Friday, October 24, 2025:
In the evening, I watched a movie in the Japanese-style room. Recorded on an external HDD connected to a SHARP AQUOS TV. Broadcast on October 22, 2025, from 13:00 to 14:57. NHK BS, BS101. Premium Cinema "POLTERGEIST" (subtitled. Language: English. 1982, USA).
I should have seen it on TV a long time ago, but I didn't remember anything about the content, the plot, or the faces of the cast. It was practically like watching it for the first time.
The world depicted by Spielberg is consistent from "Jaws" to the recent "Jurassic Park" series. While it seems like an entertainment film for children, his worldview is evident. He depicts people fighting relentlessly against an unknown, overwhelming monster.
Incidentally, there was a scene where middle-aged men gathered in the protagonist's living room, engrossed in watching an American football game on TV, and received a complaint from a middle-aged man living next door, leading to trouble. This scene was depicted in a humorous way.
From the perspective of us Japanese people, who live in small houses often referred to as "matchboxes," it's surprising that these men, who are still young, have purchased and live in such ultra-luxurious mansions.
In Japanese residential areas, where small houses are densely packed on narrow plots of land, neighborhood disputes are commonplace, and shocking incidents are occasionally reported.
However, it was surprising to learn that even in American residential areas, where mansions line vast plots of land, there are noise disputes caused by TV sound. I was surprised, thinking, "There are neighborhood disputes even in American residential areas."
This reminded me of the "egg-throwing woman" incident, which resulted in a guilty verdict in a criminal trial last year. This incident also shocked the Japanese people.
Below are excerpts from several news articles.
[Horror] "Woman who threw raw eggs" sentenced to 1 year and 6 months in prison. The judge said, "Please make this the last time." The defendant nodded silently.
This was the trial of a woman accused of repeatedly throwing raw eggs at the wall of her neighbor's house in Kawabe Town, Gifu Prefecture.
She was sentenced to 1 year and 6 months in prison.
On August 7th of this year, the defendant, Yoshiko Kakamu (53 years old), was put into a police car after glaring at her neighbor's house and shouting insults such as "You old hag! Remember this, you old hag!"
She was charged with throwing raw eggs at her neighbor's house multiple times between November of last year and August of this year, damaging and soiling the wall. The trial reached its verdict day on the 31st.
The harassment by the "egg-throwing woman" continued daily for four years. "Two packs a day." "The reason is unknown." The victimized woman recounts her days of suffering.
https://news.yahoo.co.jp/articles/8cf29b182f6eda4783adf1447fd0feed9d16f093
"She would start throwing them as early as 7:20 in the morning, and continue until 8 or 9 at night. The eggs would even pierce through the screen door and get stuck. When she threw hard-boiled eggs, they would leave holes. I clean it about once a week, but she throws them every day, so it's endless. It's disgusting, infuriating, sad, and painful..." (Victim)
Seven security cameras were installed, but the harassment did not stop. Even the air conditioner, which is essential at this time of year, was affected. "(The egg liquid) stuck to the outdoor unit, making it unusable. One of the two units is broken." The cleaning and painting of the wall, and the installation of security cameras, have cost over 2 million yen so far.
I was the one who harassed my neighbor by throwing raw eggs at their house every day for four years. The "egg-throwing woman" has been arrested. Raw eggs were repeatedly thrown from a neighboring house onto a woman's home. This "raw egg throwing incident" occurred in Kawabe Town, Gifu Prefecture.
Regarding the incident, Ryoko Kakamu, a 53-year-old unemployed woman, was arrested and sent to the public prosecutor's office on suspicion of violating the Gifu Prefecture Ordinance on Prevention of Annoying Behavior, but she is reportedly denying the charges, stating to the police, "I didn't do it."
In this ABEMA news program, we interviewed the female victim in her 50s. Upon visiting the victim's home, we found blackened raw eggs clinging to the exterior wall. Eggshells were also scattered on the ground. She said, "I cleaned it up on July 25th, and this is what it looks like after 10 days. She was throwing them until the day before her arrest." The woman had filmed the moments of the egg throwing with a security camera. This harassment had reportedly continued every day for four years.
The victim currently lives with her husband, and they purchased the house 24 years ago. The harassment began about four and a half years ago, but she says, "I don't know the reason. I want her to tell me what she was thinking when she threw them." According to the victim, Kakamu was also arrested three years ago on the same charges, but she continued the harassing behavior afterward. According to the victim, at the peak, she would throw "about two packs (20 eggs) a day. That was when they were cheap. Lately, she seems to be saving money by only throwing one pack (10 eggs)."
https://news.yahoo.co.jp/articles/8cf29b182f6eda4783adf1447fd0feed9d16f093
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"Woman who threw raw eggs" - Harassment that continued every day for four years: "Two packs a day"
Raw eggs were repeatedly thrown from a neighboring house onto a woman's home. Such an "egg-throwing incident" occurred in Kawabe Town, Gifu Prefecture.
Regarding the incident, Ryoko Kagami, a 53-year-old unemployed woman, was arrested and sent to the public prosecutor's office on suspicion of violating the Gifu Prefecture Ordinance on the Prevention of Annoying Behavior, but she is reportedly denying the charges, saying, "I didn't do it," during police questioning.
This time, the ABEMA news show interviewed the victim, a woman in her 50s. When they visited the victim's home, they found blackened raw eggs clinging to the outer wall. Eggshells were also scattered on the ground. She said, "I cleaned it up on July 25th, and it became like this in 10 days. She was throwing them until the day before her arrest." The woman had filmed the moment the eggs were thrown with a security camera. This harassment had reportedly continued every day for four years.
https://news.yahoo.co.jp/articles/8cf29b182f6eda4783adf1447fd0feed9d16f093
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A woman who threw raw eggs at her neighbor's house every day for five years has been arrested. She continued the behavior even after being arrested three years ago.
"Throwing raw eggs" at a neighbor's house. A 53-year-old woman was arrested. The victimized woman said, "Almost every day..."
https://news.ntv.co.jp/category/society/4c9a80b2c89445b8ad3f8bcd417d7523
The victimized woman:
"Around the beginning of December 2019, eggs were thrown onto the balcony and into the garden."
She says she has been suffering from this harassment almost every day for about five years.
Feeling her safety was threatened, the woman installed a security camera. Although Kagami was once arrested on the same charge three years ago, she reportedly continued the same behavior afterward. She was arrested three years ago (but released soon after),
and she's been repeating the same thing every single day.
Even though she's clearly caught on security cameras,
it takes several years to get an arrest for something as minor as throwing raw eggs...
And she'll probably be released again soon,
and then she'll probably start throwing raw eggs again...
https://news.yahoo.co.jp/articles/325f72dd67a4536048c597249837c78c1a555b0a
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The damage to the victim's house's exterior walls, property, and air conditioner outdoor unit was horrific. It was exactly like the condition of a chicken coop at a poultry farm run by a livestock farmer.
More than anything, what surprised the Japanese people was the woman's persistence.
After Russia invaded Ukraine in February 2022, it became difficult to obtain livestock fertilizer from Ukraine in Japan, and the price of fertilizer skyrocketed. Furthermore, due to economic sanctions imposed on Russia by Western countries, the price of fertilizer production and import also soared in developing countries that depend on Russian crude oil and natural gas. Because Japan relies on imports of primary products and processed goods from countries like China, prices rose even further. As a result, the price of eggs, which have long been called the "king of prices" in Japan, doubled.
The "egg-throwing woman" was throwing several packs of eggs at her neighbor's walls and windows every day in this situation. A simple calculation shows that if she spent 500 yen a day, that would be 15,000 yen a month, 180,000 yen a year, and around 700,000 yen over four years. The "egg-throwing woman" must have wanted to vent her anger at her hateful neighbor so badly that she resorted to such extreme measures. What incredible vindictiveness!
It's somewhat logical, though. Throwing stones wouldn't cost anything, but it wouldn't stain the neighbor's wall. Also, since the distance between the neighbor's wall and her own house was only about one meter, any stones thrown at the neighbor's wall would likely bounce back and damage her own house.
Tomatoes could stain the wall, but they are even more expensive than eggs, so she couldn't throw many. Cherry tomatoes wouldn't cause much damage.
Splashing liquids like milk or tomato juice would likely stain her own property as well.
The "egg-throwing woman" probably decided that a barrage of eggs was the optimal weapon for revenge.
It seems the "egg-throwing woman" had been having trouble with the woman who moved in next door (the victim), after being insulted by her.
This incident has once again made me acutely aware of the vindictiveness of some Japanese women.
Previously, the "futon-beating noise woman" incident and the "boombox noise woman" incident also shocked and horrified the entire country.
I don't know if it's due to the influence of the "egg-throwing woman," but in recent years, "egg-throwing incidents" have been frequently reported in Japan.
It seems that some self-proclaimed "Japanese people" now immediately throw eggs at their hated targets whenever something displeases them. Often, it's just a case of taking out their frustrations on someone else.
I, as an old man, feel that we've entered a frightening era.
I've always wondered, "Why do they want to throw eggs so much?" I've never thrown eggs, tomatoes, or Molotov cocktails.
Below are some excerpts from news articles about egg-throwing incidents.
Three 17-year-olds arrested on suspicion of throwing raw eggs at police cars and police boxes
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According to the Urawa Police Station, two high school students are suspected of conspiring to drive two mopeds around JR Musashi-Urawa Station in Minami Ward, Saitama City, for about 10 minutes from around 11:10 PM on November 6th last year, committing traffic violations such as running red lights, driving against traffic, and driving on sidewalks. The unemployed boy was riding on one of the mopeds.
Furthermore, a few tens of minutes later, the three are also suspected of conspiring to throw raw eggs at two police cars and a police box in the same ward and Sakura Ward of the same city. Approximately 20 eggs were used.
The mopeds were registered in the names of the individuals or their families. One moped had no license plate, and the other's license plate was bent to make it unreadable. The prefectural police believe this was done to evade detection. (Tomonori Asada)
https://www.asahi.com/articles/ASR6Q6VBDR6QUTNB01J.html
[Nagoya] Two boys, including a 15-year-old junior high school student, arrested for allegedly throwing raw eggs at a police car on the street.
*2021/11/04 21:05 Tokai TV
Two boys, including a junior high school student, were arrested in Minato Ward, Nagoya City, early on the 4th for allegedly throwing raw eggs at a police car.
Two individuals, both residents of Minato Ward, were arrested: a 15-year-old male junior high school student and a self-proclaimed vocational school student.
According to the police, the two are suspected of obstructing official duties by throwing raw eggs at a patrol car that was patrolling on a street in Takaraura-cho, Minato Ward, around 5:30 a.m. on the 4th.
The two fled the scene, but the junior high school student, who was hiding in the area, was found and arrested several tens of minutes later.
https://topics.smt.docomo.ne.jp/article/tokaitv/nation/tokaitv-20211104-2105-13260
[Tochigi] Woman (43) arrested for throwing raw egg at city hall employee in Utsunomiya City
A woman was arrested on the spot by the Utsunomiya Central Police Station on the 29th for throwing a raw egg at an employee at the Utsunomiya City Hall.
The woman arrested on suspicion of obstructing official duties is a 43-year-old unemployed woman from Utsunomiya City.
According to police investigations, the woman is suspected of throwing one raw egg she was carrying at a male employee who was working on welfare assistance and other matters in the Health and Welfare Department on the first floor of the Utsunomiya City Hall shortly after 9:00 a.m. on the 29th, thereby obstructing his work.
The woman has admitted to the charges during police questioning.
Tochigi Broadcasting, June 29, 2020
http://www.crt-radio.co.jp/news/3471
Out-of-prefecture license plate, victim of egg-throwing. Even though it's a neighboring city with no infected people.
"We are comrades in the same living area, even across prefectural borders. Let's join hands and overcome this difficult situation."
On the 15th, the mayors of Minamata City, Kumamoto Prefecture, and Izumi City, Kagoshima Prefecture, both located on the Kumamoto-Kagoshima prefectural border, where the state of emergency declaration due to the spread of the new coronavirus infection has been lifted, issued such a joint message. The background to this is the tense atmosphere related to the coronavirus and some thoughtless behavior. A message from Minamata Mayor Toshiharu Takaoka and Izumi Mayor Shinichi Shiiki emphasized that "(even after the state of emergency declaration is lifted) we are still being asked to refrain from non-essential travel across prefectural borders, but we understand that this does not mean we are being asked to refrain from essential activities such as commuting to work or school, or shopping for daily necessities." They called for unity among the citizens of both cities, stating, "As neighbors in the same living area, let's deepen our understanding, cooperate with each other, and work together to overcome this difficult situation."
Many residents of both cities regularly cross the prefectural border for commuting, school, and shopping. As of that day, neither city had confirmed any cases of COVID-19 infection.
However, according to Minamata City officials, in early May, before the lifting of the state of emergency declaration, they received information that "eggs were thrown at a car with a Kumamoto license plate in a supermarket parking lot in Izumi City." A Minamata City official told the Asahi Shimbun,
"We also heard a story about a shopper from Minamata being told by another customer at (another) supermarket in Izumi City, 'People from Minamata should shop in Minamata.' There seems to be a difference in sentiment because there are fewer infected people in Kagoshima Prefecture than in Kumamoto Prefecture."
"We want to overcome this together, without being divided by the prefectural border," the official said, explaining the significance of the message. Both cities posted the message on their websites that day.
Asahi Shimbun
https://headlines.yahoo.co.jp/hl?a=20200516-00000065-asahi-soci
Eggs Thrown at Ministry of Justice Building
It has been revealed that a total of seven eggs were thrown at the building housing the Ministry of Justice and the Public Prosecutors Office since May 12th, and the Metropolitan Police Department is investigating.
At around 8:30 PM on the 17th, a security guard at the Ministry of Justice in Kasumigaseki, Chiyoda Ward, called 110 to report that "eggs were being thrown at the sign." When police officers arrived at the scene, they found that eggs had been thrown at three locations: the sign of the building housing the Ministry of Justice and the Public Prosecutor's Office, and near the security guard's waiting area.
According to investigators, similar incidents occurred on the 12th and 15th of this month, bringing the total number of eggs thrown to seven.
The Metropolitan Police Department is analyzing security camera footage from the area, suspecting possible obstruction of business by force.
https://news.nifty.com/article/domestic/society/12198-194500/
A man called out to a woman, but when she ignored him, he threw a raw egg at her. Kobe
Incident of harassment (December 18th, Ikuta)
Around 3:40 AM on December 18th (Sunday), an incident of harassment occurred on a street near Kannon-cho 4-chome, Chuo-ku, Kobe City.
A man in the passenger seat of a car called out to an adult woman walking on the street, but when the woman ignored him, he threw a raw egg at her and then drove away.
The man who called out was part of a group of 3-4 people in their 20s, and was in a white car.
http://h110-i.seesaa.net/article/444988039.html
Further investigation revealed that in Europe, in Asia and the United States, this seems to be an established act of expressing political protest. If so, the issue of balancing this with the constitutionally guaranteed freedom of political expression could arise.
South Korean Opposition Lawmakers Hit with Eggs During Press Conference Demanding President Yoon's Impeachment [3/20]
[Seoul, Yonhap News] On March 20th, members of the main opposition Democratic Party of Korea's parliamentary leadership held a press conference in front of the Constitutional Court demanding the swift impeachment of President Yoon Suk-yeol. During the press conference, someone from the opposite sidewalk threw raw eggs, hitting lawmakers Baek Hye-ryeon and Lee Geon-tae.
The lawmakers from the Democratic Party shouted slogans such as, "The Constitutional Court must immediately impeach Yoon Suk-yeol," and "Dismantle the remnants of the rebellion (the ruling party) People Power Party." Supporters of President Yoon were also present on the sidewalk.
Police are currently searching for the suspect who threw the eggs. It has also been revealed that bananas were thrown in addition to eggs, and charges of assault are expected to be applied.
Yonhap News 2025.03.20 10:45
https://jp.yna.co.kr/view/AJP20250320000900882
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[MLB] Dodgers Manager Roberts Hit with Egg Upon Arrival in South Korea
The Los Angeles Dodgers, who are playing their opening game in South Korea, arrived at Incheon International Airport on the 15th. Many fans greeted the Dodgers, who had traveled 12 hours from their training camp in Arizona, but they were met with an unfortunate incident.
According to Yonhap News, one person in the crowd waiting at the airport threw an egg at manager Dave Roberts (51). "A fool threw an egg. There are witnesses. The police and airport authorities are investigating the details of the situation," it was reported.
https://www.sanspo.com/article/20240315-WYUXC3AYDZL7VA6UT7DHM7MEAU/?outputType=theme_mlb
FC Tokyo issues warning about disruptive behavior; stickers possibly created by supporters found on signs... Last season, there was also a case of raw eggs being thrown at a sign, resulting in penalties.
FC Tokyo announced a statement on March 15th regarding disruptive behavior outside the stadium.
According to the club, there have been multiple reports of malicious acts in Chofu City, FC Tokyo's hometown, where stickers believed to have been created by FC Tokyo fans and supporters were affixed to public property (signs).
Regarding this matter, the club is cooperating with Chofu City, the Chofu Police Station, and other related parties to strengthen calls for preventing recurrence and will take strict action against those involved or responsible if discovered.
Furthermore, new security cameras have been installed around Tobitakyu Station, the nearest station to Ajinomoto Stadium, and the club will cooperate with the police investigation by reviewing footage, etc.
FC Tokyo stated that "such acts are absolutely unacceptable, regardless of the background," and will deal with them strictly.
During the 2023 Emperor's Cup third round match against Tokyo Verdy, FC Tokyo fans used flares and fireworks inside the stadium, and also committed acts of vandalism such as throwing raw eggs at a company sign near Tobitakyu Station, resulting in four people being banned from attending matches.
https://news.yahoo.co.jp/articles/8983c6e0b5eaa76cef12f096eec8423113c5de60
"This country is built on the bloodshed of slaves": 20-year-old arrested for throwing an egg at the British King. sssp://img.5ch.net/ico/nida.gif
On December 6th, in Luton, a suburb of London, England, local police arrested a man in his 20s on suspicion of assault for allegedly throwing eggs at King Charles III while he was interacting with citizens. The King was briefly moved away from the crowd by security personnel before resuming his interactions. This was reported by the British PA news agency.
This incident follows another on November 9th in York, central England, where a young man threw four raw eggs at the King and Queen Consort. The eggs did not hit the royal couple. At that time, the man was reportedly shouting things like, "This country is built on the bloodshed of slaves." (Kyodo)
https://mainichi.jp/articles/20221207/k00/00m/030/021000c
Man arrested for throwing raw eggs at British King and Queen Consort; eggs missed
[London, Kyodo]
On the 9th, in York, central England, a 23-year-old man threw several raw eggs at King Charles III and the Queen Consort, who were visiting the area.
The eggs did not hit the royal couple, and the man was arrested for disturbing public order. BBC and other media outlets reported this.
According to reports, the man was shouting, "This country is built on the bloodshed of slaves," and "He's not my king."
In the UK, many citizens do not have a favorable opinion of King Charles, who has been criticized for gaffes and other issues.
Since his accession to the throne in September, the King has been aiming for a more approachable monarchy, shaking hands with citizens and engaging in friendly conversations during his public appearances, emphasizing his closeness to the people. Chunichi Shimbun, November 10, 2022, 06:00 AM
https://www.chunichi.co.jp/article/579696
President Macron has egg thrown at him – second time; previously slapped in the face
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[Paris, Jiji Press] French President Emmanuel Macron was hit with an egg thrown by a man while inspecting a food-related trade fair in Lyon, central France, on the 27th. According to the French newspaper Le Figaro (online edition), the man was apprehended. The motive is unknown.
According to a video posted on Twitter by local media, the egg hit Macron's shoulder and bounced off without breaking.
Macron called out, "If you have something to say to me, you should come over here," but the man was immediately apprehended.
In March 2017, before becoming president, Macron was hit on the head with a raw egg at an agricultural trade fair held in Paris.
In June of this year, while interacting with residents in Tain-l'Hermitage, southern France, he was slapped in the face by a man.
https://www.jiji.com/jc/article?k=2021092701142&g=int
President Macron has egg thrown at him at a food service trade fair.
[September 28 AFP] French President Emmanuel Macron was hit with an egg thrown by a 19-year-old male student on the 27th while visiting a food service and hotel industry trade fair in Lyon, southeastern France.
The egg hit the president's shoulder but bounced off without breaking. The man who threw the egg was immediately apprehended and escorted out of the venue. Macron stated that he intended to speak with the man later.
In France, it is common for politicians to have eggs thrown at them by disgruntled individuals. In 2017, when he was a presidential candidate, Macron was hit in the head with an egg at an agricultural fair in Paris. More recently, in June, while shaking hands with supporters in Valence in southern France, he was slapped in the face by a man.
Being beaten. (c)AFP
https://www.afpbb.com/articles/-/3368137?act=all
[Taiwan] Leader of pro-independence group throws eggs at Chiang Kai-shek statue, arrested at Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall
https://japan.cna.com.tw/news/asoc/202101220005.aspx
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A leader of a pro-independence group throwing eggs at the Chiang Kai-shek statue inside the Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall = From the YouTube channel of the Taiwan Solidarity Union
(Taipei, CNA) The Taipei City Police Department arrested Chen Chun-han, director of the pro-independence group "Taiwan National Office," on the morning of the 22nd for throwing eggs at the Chiang Kai-shek statue inside the Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall in Taipei City. After questioning, the police stated that they would not rule out the possibility of referring him to the prosecutor's office on charges of violating the Cultural Heritage Preservation Act and other offenses. In a statement, the office explained that the motive was to express dissatisfaction with remarks made recently by Minister of Culture Lee Yung-te regarding the transformation of the Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall.
At around 9:00 AM on the 22nd, the Zhongzheng First Precinct received a report that "someone had thrown something at the Chiang Kai-shek statue inside the Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall." Responding to the report, police officers rushed to the scene and apprehended Chen.
In its statement, the office referred to Lee's remarks at a press conference on the 20th, where he stated that "the current position of the protesters is somewhat moderate, and they are not advocating for the demolition of the Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall or the removal of the statue," and criticized Lee's remarks, saying, "Such remarks by Minister Lee consider the tolerance of the Taiwanese people as weakness and show absolutely no consideration for the pain of political victims and their descendants." Therefore, they explained, "We were forced to express the idea that justice would not be revealed unless the statue was removed, using 'unconventional' methods such as throwing eggs." According to the spokesperson's office, this is the sixth time since 2015 that the group has taken action within the Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall to demand the removal of the statue.
On the 20th, Mr. Lee told reporters regarding the transformation of the Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall, "It is our responsibility to objectively express the truth of history," and clarified that at this time, the policy is to first implement an "artist-in-residence" program where artists stay and engage in creative activities.
[Discrimination against French people] Discrimination against multiple French people intensifies in Germany: "Go back to your corona country," eggs thrown, spat on
Corona-related hate against French people intensifies near German border; examples include egg-throwing
https://headlines.yahoo.co.jp/hl?a=20200412-00000023-jij_afp-int.view-000
[AFP = Jiji Press]
Following the coronavirus pandemic, attacks against French people in the German border region with France have intensified, and German Foreign Minister Heiko Maas strongly condemned this on the 11th.
Foreign Minister Maas posted on Twitter:
"The coronavirus has no nationality. The same is true for human dignity. It is painful to see that some of our French friends are being insulted and attacked because of COVID-19 (coronavirus disease)."
"Such acts are completely unacceptable. Moreover, we are now in the same situation." Anke Rehlinger, the Minister of Economy for the German state of Saarland, which borders the French Grand Est region, also condemned the incidents on April 8th, stating, "I have heard that French people are being insulted and having eggs thrown at them. Those who do such things are committing a crime against international friendship," and offered an apology.
A few days earlier, the mayor of Gersheim, a small town located along the French border, complained on the news site t-online about "a certain hostility towards our French friends" in his region.
The mayor stated that while some people are being insulted or stopped on the street, others "no longer have the courage to come here." Because the situation in Gersheim had deteriorated so much, the mayor posted a video on Facebook, speaking directly to local residents.
Some French people have reported being spat on while walking outside or waiting in line at supermarkets. According to the mayor, some have also been told to "go back to your country ruled by coronavirus."
[Translation and Editing] AFPBB News
German Foreign Minister Heiko Maas. Before a cabinet meeting in Berlin (photographed April 8, 2020)
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South Korean researcher Lee Woo-young, who was protesting against comfort women statues, assaulted and had eggs thrown at him - Seoul [1/9]
According to South Korean media outlets such as Pen and Mike on January 8, 2020, an incident occurred in which Lee Woo-young, a research fellow at the Nakseongdae Economic Research Institute in South Korea, who was protesting against the installation of comfort women and forced labor statues, was assaulted. According to the article, Mr. Lee was participating in a demonstration near the Japanese Embassy in Seoul with about 10 other people around 12:30 PM that day when a citizen suddenly approached him and punched him in the left jaw. Mr. Lee and the other demonstrators were holding placards that read "Japan is a friend and ally of South Korea" and banners with messages wishing for Japan-South Korea friendship. A "Wednesday Rally" condemning the Japanese government for its handling of the comfort women issue was also being held very close to the scene. The citizen who committed the assault was immediately taken into custody by the police.
A few minutes earlier, another citizen had thrown raw eggs at Mr. Lee and the other demonstrators. Furthermore, some citizens intentionally stopped their vehicles in front of the demonstrators or honked their horns to disrupt the protest.
The citizen who threw the eggs claimed that "Mr. Lee, who only looks at Japanese records and makes claims based on them, is a Japanese spy," and that "he is ignoring Korean traditions and the claims of survivors." He also stated, "The police allowing (Mr. Lee) to demonstrate in the heart of the city is an unjust act of official misconduct. Citizens must rise up to enact a law to punish those who praise Japanese imperialism and distort history like Mr. Lee." Regarding the egg throwing, he said, "I prepared 20 eggs, but the police confiscated them, so I could only throw 4 or 5. One of them hit Mr. Lee."
In response, many South Korean netizens expressed dissatisfaction with the police's handling of the situation, with comments such as, "Can you call a country normal that lets pro-Japanese people cause trouble in the middle of Seoul? South Korea is the country that suffered the longest under Japanese oppression," "They should have arrested Mr. Lee instead. It's like the Japanese police," and "Is this really South Korea?"
There were also harsh comments directed at Mr. Lee, such as, "Did you receive money from Japan?" and "Even if you live like that, you'll only regret it before you die." On the other hand, there have also been voices criticizing the citizens who attacked Mr. Lee, saying things like, "Violence is unacceptable. If you want to make a claim, you should bring evidence," "Conversation is impossible when emotions dominate reason and reality," and "South Korea has become a country without justice, common sense, or law."
https://www.recordchina.co.jp/b771249-s0-c30-d0058.html
Record China January 9, 2020 15:40
Teenager who threw an egg at a politician receives 7.6 million yen in legal expense donations. Not prosecuted, the boy donates the entire amount. The politician loses the election.
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Will Connolly (17), known as the "Egg Boy," who threw an egg at a senator in Australia for making far-right remarks, revealed on the 28th that he donated approximately 100,000 Australian dollars (approximately 7.6 million yen) to the victims of the mosque shooting incident that occurred in New Zealand in March.
On March 16, Connolly approached then-Senator Fraser Anning from behind during a press conference in Melbourne and pressed a raw egg against the back of his head.
The day before, Anning had stated that Muslim immigrants were the cause of the mosque shooting incident in Christchurch, on the South Island of New Zealand, which killed 51 people. He had been widely criticized for these remarks.
After throwing the egg, Connolly received donations from many people through an online crowdfunding site, intended to cover the cost of buying more eggs and any legal expenses if he were to be prosecuted.
In April, police authorities issued Connolly a "stern warning" and decided not to prosecute him.
On the 28th, Connolly announced that he had sent "all the money" to a New Zealand charity.
He stated, "I sincerely hope that this will provide some relief to the victims of that tragedy." In Connolly's "egg incident," while she received praise, a debate also erupted in Australia regarding political protest actions.
Earlier this month, Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison was also targeted in an egg-throwing incident.
In March, Connolly said on Australian television, "I understand that what I did was wrong, but this egg united people."
More than 1.4 million people signed a petition protesting against Senator Anning, who made far-right remarks and lost his seat in the Senate election. However, he refused to apologize.
After being hit with the egg, Anning punched Connolly, but in April, police authorities ruled that Anning's actions were self-defense.
In the Senate election held on May 18, Anning failed to retain his seat.
https://headlines.yahoo.co.jp/hl?a=20190530-48455436-bbc-int
Female activist arrested for throwing egg at Australian Prime Minister 2019/05/07
May 7, 2019 / 15:15 / Updated 6 hours ago
Female activist arrested for throwing egg at Australian Prime Minister
Reuters Staff
[MELBOURNE, May 7, Reuters] - On May 7, a 25-year-old woman was arrested in Australia for throwing an egg at Prime Minister Morrison, who was holding an election rally. This was revealed by the police in New South Wales, where the rally was held.
The woman was wearing a beanie and casual clothes, and security guards quickly apprehended and escorted her away. https://jp.reuters.com/article/australia-election-morrison-egg-idJPKCN1SD0E6?feedType=RSS&feedName=topNews&utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+reuters%2FJPTopNews+%28News+%2F+JP+%2F+Top+News%29
[NZ] "The cause is the immigration policy that accepted fanatics. They are the culprits." Australian MP who made discriminatory remarks about the mass shooting incident is hit with a raw egg by a 17-year-old boy
https://www3.nhk.or.jp/news/html/20190317/k10011851281000.html
Regarding the mass shooting incident in New Zealand, an Australian Member of Parliament made discriminatory statements against Muslims, and was subsequently hit with a raw egg by a boy protesting the remarks.
On March 16th, the day after the mass shooting incident in New Zealand, an Australian Member of Parliament was giving a media interview when a 17-year-old white boy approached and threw a raw egg at him.
The MP immediately retaliated with a slap, and the boy was apprehended on the spot.
The MP who was hit with the raw egg was Senator Fraser Anning, who had made the discriminatory remarks immediately after the mass shooting incident.
He made a discriminatory statement against Muslims, saying, "The real cause of the incident lies in New Zealand's immigration policy that accepted Islamic fanatics. They are the culprits who are killing people in the name of faith."
This statement has drawn harsh criticism from around the world, and on the internet, while many comments express disapproval of the boy's act of throwing eggs, many also sympathize with his actions, stating that the politician's statement cannot be ignored.
[French Presidential Election] Le Pen pelted with eggs during campaign rally = Video available [05/05]
[May 5 AFP]
Marine Le Pen, the far-right candidate in the French presidential election to be held on the 7th of this month, was pelted with eggs and shouted at with "Fascist, get out!" during a campaign rally in Dol-de-Bretagne on the 4th. None of the eggs hit Le Pen. (c)AFP
May 5, 2017 14:21
http://www.afpbb.com/articles/-/3127305
[Video]
https://youtu.be/1kYpB1Sar0Y
"That's the Rising Sun Flag! Unforgivable!" "I'll throw eggs at it!"
According to Insight Korea on October 16, 2017, an incident occurred in a parking lot in New Zealand where a Korean resident mistook a "setting sun flag" design on a car for the "Rising Sun Flag" and threw raw eggs at it.
On October 12, a thread titled "Korean resident in New Zealand commits vehicle terrorism" was posted on a Korean internet forum. The thread included two photos.
The first photo shows a car with a design resembling the Rising Sun Flag, with red colors radiating outwards from the center on the front. The second photo shows raw eggs thrown at the car's window. The thread starter explained, "A Korean person living in New Zealand was shopping at a supermarket when they saw a truck in the parking lot with a design resembling the Rising Sun Flag and became enraged, throwing eggs at it."
However, it was later revealed that the design in the photo, while very similar to the "Rising Sun Flag," was actually the "Setting Sun Flag," which has a completely different meaning.
While the Rising Sun Flag symbolizes "the rising sun in the sky," the Setting Sun Flag symbolizes "the setting sun." The Setting Sun Flag was a design formerly used by the US military's "Sundowners" fighter squadron on their aircraft.
It depicts the Rising Sun Flag cut in half horizontally, representing the sun setting beyond the horizon. In other words, it carries the meaning of "praying for Japan's defeat." Looking closely at the car in the photo, multiple bullet holes are also depicted on the Setting Sun Flag.
Regarding this, other Korean internet users criticized the Korean person who couldn't distinguish between the Rising Sun Flag and the Setting Sun Flag, with comments such as, "How embarrassing," "Koreans should learn history," and "What a terrible thing to do to an innocent person's car..."
Some also pointed out, "Even if it were the Rising Sun Flag, there's no right to throw raw eggs," "It's shameful how low the level of Koreans is for throwing raw eggs just because they don't like something," and "Even if it were the Rising Sun Flag, they should protest verbally. Violence is absolutely unacceptable."
On the other hand, some expressed understanding, saying, "I didn't know about the Setting Sun Flag either," "They look so similar. It's understandable to be mistaken," and "An ordinary person who isn't knowledgeable about military matters would easily misunderstand."
Others argued, "The reason Koreans react so sensitively is because the Rising Sun Flag is used casually in Japan and around the world," and "More effort is needed to spread awareness about the meaning of the Rising Sun Flag and Japan's past atrocities to the world." http://news.livedoor.com/lite/article_detail/13756168/
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[South Korea/THAAD] Buying missiles with melons... Farmers enraged by South Korean military's appeasement tactics, throw eggs and chase away Deputy Minister of National Defense [9/01]
South Korea is in turmoil over the deployment of the US military's state-of-the-art ground-based interceptor system, the Terminal High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD). This is because the detection radar deployed with the missile system will allow for detailed monitoring of military aircraft activity over Chinese airspace, leading to strong opposition from China.
In addition, residents of the area where the deployment was decided have been holding protest demonstrations, claiming that "crops will fail due to the electromagnetic waves from the radar." In an attempt to resolve this situation, the South Korean military implemented a bizarre "operation." What will be the outcome of this "melon operation"?
The Town of Melons
In South Korea, "melon" refers to the Korean melon (Cucumis melo var. makuwa). "Real" melons, such as muskmelons, are technically difficult to cultivate, and for a long time after the Korean War, the average South Korean citizen, living in extreme poverty, had absolutely no connection to such luxury items as melons.
Therefore, there is a history of calling the inexpensive yellow Korean melon simply "melon."
The largest production area of this Korean melon is Seongju County in Gyeongsangbuk-do. This is the location where the US is attempting to deploy THAAD.
A "county" in South Korea is considered to be the size of a town or village in Japan, and Seongju County has a population of approximately 46,000. Currently, banners protesting THAAD are displayed on the main street of Seongju. On July 15th, just two days after the South Korean Ministry of National Defense decided to deploy THAAD in Seongju County, Prime Minister Hwang Kyo-ahn and Deputy Minister of National Defense Han Min-koo visited Seongju County.
According to South Korean news agency Yonhap News and others, the two apologized, saying, "We are sorry that we could not inform you in advance," but the enraged residents threw eggs and plastic bottles at them.
Ten days after the deployment decision, on July 23rd, a large-scale protest rally was held, and according to South Korean KBS television, on July 30th, 200 farmers performed a protest by destroying their melon fields, including the greenhouses.
There is also a somewhat incomprehensible movement to attempt to set a world record for the largest number of people simultaneously shaving their heads (buzz cut) as a form of protest.
The reason for the opposition is "electromagnetic waves." Residents are concerned about the possibility of health damage from the electromagnetic waves emitted by the high-performance radar, as well as damage to crops such as melons.
The THAAD radar is designed to monitor the air, and the radio waves and electromagnetic waves are emitted upwards. The installation site is also on a hill overlooking residential areas and fields.
The idea of "electromagnetic wave damage" in such a location is quite bizarre, but in South Korea, once a "superstition" spreads, it knows no bounds.
In the past, there is a not-so-funny story about how people indiscriminately pulled out survey markers that were installed during the Japanese annexation period, claiming that "the Japanese imperialists planted them to sever the earth's energy lines to weaken Korea," resulting in the inability to create proper maps. http://www.sankei.com/west/news/160901/wst1609010004-n1.html
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July 15, Security personnel protecting Prime Minister Hwang Kyo-ahn from eggs thrown by local residents protesting the deployment of THAAD. = Reuters
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The US military's state-of-the-art ground-based interceptor system, the "Terminal High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD)" (Reuters)
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South Korean Prime Minister Hwang Kyo-ahn (front left) being pelted with eggs by residents protesting the deployment of the "Terminal High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD)" missile system. = July 15, Seongju, Gyeongsangbuk-do, South Korea (Yonhap = Kyodo)
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The mayor of Eumseong County shaves his head at a rally to show his determination to oppose the deployment of THAAD in South Korea. (September 11, Eumseong, South Korea) (Yonhap = Kyodo)
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Residents of Seongju protesting the deployment of the US military's state-of-the-art ground-based interceptor system at the South Korean Ministry of National Defense in Seoul on September 13 (Kyodo)
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The mayor of Eumseong County (left) and others smashing a block of ice inscribed with "THAAD" at a rally opposing the deployment of THAAD in South Korea. (September 11, Eumseong, South Korea) (Yonhap = Kyodo)
[South Korea] Eggs Thrown at Prime Minister Hwang Kyo-ahn... Police Launch Investigation [7/18]
Police have launched an investigation into the incident in which eggs and plastic bottles were thrown at Prime Minister Hwang Kyo-ahn, who was explaining the reasons for selecting the candidate site for the deployment of the Terminal High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD) missile system in Seongju, Gyeongsangbuk-do.
On the 15th, Prime Minister Hwang visited Seongju, Gyeongsangbuk-do to persuade residents who were protesting the THAAD deployment. However, residents who attended the briefing threw eggs and plastic bottles at Prime Minister Hwang, showing strong opposition.
Prime Minister Hwang, who was hit by raw eggs, took refuge in a car, but was unable to move for six hours because residents surrounded the vehicle.
On the 16th, the police announced that they would form a dedicated investigation team at the Gyeongsangbuk-do Provincial Police Agency to identify those who participated in the violent acts. Police officials stated, "We will investigate based on evidence to confirm whether the eggs and plastic bottles constitute dangerous items, and who exactly the perpetrators were. We cannot determine which legal provisions will apply until the investigation progresses."
Even if the residents' actions were intended to criticize the government's lack of communication, they are expected to be punished as they constitute "violence using objects."
There have been numerous instances in the past where prime ministers, former presidents, and presidential candidates have been hit with eggs.
In 1991, during the Kim Young-sam administration, Jung Won-sik, who was about to assume the position of prime minister, received a "baptism" of flour and eggs from students while giving his final lecture at Hankuk University of Foreign Studies.
At that time, a large number of students from Hankuk University of Foreign Studies who participated in the incident were prosecuted and sentenced to imprisonment for violating laws against violent acts. http://japanese.joins.com/article/334/218334.html
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【International】Popular French Finance Minister Macron pelted with raw eggs by angry workers
Popular French Economy Minister pelted with raw eggs by angry workers
【AFP=Jiji】In France, where protests against labor law reforms are intensifying, on the 6th, Emmanuel Macron (38), the Minister of Economy, who is said to be one of the most popular cabinet ministers, was pelted with raw eggs by angry trade union activists.
Macron, who comes from a Rothschild-affiliated bank, consistently receives higher approval ratings in opinion polls than the completely unpopular president and prime minister, and recently he is also said to harbor ambitions to become president.
However, when Macron attended an event in the suburbs of Paris, his support for labor law reforms angered the left wing, and angry union activists shouted "Get out!" at him and threw raw eggs.
Macron, whose hair was stained with egg yolk, condemned their actions, saying, "They acted rudely without even listening," and stated that those who threw the eggs were "professional agitators."
Last month, Economy Minister Macron met with the country's largest labor union...
A video was filmed showing a heated exchange between the minister and two members of the CGT (General Confederation of Labor), a French trade union confederation.
In the video, the minister is heard saying, "The best way to be able to afford a suit is to work," to which one of the union members replies, "Mr. Macron, but I dream of working." [Translation and editing] AFPBB News
http://headlines.yahoo.co.jp/hl?a=20160606-00000039-jij_afp-int
From my perspective as a Japanese person, it's simply an act of violence, but it seems that some people consider it an act protected under the constitution as freedom of expression in political activity. Therefore, in Europe and America, it seems to be surprisingly tolerated, similar to throwing tomatoes or oranges.
Foreigners coming to Japan for travel or study should be wary of egg-throwing incidents by Japanese people.
【Reference sites】
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Egging
https://es.wikipedia.org/wiki/Huevazo
