Japan MPs' disaster helmet drill sparks Twitter debate

A disaster helmet drill performed by Japan's ministers has become a hot topic for Twitter users who are literally debating over behavior of ministers that were caught on camera. lawmakers were spotted giggling during a drill this week to practice use of disaster prevention helmets, at least one of which was put on backward. Netizens pointed out that y were making fun matters concerning life and death. Finance Minister Taro Aso was seen in a light mood after donning helmet in video.  Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi's grin also did t go well with netizens Though re were detailed instructions provided on how y were required to wear  helmets, at least one parliamentarian put his on back-to-front and ors sought help to wear it. Take a look at video.

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Second disaster drill in parliament

Tamori Oshima, lower house speaker said at end of vember 26's session that one kws what a disaster will be like. She ded that she wishes that everyone stays alert while wearing one of white helmets with gray chinstraps that are reminiscent of tritional samurai hegear. It was second time such a drill was conducted in Parliament after it was first introduced in 2017. drills are conducted in order to avert  threats like earthquake as Japan falls in seismic zone and is an earthquake-prone area. Schools and institutions often carry out such safety drills. In March 2011, a quake of magnitude 9.0 in March 2011 caused a massive tsunami that killed nearly 20,000 people and triggered Fukushima nuclear crisis. 

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Twitter users divided

Twitter users were split after seeing video of parliamentarians and some called lawmakers’ levity off-key. A user ted: " Speaker (of lower house) was talking about being alert, but ors were laughing”. Likewise, ar pointed out: “Before protecting mselves, y should protect people’s lives,” complained ar. Yet re were ors who took lawmakers' reactions on a lighter te. A twitter user wrote: “Mr. Aso’s and Mr. Motegi’s smiling faces are charming".

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