Comments on: Nagano Cancels Torch-Related Event

By: a geek by any other name » Blog Archive » What do the Olympic Torch and Pikachu Have In Common?

Wed, 16 Apr 2008 16:29:23 +0000

[...] found it interesting, since Japan Probe reported that the Nagano Olympic torch event has been cancelled as well, due to safety concerns– this [...]

By: dood

dood — Wed, 16 Apr 2008 03:53:28 +0000

My opinion is that there will be less chances of a protest occurring in Japan because I have the impression that generally, Japanese people usually keep their opinions to themselves, especially if its critical of something or somebody else. Although, of course, this is a very hasty generalization. If ever there won’t be any protests, I won’t attribute it solely to lack of care. I am however expecting a large showing of Chinese supporters, whether bused in or not.

By: morningstar

morningstar — Wed, 16 Apr 2008 01:34:40 +0000

Japanese when they work together we can do amazing things. Japanese can make things happen.

By: ダビ

ダビ — Tue, 15 Apr 2008 08:02:22 +0000

Doubt that Japanese people care enough about Tibet or Darfur or Falun Gong to protest. The 2Chan crowd keep talking about protesting on their message boards but I bet they’re full of it. A group of skinny otaku shouting anti-Chinese slogans is going to look ridiculous anyway.