Originally Posted by
bmwe92fan
As someone that lives in Japan and understands the nuances of the culture -- I'm supporting my wife. The Coast Guard Pilot will be tried and convicted for professional negligence -- or will commit suicide before this will occur -- either way it brings shame to the family - which here is really, really difficult... I don't expect you to understand what that means in Japan -- but this wasn't an "accident" in Japan... I don't expect Western people to underhand Eastern principles -- but don't just dismiss the differences -- because I have seen it and lived it -- and it is real.... You example of car accidents isn't relevant -- that is normal people making mistakes -- in Japan being a "Professional" has a much higher standard -- this won't go well for him - and I honestly feel sorry for him as a mistake is a mistake -- but that's not how it works in Japan....
Japan prides itself on following rules, having he best quality, and not making these mistakes -- trust me this is a national embarrassment... Of course this is my opinion -- but history is on my side....
Jesus. I can definitely understand where that would come from. Personal/family/ public shame is a much more front and center concept in Eastern culture than Western.
Well I hope the pilot doesn't do anything harsh. Aviation accidents happen because we are only human. And aviation is safer because these accidents happen and we learn from them and put more safeguards to foolproof the human factor. The investigation will be thorough as always and everything should be look at, not to punish but to improve.