Entries from 2012-05-01 to 1 month
A nationwide strike against rising petrol prices in India closed shops and disrupted public transport on Thursday, with the under-fire government facing new dissent over its economic management.Opposition political parties and trade unions…
JR Kyusyu released a operation plan of "Seven Stars"*1 ,which is going to run after the next October.There are 2 courses. One is the course, by which we can enjoy hot springs and nature around Kyusyu for 3 nights. The other is the course, …
Singapore police warned on Tuesday that members of a crime syndicate from China were believed to be stealing money from the bags of passengers while they slept on flights to and from the country.Eighteen reports about in-flight thefts have…
On May 28, Osaka city government sent companies and assemblies who hold stocks letters to aim at adopting stock holder's proposal focuses on "independence from nuclear power plants". Corporate bodies the letters were sent occupy 35% of tot…
The captain of Korean army was prosecuted for criticizing Lee Myong Baek, president of S.Korea, as contempt the senior officer on a criminal law applied within the army. Yonhapnews reported.According to those concerned with army, this is t…
Naoki Nishikawa, vice president of JR West, implied that the company is going to deal with saving electricity request by installing energy-saving trains or running trains in energy-saving ways, instead of partial train services. It will sa…
McDonald's Corp investors soundly rejected a shareholder proposal that would have required the world's biggest fast-food chain to assess its impact on childhood obesity.The subject was a major topic of discussion at Thursday's annual share…
The friend is good at chemistry. So, he was able to explain his research to me without seeing anything. I can't believe that he has an ability to memorize such complicated chemical reactions. On the other hand, I can't memorize even a stru…
Saudi Arabia will give its impoverished neighbour Yemen aid worth US$3.25 billion (S$4.2 billion), Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Saud Al-Faisal told a meeting in Riyadh on Wednesday, urging other nations to take similar steps.'To ensure Ye…
The train floored with tatami mats with table for studying, what is called "Study train" began to run between Aniai and Takanosu. The train runs during the mid-term exam of Akita Hokuyou High School. The train serves the place for students…
Judges at Cambodia's Khmer Rouge war crimes tribunal suspended proceedings on Monday as the oldest of the three former regime leaders on trial remained in hospital suffering from bronchitis.Ieng Sary, 86, was rushed to hospital with breath…
As I wrote here a few weeks ago, Peach is going to begin international flights. The timetable was released to public See the PDF of Peach's official website http://www.flypeach.com/Portals/1/PressReleases/2012/20120209-Press-Release-J.pdf …
Foreigners coming into Malaysia need not fill up arrival cards issued by the Immigration Department starting June 1, the Home Ministry said in a statement.Its secretary-general Tan Sri Mahmood Adam said the procedure was not required becau…
On May 15, Hankyu revealed they are to decrease local trains on Takarazuka Line and semi-express trains on Kyoto Line during daytime in the case that KEPCO request them to save large amount of electricity. Hanshin also reviews to reduce ex…
A United States (US)-based institute said on Wednesday new satellite imagery shows that North Korea has resumed building work on a reactor after months of inactivity.That indicates the North is pressing on with efforts to expand its nuclea…
Japanese technology titan NEC has unveiled a gadget that allows users to control their TV, mobile phone or tablet computer using a virtual input device.The company said a camera that recognises three-dimensional shapes and their movements …
State media say a major Chinese airline will suspend some flights to the Philippines to reflect a drop in tourists travelling there amid a stand-off between Beijing and Manila over territory in the South China Sea.The official Xinhua News …
K-pop group Wonder Girls will be hitting Japan with their album titled Nobody For Everybody on July 25, Oricon reported on Thursday.The Japanese version of their hit song Nobody is expected to be highlighted as their debut song.'In Korea t…
Osaka Municipal Subway decided to put off the departure time of the last train by 15〜25 mins by March, 2013. The subway company will deal with the problem by utilizing trains which are now not in service and are to run into depots. It was…
Within a few days, I will take part in a drinking session. An organizer of the drinking session said "Please come around front of the convenience store around Saidaji station*1 on the day." But, there are a lot of convenience stores near S…
More than half of the children who took part in a study on exposure to cigarette smoke tested positive for such exposure, despite only a handful of their parents admitting to lighting up, according to a United States (US) study.Parents may…
After four years of work and US$10 billion (S$12.5 billion) in investment, an international expo will open on Saturday at a glittering hi-tech venue on the site of a former dusty cement terminal in South Korea.A total of 104 nations and 10…
1st day http://d.hatena.ne.jp/special-rapid223/20120503#13360550752nd day http://d.hatena.ne.jp/special-rapid223/20120504#1336229606
A bra with built-in ice packs, a wind chime and a sprig of mint that was unveiled in Japan on Wednesday is promising to keep women cool this summer.In a nearly-naked publicity stunt, underwear firm Triumph Japan had models parading around …
Peach aviation(its headquarter in Izumisano, Osaka), which is the low cost career invested by Air Nippon Airways, began its first international operation between Kansai International Airport and Incheon International Airport. The first fli…
North Korea has reportedly discussed with China the possibility of its fledgling leader Kim Jong Un visiting Beijing within this year in an apparent move to gain more economic and political support from its largest patron.Citing sources bo…
Anti-nuclear activists say "We can live without nuclear power!". Some of them say "Why don't we go back to the living standard of 1970(42 years ago)!" (In 1970, there is no nuclear power plant in Japan) Wait, wait, wait! Compare GDP per ca…
At 11:00 today, Tomari nuclear power plant in Hokkaido stopped generating electric power and underwent constant inspection. And, anti-nuclear activists plan to hold a ceremony to congratulate suspension of all nuclear power plants in Japan…
I left the hotel for Inuyama Castle, there are so many people that I had to queue for 20 mins to enter the castle tower. ※If you can't see the pictures below, click the following words "続きを読む"
I took Kintetsu Lines to Kyoto. At Kyoto, I rode "Hikari" for Gifu-Hashima. Though today is in successive holidays, I was able to get a seat even on a non-reserved car. And, two seats next to me were also vacant. I got off at Gifu-Hashima.…
