News Breaking news: Shin-Samurai to act as Special Security Forces

The Japanese Government has announced the re-instatement of the Samurai Class to act as special security forces.

According to the Ministry of Self Defense, the government will re-instate former members of the samurai class to act as security for government officials and at certain state events, including the upcoming Aichi Asian Games. Already a team of specially trained samurai have commenced patrolling the streets of Nagoya City in conjunction with the Aichi Police Farce to keep the city streets safe, as well as add to the historical and cultural image of this City of Samurai.

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thomas said:

Well, it's the Aichi Police Farce.

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thomas said:

Courtesy of Chris Glenn! Shinsamurai.

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The government of Japan announced today that it has formally designated "the yakuza" '(暴力団・反社会勢力・ヤクザ) as an Intangible Cultural Property and will seek their inclusion on the UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage list, alongside traditions such as Noh Theatre, Kabuki, Sontaku and Deriheru.

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Yankee Onoda, the Minister of Foreign Affairs also noted, "Roughly 30% of yakuza members are also of Korean-Japanese heritage and we look forward to the eventual recognition from UNESCO as a move that will bring Japan and Korea closer together." Law enforcement agencies confirmed that enforcement priorities remain unchanged. Crackdowns on organized crime will continue as usual, now with an added layer of cultural sensitivity. "This is a cultural designation," one official said. "Operational realities continue as before."

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Hiroyuki Nagashima said:

But please spare me from having my head shaved.

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