Article Title: "Now Ruz: Iranian New Year"
Source: Iran Culture & Information Center
Written by Professor E. Yarshater
Downloaded from http://www.iranvision.com/nowruz.html on July 27, 2007 at 9:50 am
"Now Ruz"is Iranian new year celebration held on the Vernal Equinox Day. According to the article, this festival embodies a wealth of ancient rites and customs of Persia. In Islam, the lunar calender is usually used, but the date of Now Ruz is based on the solar calendar. And, although there were lots of disturbance, this tradition has been kept for hundreds of years. I felt it wonderful because Japanese culture had received foreign effects and changed from what it used to be.
Sorry. I assumed that I had finished 12 blogs.
2007年7月27日金曜日
2007年7月15日日曜日
Leaving Dog mess in Public Areas
Article Title: Dog Fouling
Source: Directory of Government sites, United Kingdom
Downloaded from http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/HomeAndCommunity/WhereYouLive/Streetcleaninglitterandillegaldumping/DG_10025986 on July 15, 2007 at 2:15 am
This article cautions not to leave dog mess in public spaces like parks, sports grounds and footpaths. According to the article, dog mess makes such places durty and it contains eggs of Toxocara canis, a kind of roundworm. The article also says this worm causes stomach upsets, sore throats, asthma and blindness to human. There is same problem in Japan, too. Lack of moral of pet owners seems to be widespread problem.
Source: Directory of Government sites, United Kingdom
Downloaded from http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/HomeAndCommunity/WhereYouLive/Streetcleaninglitterandillegaldumping/DG_10025986 on July 15, 2007 at 2:15 am
This article cautions not to leave dog mess in public spaces like parks, sports grounds and footpaths. According to the article, dog mess makes such places durty and it contains eggs of Toxocara canis, a kind of roundworm. The article also says this worm causes stomach upsets, sore throats, asthma and blindness to human. There is same problem in Japan, too. Lack of moral of pet owners seems to be widespread problem.
2007年7月8日日曜日
Korean Housing in Earlier Days
Source: Offitial site of the Republic of Korea
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In this site, various things about Korea including its culture and custom is explained. According to this, traditional Korean house is built of wood and clay and its roof is covered with straw or tiles. Structure is one-story. I feel it is very interesting because Korean house is very similar to Japanese house. I wonder how they are related to each other.
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http://www.korea.net/korea/kor_loca.asp?code=G02 on July 7, 2007 at 10:20
In this site, various things about Korea including its culture and custom is explained. According to this, traditional Korean house is built of wood and clay and its roof is covered with straw or tiles. Structure is one-story. I feel it is very interesting because Korean house is very similar to Japanese house. I wonder how they are related to each other.
2007年7月1日日曜日
Japanese food culture to eat turtle
Article Title: Soft-shelled turtle
Journal: The Japan Times
Written by Rowan Hooper
published on Wednesday, June 27, 2007
Downloaded from http://search.japantimes.co.jp/cgi-bin/fe20070627at.html on June 30, 2007 at 2:15 pm
This article explains about soft-shelled turtle. Soft-shelled turtles are called "Suppon" in Japanese. And in this article, Japnese culture to eat them is introduced. They are eaten as some kind of tonic which restores health. According to the article, there is same culture in China. As this shows, soft-shelled turtle is relatively popular food. But if someone recommend such dish to me, I think I cannot eat it.
Journal: The Japan Times
Written by Rowan Hooper
published on Wednesday, June 27, 2007
Downloaded from http://search.japantimes.co.jp/cgi-bin/fe20070627at.html on June 30, 2007 at 2:15 pm
This article explains about soft-shelled turtle. Soft-shelled turtles are called "Suppon" in Japanese. And in this article, Japnese culture to eat them is introduced. They are eaten as some kind of tonic which restores health. According to the article, there is same culture in China. As this shows, soft-shelled turtle is relatively popular food. But if someone recommend such dish to me, I think I cannot eat it.
2007年6月24日日曜日
Article Title: Agent Orange case back in US court
Source: Agencies
Journal: Al Jazeera Net
Published: TUESDAY, JUNE 19, 200710:03 MECCA TIME, 7:03 GMT
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http://english.aljazeera.net/NR/exeres/14079B60-4879-4FBF-8DD9-362F6D5432CC.htm on June 23, 2007 at 10:50 pm
This article is about appeal by Vietnamese defoliant victims for compensation. According to the article, they were exposed to defoliant which was sprinkled by US force during the Vietnam War and their children have defects by nature. And, now, they demand of compensation to more than 30 chemical companies. I feel chemical pollution like the case of Vietnam is very dreadful because the poison remains for long time and our descendant may be harmed. We should be more careful of using technology.
Source: Agencies
Journal: Al Jazeera Net
Published: TUESDAY, JUNE 19, 200710:03 MECCA TIME, 7:03 GMT
Doenloaded from:
http://english.aljazeera.net/NR/exeres/14079B60-4879-4FBF-8DD9-362F6D5432CC.htm on June 23, 2007 at 10:50 pm
This article is about appeal by Vietnamese defoliant victims for compensation. According to the article, they were exposed to defoliant which was sprinkled by US force during the Vietnam War and their children have defects by nature. And, now, they demand of compensation to more than 30 chemical companies. I feel chemical pollution like the case of Vietnam is very dreadful because the poison remains for long time and our descendant may be harmed. We should be more careful of using technology.
2007年6月17日日曜日
Article Title: N Korea nuclear offer welcomed
Source: Agencies
Journal: Al Jazeera Net
Published: SUNDAY, JUNE 17, 20074:12 MECCA TIME, 1:12 GMT
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http://english.aljazeera.net/NR/exeres/23F31362-3493-4785-8898-22229EA31B75.htm on June 17, 2007 at 6:20 pm
North Korea invited investigators of IAEA yesterday, because unfreezing their funds had been advanced to final stage. This news means North Korea is willing to stop nuclear plants and six-nation meeting would be resumed. But I feel anxiety that making compromise with North Korea will be to our disadvantage, because North Korea may make more requests. Anyway, I don't want them to have nuclear power. Because they may cause accident at nuclear plant and illegal dumping of nuclear waste. If such things happen, Japan will be also polluted.
Source: Agencies
Journal: Al Jazeera Net
Published: SUNDAY, JUNE 17, 20074:12 MECCA TIME, 1:12 GMT
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http://english.aljazeera.net/NR/exeres/23F31362-3493-4785-8898-22229EA31B75.htm on June 17, 2007 at 6:20 pm
North Korea invited investigators of IAEA yesterday, because unfreezing their funds had been advanced to final stage. This news means North Korea is willing to stop nuclear plants and six-nation meeting would be resumed. But I feel anxiety that making compromise with North Korea will be to our disadvantage, because North Korea may make more requests. Anyway, I don't want them to have nuclear power. Because they may cause accident at nuclear plant and illegal dumping of nuclear waste. If such things happen, Japan will be also polluted.
2007年6月8日金曜日
Article Title: G8 reaches climate change deal
Source: Al Jazeera and agencies
Journal: Al Jazeera Net
Published: THURSDAY, JUNE 07, 200717:27 MECCA TIME, 14:27 GMT
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In this week, G8 summit was held in Heiligendamm. The most important subject of this summit was about cutting greenhouse gases to prevent global warming. And as a result of the conference, G8 countries agreed to reduce CO2 emissions by half. But they could not yet finally manage to set a numerical target, because of USA's unwilling to make concrete and binding control. Of course, it is important to discuss with each other enough. However, global warming is an imminent problem, and we have not so much more time. So I want them to make a specific plan and carry it into action immediately. I hope Japan will lead discussion powerfully at the next summit in Hokkaido.
Question:
What is the background of America's opposition to limit CO2 emissions?
Source: Al Jazeera and agencies
Journal: Al Jazeera Net
Published: THURSDAY, JUNE 07, 200717:27 MECCA TIME, 14:27 GMT
Downloaded from
http://english.aljazeera.net/NR/exeres/CED83E16-B23D-406B-B750-AB8924E5F449.htm on June 8, 2007 at 8:40 am
In this week, G8 summit was held in Heiligendamm. The most important subject of this summit was about cutting greenhouse gases to prevent global warming. And as a result of the conference, G8 countries agreed to reduce CO2 emissions by half. But they could not yet finally manage to set a numerical target, because of USA's unwilling to make concrete and binding control. Of course, it is important to discuss with each other enough. However, global warming is an imminent problem, and we have not so much more time. So I want them to make a specific plan and carry it into action immediately. I hope Japan will lead discussion powerfully at the next summit in Hokkaido.
Question:
What is the background of America's opposition to limit CO2 emissions?
2007年6月3日日曜日
Article Title: China fears brain drain as its overseas students stay put
Journal: The Guardian
Published: Saturday June 2, 2007
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http://www.guardian.co.uk/china/story/0,,2093739,00.html on June 2, 2007 at 23:25
Recently, large numbers of Chinese students overseas have become not to return to their homeland. It means China loses many young people of ability. According to the article, although 1.06 million students have left China since 1978, the number of students who came back is only 275,000. The reason they do so is because, in China, one's background and connections are more important than one's ability, and they cannot expect good job. This is the story in China. However, same problem may occur in Japan, too. Because Japan is also unattractive country, especially for the young. For example, welfare will probably be reduced because of declining birth rate and aging. In addition, venture businesses tend to be criticized in Japan. This problem must be solved as soon as possible, or Japan will lose its future.
Question: Did any problem occur in the countries which received Chinese people? Native people may lose their jobs.
Journal: The Guardian
Published: Saturday June 2, 2007
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http://www.guardian.co.uk/china/story/0,,2093739,00.html on June 2, 2007 at 23:25
Recently, large numbers of Chinese students overseas have become not to return to their homeland. It means China loses many young people of ability. According to the article, although 1.06 million students have left China since 1978, the number of students who came back is only 275,000. The reason they do so is because, in China, one's background and connections are more important than one's ability, and they cannot expect good job. This is the story in China. However, same problem may occur in Japan, too. Because Japan is also unattractive country, especially for the young. For example, welfare will probably be reduced because of declining birth rate and aging. In addition, venture businesses tend to be criticized in Japan. This problem must be solved as soon as possible, or Japan will lose its future.
Question: Did any problem occur in the countries which received Chinese people? Native people may lose their jobs.
2007年5月27日日曜日
Article Title: 'Noah's Ark' of 5,000 rare animals found floating off the coast of China
Journal: The Gurdian
Published: Saturday May 26, 2007
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http://www.guardian.co.uk/china/story/0,,2088589,00.html on May 26, 2007 at 14:32
About 5000 of animals including pangolins, Asian giant turtles, lizards and so on was found in a boat floating near the coast of China. They are the world's rarest animals. It shows that smuggling animals is still thriving. They will be used for food and medicine in China. Although China has developed their industry and is going to be one of the advanced countries, It seems that the government of China lacks control of such activities. I think this powerlessness of Chinese government is serious problem. Because it increases not only illegal trades but also industrial pollution, poisonous food additive and pirated edition. The government should take measure against this situation and also should give better moral education.
Question:
Why Chinese government cannnot control illegal activities?
Journal: The Gurdian
Published: Saturday May 26, 2007
Downloaded from
http://www.guardian.co.uk/china/story/0,,2088589,00.html on May 26, 2007 at 14:32
About 5000 of animals including pangolins, Asian giant turtles, lizards and so on was found in a boat floating near the coast of China. They are the world's rarest animals. It shows that smuggling animals is still thriving. They will be used for food and medicine in China. Although China has developed their industry and is going to be one of the advanced countries, It seems that the government of China lacks control of such activities. I think this powerlessness of Chinese government is serious problem. Because it increases not only illegal trades but also industrial pollution, poisonous food additive and pirated edition. The government should take measure against this situation and also should give better moral education.
Question:
Why Chinese government cannnot control illegal activities?
2007年5月17日木曜日
Article Title: Biofuel threat to indigenous people
Source: Agencies
Journal: Aljazeera Net
Published: TUESDAY, MAY 15, 20077:57 MECCA TIME, 4:57 GMT
Downloaded from: http://english.aljazeera.net/NR/exeres/5B196395-1387-4690-89CA-D6591A0D80ED.htm on May 17, 2007 at 11:20 am
This article says that production of biofuel makes many people's life misery. Biofuel is new power source which does not increase the total amount of CO2 in the atmosphere, because it is made from vegetable matters (Plants assimilates CO2 while growing). Then, cultivated land is being expanded to produce more biofuel in Indonesia and Malaysia. As a result of it, indigenous people of the land lost their home, and move to the city. According to the article, most of them are poor, and become the lower class people. Besides, biofuel production will probably decrease the amount of crops, and raise food price. It wll also make poor people's life harder. Of course we must take effective measure against global warming as soon as possible. But is it allowed to force pains on the weak? Governments of each countrues must regard their rights.
Source: Agencies
Journal: Aljazeera Net
Published: TUESDAY, MAY 15, 20077:57 MECCA TIME, 4:57 GMT
Downloaded from: http://english.aljazeera.net/NR/exeres/5B196395-1387-4690-89CA-D6591A0D80ED.htm on May 17, 2007 at 11:20 am
This article says that production of biofuel makes many people's life misery. Biofuel is new power source which does not increase the total amount of CO2 in the atmosphere, because it is made from vegetable matters (Plants assimilates CO2 while growing). Then, cultivated land is being expanded to produce more biofuel in Indonesia and Malaysia. As a result of it, indigenous people of the land lost their home, and move to the city. According to the article, most of them are poor, and become the lower class people. Besides, biofuel production will probably decrease the amount of crops, and raise food price. It wll also make poor people's life harder. Of course we must take effective measure against global warming as soon as possible. But is it allowed to force pains on the weak? Governments of each countrues must regard their rights.
2007年5月13日日曜日
Article Title: Korea tycoon in court over assault
Source: Agencies
Journal: Aljazeera Net
Published: FRIDAY, MAY 11, 200711:01 MECCA TIME, 8:01 GMT
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http://english.aljazeera.net/NR/exeres/A2E14E18-9C38-401B-BCB7-3B8DC535DB81.htm on May 13, 2007 at 11:25 am
This case was caused by Kim Seung-youn, a chairman of Korean business group. He avenged his son's injury on six men. According to the article, 'Victims have told police the elder Kim and his bodyguards took them to a mountainous area south of Seoul, … including hitting one of them on the back with the large steel pipe. '
Unfortunately, there seems to be similar tendency to solve problems by force all over the world, too. For example, a candidate of mayor was killed by gun in Japan last month. The reason why the criminal did it was because he had complaint against the city government. Another example is a murder case which caused by an university student in California. The origin of this incident was quarrel about theft of video game. This way to act will spoil cooperation between people. So, to establish international cooperation and world peace, we have to do away with such behavior.
Source: Agencies
Journal: Aljazeera Net
Published: FRIDAY, MAY 11, 200711:01 MECCA TIME, 8:01 GMT
Downloaded from:
http://english.aljazeera.net/NR/exeres/A2E14E18-9C38-401B-BCB7-3B8DC535DB81.htm on May 13, 2007 at 11:25 am
This case was caused by Kim Seung-youn, a chairman of Korean business group. He avenged his son's injury on six men. According to the article, 'Victims have told police the elder Kim and his bodyguards took them to a mountainous area south of Seoul, … including hitting one of them on the back with the large steel pipe. '
Unfortunately, there seems to be similar tendency to solve problems by force all over the world, too. For example, a candidate of mayor was killed by gun in Japan last month. The reason why the criminal did it was because he had complaint against the city government. Another example is a murder case which caused by an university student in California. The origin of this incident was quarrel about theft of video game. This way to act will spoil cooperation between people. So, to establish international cooperation and world peace, we have to do away with such behavior.
2007年5月7日月曜日
Article Title: Indonesia 'shame' over forest loss
Source: Agencies
Journal: Aljazeera Net
Published: FRIDAY, MAY 04, 20076:26 MECCA TIME, 3:26 GMT
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http://english.aljazeera.net/NR/exeres/3AFFEE7F-92EB-4260-85D3-752F292F52F8.htm on May 7, 2007 at 9:56am
As you know, global warming is very serious problem, and destroying forests is one of the most important cause of the problem. And, according to this article, Indonesia is destroying a vast extent of forest now. This situation is quite serious, because these tropical rain forests play an important role in reducing CO2 in the atmosphere. In addition, as this article says 'Indonesia is the third-largest greenhouse polluter after the United States and China, according to the group.', Indonesia is exhausting large amount of CO2, too.
But, we cannot just blame Indonesian people. There are many people who make their living by cutting trees. Besides, major consumers of those woods are the people of developed countries like us.
Questions:
1) Why Indonesia cannot depend on other kinds of industries?
2) Does Japan really need to import many woods from abroad, especially developing countries?
Source: Agencies
Journal: Aljazeera Net
Published: FRIDAY, MAY 04, 20076:26 MECCA TIME, 3:26 GMT
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http://english.aljazeera.net/NR/exeres/3AFFEE7F-92EB-4260-85D3-752F292F52F8.htm on May 7, 2007 at 9:56am
As you know, global warming is very serious problem, and destroying forests is one of the most important cause of the problem. And, according to this article, Indonesia is destroying a vast extent of forest now. This situation is quite serious, because these tropical rain forests play an important role in reducing CO2 in the atmosphere. In addition, as this article says 'Indonesia is the third-largest greenhouse polluter after the United States and China, according to the group.', Indonesia is exhausting large amount of CO2, too.
But, we cannot just blame Indonesian people. There are many people who make their living by cutting trees. Besides, major consumers of those woods are the people of developed countries like us.
Questions:
1) Why Indonesia cannot depend on other kinds of industries?
2) Does Japan really need to import many woods from abroad, especially developing countries?
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