"Double Standard": Former Professor Sparks Outrage After Criticizing Grieving Family in Okinawa Boat Tragedy
A former Doshisha University Graduate School professor, Kenichi Asano, has ignited a fierce debate on social media over remarks directed at the bereaved family of a female university student who died in a boat capsizing accident off Henoko, Nago City, Okinawa. Asano suggested that "even parents and children are separate individuals, and parents should not speak for their deceased daughter." Asano’s comments were aimed at the family’s continued efforts on social media and the blogging platform Note to uncover the truth behind the accident and criticize the university's response. According to reports from Sankei News and other outlets, Asano also stated, "The deceased student likely would not have wanted to see this kind of bashing directed at Doshisha." In response, social media users have slammed Asano for what they call a blatant "double standard." Many pointed out a contradiction: while Asano has previously praised activists who claim to hear "v...