Japan Wut 104 "Boomerang Block"

ON THIS INSTALLMENT…DONATE: PAYPAL.ME/JAPANWUT… Matt discusses a Japanese wearable air conditioner, and does a deep dive on Japan’s mortality rates, the current effects the response to Covid (which is coming back) has on the economy and bug bullies in Ehime.EP. 104 SHOWNOTESNEW PRODUCTWearable air conditioner beltCOVIDExperts urge caution as new coronavirus 'variant of interest' takes hold in JapanSEE PHOTO FOR EXCESS DEATHSECONOMYMore small and midsize firms going bankrupt post pandemicJapan's 4-yr spending on COVID, inflation relief hit 68.5 tril. yenPensioners' share of spending hits nearly 40% of total in JapanAnother Blow To The Petrodollar: India & The UAE Complete First Oil Sale In RupeesJapan and the WorldJapan, South Korea, U.S. Strengthen Trilateral CooperationBiden Speaks at Press Conference 1Biden Speaks at Press Conference 2Note: See Photos for Rockefeller's "Operation Lock Step" DocumentCHINAShanghai ports export over 1 mln automobiles in January-JulyEAT THE BUGS"Boss Forces 'Insect Rice' and Violence, Depression Ensues... Active Firefighter Testifies Seeking Recognition of Workplace Harassment""Cases of Workplace Harassment Proliferate in Fire Departments Across Ehime Prefecture. Firefighters, who are seeking recognition of workplace harassment, have spoken about the realities of their workplaces, where they are coerced into eating insects by their superiors, among other issues."A male firefighter in his 20s, employed at the Kumakogen Town Fire Department.Male Firefighter:"If you refuse, you get scolded. It's a constant state of being, so it was difficult."The workplace involves 24-hour shifts, preparing for deployments with members of the same team. Meals are taken together with superiors and colleagues, he says.Last October, during a mealtime, his superior brought out insect food."He sprinkled it on the rice like seasoning and said, 'If I eat this, it's not harassment.' He ate a spoonful and then pushed the rest onto me..."He says he was forcefully made to eat insects like crickets and silkworms, which are commercially available for consumption."There were other staff members around, but nobody could go against that superior, so we reluctantly watched with smiles. It didn't taste good, it was unpleasant, and I refused, saying 'I don't want to,' but I was told to 'eat it,' so I reluctantly did."Insect consumption is gaining attention as a potential solution to future concerns about food shortages. However, many people have reservations, and experts point out the following:Professor Keimi Oda, Faculty of Law and Letters, Ehime University, who specializes in labor issues:"If eating insects is not reasonably necessary for job-related purposes, it could be considered harassment. Regarding the relationship between the workplace, the municipal government as the employer, and the employees, there may be a potential issue of violating the obligation of safety considerations."