They want only women to carry weapons in Japan

A rather peculiar idea has taken social media in Japan by surprise. Posted on a popular blog where anyone can post their thoughts anonymously, the message suggests that if women in Japan were allowed to carry swords, gender issues would be solved instantly.

In a post that went viral in the blink of an eye, it was stated: “ Harassment? One-hit cut! Photo theft? One-hit cut! Workplace harassment? One-hit cut! ” They definitely paint it as the ultimate solution to all ills. The idea is that by giving only women the ability to defend themselves with swords, men would stop treating them with contempt as they would not dare to do anything knowing that they are in danger of being hurt.

" If you take control away from men, there are no more problems ," they said. But of course, it's not all that simple. Even if women can carry swords, they would not be able to compete physically with a man in a long fight. The idea, while interesting, would be very difficult to implement. Laws in Japan classify swords and other bladed weapons as prohibited, so they can only be used by the armed forces or those with special permission for certain purposes

Furthermore, proper sword handling requires practice and training. Without both, women themselves would risk their own safety and that of others simply by wielding it. But what did the Japanese think of such an interesting idea? Let's take a look:

" If they take it away from you, it's over ."

« Better karate ».

« Swords are quite heavy, can you really carry one? »

" Doesn't it take quite a bit of training to be able to cut in one fell swoop? "

" I think even if you have a sword, you would lose to someone with bare knuckles ."

" Men always carry swords, don't they? "

« I want a gun too, we live in a world where you can't say what you think without a gun pointed at you ».

" They take it away from you easily and they just cut you ."

« Equity with a sword? Tightening up your tight pants! »

" I now understand that it is impossible for women to manage a state of law ."

« She says that men are physically stronger, so they accept it. Don't you understand? »

" If you hurt someone, you get arrested for battery or murder ."

« But even if he is a criminal, you would not bear the burden of having killed someone ."

« Men should also carry swords. The reason for collecting swords in the past was because the leaders were afraid. Imagine if all those protesting at the Ministry of Finance were carrying swords, that would generate pressure on its own. .»

" As soon as they try to draw their sword, I'd punch them and strangle them. If you're going to try to kill someone, be prepared for that." ."

" If a woman carries a sword, the others who do not carry one will make fun of her" ."

« This idea, though strange, actually touches on something central. Discrimination against women is largely based on the idea that they are small and weak. If both treat each other with the respect they deserve, knowing that one might kill the other, society could be more efficient. .»