Fat people fined in Japan!
Men in Japan over the age of 40 need to have their waist line measured – And if they are overweight, the company is Fined!!!
Being Fat or obese is such a common phenomenon in today’s society that, we even have a reality show called “The Biggest Loser!” In fact, Nicole (My daughter) loves it so much, that she severely embarrassed the family while we were dining out previously. (Read the story here)
But Getting Fined is a whole new ball game!
Under Japan’s health care coverage, companies administer check-ups to employees once a year. Those who fail to meet the waistline requirement must undergo counselling. If companies do not reduce the number of overweight employees by 10% by 2012 and 25% by 2015, they could be required to pay more money into a health care program for the elderly.
So if you are a guy staying in Japan and your waist is over 35inches, you are in DEEP TROUBLE!
According to reports, an estimated 56 million Japanese will have their waists measured this year. (Read the Full Story here)
Isn’t this really shocking news? According to the CNN report, employees also find their job threatened when they are overweight!
Wa…Sounds drastic…but it might actually be effective!!! I am sure that we will have more men hitting the gym, if this becomes a National Law in Singapore as well.
Looks like I better start exercising a bit more in the days to come, or else I might be a wanted criminal in the Land of the Rising Sun!
September 3rd, 2010 at 12:01 am
serious?! Must stay healthy also la, I got a feeling my cholesterol level has either hit borderline or over the line
September 3rd, 2010 at 10:33 am
A sign that we are getting older…:)
September 3rd, 2010 at 12:22 am
is this serious? then sumo wrestlers how?
September 3rd, 2010 at 10:32 am
Haha…diet lor? No la…I think as it is their profession…they are not liable for such restrictions!:)
September 3rd, 2010 at 8:01 am
LOL!
Well, there was a talk about some local hospital having discrimination for their staff if they are overweight.
September 4th, 2010 at 2:12 am
this is so jialat! i think if people cannot make, den they will soon hav alot of summos
September 4th, 2010 at 3:22 am
haha