When I went to a LAWSON near my university, I found a potato set which is usually sold out. So, I decided to buy one after buying other foods. But, during my finding them, my friend bought the one. This phenomena also happened a few months…

After my senior researcher exposed the fact that he has exercised at a fitness club since a few years ago, a couple of the researchers in my laboratory are interested in fitness centres. Though the senior researcher said that the reason wh…

Citation: http://www.straitstimes.com/breaking-news/se-asia/story/thai-inmates-go-gangnam-style-psy-concert-20121128 If a concert like this were to be held in Japanese prisons, they would be blamed for letting inmates enjoy themselves and …

Citation: http://www.straitstimes.com/breaking-news/technology/story/soft-drink-day-raises-prostate-cancer-risk-study-20121127 One of my senior researchers said "My family is not supposed to make tea. So, at my house, I usually drink soft …

Citation: http://www.straitstimes.com/breaking-news/singapore/story/200-smrt-bus-drivers-refuse-go-work-over-pay-issue-20121126 I'm surprised that wage scales in SMRT are based on nationalities. But, probably, SMRT must establish such wage…

The newest maglev train "L0 series train" was open to journalists at Tsuru, Yamanashi, Japan on November 22. The train was produced for operational service, and will be the prototype of operational trains. The train will be thrown into tes…

Citation: http://www.straitstimes.com/breaking-news/world/story/foster-children-taken-away-racist-british-couple-20121124 These days, anti-immigration is not always equal to racists' opinion. For example, I take up the case happened in Kan…

In Tanbabashi, I took pictures of Keihan 8030 series train, which is to be abandoned Keihan 8030 series I moved to Chushojima. I took pictures of Keihan 13000 series, which is the newest train in Keihan. The train bound for Uji After that,…

He graduated from my university this year ,and works at IT company. Because his salary doesn't change however long he works, he doesn't have to go to work at earlier time. So, according to him, some senior employees appear at the firm at n…

Citation: http://www.straitstimes.com/breaking-news/se-asia/story/thailand-steps-security-bangkok-mass-rally-20121122 It is often the case with Thailand that the country confront dealing with political rally. Every time a riot happens, tra…

Citation: http://www.straitstimes.com/breaking-news/lifestyle/story/disney-shutter-online-movie-store-website-20121120 When we take it into consideration that YouTube has played a role as a movie store, websites selling only movies in a sp…

Citation: http://www.straitstimes.com/breaking-news/money/story/alibaba-plans-stake-buy-chinas-most-popular-microblogging-service-20121119 Chinese twitter seems to be acquired by the e-commerce company. Though I haven't yet used Weibo, I w…

I take up two of them here. At Yamato-Takada Station, I took the train 8:51 快速急行 橿原神宮前 means "Rapid Express bound for Kashiharajingu-mae departs at 8:51" The train runs on a connecting line The train reached Kashiharajingu-mae. On…

Citation: http://www.straitstimes.com/breaking-news/asia/story/tokyo-ex-governor-joins-new-conservative-party-20121117 I doubted the title is not appropriate for explaining the situation. In the first place, Japan Restoration Party can be …

Citation: http://www.straitstimes.com/breaking-news/technology/story/twitter-unveils-email-sharing-be-rolled-out-the-coming-weeks-20121116 On Facebook, some members sent e -mail to all the people on address books without noticing. The e-ma…

When I took Hankyu train yesterday with my junior researchers, we were standing in front of high school students' girls. Because we had scarcely had conversation, we could hear what the girls said clearly. My junior researchers remember th…

Citation: http://www.straitstimes.com/breaking-news/world/story/uganda-says-wants-pass-anti-gay-law-christmas-gift-20121114 I think Uganda runs to extreme policies to restrict sexual things since the country succeeded in reducing the numbe…

Citation: http://www.straitstimes.com/breaking-news/asia/story/asias-mega-cities-more-vulnerable-disasters-adb-20121113 When I went to Hong Kong, a tour conductor said "Since there are many skyscrapers in Hong Kong, some people are concern…

Citation: http://www.straitstimes.com/microsites/parliament/story/singapore-armed-forces-still-effective-force-2040-20121112 I guess Singapore doesn't have to strengthen its military force. There are some reasons why I insist it. On domest…

I took the express train to reach Takayasu. Fortunately, some express trains specially stopped at the station for passengers to participate in the festival "14:05 急行 青山町 2" means the express train bound for Aoyamacho departs at 14:05 …

Citation: http://www.straitstimes.com/breaking-news/asia-news-network/story/private-nurseries-malaysia-struggle-stay-business-20121111 In the linked article, all kinds of kindergartens are struggling with financial problems. But, on the ot…

Citation: http://www.straitstimes.com/breaking-news/se-asia/story/12-prisoners-dig-tunnel-escape-nepal-jail-20121109 Though digging a hole connecting inside and outside of a prison is a major way to escape from the prison, I've hardly hear…

Citation: http://www.straitstimes.com/breaking-news/world/story/snowy-post-sandy-storm-hits-shaky-us-east-coast-20121108We won't have snow at least until the end of December. When I was an elementary school student, many friends were glad …

http://www.straitstimes.com/breaking-news/lifestyle/story/psy-says-gangnam-style-not-his-success-20121107 "Gangnam Style" looked like "Gunmen Style" since I saw the words for the first time. But, in that way, the article didn't make sense.…

Citation: http://www.straitstimes.com/breaking-news/asia/story/s-korean-parents-turn-crime-over-school-access-20121106 In South Korea, it seems to be important to enroll international schools. Few years ago, I watched TV showing that a tea…

Citation: http://www.straitstimes.com/breaking-news/asia/story/japan-mulls-gas-pipeline-russian-far-east-20121105 It is interesting for me to hear that Hokkaido and are connected by the pipeline. Because there are some people who plan to c…

Citation: http://www.straitstimes.com/breaking-news/singapore/story/mr-lee-keeps-green-tradition-planting-tree-20121105 Whether planting trees is good for natural environment or not is unclear, especially in urban areas. To provide water n…

Citation: http://www.straitstimes.com/breaking-news/asia/story/no-improvement-rights-quality-life-n-korea-un-20121103 Some people wonder when the country collapses, and others guess the country won't collapse as long as China uses the coun…

According to my junior researcher, there are four tennis clubs in our university. But, all the clubs are not earnest in playing tennis. Especially, one of the clubs are said to be the club only for dating, and almost all of the activities …

Citation: http://www.straitstimes.com/breaking-news/se-asia/story/taiwan-vice-rail-chief-arrested-taking-bribes-20121101 When I went to Taiwan last July, I found an advertisement on which the following sentences are written. “Because Taiwa…