I did not miss that point. The question then becomes, what is in the necessary interests of the physical and mental health of the mother as determined by a physician? The answer to that question can be narrow in scope or wide. Medical approval is but a formality in Japan. Abortion is accepted both culturally and morally. The video only shows one Buddhist temple where you find the mizuko statues. In fact, there are Jizo statues all over Japan - even along the road. The Japanese have not made it the tribal issue that it has become here in the US. That may be due to the fact that Japan is primarily a homogenous monoculture. Therefore, there is not the division in Japan over such a choice as it has become here in the US. Over 300K abortions a year take place in Japan.
The answer to that question can be narrow in scope or wide.
But I don't think it's one that you're going to accept.
Which is why BPS states "I'm not sure (it) could be imported"
I did not miss that point.
Then there's a part of Japan's culture that you do not understand.
Its ok. I assume you are a westerner like me. There's many shitty things about Japan that don't find its way through all video games and anime conventions.
Theyre nice to us, but they'd largely wish we'd leave them the hell alone and let them be Japanese. They don't care how cool, tolerant, or understanding we are about them. They wouldnt even want to have this deep of a conversation with you on this subject.
I remember when Obama came to Japan in 2016 to apologize about the nuclear bombs. "Boo hoo hoo, my country sucks. I am so deeply sorry." At the time I was working at a company and away from the education realm, which was a bit refreshing. Some coworkers told me that they couldn't care less about his stupid apologies or his feelings of guilt and thought the whole thing was a waste of time. Actually, the Japanese guys there were pretty based and the two Japanese friends I still have from that job didn't take the deathjabs. Meanwhile pretty much every teacher at schools I work at have.
My original statement was facetious. I suppose I should have clarified that. I do understand Japanese culture probably more than the average Westerner does. I worked with people from all over the Far East for several years and came to know and understand a number of their idiosyncrasies. I have several good friends that are native Japanese and several American friends that are currently living in Japan. Unlike most Westerners, I can identify most Eastern ethnicities by appearances. They are different. To most Americans, they all look the same. They sure as hell can tell each other apart.
You are right. The Japanese have accepted some aspects of Western culture, but it only goes so far. They would rather we left them alone except where it advantages them financially. If it was not for the threat from China, they would have booted out our military long ago. They would rather keep us at arms length and Americans can find life there difficult. They have had a love/hate relationship with Americans - but so have many other peoples. Their ways have served them well for several thousands of years and those ways have kept them together as a cohesive society and culture. Like any other people, they have their strengths, beauty, and their warts. I try to see and focus on those strengths and beauty in all people, without being ignorant of the warts.
The Japanese government allows abortions as long as a doctor stated it was necessary for the physical or mental health of the woman involved.
You missed that part.
That's a big step from the degenerate side of "my body my choice".
Exactly.
I did not miss that point. The question then becomes, what is in the necessary interests of the physical and mental health of the mother as determined by a physician? The answer to that question can be narrow in scope or wide. Medical approval is but a formality in Japan. Abortion is accepted both culturally and morally. The video only shows one Buddhist temple where you find the mizuko statues. In fact, there are Jizo statues all over Japan - even along the road. The Japanese have not made it the tribal issue that it has become here in the US. That may be due to the fact that Japan is primarily a homogenous monoculture. Therefore, there is not the division in Japan over such a choice as it has become here in the US. Over 300K abortions a year take place in Japan.
But I don't think it's one that you're going to accept.
Which is why BPS states "I'm not sure (it) could be imported"
Then there's a part of Japan's culture that you do not understand.
Its ok. I assume you are a westerner like me. There's many shitty things about Japan that don't find its way through all video games and anime conventions.
Theyre nice to us, but they'd largely wish we'd leave them the hell alone and let them be Japanese. They don't care how cool, tolerant, or understanding we are about them. They wouldnt even want to have this deep of a conversation with you on this subject.
I remember when Obama came to Japan in 2016 to apologize about the nuclear bombs. "Boo hoo hoo, my country sucks. I am so deeply sorry." At the time I was working at a company and away from the education realm, which was a bit refreshing. Some coworkers told me that they couldn't care less about his stupid apologies or his feelings of guilt and thought the whole thing was a waste of time. Actually, the Japanese guys there were pretty based and the two Japanese friends I still have from that job didn't take the deathjabs. Meanwhile pretty much every teacher at schools I work at have.
My original statement was facetious. I suppose I should have clarified that. I do understand Japanese culture probably more than the average Westerner does. I worked with people from all over the Far East for several years and came to know and understand a number of their idiosyncrasies. I have several good friends that are native Japanese and several American friends that are currently living in Japan. Unlike most Westerners, I can identify most Eastern ethnicities by appearances. They are different. To most Americans, they all look the same. They sure as hell can tell each other apart.
You are right. The Japanese have accepted some aspects of Western culture, but it only goes so far. They would rather we left them alone except where it advantages them financially. If it was not for the threat from China, they would have booted out our military long ago. They would rather keep us at arms length and Americans can find life there difficult. They have had a love/hate relationship with Americans - but so have many other peoples. Their ways have served them well for several thousands of years and those ways have kept them together as a cohesive society and culture. Like any other people, they have their strengths, beauty, and their warts. I try to see and focus on those strengths and beauty in all people, without being ignorant of the warts.