Comments on: Prince Hisahito celebrates his 2nd birthday http://www.japanprobe.com/2008/09/06/prince-hisahito-celebrates-his-2nd-birthday/ Japan News Fri, 10 Feb 2012 17:17:00 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: jprett http://www.japanprobe.com/2008/09/06/prince-hisahito-celebrates-his-2nd-birthday/comment-page-1/#comment-237588 jprett Wed, 17 Sep 2008 20:26:16 +0000 http://www.japanprobe.com/?p=6050#comment-237588 Although I disagree with the existence of monarchies, I think we need to stop giving them a hard time, the kids at least. They're born into a celebrity they'd couldn't shirk even if they wanted to. Hisahito could have the potential to be a great leader, Prime Minister maybe, but he'll never get the chance to be his own man. That is their curse, Royals I mean, so little free will. Money, sure, but there are literally thousands of careers they could never, practically speaking, hold. I may not have their privilege, but I'd be willing to die for what I have and they don't, the right to live the life I choose, without the world giving me a hard time about it. Although I disagree with the existence of monarchies, I think we need to stop giving them a hard time, the kids at least. They’re born into a celebrity they’d couldn’t shirk even if they wanted to. Hisahito could have the potential to be a great leader, Prime Minister maybe, but he’ll never get the chance to be his own man. That is their curse, Royals I mean, so little free will. Money, sure, but there are literally thousands of careers they could never, practically speaking, hold. I may not have their privilege, but I’d be willing to die for what I have and they don’t, the right to live the life I choose, without the world giving me a hard time about it.

]]> By: Fartnog Buttstinkle http://www.japanprobe.com/2008/09/06/prince-hisahito-celebrates-his-2nd-birthday/comment-page-1/#comment-234695 Fartnog Buttstinkle Wed, 10 Sep 2008 21:06:46 +0000 http://www.japanprobe.com/?p=6050#comment-234695 Why would you be happy that such a disgusting, archaic form of government still exists? There's a reason monarchies aren't as common as they used to be... Why would you be happy that such a disgusting, archaic form of government still exists? There’s a reason monarchies aren’t as common as they used to be…

]]> By: The Overthinker http://www.japanprobe.com/2008/09/06/prince-hisahito-celebrates-his-2nd-birthday/comment-page-1/#comment-234590 The Overthinker Wed, 10 Sep 2008 14:40:22 +0000 http://www.japanprobe.com/?p=6050#comment-234590 Very convenient timing, indeed - they were all set to give it some serious thought, and then along comes a boy.... Very convenient timing, indeed – they were all set to give it some serious thought, and then along comes a boy….

]]> By: RMilner http://www.japanprobe.com/2008/09/06/prince-hisahito-celebrates-his-2nd-birthday/comment-page-1/#comment-234571 RMilner Wed, 10 Sep 2008 12:48:52 +0000 http://www.japanprobe.com/?p=6050#comment-234571 The birth of this prince unfortunately let Japan off the hook of the necessity to confront the situation of male primogeniture when there are no heirs. The birth of this prince unfortunately let Japan off the hook of the necessity to confront the situation of male primogeniture when there are no heirs.

]]> By: francesca http://www.japanprobe.com/2008/09/06/prince-hisahito-celebrates-his-2nd-birthday/comment-page-1/#comment-234567 francesca Wed, 10 Sep 2008 12:31:01 +0000 http://www.japanprobe.com/?p=6050#comment-234567 I'm happy that monarchy is still alive in some countries!!!!!!!! happy 2nd birthday hisahito I’m happy that monarchy is still alive in some countries!!!!!!!! happy 2nd birthday hisahito

]]> By: James http://www.japanprobe.com/2008/09/06/prince-hisahito-celebrates-his-2nd-birthday/comment-page-1/#comment-233316 James Mon, 08 Sep 2008 07:00:59 +0000 http://www.japanprobe.com/?p=6050#comment-233316 The Economist did a report last month about Thailand's lese majeste laws: http://www.economist.com/world/asia/displaystory.cfm?story_id=11920909&fsrc=rss The Economist did a report last month about Thailand’s lese majeste laws:
http://www.economist.com/world/asia/displaystory.cfm?story_id=11920909&fsrc=rss

]]> By: Random Filipino http://www.japanprobe.com/2008/09/06/prince-hisahito-celebrates-his-2nd-birthday/comment-page-1/#comment-233311 Random Filipino Mon, 08 Sep 2008 06:18:00 +0000 http://www.japanprobe.com/?p=6050#comment-233311 Based on what I've read so far, I think majority of the Thai people genuinely revere their king, and they're (currently) comfortable with the lese majeste laws in place. Most Thais apparently were shocked and outraged when several youtube videos disrespecting their King were put up. Below are some articles about him. BBC http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/asia-pacific/7128935.stm http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/asia-pacific/6532137.stm Times Online http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/news/world/asia/article1502337.ece University of London http://newpolcom.rhul.ac.uk/npcu-blog/2007/4/5/youtube-user-removes-clip-mocking-thai-king.html Based on what I’ve read so far, I think majority of the Thai people genuinely revere their king, and they’re (currently) comfortable with the lese majeste laws in place. Most Thais apparently were shocked and outraged when several youtube videos disrespecting their King were put up. Below are some articles about him.

BBC
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/asia-pacific/7128935.stm
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/asia-pacific/6532137.stm

Times Online
http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/news/world/asia/article1502337.ece

University of London
http://newpolcom.rhul.ac.uk/npcu-blog/2007/4/5/youtube-user-removes-clip-mocking-thai-king.html

]]> By: Prince Hisahito celebrates his 2nd birthday [ Japan Probe ] http://www.japanprobe.com/2008/09/06/prince-hisahito-celebrates-his-2nd-birthday/comment-page-1/#comment-233292 Prince Hisahito celebrates his 2nd birthday [ Japan Probe ] Mon, 08 Sep 2008 04:47:09 +0000 http://www.japanprobe.com/?p=6050#comment-233292 [...] 6th 2008 12:42am [-] From: japanprobe.com [...] [...] 6th 2008 12:42am [-] From: japanprobe.com [...]

]]> By: David Kim http://www.japanprobe.com/2008/09/06/prince-hisahito-celebrates-his-2nd-birthday/comment-page-1/#comment-233213 David Kim Mon, 08 Sep 2008 01:24:23 +0000 http://www.japanprobe.com/?p=6050#comment-233213 regarding the royal family - anachronistic to be sure. still, what a cute kid :) regarding the royal family – anachronistic to be sure. still, what a cute kid :)

]]> By: Rob http://www.japanprobe.com/2008/09/06/prince-hisahito-celebrates-his-2nd-birthday/comment-page-1/#comment-233202 Rob Sun, 07 Sep 2008 23:59:30 +0000 http://www.japanprobe.com/?p=6050#comment-233202 "But on the flip side, you have the Thais who deeply revere their King." Yeah, but do they actually revere their king, or are they just doing it because they'll get a prolonged jail sentence if they don't? Lèse majesté is a pretty serious offense over there. “But on the flip side, you have the Thais who deeply revere their King.”

Yeah, but do they actually revere their king, or are they just doing it because they’ll get a prolonged jail sentence if they don’t? Lèse majesté is a pretty serious offense over there.

]]> By: hadji http://www.japanprobe.com/2008/09/06/prince-hisahito-celebrates-his-2nd-birthday/comment-page-1/#comment-232830 hadji Sun, 07 Sep 2008 00:44:57 +0000 http://www.japanprobe.com/?p=6050#comment-232830 Doesn't look so inbred but I'm sure his sheltered existence will give him the mental problems genetics somehow didn't. Doesn’t look so inbred but I’m sure his sheltered existence will give him the mental problems genetics somehow didn’t.

]]> By: ダビ http://www.japanprobe.com/2008/09/06/prince-hisahito-celebrates-his-2nd-birthday/comment-page-1/#comment-232814 ダビ Sat, 06 Sep 2008 22:41:21 +0000 http://www.japanprobe.com/?p=6050#comment-232814 I'm Swedish and I'd like to see our monarchy abolished at once - both as a matter of principle and because the king is a muppet. I’m Swedish and I’d like to see our monarchy abolished at once – both as a matter of principle and because the king is a muppet.

]]> By: Joe http://www.japanprobe.com/2008/09/06/prince-hisahito-celebrates-his-2nd-birthday/comment-page-1/#comment-232801 Joe Sat, 06 Sep 2008 20:45:17 +0000 http://www.japanprobe.com/?p=6050#comment-232801 I'm british and I know nobody who likes the royale family, i really don't know who those saddo's are that camp outside to see a car go past and cried when diana died, I didn't really care that much that diana died, people die all the time. Also a lot of people here complain about how much money the royal family waste, they're not very respected. I’m british and I know nobody who likes the royale family, i really don’t know who those saddo’s are that camp outside to see a car go past and cried when diana died, I didn’t really care that much that diana died, people die all the time. Also a lot of people here complain about how much money the royal family waste, they’re not very respected.

]]> By: Lucy http://www.japanprobe.com/2008/09/06/prince-hisahito-celebrates-his-2nd-birthday/comment-page-1/#comment-232793 Lucy Sat, 06 Sep 2008 19:06:51 +0000 http://www.japanprobe.com/?p=6050#comment-232793 He is cute! ^_^ happy birthday! ^_^ He is cute! ^_^ happy birthday! ^_^

]]> By: LondonGaijin http://www.japanprobe.com/2008/09/06/prince-hisahito-celebrates-his-2nd-birthday/comment-page-1/#comment-232733 LondonGaijin Sat, 06 Sep 2008 16:45:24 +0000 http://www.japanprobe.com/?p=6050#comment-232733 Playing with Dragonfiles in public, playing on his new Playstation3 at home. Happy birthday little man! Playing with Dragonfiles in public, playing on his new Playstation3 at home.

Happy birthday little man!

]]> By: Random Filipino http://www.japanprobe.com/2008/09/06/prince-hisahito-celebrates-his-2nd-birthday/comment-page-1/#comment-232729 Random Filipino Sat, 06 Sep 2008 16:16:19 +0000 http://www.japanprobe.com/?p=6050#comment-232729 Attitudes regarding royal families differ all throughout the world, so I'm not sure if I'd agree with you. Westerners (or at least the British) don't seem to revere the British Royal Family that much, some calling for its abolition. But on the flip side, you have the Thais who deeply revere their King. Despite the limited real powers of their constitutional monarch, the King of Thailand still wields immense influence and authority, being able to ultimately determine the course of his country. I'm not sure about the Japanese, so I wouldn't know if they'd agree that supporting the Chrysanthemum throne is a waste of taxpayer's money. Regardless, I'm neither British, Thai, Japanese, nor does our country have a Royal Family, so I can't speak based on experience. The way I see it, having a royal family is definitely a great cultural asset for a nation. However, I'm not one to say if the amount of taxpayer's money begin spent on them is justified. You should ask their subjects that question. Attitudes regarding royal families differ all throughout the world, so I’m not sure if I’d agree with you.

Westerners (or at least the British) don’t seem to revere the British Royal Family that much, some calling for its abolition. But on the flip side, you have the Thais who deeply revere their King. Despite the limited real powers of their constitutional monarch, the King of Thailand still wields immense influence and authority, being able to ultimately determine the course of his country. I’m not sure about the Japanese, so I wouldn’t know if they’d agree that supporting the Chrysanthemum throne is a waste of taxpayer’s money. Regardless, I’m neither British, Thai, Japanese, nor does our country have a Royal Family, so I can’t speak based on experience.

The way I see it, having a royal family is definitely a great cultural asset for a nation. However, I’m not one to say if the amount of taxpayer’s money begin spent on them is justified. You should ask their subjects that question.

]]> By: » El príncipe Hisahito cumple 2 añitos japoneitor.com: Cooltura japonesa http://www.japanprobe.com/2008/09/06/prince-hisahito-celebrates-his-2nd-birthday/comment-page-1/#comment-232708 » El príncipe Hisahito cumple 2 añitos japoneitor.com: Cooltura japonesa Sat, 06 Sep 2008 14:16:30 +0000 http://www.japanprobe.com/?p=6050#comment-232708 [...] | Japan Probe « El sake y la cultura japonesa - 2ª Parte - Visita a la fábrica de sake [...] [...] | Japan Probe « El sake y la cultura japonesa – 2ª Parte – Visita a la fábrica de sake [...]

]]> By: Bad Wolf http://www.japanprobe.com/2008/09/06/prince-hisahito-celebrates-his-2nd-birthday/comment-page-1/#comment-232707 Bad Wolf Sat, 06 Sep 2008 14:12:59 +0000 http://www.japanprobe.com/?p=6050#comment-232707 No, he has a totally meaningless life to look forward to. Well, perhaps if things get exciting, he can research the pooping habits of racoons in the royal gardens. No, he has a totally meaningless life to look forward to. Well, perhaps if things get exciting, he can research the pooping habits of racoons in the royal gardens.

]]> By: jb http://www.japanprobe.com/2008/09/06/prince-hisahito-celebrates-his-2nd-birthday/comment-page-1/#comment-232665 jb Sat, 06 Sep 2008 12:30:16 +0000 http://www.japanprobe.com/?p=6050#comment-232665 the royal family are little more than figureheads. they have no power to lead whatsoever. he has a fairly meaningless life of hand-shaking to look forward to the royal family are little more than figureheads. they have no power to lead whatsoever. he has a fairly meaningless life of hand-shaking to look forward to

]]> By: aruma http://www.japanprobe.com/2008/09/06/prince-hisahito-celebrates-his-2nd-birthday/comment-page-1/#comment-232611 aruma Sat, 06 Sep 2008 07:48:56 +0000 http://www.japanprobe.com/?p=6050#comment-232611 The boy is adorable! May he grow to be a great leader! The boy is adorable! May he grow to be a great leader!

]]> By: Bad Wolf http://www.japanprobe.com/2008/09/06/prince-hisahito-celebrates-his-2nd-birthday/comment-page-1/#comment-232547 Bad Wolf Sat, 06 Sep 2008 03:33:05 +0000 http://www.japanprobe.com/?p=6050#comment-232547 Kind of a waste of taxpayers' money, the royal family is. Kind of a waste of taxpayers’ money, the royal family is.

]]> By: James http://www.japanprobe.com/2008/09/06/prince-hisahito-celebrates-his-2nd-birthday/comment-page-1/#comment-232544 James Sat, 06 Sep 2008 03:26:52 +0000 http://www.japanprobe.com/?p=6050#comment-232544 His sisters are pretty cute His sisters are pretty cute

]]> By: weirdo http://www.japanprobe.com/2008/09/06/prince-hisahito-celebrates-his-2nd-birthday/comment-page-1/#comment-232516 weirdo Sat, 06 Sep 2008 01:29:18 +0000 http://www.japanprobe.com/?p=6050#comment-232516 I love okra in my misoshiru. I love okra in my misoshiru.

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