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Tuesday, August 24, 2010

Strong winds buffet Japan



The environment

Strong wind blew across Japan on Sunday because of a low-pressure systJustify Fullem. This situation had many injuring, and it affected rail and air services in Tokyo and other areas.

Japan Meteorological Agency warned of violent storms, high waves, lightning and tornadoes is similar to move toward northeastern Japan during the day. A cold front also passes through Japan’s island of Honshu.

Wind is maximum speeds about 140 kilometers per hours that were recorded in Chiba City, and it is nearly 130 kph in Tokyo’s Edogawa around 5 a.m. on Sunday.

Japan to promote environment-friendly tourism


The environment

The ministers of Japan, China and South korea suggested a idea that tourism should help reduce carbon dioxide gas.

They adviced tourism authorities in the three nations to compile an action plan to promote tourism about global warming.

They said the tourism authorities are asked to plan specific measures to reduce CO2 gas in all activities including transportation, accommodation and shopping.


New mom Asaka Seto gets back to work



Entertainment

Actress Asaka Seto who gave birth her first child in March announced she have been dieting to return to work this week. She had to attend a product launch for the fashion brand.

In 2007, Seto married Yoshihiko Inohara, from boy band V6, and she left her work from TBS TV drama. After that, the couple announced that they were expecting their first child in September.

Karina judges fashion contest



Entertainment

Fashion model, Karina worked as a judge in a cat-walk show for fashion magazine Nissen on the weekend. About 100 magazine readers entered the design contest that Karina judged the competition.

After the end of contest, reporter asked what perfect fashion for a date would be. She thought you should wear something that will catch partner’s eyes, but you still feel comfortable.

Monday, August 23, 2010

Japan watching China's military closely



Politics

Japan would keep paying attention Beijing’s military, because China builds up to military. A US government report warning that China is becoming powerful defense is changing East Asia’s military balance. In addition, it will have a significant impact on security in the region that is Japan and the international community.

The comment of Japan ministry came after two unpleasant events on the seas in recent months that China helicopters buzzed Japanese destroyers who were watching their group of boats near Japanese islands.

Politicians to return ¥48 million



Politics

All 59 elected members of the Upper House have suggested to give back section of their salaries in July before they to work as legislator.

All of them returned a sum of money about ¥48 million. The sequence of the enactment earlier this month of law revision changes that makes it possible for parliamentarians to voluntarily return part of their pay.

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Monday, August 16, 2010



Transports


Most of Japan’s biggest online electric retail shop had stopped shipping Apple products especially the Cupertino and California-based Company.


Yodobashi.com and Biccamera.com, the two of Japan’s largest electronics online shop, still have Apple products at their shop, but they advice customers should come into the store to pick it up.


Amazon Japan, another electronic online shop, continues to sell Apple products online. In the fact, Apple did not immediately respond to requests for comment.


http://www.pcworld.com/article/195018/japanese_online_stores_stop_shipping_apple_products.html

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