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Life In Japan: Police Power IV

Posted on October 7, 2021 by John Rachel

It’s hard to exaggerate the contrast of what looks like the horror show of police brutality in the U.S. with what life is like here. But I’ve tried to capture it in a few stories. This is my latest. Continue reading →

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Life In Japan: Police Power II

Posted on June 18, 2020 by johnrachel

While police in the U.S. are killing fellow citizens, and especially people of color are being terminated by the law enforcement officers who are supposed to protect them, what are the police here in Japan doing? Continue reading →

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Life In Japan: Police Power

Posted on February 14, 2020 by johnrachel

Kakogawa is a town in our area. There an 81-year-old lady’s disabled husband fell off the bed where he unfortunately spends most of his life now.  She was unable to lift him up and put him back into the bed.  He himself could offer no assistance. The lady then called the police. Hoisting people from a fall is not really their job but they said they would get there as soon as possible. Two policemen showed up at her house in ten minutes. They were able to lift the old man back into the comfort of his bed. Protect and serve. Be human. Be helpful. Be kind. Continue reading →

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Life In Japan: Bicycle Theft

Posted on January 31, 2018 by johnrachel

There’s an innocence here in Japan, and a sense of honor and courtesy, a respect for the possessions of others. So much so that a bicycle theft is truly out-of-the-ordinary. And thus it warrants extraordinary response by the authorities. This is a true story. Continue reading →

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