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Michael Moore in Shibuya, Tokyo
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Michael Moore in Shibuya taking a look at the Center-gai
Michael Moore was in Shibuya today filming with what looked like the NHK film crew. I was just passing through and saw him as they were filming near Hachiko and Center-gai.
I didn’t want to get in the way of the filming so here are just a couple of shots from around the Scramble Crossing area. After that it looked like Michael and his crew were heading up Center-gai to check out some shops.
Filming with the NHK crew at Hachiko, Shibuya
Walking over the Shibuya Scramble Crossing
The NHK crew film as Michael Moore walks towards Shibuya Station
In front of the train at Hachiko, Shibuya, Tokyo
Having a look at the billboards above Shibuya Station
Not sure what they were filming for but probably has some connection with his latest film, and also a number of press conferences. From dailylife.com article:
Director Michael Moore attends the ‘Capitalism: A Love Story’ press conference at Tosho Hall on November 30, 2009 in Tokyo, Japan. The film will open at a limited number of theaters in Tokyo and Osaka on December 5, and throughout the rest of Japan on January 9, 2010.
and from the Kyodo article:
U.S. documentary filmmaker Michael Moore urged people in Japan Monday to get back a social security system based on the spirit of mutual trust, warning that the country appears less caring following the excessive reign of ”conservative” governments.
I also posted my iPhone snap at dannychoo.com Tokyo Live Blogging site.
Have you seen any of Michael’s movies? What do you think of them? Are you going to see this latest film?
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Let’s see how he handles jet lag.
“Ohio go say mass!” Lol… I hope he speaks english and doesn’t try any japanese.
Usually what he talks about isn’t funny stuff needing a warmed up audience.
Yes, his style of “interview” doesn’t really work if he is not talking to people and getting them to confuse themselves. “The sound of one hand clapping” in this instance is probably silence
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He sure is a different type of film maker. Mostly controversial. He says what he thinks is right. Hope he doesn’t try and stir the pot in Japan. Will have to read the other articles to see what he is up to.
NHK? DOES THAT STAND FOR NEW HELLO KITTY FILM? LOL . Just kidding but of course in my state that is the first thing I think of.
LOL, nice try
Although I suspect Japanese may not have appreciation for foreigners commenting on their national policies, Moore speaks for me (an American) also.
Japan’s self-destruction commenced when they attempted to imitate the American way of running a business, the banking system, and as Moore points out, the social policies which can be described in a simple phrase: where our own government hates us.
I do hope his words are heard by the new Japanese government as an encouragement to correct the poor policies of the past.
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I’m sure many citizens of other countries wouldn’t particularly find it endearing to hear others discuss the negative aspects of their country. For example, I remember the anger and furor on other websites whenever any Japanese citizen or public figure said anything remotely negative about the U.S. The sentiment being, this isn’t your country so mind your own business, etc. etc.
That being said, people like Michael have class in the way they discuss controversial points. It’s not like some Japan haters who go full bore negative and hate on everything about Japan. Michael frames it properly, by saying these are the problems, but he gives real reasons why, and in the end he still admires Japan.
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Unfortunately for Japan, its balls are squarely in the US sling.
Japan is not allowed to come off the US ways. Unless, of course, Obama keeps to his promise of what he said about the US being “no longer interested in occupying foreign lands” and remove all the US bases from Japan.
That won’t happen.
Moore is the man. At least he’s got the guts to always say it exactly like it is.
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Michael Moore doesn’t speak for me (an American). He’s a fat socialists who is a hypocrite for making millions from the same “Capitalism” he hates…
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He doesn’t speak for me and neither does Obama. Going into another country and saying sorry for a bunch of bullshit, doesn’t win you votes, just makes you come off as weak. I’m sick of this Americans as a victim of their government theme. I still like how Louis Black laid it out, ” Republicans have bad ideas, Democrats have no idea.”
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Japan not allowed to come off the US ways? Don’t worry, before long US will be bankrupted and will be forced to reduce her empire.
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US bases in Japan =/= occupying another country
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Ah yes, the multimillionaire communist. I’d rather get fitness tips from that slug than economic advice. There’s far more evidence that a welfare state “safety net” generates more criminal activity than it promises to reduce. But of course being a CEO of a large company is criminal behavior to Moore. Punish success and reward failure long enough and see what kind of country you get.
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Moore is an epic dipshit. His license to travel outside the US and comment on anything should be revoked. He should be locked in Al Gore’s “lock box” with a package of twinkies and his imagination for all eternity.
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Well, Moore and Obama both speak for me. I couldn’t agree with them (particularly Moore) more.
And ZoneDaiatlas, stop using that word “socialist” when you clearly don’t know what it means. Only makes you look like the stupid American that you are.
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Moore is a hero. I can only hope the older scum who destroyed this country die off quickly so that real change, the kind Moore is tying to create, can finally happen and return this country to greatness.
Some of the above commentors apparently want America to devolve into a 3rd world country that doesn’t support it’s citizens.
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Moore is telling the truth and all Japanese should listen.
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bankrupted? please explain, I’d like to hear more.
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Whaddaya mean!? The man works FOR the government. Don’t you see? He’s the misinformation paranoia agent for them. Why do you think he’s free to roam and spread more paranoid ideas about the machine?
(take the Ultraman hands-on-hips pose)
Hwahwahwahwahwahwahwahwahwahwahwahwa
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It appears the posters on JapanProbe consists of most idiots, also the idiot that will reply to this message with an ad-hominem agenda.
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We may be idiots, but we are clever idiots!
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Why is he a stupid American? He’s voicing his opinion.
I think too many people are awestruck with Obama, when the guy isn’t doing well. Hes digging a ditch, and he can’t play the multiracial card forever, actually ten black caucus members refused to appear at a house committee vote because the financial regulations didn’t help out minorities, but rather people on wall street(if George Bush did that people would have called his admin racist). This 30,000 troops Iraq in 18 months is a big rich too. It’s causing Democrats to want to distance themselves from the Obama Admin because it allows Republicans to complain more about weak national defense. Then I read an article in Wall Street on Monday on how Middle Easterners are saying Obama talks too much and that in their country it’s bad to talk about one’s “tribe” this way.
Apologizing isn’t enough, if he wants my vote, he’s gotta do better than a 2000 page shit fest of a health care plan that no one wants to read.
I like the guy in terms of looking cool and taking cool pictures with politicians, especially with the South Korean president- http://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2009/11/19/article-1229312-07469209000005DC-647_634×472.jpg .
But seriously, I hate the apologies and making everything seem bleak like they’re giving a damn eulogy. Just tell it like it is and be done with it, ” Hey we were total dicks before, but we’re trying to change , can’t guarantee you guy still wont hate us, but damn it, we’re gonna give it a try”
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I assume you are talking about the above clip. While it may be true he lost his luggage (I have no proof), I think if all Japanese listen to this only a small percentage will actually understand it. Not all Japanese people understand English.
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Precious… So precious. I’m a silly foolish stupid moronic idiotic idiot.
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Clearly, since their opinions differ from your own they must hate America.
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Given the massive deficits and overseas military adventures, U.S. is similar to the Spanish Empire of the 17th century and Britain’s in the 20th. Excessive debt is usually a predictor of declining empire. By 2019 the U.S. national debt will be $18.4 trillion, approximately 148% of GDP, up from its approximately 80% level in April 2009.
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Moore’s new film is quite good.
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yeah, appears simpletons have taken over the comments section of Japan probe… hard to find any worth reading these days as most consist of trollish flatulence.
@ Richard
“There’s far more evidence that a welfare state “safety net” generates more criminal activity than it promises to reduce.”
WTF? keep drinking that kool aid. care to cite any of your so called “evidence”? That’s what I thought.
Moore is a brilliant man, his films cut to the core of what’s wrong with our current late capitalist serfdom-states.
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Michael Moore gives left wingers a bad name.
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Indeed, kind of like the Fox News of the left.
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“Well, Moore and Obama both speak for me.”
Why would you ever let someone speak for you? Especially a politician and a Hollywood personality for gods sake. I think it’s kind of foolish to blindly follow anyone.
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He should wear a helmet, a pair of sunglasses and a mask, with a megaphone and a placard written as “Smash the American Imperialism!” in his hands. When in Rome…
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Yeah America isn’t socialist, what with “1 in 4 children on FOOD STAMPS“!
And the top 1% of the population controlling 38% of the wealth.
Yeah America is sure doin’ great there.
Gotta love that American dream.
Hey poor kids, you can dream about rebuilding Afghanistan while getting shot at!
And pray you don’t get sick or you lose that little pile of cash you might have been fortunate enough to accumulate.
America! banzai!
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Yeah you’re right, they’re just ignorant, they don’t hate America. If the educational system had worked for them and their parents had instilled any sense of empathy for their fellow human beings in them, they probably wouldn’t have so much trouble seeing beyond their own hypocrisy, ad hominem attacks and lack of evidence to support their Fox News induced opinions.
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Except Moore has well documented evidence to support his opinions and Fox pundits have “gut feelings”.
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…before long US will be bankrupted…
And Japan’s bankruptcy immediately follows? Clearly evident.
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Hey I’m no fan of Fox News either but Micheal Moore is just an entertainer pushing his agenda. He might have some facts in his films but he has never been afraid to stage interviews, splice together speeches, use facts out of context, or make things up to increase the entertainment value of his movies.
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Did anyone see him tonight on Oita Souri/If I were Prime Minister, or whatever it’s called. Very entertaining, and worth uploading if you can find it James!
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After reading the text in blue, I can only attest that for being multiple paragraphs, he has said NOTHING SUBSTANTIAL (read: without fact or merit). He just goes from country to country telling these press members about how their country needs to be “unlike America” and that’s the only way to save them. If I want to better understand crime, I’ll speak with a sociologist. If I want to better understand the wealth gap, I’ll speak with an economist. If I want to better understand foreign policy, I’ll speak with a historian. If I want political muckraking, I can go directly to the source(s).
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I guess that’s why European countries with larger safety nets have lower crime rates.
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lmao look at all the reactionary right wingers QQ. Conservatism is a terrible ideology deal with it.
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Let’s see. He chums up to Americans and calls them “his friends” and other “I am your friend, now give me money because we’re friends” tactics to go watch his movie.
He’s on record being against piracy (”Sicko”) and whining about how he’d lose money (google “Moore hypocrite piracy”)…
He’s applauding the Japanese. Given their high suicide rate, I hope that’s not the reason why he thinks so fondly of them. Especially if Moore’s shtick, which my agreeing him on (or not) is not the issue, is about quality of life issues. He’s spinning; drawing an audience’s potential interest so people will see his PRODUCT.
Moore, re: America, said he would be thrown to the lions. (hasn’t happened yet)
Moore, re: his fanbase, said he would stop making movies if people didn’t start a revolution. Hmmm, no revolution…
Moore is the left-wing equivalent to Limbaugh. At least Limbaugh openly admits (”Today Show”) he does what he does for money (which is to rile up his audience using their opinions and beliefs).
He’s being a capitalist. Irony hurts, Mr. Moore.
Gee, can’t he be a leader instead of a mouthpiece? Indeed, what he told people to do is tantamount to terrorism — Bush would have put him put in jail.
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