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[skinsdad62]

Guess it’s over

 

[skinsdad62]

 

[Caliskinsfan]

Guess it’s over

Sorry board... The devil made me respond...lol




As to the population outside of the NFL... Nah it ain't over

 

[Sportster 72]

Sorry board... The devil made me respond...lol




As to the population outside of the NFL... Nah it ain't over

Is that a zone blocking diagram in that illustration?

 

[Caliskinsfan]

Is that a zone blocking diagram in that illustration?

Yes? Lmao!

 

[skinsdad62]

What are Japan's coronavirus restrictions?​

Compared to the strict restrictions seen across many countries in 2020 and into 2021, Japan has gotten by with minimal restrictions on day-to-day life. The Japanese constitution prevents the government from enforcing a hard lockdown, which would be considered an infringement on personal freedoms. Until February 2021, its only recourse was to declare a “state of emergency” in regions where cases were rising. This meant that restrictions on movement and working hours could be suggested, but not be enforced. Since new laws were passed in February 2021, local governments now have the power to impose its own restrictions to localised areas. Since September 28, the state of emergency has been lifted across Japan and very few restrictions on day-to-day life remain. However, due to a recent uptick in cases, several prefectures (Okinawa, Hiroshima and Yamaguchi) are under a "quasi-state of emergency" - dining establishments have been requested to cut business hours and stop serving alcohol, with the aim of reducing social contacts and curbing the spread of new cases.

 

[Caliskinsfan]

What are Japan's coronavirus restrictions?​

Compared to the strict restrictions seen across many countries in 2020 and into 2021, Japan has gotten by with minimal restrictions on day-to-day life. The Japanese constitution prevents the government from enforcing a hard lockdown, which would be considered an infringement on personal freedoms. Until February 2021, its only recourse was to declare a “state of emergency” in regions where cases were rising. This meant that restrictions on movement and working hours could be suggested, but not be enforced. Since new laws were passed in February 2021, local governments now have the power to impose its own restrictions to localised areas. Since September 28, the state of emergency has been lifted across Japan and very few restrictions on day-to-day life remain. However, due to a recent uptick in cases, several prefectures (Okinawa, Hiroshima and Yamaguchi) are under a "quasi-state of emergency" - dining establishments have been requested to cut business hours and stop serving alcohol, with the aim of reducing social contacts and curbing the spread of new cases.

Very homogeneous, respectful and group/duty first (essentially incredibly civic minded) culture. With a high vaccination rate, none of the nonsense we dealt with here and the results are eyeopening to say the least.

Simply look to Japanese fighters in WW2 for an example of country first over the individual to a maniacal level.

Respect for elders (especially parents) is also paramount in Japanese culture unlike the US where pockets of people care less about the deaths of the most vulnerable such as the elderly and compromised when it comes to their own ‘freedoms’.

An interesting juxtaposition of cultures to be sure.

Japan is considered one of the models in effectively battling Covid without the draconian hand of countries like China.

 

[skinsdad62]

Very homogeneous, respectful and group/duty first (essentially incredibly civic minded) culture. With a high vaccination rate, none of the nonsense we dealt with here and the results are eyeopening to say the least.

Simply look to Japanese fighters in WW2 for an example of country first over the individual to a maniacal level.

Respect for elders (especially parents) is also paramount in Japanese culture unlike the US where pockets of people care less about the deaths of the most vulnerable such as the elderly and compromised when it comes to their own ‘freedoms’.

An interesting juxtaposition of cultures to be sure.

Japan is considered one of the models in effectively battling Covid without the draconian hand of countries like China.

they dont force or coerce people to do things . they respect others opinions and let people live their lives they respect individual freedoms and dont ostracize groups of people who decide for themselves what risks they want to take . they dont have vaccine passports or different standards to force compliance . but somewhere in all this the NFL has forgotten this

 

[Caliskinsfan]

they dont force or coerce people to do things . they respect others opinions and let people live their lives they respect individual freedoms and dont ostracize groups of people who decide for themselves what risks they want to take . they dont have vaccine passports or different standards to force compliance . but somewhere in all this the NFL has forgotten this

once again, it is a culture of COMPLIANCE and RESPECT for others...for the collective whole.

Americans are quite different culture wise, as you well know and tbh, I wouldn't want it any other way.

I speak from experience, as I'm Amerasian - you might remember this from some of my posts about myself long ago

 

[Caliskinsfan]

they dont force or coerce people to do things

you would be wrong here.

the coercion comes thru ostracism and expectations of conformity via parents and society. it is not overt but it very much exists

 

[skinsdad62]

once again, it is a culture of COMPLIANCE and RESPECT for others...for the collective whole.

Americans are quite different culture wise, as you well know and tbh, I wouldn't want it any other way.

I speak from experience, as I'm Amerasian - you might remember this from some of my posts about myself long ago

I don’t think Americans are much different. They will go along with things if someone isn’t putting a proverbial gun to their head . I bet 99% of the resistance to the vax are the bribes, the “ consequences “ the double standards and lack of applying science and the questioning of the science and the outright you do this or else crap

 

[skinsdad62]

you would be wrong here.

the coercion comes thru ostracism and expectations of conformity via parents and society. it is not overt but it very much exists

Have you lived in Japan ?

 

[Caliskinsfan]

Have you lived in Japan ?

traveled thru. 4 years in Thailand. 4 years in Seoul, Korea, born there. I know SE Asia and the differences in cultures there quite well

 

[Caliskinsfan]

I don’t think Americans are much different. They will go along with things if someone isn’t putting a proverbial gun to their head . I bet 99% of the resistance to the vax are the bribes, the “ consequences “ the double standards and lack of applying science and the questioning of the science and the outright you do this or else crap

very different thinking styles and reactions to authority.

closer on the valor front

the concept of 'honor" is absolutely 100% different than most Americans - closest would be small brothers in arm groups in elite forces if I had to chose a group that possibly resembled a piece of the honor concept. and even that isnt the same

 

[Caliskinsfan]

I bet 99% of the resistance to the vax are the bribes, the “ consequences “ the double standards and lack of applying science and the questioning of the science and the outright you do this or else crap

wouldn't even get this point as they would dutifully do what the authority guided them to from the get go. its inculcated into the society, the Japanese in particular.

again, look to the Kamakazi pilot for insight into the mentality of 'honor' and 'valor' for country. look to the soldiers that were found on isolated Islands not surrendering 50 years after WWII was over. that is NOT an average American mindset

 

[skinsdad62]

I lived in Japan for 2 years and Korea for 2 years. I didn’t get the impression that they are blindly compliant about anything . I believe respect overrode compliance from what I saw . Most people will get vaccinated. Here and in Japan but the difference is how they treat people and how we do

 

[skinsdad62]

very different thinking styles and reactions to authority.

closer on the valor front

the concept of 'honor" is absolutely 100% different than most Americans - closest would be small brothers in arm groups in elite forces if I had to chose a group that possibly resembled a piece of the honor concept. and even that isnt the same

From my experience living in Japan the people of Japan are very wary of being misled by their leaders again . What happened with fanatics 70 yrs ago doesn’t seem to have carried over

 

[Caliskinsfan]

I didn’t get the impression that they are blindly compliant about anything

here's one example in regards to Korean culture

marriage in Korea and family bloodline is super important. hey are quite racist about it, to this day, tbh (a mixed black/white marriage....forget about it except the most progressive of families. and they most definitely have a longer view in terms of the binding of marriage to the correct family than Americans. Children are expected to obey without question when a parent speaks. this is changing but not because the elders want it the way, lol. "too much America, is the thought, heh'

Honor and shame are 2 sides of the same coin for both the Japanese and Koreans.

 

[Caliskinsfan]

From my experience living in Japan the people of Japan are very wary of being misled by their leaders again . What happened with fanatics 70 yrs ago doesn’t seem to have carried over

there is progress for sure, especially with the younger generations. it should loosen u imo, but it will take time. asians don't look at the concept of time in the same way as Americans.

also the history of the Samurai imparts a lot of lessons and thinking, especially with the elder community. Japan is famous for its group think and many of their group activities are in groups. outside of meditative specific arts, ie, zen gardens, bonsai pruning etc, they promulgate the good of the whole over individualism.

I do agree, things are changing but much remains intact behind closed doors

 

[Caliskinsfan]

Most people will get vaccinated. Here and in Japan but the difference is how they treat people and how we do

agreed