Japan's 'fat law'?
 

So Im watching adult swim last night and this bump comes on stating that it's now against the law to be a few pounds overweight in Japan. Could someone please clear that up for me? because if it's true i'll be extremely disappointed. Im far from obese but im definately plump and I would like to live in kyoto someday.:confused:

There is a thread on this, not sure about the URL, but I can explain a little.

In Japan, there is a law about measuring the workplace's waistline...meaning that every employee must get their waistline checked during their regular check-up. If they are over a certain measurement, then they are fined. It's an action to stabilitize the weight issues.

Hope it helps! XD

~HonoraryJapaneseGirl~
P.S. I wanna go to Kyoto too!! XD (I also love Adult Swim...XD)

Umm... Fined? No.

Please do not spread misinformation. If you don`t actually know, or cannot do the research, please don`t answer the question with something random.

In reality - Those between 40 and 74 who weigh over the "limit" are informed that they are overweight, and encouraged to lose the weight. If there are already health issues involved (high blood pressure, high cholesterol, etc) then they are scheduled for a followup with a weight counselor, and given support to lose weight and improve their health.
There is no fining involved. It is not "against the law" to be overweight. They are just offering free support and counseling to help people actually lose extra weight and be healthier.

That's what I saw, so I told 'im.
I apologize for you giving you malinformation, Kisama. I didn't mean to.
@ Nyororin: A nicer tone in your posts would be much appriciated, thank you.

~HonoraryJapaneseGirl~

Nyororin lives in Japan. Has for years and years. Has a Japanese husband. So I believe she knows QUITE a bit more about anything in Japan compared to an individual such as yourself.

You should be apologizing to her about spreading misinformation then calling HER on her tone. And next time, show *some* sense.

I wasn't saying she was wrong. I was just saying she could've corrected me a little nicer.
I know she lives in Japan, and I know she would know more than me about those subjects...If you want me to apologize I've already apologize to Kisama, but I will apologize to Nyororin...
I apologize, Nyororin...but like I've already said, I know you're right. I never said you were wrong.
~HonoraryJapaneseGirl~

I never intended to sound particularly unkind in tone - I just have a tendency to write like that. No anger involved, more like general exasperation at the level of rumor and misinformation being spread about by foreign media in regard to the weight laws.

I`ve even seen sites trying to guess how much the fine would be for certain weights, presenting it as real news, when there will never be an individual fined - regardless of how overweight they are.

I understand, Nyororin. I get that way about misinformation in my country, too! I honestly didn't mean to spread anything.

I'm glad the miscommunication was solved, I would hate to mislead anyone! ^^
~HonoraryJapaneseGirl~

So what's your opinion on the OP's topic?

No more laws for anything!
 

I am seriously tired of laws, and so I am glad that no one will be fined for eating all that delicious Japanese food. Yum!

Still, I understand people should not be so fat. So put down the drumstick and get back to work fatty!