It's illegal to be fat in Japan

[DEATHMASTER]

http://current.com/news/91443187_its-illegal-to-be-fat-in-japan.htm

I lol'd. Japan learns from our epidemics.

 

[Dekstar]

FTA: (how is a six foot tall foreigner supposed to have a 33-inch waist?),
I'm 6 foot 1, and I have a 32 inch waist!

But that's a really good idea to fine the company as opposed to the person. Gives companies more incentive to keep their employees healthy.

 

[Eejit]

Your threads are so predictable Ster-

 

[DEATHMASTER]

Your avatar fits that unfinished statement. Now I feel like a troll :O *avatar change

 

[ríomhaire]

What about sumo wrestlers?

 

[Stormy]

Fair enough really. I wish us + Europe had the bollocks to do the same thing.

 

[EversorAssassin]

Sumo wrestlers will still be around. The law only applies to people seeking National Healthcare. Those that have private insurers can be as fat as they want.

 

[Mimsta]

What about sumo wrestlers?

Apparently this law only applies to Japanese salarymen, ie. businessmen who work for corporations. Sumo wrestlers can still do their thing.

 

[ríomhaire]

Apparently this law only applies to Japanese salarymen, ie. businessmen who work for corporations. Sumo wrestlers can still do their thing.

Thanks alot!

 

[Remus]

Obesity certainly is a real problem, but I don't approve of this.
I understand physical fitness to be a necessary requirement, in certain jobs, but not office workers... This is bull shit.