地。许多家庭从小就让孩子接触日语,希望他们将来能够找到工作。

[产经新闻]
2025年1月3日(周六)19:30
https://news.yahoo.co.jp/articles/a194b6e5e0c9dd368b11341f6d0cd1c159ae31b8
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Saturday, February 28, 2026

"Dr. House" Season 1, Episode 2 (2004, USA)

Sábado, 28 de febrero de 2026: 
 I watched the following drama in my Japanese-style room at night.
 It was recorded on a USB HDD (registration number 3) connected to my DIGA (manufactured in 2017).
 It aired on BS12 from 4:30 PM on April 9, 2023. "Dr. House" Season 1, Episode 2 (November 2004, USA, Japanese dubbed).

 I watched up to the final episode of Season 2 about four years ago, but missed Episode 2 of Season 1, so I scheduled a recording of the rerun. However, because I hadn't connected the external HDD (registration number 3) for a while, I hadn't watched it for three years. 
 I would like to watch all the way to the final series (Season 8), but so far I have only had the opportunity to watch up to Season 2.

 Apparently, New Jersey is the only state in the United States where gas stations are staffed and do not offer self-service. Of the 50 states in the US, the state has the highest population density, so perhaps safety is a priority?
 In Japan, where people are crammed into small spaces and live servile lives, self-service is the norm.

 I learned for the first time that cleft chin is a dominant genetic trait. Apparently, if both parents have a cleft chin, their child will not have one either.

Wednesday, February 25, 2026

"SECURITY" (2016, USA)

Miércoles, 25 de febrero de 2026: 
 I watched the following movie in the evening in my Japanese-style room.
 It was connected to a DIGA (made in 2017) and recorded on a USB-HDD (registration number 3).
 It was broadcast on BS Nippon Television from 7:00 PM on July 30, 2022. It was "SECURITY" (2016, USA. English, Japanese subtitles) in the Saturday 7pm Western movie section.

 It was interesting.
 Firm will. Moral conviction. Proficient skills. Ingenuity. Leadership. Insight backed by experience. Strong perseverance.
 With these qualities, even a small, elite force can survive against overwhelming military force.

Tuesday, February 24, 2026

"THE STING" (1973, USA)

 Martes, 24 de febrero de 2026: 

 That night, I watched the following movie in my Washitu room.

 It was recorded on a USB-HDD (registration number 3) connected to a DIGA (manufactured in 2017). It was broadcast on terrestrial TV TOKYO from 2:45 on January 29, 2023. SATURDAY CINEMA "THE STING" (1973, USA. Japanese dubbing).

 It was incredibly entertaining. Just as expected.

I had seen it quite a while ago, but I couldn't remember the content or the plot, so it was like watching it for the first time.

Saturday, February 21, 2026

"RIO GRANDE" (1950, USA)

Jueves, 19 de febrero de 2026: 
 In the evening, I watched the following film in my Japanese-style room.
 It was recorded on a USB-HDD (registration number 3) connected to a DIGA (made in 2017). It was broadcast on NHK BS Premium (BS103) from 13:00 on May 6, 2022.
Premiun Cinema "RIO GRANDE" (1950, USA. Original language: English. Japanese subtitles).
 As it is a film from 76 years ago, there are a few scenes that may be problematic in terms of content when viewed from a modern perspective, but it was an interesting "period drama."

 I was amazed by the scene in which the recruits are made to ride horses "Roman-style" (whether this is true or not, but they place one foot on each of the horses' backs and gallop, making them jump over fences just like in equestrian competitions). The sense of speed is achieved by editing frame by frame, so it probably isn't as fast as in real life, but they really did it.
 The frames were moved so quickly that it was hard to tell whether it was the actors themselves or stuntmen doing the tricks (although it may have been edited that way intentionally), but the scene where one horse fails to jump over a fence and nearly falls over, and the actor quickly jumps off the backs of two horses lined up next to each other, was actually done by the actor himself. This is a location shoot that would be unthinkable today. 
 If the same thing were done today and the actor were seriously injured, it's unclear whether the insurance company would pay, and the production company could also be sued by the actors for huge damages.
 This type of acrobatic feat may have been a way for cavalry soldiers to test their bravery, but it's unclear what use it would be in fighting indigenous peoples or the Mexican army.

 The use of irrational and unreasonable "training," including abnormalities like the one described above, as a way to demonstrate bravery and endurance was also common in Japan's former Imperial Army.

 At the time this film was made, indigenous peoples were still considered savages and it was still thought that they should be exterminated by civilized white military forces, but today, the battles against indigenous peoples in Canada, Australia, the United States, and other countries are seen (in Asia) as a holocaust by white people.

"VILLAGR OF THE DAMNED" (1995, USA)

Sábado, 21 de febrero de 2026: 
 That evening, I watched the following film in my Japanese-style room.
 It had been recorded on a USB-HDD (registration number 3) connected to my DIGA (manufactured in 2017). It aired on TV Tokyo from 1:40 PM on June 13, 2022. It was an afternoon roadshow of "VILLAGR OF THE DAMNED" (1995, USA).

 I saw this film a long time ago, but I didn't remember the content, plot, or even the faces of all the cast members, so it was like watching it for the first time.

 Children who have turned into monsters attempt to reverse the power dynamics in society by exacting harsh punishments on adults who violently oppress and control them, or who commit immoral acts driven by selfish desires.

 I watched it thinking it was an entertaining sci-fi horror film, but it could also be called a "social reform film."

 Female epidemiologist: "You've read Conan Doyle, haven't you? Holmes once said, 'When you have eliminated all possibilities, what remains is the truth, no matter how absurd it may be.'"

Friday, February 20, 2026

"ALL HER FAULT" SEASON 1 (2025, America & Australia)

Viernes, 20 de febrero de 2026: 
 I watched the following drama in my Japanese-style room at night.
 It was recorded on a USB HDD connected to a SHARP AQUOS. It aired on BS10 from 18:30 on November 14, 2025. BS PREMIUM "ALL HER FAULT" SEASON 1 (2025, America & Australia. Japanese dubbed version. 60 minutes long. 8 episodes in total) #1.
 Only the first episode was broadcast for free. I'm not a fan of mystery stories, but it was interesting. I'd like to watch the second and subsequent episodes.

Thursday, February 12, 2026

"A Very Royal Scandal" (2024, UK)

Lunes, 9 de febrero de 2026: 
 This night, I watched the following drama in my Washitu room.
 It was recorded on a USB-HDD (registration number 3) connected to a DIGA (made in 2017). It was broadcast on NHK General TV from 23:00 on January 18, 2026.
 "A Very Royal Scandal" (2024, UK, Blueprint Television. Original story by Emily Maitlis (role of the lead actress). English. Japanese dubbing) Episode 2.
 This issue is not over yet, and is still being frequently reported on by the BBC. The truth is unknown, but it makes for an interesting drama.




Jueves, 12 de febrero de 2026: 
 This night, I watched the following drama in my Japanese-style room.
 It was recorded on a USB-HDD (registration number 3) connected to a DIGA (manufactured in 2017). It was broadcast on NHK General TV from 23:00 on January 25, 2026.
 "A Very Royal Scandal" (2024, UK, dubbed in Japanese), episode 3 (final episode).
 It was interesting.

 The current King Charles III ignored his brother's wishes, who had decided to fight the case in court, and unilaterally decided to settle the matter in a lawsuit in the United States. This made him seem like a tyrant.
 The alleged victim filed a criminal complaint against the "former prince" in the United States for rape, but considering various indirect circumstances, I find it hard to believe that the former prince actually committed the act of "rape."

 There's a Chinese proverb that goes, "Don't adjust your hat under a plum tree."

 The truth is likely that the prince was probably playing around with the girl as a prank (unaware that she was being trafficked), but because it happened behind closed doors, it is impossible to prove whether he did or didn't do it. It is impossible to prove that he didn't rape her behind closed doors 20 years ago.

 As a result, public sympathy tends to shift toward the young woman who cries (artificially) in front of the TV cameras as she reports her victimization.

 In Japanese courts, there are many lawsuits in which victims later sue the men involved for rape, indecent assault, sexual harassment, or power harassment (against women). However, in almost all of these cases, the victim's father or a thug boyfriend is behind the scenes. In many cases, these dirty men seduce women for money and use the courts and the police.
 This is why I cannot trust women who cry and scream in front of the TV cameras 20 years later and claim to have been raped.

 I was unable to watch the first episode because I missed the recording schedule.

Tuesday, February 10, 2026

Mastering the Rent-A-Cycle System

 Many Chinese tourists visiting Japan are wealthy, with over half reportedly traveling individually or with their families. Most of the Chinese tourists causing trouble in Taiwan and South Korea are believed to be on cheap package tours.

 When herd psychology kicks in, it reinforces the "Throw away the shame of travel!" (Forget your ad hoc shame!) mentality. This "Throw away the shame of travel!" mentality is one of the most common behaviors used by Japanese macaques, and is something they engage in "Daily" activities even when not on a "Travel." It's not a behavior unique to foreign tourists.

 Surprisingly, foreign tourists visiting Japan don't use rental cars or rent-a-cycles. Of course, if you're wealthy enough to use taxis everywhere and for everything, it's best to do so. Driving your own vehicle carries the risk of personal liability. It would be great if travel insurance could cover all of the following procedures, such as court proceedings (summary trial, summary judgment), police station proceedings (even if you are the victim in a rear-end collision, you will still need to be interviewed and fill out various documents), and negotiations with lawyers and the other party's insurance company representative, but naturally, this would mean higher premiums.

 Japanese people are not good at foreign languages, so even English is not spoken in Japan. It is difficult for foreign travelers to handle accident procedures in a foreign country where they do not speak the language. That said, it would be impossible to pay tens of thousands of yen to hire a lawyer.

 On the other hand, since you've come all the way to Japan, it should be fun to get around freely on foot. Many rental cars these days are equipped with driver's recorders, so you may be able to take some original, interesting photos and videos.

 However, Japan's traffic signs are complex and may not be easy to remember. There are a huge number of them, including those written on the roads. I spent several months studying when I took my driver's license test.

 Another option is to take a car trip by ferry from your home country. From Hokkaido to Kyushu, there are many auto campgrounds, free camping-grounds, and free car parking lots throughout Japan. Search in English should yield many results. This option is only feasible for wealthy people with long vacations, as the ferry fare is expensive and takes several days, but accommodation costs are low (just gas). 
 You'll need to obtain an international driver's license in advance, though.

 Another good option is rent-a-cycle, renting a minicar, or renting a scooter. Bicycle rentals often cost just a few hundred yen, and in some areas they're free.

 In some areas, electric minicars (the delivery vehicle that Yakuruto Lady rides in. It's convenient, so I'd like to try one myself, but I haven't bought one yet), electric kick scooters, and electric scooters are also available for rent (as a form of advertising). 
 Searching for "Yokohama minicar rental" or "rent-a-cycle Izu" should turn up many results. 
 There are also bicycle trailers designed for "sleeping in" a car. However, under the Road Traffic Act, bicycles towing trailers are not considered "light vehicles," but rather regular vehicles, and therefore cannot be ridden on sidewalks. Because bicycles must be ridden on the road, this can be dangerous depending on road conditions (Japan's roads are narrow).

 In Japan, minicars, kick scooters (kick board), and scooters (under 50cc) are considered "motorized bicycles" under the Road Traffic Act, so a regular driver's license is not required to ride them.





許多赴日旅遊的中國遊客經濟條件優渥,據報道,超過一半是獨自旅行或攜家帶口。而在台灣和韓國惹是生非的中國遊客,大多被認為是參加廉價旅行團的。

當團體心理發揮作用時,它會強化「拋開旅行的羞恥感!」(忘掉你的臨時羞恥感!)這種心態。這種“拋開旅行的羞恥感!”的心態是日本獼猴最常見的行為之一,即使並非在“旅行”,它們也會在“日常”活動中表現出這種心態。這並非外國遊客獨有的行為。

令人驚訝的是,赴日旅遊的外國遊客很少租車或租自行車。當然,如果你夠富有,可以隨時隨地搭乘計程車,那當然最好。駕駛自己的車輛會帶來個人責任風險。如果旅遊保險能夠涵蓋以下所有程序,那就太好了,例如法庭訴訟(簡易審判、簡易判決)、警察局程序(即使您是追撞事故的受害者,您仍然需要接受詢問並填寫各種文件),以及與律師和對方保險公司代表的談判,當然,這意味著更高的保費。

日本人不太擅長外語,所以即使是英語在日本也不普及。對於語言不通的外國遊客來說,處理事故程序非常困難。話雖如此,花幾萬日圓聘請律師也是不切實際的。

另一方面,既然您已經遠道而來,不妨步行自由遊覽一番。如今許多租賃車輛都配備了行車記錄儀,因此您可以拍攝一些獨特有趣的圖片和影片。

然而,日本的交通標誌非常複雜,可能不容易記住。標誌的數量非常龐大,包括路面上的文字標誌。我花了幾個月的時間準備駕照考試。

另一個選擇是從你的國家乘坐渡輪自駕遊。從北海道到九州,日本各地有許多汽車露營地、免費露營地和免費停車場。用英文搜尋應該可以找到很多結果。這種方式只適合有長假且經濟條件優渥的人,因為渡輪票價昂貴且需要幾天時間,但住宿費用很低(只需支付油費)。

不過,你需要提前辦理國際駕照。

另一個不錯的選擇是租自行車、租小型車或租摩托車。租自行車通常只需幾百日元,有些地方甚至免費。

在某些地區,電動迷你車(藥師夫人搭乘的送貨車,很方便,所以我自己也想試試,但還沒買)、電動滑板車和電動自行車也都可以出租(這是一種廣告形式)。

搜尋「橫濱迷你車出租」或「伊豆自行車出租」應該可以找到很多結果。

還有專門為「睡在車上」設計的自行車拖車。但是,根據《道路交通法》,拖著拖車的自行車不屬於“輕型車輛”,而是普通車輛,因此不能在人行道上騎行。由於自行車必須在道路上行駛,這可能會很危險,這取決於路況(日本的道路比較狹窄)。

在日本,根據《道路交通法》,微型汽車、滑板車(腳踏車)和踏板車(排氣量低於 50cc)被視為“機動自行車”,因此駕駛它們不需要普通駕駛執照。





许多赴日旅游的中国游客经济条件优渥,据报道,超过一半是独自旅行或携家带口。而在台湾和韩国惹是生非的中国游客,大多被认为是参加廉价旅行团的。

当团体心理发挥作用时,它会强化「抛开旅行的羞耻感!」(忘掉你的临时羞耻感!)这种心态。这种“抛开旅行的羞耻感!”的心态是日本猕猴最常见的行为之一,即使并非在“旅行”,它们也会在“日常”活动中表现出这种心态。这并非外国游客独有的行为。

令人惊讶的是,赴日旅游的外国游客很少租车或租自行车。当然,如果你够富有,可以随时随地搭乘计程车,那当然最好。驾驶自己的车辆会带来个人责任风险。如果旅游保险能够涵盖以下所有程序,那就太好了,例如法庭诉讼(简易审判、简易判决)、警察局程序(即使您是追撞事故的受害者,您仍然需要接受询问并填写各种文件),以及与律师和对方保险公司代表的谈判,当然,这意味着更高的保费。

日本人不太擅长外语,所以即使是英语在日本也不普及。对于语言不通的外国游客来说,处理事故程序非常困难。话虽如此,花几万日圆聘请律师也是不切实际的。

另一方面,既然您已经远道而来,不妨步行自由游览一番。如今许多租赁车辆都配备了行车记录仪,因此您可以拍摄一些独特有趣的图片和影片。

然而,日本的交通标志非常复杂,可能不容易记住。标志的数量非常庞大,包括路面上的文字标志。我花了几个月的时间准备驾照考试。

另一个选择是从你的国家乘坐渡轮自驾游。从北海道到九州,日本各地有许多汽车露营地、免费露营地和免费停车场。用英文搜寻应该可以找到很多结果。这种方式只适合有长假且经济条件优渥的人,因为渡轮票价昂贵且需要几天时间,但住宿费用很低(只需支付油费)。

不过,你需要提前办理国际驾照。

另一个不错的选择是租自行车、租小型车或租摩托车。租自行车通常只需几百日元,有些地方甚至免费。

在某些地区,电动迷你车(药师夫人搭乘的送货车,很方便,所以我自己也想试试,但还没买)、电动滑板车和电动自行车也都可以出租(这是一种广告形式)。

搜寻「横滨迷你车出租」或「伊豆自行车出租」应该可以找到很多结果。

还有专门为「睡在车上」设计的自行车拖车。但是,根据《道路交通法》,拖着拖车的自行车不属于“轻型车辆”,而是普通车辆,因此不能在人行道上骑行。由于自行车必须在道路上行驶,这可能会很危险,这取决于路况(日本的道路比较狭窄)。

在日本,根据《道路交通法》,微型汽车、滑板车(脚踏车)和踏板车(排气量低于 50cc)被视为“机动自行车”,因此驾驶它们不需要普通驾驶执照。

"ARMED RESPONSE" (2017, USA)

Martes, 10 de febrero de 2026: 
 I watched the following movie in the evening in a Japanese-style room.
 It was recorded on a USB-HDD (registration number 3) connected to a DIGA (manufactured in 2017). It was broadcast on BS Nippon Television from 7pm on January 28, 2023. It was "ARMED RESPONSE" (2017, USA, English, Japanese subtitles) on the Saturday 7pm Western Movie Screening program.
 It was interesting. As expected. I watched it thinking it was a near-future sci-fi horror movie. I'm not a fan of sci-fi or horror movies, but once I understood the story towards the end, it became interesting.

Saturday, February 7, 2026

"The Sweeney" (2012, UK)

Sábado, 7 de febrero de 2026: 
 This night, I watched the following movie in my Japanese-style room.
 It was recorded on a USB HDD (registration number 3) connected to a DIGA (manufactured in 2017).
 It was broadcast on BS Nippon Television from 7:00 PM on September 17, 2022. It was "The Sweeney" (2012, UK, English, Japanese subtitles), a Saturday 7pm Western movie screening.
 It was interesting.

 There was a scene in which an intense car chase unfolded in a "residential area" where a large number of large trailer homes were lined up in neat rows.

 The residential area, with what appeared to be around 100 trailer homes, was lined up neatly, with space between each one, along a wide, orderly road. It didn't look like a demolition yard or a junkyard.
 However, there was not a single resident, and it felt devoid of life. I don't know whether abandoned trailer homes were collected and lined up in vacant land for a movie shoot, or whether a residential area designed for trailer homes was evacuated and the items left outside cleared away to be used for filming, but I don't think it was in London.

 In Japan, there are no "residential areas" made up of rows of trailer homes.

 There are "Yakiniku restaurants" (with private rooms) made up of many tiny "trailer homes" towed by bicycles. There are also many "Karaoke booths" (with private rooms) made up of many truck containers.

 However, as far as I know, there are no accommodation facilities or rental properties in Japan that are collections of "trailer homes."

 In Japan, there are strict regulations under the Hotel and Inn Business Act, the Minpaku Act, the Land and House Lease Act, the Fire Service Act, and numerous other health and hygiene-related laws, rules, and ordinances, making it difficult to create a "village" of simple, affordable accommodation or rental properties made up of many "trailer homes."

 In response to recent frequent incidents of Chinese tourists causing trouble in private lodgings, the Takaichi administration is preparing to submit a bill to strictly regulate private lodgings.

 In American movies and dramas, characters are often shown living in American trailer houses. In most cases, the residents describe their current living conditions as "terrible" or "miserable," describing them as being in dire straits and miserable predicaments. This sense differs from that of the average Japanese person.

 Recently, I watched an NHK historical documentary that showed people living carefree lives in numerous trailer houses scattered across the vast wilderness along Route 66, working seasonally at a gigantic Amazon warehouse.

 The program portrayed the trailer home dwellers as people in a pitiful situation, one step away from homelessness.
 However, this sense is very different from my own.

 The American trailer house life has always been something I've long aspired to. I was thinking of buying a large plot of land cheaply in the countryside, building a trailer house, generating my own electricity with solar panels, digging a well or drawing water from a nearby river, and growing vegetables in a home garden, all while living like a "weekend cottage."

 Japan does not have the vast wilderness areas of the United States, Canada, or Australia; it has little flat land, is mostly mountainous, and is heavily populated. Because Japan gets a lot of rain, plants grow quickly on any type of land, and "nature" regenerates. Naturally, there are also problems with "pests" such as insects (hornets, ticks, chiggers, etc.), wild birds, reptiles (poisonous snakes), amphibians (leeches, etc.), bears, deer, Japanese serow, foxes, martens, weasels, wild boars, and raccoon dogs.

 Japan is a world of mountains, cliffs, and valleys everywhere, so there are problems with transportation, communications, landslides caused by earthquakes, and (along the coast) tsunamis.

 Transportation costs are high in Japan, so living a "dual-base" life, frequently commuting back and forth between your home and a vacation home, can be quite costly.

 Living a leisurely and "elegant" trailer house life is difficult in Japan.

 On the other hand, trailer houses are treated as movable property in Japan, not real estate, so they are not subject to fixed asset tax and city planning tax, and there is no need to apply for building confirmation under the Building Standards Act. Because trailer houses do not have engines and are non-propelled machines, they are not subject to the same registration system as cars and motorcycles (automobile tax, automobile weight tax, automobile registration tax, vehicle inspections, and regular inspections are all unnecessary). Because trailer houses are not "real estate," there is no need to apply for ownership preservation registration. Legally, setting up a trailer house is simply the act of placing an "object" (movable property) on land, so there are no administrative procedures, taxes, or anything else. This is its greatest advantage.

 However, Japan's roads (especially in rural areas) are narrow and winding, with many mountains, rivers (bridges), and valleys, making it extremely difficult to tow a large trailer house with a large truck, as seen in American movies and dramas.

 Land with used trailer homes on it (trailer houses are treated as "movable property" in Japan, so even if the occupant thinks of it as a "home," it is sold as "land" rather than as "used house") occasionally appears for sale on online real estate sites.

 However, as mentioned above, Japan faces a number of unique and inconvenient issues, including the land, location, local conditions, transportation and communications, disaster prevention measures, boundary disputes with neighboring properties, water (high private water costs), abnormally high neighborhood association fees (a breeding ground for fraud), and mysterious (illegal) charges for various reasons.

 As a result, I still haven't been able to realize my dream of living the "trailer house life."