PALEMOCHI 3,696 Posted November 24, 2013 Share Posted November 24, 2013 not sure if this article was posted yet if it was tell Mods to remove it Despite ongoing issues with South Korea, there are a few young people who are making a stand against those who organize anti-Korean rallies and propagate hate speech about Japan’s neighbours. While these young people started out defending Koreans because of their love for K-pop, they are taking concrete actions to tell others that it’s not okay to hold these anti-Korean demonstrations. One of these teenagers is a 16-year-old girl from Numazu, Shizuoka Prefecture. She loves K-pop culture and is a die-hard fan of one Korean singer. Because of her love for the culture, she taught herself the Korean language and has friends from South Korea that she met online. When she found out about the monthly demonstrations in the Shinokubo area in Tokyo’s Shinjuku Ward, which has a large Korean population, she took it upon herself to go there in person, despite objections from her family. She stood in front of the demonstrators and tried to block them from continuing their hate-filled diatribe. The protestors shouted “Go back to Korea!†and just walked past her. The riot police pushed her out of the way so she wouldn’t get hurt, but she was crying out of frustration. But when she found out a few days later that one of the rallies scheduled for the week after was cancelled, she felt that her counter hate speech was not a waste of time. Meanwhile, a 15-year-old boy from Aichi Prefecture got mixed reactions when he posted a YouTube video about his opinions against those who are inciting these Korean hate rallies. He initially thought of hiding his face because he knew he would get flack, but then decided to be open because he didn’t want to be “sneakyâ€. The video has so far attracted 12,500 views, and while there were a lot of critical comments about the content of his video, he mostly got supportive ones. He’s also a huge K-pop fan and even showed a letter from a popular group Kara, who encouraged their Japanese fans after the 2011 disasters. He says that even if people have anger or frustration against Koreans, using offensive language will just make things worse. He also said that if the demonstrators are “adult†enough, they should find other ways to express their opinions. see also : http://japandailypress.com/anti-korean-activists-protest-kyoto-court-ruling-on-discrimination-case-2239929/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Delincious 5,654 Posted November 24, 2013 Share Posted November 24, 2013 that shit should be illegal Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soshi.mp3 1,621 Posted November 24, 2013 Share Posted November 24, 2013 Fun and all, but it didn't say what words, the girl used against this Anti-Korean. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wink 181 Posted November 24, 2013 Share Posted November 24, 2013 Is there any specific reason for this hate towards Korea? Is it because of historical situations? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gayness 2,400 Posted November 24, 2013 Share Posted November 24, 2013 Reminds me of this Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heuieuu 564 Posted November 24, 2013 Share Posted November 24, 2013 Is there any specific reason for this hate towards Korea? Is it because of historical situations? they are blamed to be part of japan's economic troubles but mostly, in a homogenous society, the dominant group will find something to hate about the minority ___ I think they be more convincing if they weren't kpop fans or they weren't highlighted to be Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PALEMOCHI 3,696 Posted November 24, 2013 Author Share Posted November 24, 2013 Is there any specific reason for this hate towards Korea? Is it because of historical situations? the articles in the section - http://japandailypress.com/tag/japan-korea-relations/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miwa201 8,387 Posted November 24, 2013 Share Posted November 24, 2013 Reminds me of this This was against nuclear power though, right? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Someone actually 4,572 Posted November 24, 2013 Share Posted November 24, 2013 Reminds me of this what does that say... please tell me he's against the anti-korean rallies. i don't want to look at him differently. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wink 181 Posted November 24, 2013 Share Posted November 24, 2013 they are blamed to be part of japan's economic troubles but mostly, in a homogenous society, the dominant group will find something to hate about the minority ___ I think they be more convincing if they weren't kpop fans or they weren't highlighted to be the articles in the section - http://japandailypress.com/tag/japan-korea-relations/ Thank you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abra 40,910 Posted November 24, 2013 Share Posted November 24, 2013 they are blamed to be part of japan's economic troubles but mostly, in a homogenous society, the dominant group will find something to hate about the minority Is it the same with their "Brazilian" population? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gayness 2,400 Posted November 24, 2013 Share Posted November 24, 2013 This was against nuclear power though, right? yea, him and his dog. I believe what does that say... please tell me he's against the anti-korean rallies. i don't want to look at him differently. Against nuclear power plants. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miwa201 8,387 Posted November 24, 2013 Share Posted November 24, 2013 what does that say... please tell me he's against the anti-korean rallies. i don't want to look at him differently. Actually he has spoken about the comfort women issue, and he said that Japan should give a proper apology (which caused controversy). He's definitely not anti-Korean. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heuieuu 564 Posted November 24, 2013 Share Posted November 24, 2013 Is it the same with their "Brazilian" population? idk probably it's similar to how ignorant fucks here have issues with foreigners (ofc I know that there are plenty of Japanese people who aren't closed minded) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PALEMOCHI 3,696 Posted November 24, 2013 Author Share Posted November 24, 2013 idk probably it's similar to how ignorant fucks here have issues with foreigners (ofc I know that there are plenty of Japanese people who aren't closed minded) the first lady is one of them - http://japandailypress.com/japans-first-lady-abe-criticized-for-attending-japan-south-korea-bi-cultural-festival-2336421/ i hope she does do something so korea and japan can have a better relationship ;-; Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heuieuu 564 Posted November 24, 2013 Share Posted November 24, 2013 the first lady is one of them - http://japandailypress.com/japans-first-lady-abe-criticized-for-attending-japan-south-korea-bi-cultural-festival-2336421/ i hope she does do something so korea and japan can have a better relationship ;-; too bad her overly conservative husband overpowers her futile efforts Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Someone actually 4,572 Posted November 24, 2013 Share Posted November 24, 2013 Against nuclear power plants. Actually he has spoken about the comfort women issue, and he said that Japan should give a proper apology (which caused controversy). He's definitely not anti-Korean. thank you both. i didn't know about any of these things, so i got confused and worried. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PALEMOCHI 3,696 Posted November 24, 2013 Author Share Posted November 24, 2013 too bad her overly conservative husband overpowers her futile efforts maybe she'll find a way to change him probably not old people are the hardest as changing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kuu-sus 847 Posted November 24, 2013 Share Posted November 24, 2013 that shit should be illegal freedom of speech/assembly , even if you don't agree with what they are saying they have the right to anyway I think these people are a minority of zealots, I think every country has them with their xenophobic and racist stances I just hope they become even less popular over time cuz in some countries with their economies faltering or stagnanting the best person to blame is the "foreigners" hence why this shit is becoming popular in some areas like Europe happy the new generation is becoming less anti-korean Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Delincious 5,654 Posted November 24, 2013 Share Posted November 24, 2013 freedom of speech/assembly , even if you don't agree with what they are saying they have the right to anyway I think these people are a minority of zealots, I think every country has them with their xenophobic and racist stances I just hope they become even less popular over time cuz in some countries with their economies faltering or stagnanting the best person to blame is the "foreigners" they only have the right to if the laws allow it though Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evil4life 3,270 Posted November 24, 2013 Share Posted November 24, 2013 its this kinda of stupid nationalist bs that caused World I AND II, so these people seriously need to stop the hate and as the article says find other ways to express their opinions Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kuu-sus 847 Posted November 24, 2013 Share Posted November 24, 2013 they only have the right to if the laws allow it though but they do, every country that is a working democracy has laws that allow rallies or protests even if they are racist or even anti-democracy kinda the whole point of freedom of speech....I think when it cross the line is up for debate but rn these rallies should be totally legal imo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Delincious 5,654 Posted November 24, 2013 Share Posted November 24, 2013 but they do, every country that is a working democracy has laws that allow rallies or protests even if they are racist or even anti-democracy kinda the whole point of freedom of speech....I think when it cross the line is up for debate but rn these rallies are should be totally legal imo no racism and xenophobia is an offense here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kuu-sus 847 Posted November 24, 2013 Share Posted November 24, 2013 no racism and xenophobia is an offense here. where do you live? cuz racism/xenophobia ain't illegal in America or Canada discrimination which is branch of that is and even that is hard to prove but like if an employer fires you for being black than you could go to court but if a bunch of Neo-Nazi hold rallies against immigration in Washington than its perfectly legal Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Delincious 5,654 Posted November 24, 2013 Share Posted November 24, 2013 where do you live? cuz racism/xenophobia ain't illegal in America or Canada discrimination which is branch of that is and even that is hard to prove but like if an employer fires you for being black than you could go to court but if a bunch of Neo-Nazi hold rallies against immigration in Washington than its perfectly legal france a neo nazi rally would be straight up stopped Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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