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Tokyo SkyTree World Tallest Tower

The world's tallest tower and Japan's biggest new landmark, the Tokyo Skytree, opened to the public on Tuesday, May 22, 2012. Nearly 8,000 visitors were expected to take high-speed elevators up to the observation decks of the 634-meter (2,080-foot) tower to mark its opening. Some reportedly waited in line more than a week to get the coveted tickets for a panoramic view, though Tuesday ended up being cloudy in Tokyo. Skytree is recognized by Guinness World Records as the tallest tower, beating out the CantonTower in China, which is 600 meters (1,968 1/2 feet). Guinness lists the Burj Khalifa in Dubai, at 828 meters (2,716 feet 6 inches), as the world's tallest building. The world's tallest structure is Dubai's Burj Khalifa, 

World Tallest tower Opens on May 22 2012 for Public

which stands 828 meters (2,717 feet). That's in a different category because it's a skyscraper, not a tower. The Skytree will serve as a broadcast tower for television and radio, along with being a tourist attraction. It replaces the 333-meter-tall (1,092 1/2-foot-tall) Tokyo Tower — a symbol of Japan's capital since 1958 — as the broadcast hub. Michihiko Katsuragi, 27, has watched construction of the tower since moving to the area in 2009, according to a report in the Mainichi Daily News. "I felt like I was growing up at the same time," he was quoted as saying. Kazutaka Hasegawa got in line on May 16 and was the first visitor to the Skytree on Tuesday, according to the Mainichi Daily News."As a resident of Sumida Ward, I feel a sense of satisfaction in being the first person to ascend the tower," Hasegawa was quoted as saying. The Skytree has two observation decks, at 350 meters (1,148 feet) and at 450 meters (1,476 feet). The upper deck can hold

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900 people at a time and the lower deck 2,000, according to a report from the Japan Daily Press. Only 6,000 tickets to thedecks will be sold daily and they are sold online through a lottery system, the report said .The Skytree complex, which also includes a shopping area, was expected to draw about 200,000 visitors on Tuesday, according to the Daily Press. In 2014, China is expected to complete the Shanghai Tower, which at 2,073 feet will be the country's tallest building, and the world's tallest after the Burj Dubai. Source: Ananta-Tec

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Fujitsu Develops Eye Tracking Technology

TOKYO —Fujitsu Laboratories Ltd announced development of eye tracking technology that takes advantage of compact, inexpensive cameras and light-emitting diodes (LED) embedded in PCs. Up until now, tracking eye movements required a specialized camera and LED, the prohibitive cost and size of which made it difficult to use in PCs and other general-purpose products. Moreover, less expensive equipment was of insufficient quality, and blurred images meant poor detection accuracy. Now, however, using a near-infrared LED and the type of compact, inexpensive camera that comes as a standard feature in many PCs, Fujitsu Laboratories has developed image processing technology that can overcome blurred images to accurately detect the pupil of the eye. As a result, an eye tracking device can be embedded into the frame of a PC screen without detracting from the PC’s design, enabling a new and natural non-contact PC interface in which, for example, screen zooming and scrolling based on where one is looking are possible. Source: SAM Daily Times

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Tokyo most expensive city for food

Geneva (KYODO): Tokyo is the world's most expensive city for food, followed by Zurich and Geneva, according to the Swiss bank UBS covering 72 cities in 58 countries. The food basket composed of 39 different representative products, costs $928 in Tokyo, $715 in Geneva and $704 in Zurich. The two cheapest cities of the world are Mumbai and Delhi, where the basket costs $186 and $208 respectively.*** Source: The Hans India

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No job for tattooed people: Japan declares war on body art

University graduates in Japan’s second city face getting their tattoos removed if they want to get a job in Osaka as the city’s authorities have introduced a ban on body art. The ban has been imposed only on government employees. The city’s mayor, Toru Hashimoto, has even decreed that each candidate must be checked for tattoos, The Daily Mail reports. The measure comes as part of an attempt to prevent members of organized criminal gangs getting jobs with government bodies. Getting a job in Japan is difficult enough to begin with and, now, with the global economic crisis and last year’s earthquake, tsunami and Fukushima nuclear disaster, it is even harder for Japanese youth to find work. The tattoo issue is yet another obstacle. Japan’s cosmetic surgeons have already reported a rising number of requests for permanent body art removal, The Times newspaper says. Moreover, the procedure of removing tattoos is quite pricey. Depending on the size of the inked drawing, having it removed may cost a small fortune, with the procedure costing between $1300 and $2500. “The number of inquiries for removal procedures has gone up from five or six a day to ten or even 30 a day,” a local surgeon told the newspaper. In Japan tattoos have always been linked with Japanese gangsters known as the Yakuza, and are not common among ordinary people. According to The Economist, people with tattoos on their bodies are not allowed in public bathhouses and swimming pools. In addition, Japanese women find tattoos on men’s bodies unattractive. The ban on tattoos has already sparked outrage among employees of government bodies. People say they felt humiliated when they were forced to have their bodies inspected for tattoos. Tokyo is thought to be next in line for the ban to be introduced, as the capital’s mayor, Shintaro Ishihara, is a huge supporter of Osaka’s Toru Hashimoto.Source: Sam Daily Times

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Venus eclipsed by Moon seen in Japan for 1st time in 23 years

TOKYO (Kyodo) -- A rarely seen eclipse of Venus by the transiting Moon was observed by sky watchers in Japan in the early hours of Tuesday, for the first time in the country since 1989, though the viewable regions were sharply restricted due to bad weather. At the Tachibana Astronomical Observatory in Miyakonojo, Miyazaki Prefecture, the morning star was veiled in the back of a crescent moon in the eastern sky just past 2:40 a.m. and emerged again about 40 minutes later. Sightings were also reported in Hokkaido, Chiba and Okinawa. The next eclipse of Venus by the Moon under relatively good conditions is expected on May 31, 2015 in Japan, according to the National Astronomical Observatory of Japan. A wide swath of Japan was covered by clouds and hit by rain early Tuesday morning due to a rain front and a low pressure system, Source: The Coming Crisis, ***

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On the trail of treasures at Toji Temple

By ALON ADIKA, The man unfurled the scroll and hung it on the wall of the makeshift tent to reveal a majestic mountain soaring to the heights in bold black brush strokes. It was a scene showing nature in all its grandeur dwarfing a lone human figure halfway up the mountain.  I spent a few moments losing myself in the  scene. It was just what I had been looking 

Market day: Stalls at Toji Temple in Kyoto. ALON ADIKA

for. "How much is it?" I asked. "¥7,000," the man replied. Some months earlier in New York City, a friend I was talking with about scroll paintings mentioned the flea market at Toji Temple in Kyoto. He said I really must go there next time I was in Japan — adding that it was huge and I ought to allow at least half a day to spend there Later that year, the oppressive heat and humidity of late July did not deter me from achieving my goal of visiting the flea market and, if the Buddhist deities favored, buying myself a nice scroll painting. Arriving in Kyoto by shinkansen from Tokyo is a most unremarkable experience; you suddenly find yourself in avant-garde Kyoto Station surrounded by the sprawl of the modern city — and wondering what is so special about it. If you approach from the west, however, you are in for a delightful treat. Slightly before arriving, if you happen to turn your head and look out the window to the south, you are rewarded with a view of the great pagoda of Toji Temple soaring high above its surroundings and reminding you in spectacular fashion that you are about to detrain in the old Imperial capital. When Heian Kyo (Kyoto), the "capital of peace and tranquility," was established in 794, only two Buddhist temples were allowed inside the city limits. Those were Toji and Saiji, which flanked the great Rashomon Gate and were established for the protection of the nation and the new capital. Heian Kyo remained the Imperial capital for more than 1,000 years and, as many would argue, it is still Japan's cultural heart. At first sight, the flea market in the temple's precincts appears like a sea of tents extending as far as the eye can see, with stalls selling everything from vintage kimonos, straw sandals, hair ornaments and bamboo charcoal to all manner of old junk that reminded me of the old adage that one man's junk is another's treasure. I was quietly optimistic about finding my own little treasure. The historical figure most strongly associated with Toji Temple is Kukai (774-835), known posthumously as Kobo Daishi, who was the founder of Shingon Buddhism. As a young man he roamed the rugged mountains of Shikoku practicing Buddhist austerities. Later in life, he secured a place on a mission to China, where he became the eighth patriarch of Esoteric Buddhism. He is also well known as a calligrapher, poet, engineer and teacher. In 823, Kobo Daishi became the head of Toji Temple and made it the capital's center of Shingon Buddhism. As I made my way through the market, I couldn't help pausing from time to time to behold the dazzling array of items on sale. I stopped at a colorful stall selling dried fruit. There was yellow mango, green kiwi, orange papaya and more. The salesman motioned for me to try some. I opted for the bright-red sun-dried cherry tomatoes and, when I popped one into my mouth,

Part of my (slightly creased) scroll scoop. ALON ADIKA

my face lit up as I savored its sweet taste. The flea market is affectionately known as "Kobo san," in honorable reference to Kobo Daishi. After all, he is the main reason that it exists. Since his death occurred on the 21st day of the month, it has become a tradition to hold a memorial service for him on the 21st day of every month. Eventually, merchants appeared to cater to the many pilgrims who flocked to the temple at these times and before long this evolved into the flea market we see today. I continued browsing the stalls and noticed a couple sitting behind a fold-up table displaying calligraphy brushes. Several people were watching a man trying one of the brushes. He dipped it into some water and paused for a moment before drawing graceful kanji characters on a piece of the special paper that's used for calligraphy practice. As I got closer, one of the vendors held out a brush for me to try. I attempted to write a few kanji, but the results were less than flattering. I was glad that as soon as the water would dry, my poorly written graphics would disappear. The scent of incense wafting through the air reminded me that this was not simply a market day, but also a religious one, since thousands of pilgrims show up every month to attend memorial services for Kobo Daishi. I followed my nose and found myself in a small courtyard with a statue of Kobo Daishi enveloped in smoke from incense sticks lit by pilgrims paying their respects to the great teacher. My ears also picked up the sound of Buddhist chanting. I turned my head and noticed a line of pilgrims waiting to enter one of the temple's halls to offer prayers. I next passed a stall selling various kinds of Korean kimchi: cabbage, stuffed cucumber and radish. Next, there was a stall selling kakigōri, shaved ice in flavors including green tea, pineapple, melon and cola. I felt my stomach growl; I wanted something to snack on. Then, as chance would have it, I noticed a stall selling taiyaki, the fish-shaped Japanese cakes filled with sweet red bean paste, and immediately got one right off the burner. It was great. Toji Temple, which is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is literally a treasure trove of Japanese Buddhist art, culture and history. Many of the structures in its grounds are designated national treasures, including the famous five-story pagoda which burnt down no fewer than four times and was most recently rebuilt in 1644 under the third Tokugawa Shogun, Iemitsu. The pagoda, standing nearly 55 meters, is the tallest in Japan and a symbol of Kyoto. Equally impressive, many items in the temple's possession are also national treasures or important cultural assets. Among them there are calligraphy in Kobo Daishi's hand, scriptures and statutes brought by him from China, ink paintings

Best feet forward: Lucky clog charms make colorful eye candy on a stall. ALON ADIKA

attributed to the great swordsman Miyamoto Musashi, and much more. While browsing the countless stalls, I chanced upon a few selling scroll paintings. Some of them had photo albums filled with pictures of the different scrolls for sale and you just had to choose. Others had the scrolls in bins and you had to unroll them and see what the paintings were like. I spent almost an hour going through a bin of scrolls at one shop. I never managed to roll the scrolls back up properly and I noticed the vendor watching me. I saw a number of nice scrolls, but did not feel compelled to purchase any of them. So, I continued searching. I finally found myself looking at the scroll with the mountain scene. I knew immediately it was the one I wanted. The salesman had just named his price of ¥7,000. I had heard somewhere that this kind of market is one of the few places in Japan where you can bargain for a better price. I looked at the man and asked if he could make it a little cheaper. He nodded and said, "¥5,000." Most agreeably surprised, I smiled and told him to please wrap it up for me.trave Source: The Japan Times Online

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Japan’s spirited third city

Every trip does not have to be about ticking off a sightseeing list. Some of the best destinations are seen by getting under its skin to experience it like a local -- and a visit to Osaka, Japanese’s third largest city after Tokyo and Yokohama, is a prime example. While it does have a national art museum, acastle and an aquarium, really discovering this city is a lesson in experiential travel. Chowing down on local dishes and enjoying a beer with boisterous, good-humoured Osakans at the baseball will teach you more about Japanese culture than any museum or temple. The locals: People who live in Osaka tend to shed the conservatism that is found elsewhere in Japan -- perhaps owing to its prosperity as an arts, theatre and cultural hub at one time -- and the first place you will notice this is on the subway. Elderly ladies laugh together sweetly, teenagers stand in groups and poke fun at each other while businessman bark angrily on cell phones in animated discussion. Bucking the Japanese train etiquette seen elsewhere in the country, passengers do not speak in hushed tones while staring at the ground and the no-cell phone sign is rarely adhered to. Osakans are full of life and down-to-earth, so whether you are dining out, grabbing a beer or just asking for directions, you will find that it is easy to strike up a conversation with the city’s friendly and forward locals. Eat and be merry: Osaka is known as the food capital of Japan with fresh seafood from Osaka Bay and produce from the surrounding mountains, and was referred to as “Japan's kitchen” during the Edo Period (1601-1867) as essential goods were sent here from all over the country to be shipped worldwide from its busy port. Osakans are passionate about feasting and even have their own expression to describe it, kuidaore: “to eat oneself bankrupt”. There are plenty of places to gorge yourself in the city, and while Osaka does have an abundance of high-end international and Japanese dining options, most will not have you filing for bankruptcy just yet. The city is known for its traditional cheap eats and any trip to Osaka would not be complete without sampling what’s on offer. Takoyaki (dumplings filled with octopus) is a delicacy that originated in Osaka, and you will find little takeaway shopfronts throughout the city, with the best in the Dotombori district in minami (the south of the city). Order yourself half-a-dozen takoyaki topped with mayonnaise and a thick sauce similar to Worcestershire, stab one with your toothpick and shovel it into your mouth. Chomping into one of these piping hot dumplings will inevitably have you scalding the roof of your mouth, but it is all part of the experience. Okonomiyaki, a savoury-style pancake that translates roughly to “as you like it”, is another Osakan favourite. It can be made with a variety of ingredients which, when done Osaka-style, are all scrambled together with batter and cabbage before hitting the grill. Choose your own ingredients from tender squid, plump prawns or juicy pork, topped off withbonito (fish) flakes, a thick brown okonomiyaki sauce and mayonnaise. The best spots to try okonomiyaki are the tiny “mom and pop” operations that are full of history and authentic atmosphere, where you will feel as though you are dining in someone’s home. Try popular Tengu (Toyosaki 3-15-19; 06-6372-7676) near Nakatsu station. Or jump off at Dobutsuen Mae station on the Midosuji and Sakaisuji lines, head into the covered arcade and ask around for one of the best okonomiyaki spots in the city Dotombori Tokyo may be known for its neon and nightlife but Osaka has its own slice of madness -- and it is called Dotombori. All the action in this southern district concentrates around the Dotombori canal, Dotombori street and on the Ebisubashi bridge. It is best explored on a weekend once the sun goes down, when it takes on a B-grade horror movie atmosphere with giant mechanical moving crabs, oversized hot dogs, puffer fish and cows hanging overhead from buildings among flashing neon and coloured billboards. On ground level, crowds wander the strip taking snaps of convincing plastic food models in front of restaurants, hawkers squeal about meal deals and spiky bleached-blonde Japanese men in suits attempt to woo young women to the “host” bars nearby (male versions of the hostess bar). Come here to take it all in, grab a cheap ramen (noodle dish in broth) from the open-air 24-hour Kinryu Ramen street stall (Dotombori 1-7-26; 06-6211-3999; you can’t miss the giant dragons on the roof) and people-watch for hours. Beer and baseball Two things close to many Osakans’ hearts, and essential pursuits for any stopover in this town, are beer and baseball. The summer season from June to September sees beer gardens popping up all over the city, typically located on rooftops of hotel buildings like the Ramada and department stores like Hanshin. Usually the offer is all you can drink (nomihodai) (beer and spirits, but most opt for large frothy lagers) and eat (tabehodai) for about 3,500 yen – guaranteeing a rowdy night out. Another good spot for experiencing the city’s spirit is at a baseball game during the March to October season where locals are at the height of their boisterousness. The majority of Osakans are Hanshin Tiger fans and are known as the country’s most dedicated and fanatical fans. Catch baseball fever at a game at Koshien stadium, a 20-minute train ride from Osaka on the Kobe line, and hang out with fans amid of barrage of chants, trumpets, Tigers flags waving in the air and thousands of balloons being released at the seventh inning.Source: Sam Daily Times: Japan’s spirited third city

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2020: Delhi world’s 2nd biggest city, after Tokyo

Deccan Chronicle; In the run-up to next month’s Rio+20 sustainable development conference in Brazil, the UN Asia-Pacific Human Development Report takes a hard look at how an extremely dynamic region can build rural resilience and create cities that can adapt to climate change. The study also determined that 'in terms of total population', the largest city by 2020 is likely to be Tokyo with 37 million people, followed by New Delhi with 26 million.The report argues that in the face of climate change, Asia-Pacific nations 'will need to move to greener, more resilient, lower-emission options that not only sustain the environment but also offer opportunities to the poor'. Asia’s fast-growing cities must lead the climate change battle as 40 per cent of people live there. “Of the world’s top 20 mega-cities (10 million or more people), half are in Asia,” the report said. “The fastest growing megacity is Dhaka — between 2005 and 2010 its population population, the largest city by  increased over 16 per cent. But in terms of total 2020 is likely to be Tokyo (37 million); followed by New Delhi (26 million); then Mumbai (24 million); followed by Shanghai (19 million); with Karachi (17 million),” the report said. Cities are also likely to be worst affected by climate change, as witnessed during the devastating 2005 floods in Mumbai, Jakarata (2007), Brisbane (2010-11) and Bangkok (2011). 1 Jun 2012, Source: Deccan Chronicle

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World's tallest free-standing broadcast tower completed in Japan

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Bisarbeat, By Hania: A massive tower called the Tokyo Sky Tree has been completed ahead of schedule in Japan.Standing 634m (2,080ft) high, it is

the world's tallest free-standing broadcast tower - and the second
tallest building in the world after the Burj Khalifa in Dubai.Source: Bisarbeat

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Toyota and Yamaha to Jointly Display Concept Bikes at the Tokyo Motor Show

Carscoop: It's a very little-known fact, but one of, if not the most famous Toyota sports cars of all time,the late 1960s 2000 GT, was designed and manufactured in collaboration with Yamaha, which is mostly recognized as a maker of  motorcycles,  marine  engines and  pianos. The  two  Japanese 

companies are now combining forces once again with a joint display of two concept models at this week's 2011 Tokyo Motor Show to highlight their new collaboration in the development of communications-linked next-generation vehicles. The two concepts are the three-wheeler electric commuter "EC-Miu" and the electrically   power  assisted   bicycle  "PAS  WITH". As  part   of 

their broad partnership, Yamaha Motors and Toyota plan to build a charging infrastructure that can be shared by both two-wheeled vehicles and automobiles, and also establish common systems such as navigation and telematics services that utilize smartphones and Wi-Fi communications. Source: Carscoop

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It's a Car, It's a Smart Phone, No, It's the Toyota Fun-Vii Concept and it's Heading to the Tokyo Show

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Carscoop: Crazy concept cars are something of a staple of the bi-annual Tokyo Motor Show, which takes place this year at the Tokyo Big Sight in Koto Ward from November 30 (press day) to December 11. And while the star of Toyota's booth will be without doubt, the new 86 coupe (formerly known as the FT-86), Japan's top-brand has plenty more in store  for us  including  the 

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Fun Vii concept study. The experimental model is described by Toyota as a "smartphone on wheels" and all for good reason as the Fun Vii functions a lot like a mobile phone. For instance, , the whole body of the vehicle as well as the interior can be used as a giant display space, with both the body color and   display   content    changeable    at    will     "with  the   same   ease   as 

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downloading an application" The Fun Vii also interacts and is able to link with surrounding vehicles and infrastructure, while Toyota says that a portion of the car's functions can be controlled remotely via a smartphone or any other mobile communication device. Read Full: It's a Car, It's a Smart Phone, No, It's the Toyota Fun-Vii Concept and it's Heading to the Tokyo Show - Carscoop

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Toyota Launches New FT-86 App for Apple iPhone and iPod Users

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Carscoop: It seems that there's an APP for just about everything these days – even for a car that hasn't been introduced in its final form yet. We're talking about the very, very long-awaited Toyota FT-86 rear-wheel drive sports coupe. We should see the FT-86 making its grand debut alongside its sister Subaru model, the BRZ, at the Tokyo Motor Show in Japan this December, but until then, Toyota has introduced a new dedicated app for users of the Apple iPhone and iPod devices. From what we understand, users will be able to place a digital rendering of the FT-86 on videos and photos they have shot on the streets – or something along those lines. Here’s what Toyota says: Let’s shoot the images of FT-86 driving around the world and post them to “FT-86 World Report” with this APP! FT-86 is now driving around you! Please shoot cool images and keep on posting! Your image will be introduced as a “report” in the program on the interactive movie web site, “FT-86 World Report”. " The "FT-86 World Report" app is available for free through the Apple iTunes store., Source: Carscoop

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Sony tablet takes aim at Apple iPad

SONY is betting its tablet computers will rival Apple’s iPad by luring buyers with music and movies, even as the Japanese company arrives more than a year late in the booming market for such devices. Since the iPad entered the market there have been about 100 rival versions offered from a host of makers, but few have captured market share."Yes, yes, Apple makes an iPad, but does it make a movie?" Sony CEO Howard Stringer said in a presentation at Berlin’s annual consumer electronics fair on Wednesday. "We will prove that it’s not who makes the tablet first who counts but who makes it better."Sony, which is reeling from three successive years of losses without a hit product, is matching the iPad’s price in Japan and the US, offering a 16GB model for $499 and a 32GB version for $599, Yuki Shima, a spokeswoman for the Tokyo-based company, said yesterday. The iPad2 64GB sells for R8999 online in SA. Mr Stringer needs to differentiate the device from those of its rivals by adding the ability to download PlayStation Suite games, movies and music from its subscription services. Source: Business-Day, Image: flickr.com

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Nissan working on recharging Leaf with solar power

Japanese automaker Nissan is analysis a super-green approach to rejuvenate its Leaf electrically powered means of transportation by means of solar power, part of a comprehensive drive to progress electrical energy storing schemes. Nissan’s Leaf went on transaction late previous year, but the automaker is observing into the future to approximately five years’ time when of advanced years Leaf means of transportation may offer substitute commercial prospects in by means of their lithium-ion batteries as a storing place for electrical energy. Nissan Motor Corp. recognizes that, once the Leaf no-win situation on, a overflow of used batteries could result as the life duration of a battery is lengthier than an electrical vehicle’s. Electrical energy age bracket and storing are drawing consideration in Japan after the March 11 earthquake and tsunami made happen huge brownouts in the countries northeast. A nuclear power plant that exited into breakdown, Fukushima Dai-ichi, after backup generators were demolished by the tsunami, is also reintroducing doubts about a power crunch. In the new charging scheme, established to journalists Monday, electrical energy is produced through 488 solar cells mounted on the rooftop of the Nissan center of operations constructing in Yokohama, southwest of Tokyo. Four batteries from the Leaf had been to be found in a box in a cellar-like part of the construction, and accumulation the electrical energy produced from the solar cells, which is sufficient to completely charge 1,800 Leaf means of transportation a year, rendering to Nissan. Even though attention is on the rise in renewable energy such as solar and wind power, a major encounter is the storing of electrical energy, which leftovers costly shorn of a leap forward in battery knowhow. Such attention is probable to retain increasing in Japan since of doubts about the security of nuclear power. The Hamaoka nuclear plant is being closed down since of such trepidations, and more may shadow. Supplementary Japanese automakers, such as Toyota Motor Corp. and Honda Motor Co., are occupied on parallel projects, such as connecting fusions with solar-equipped homes as portion of energy-efficient groups called “smart grids.” Electrically powered vehicles create no greenhouse gasses or global-warming gases but necessity electrical energy, whose fabrication mostly is dependent on on contaminating oil or gas. Even after a Leaf is prepared to be brawled, its battery is probable to have 80 percent of its volume. On the desirable side, the Leaf with its high-capacity battery can stock the corresponding of two days of domestic electrical energy use, Nissan said. “What’s important for Nissan is to show solutions through EVs, step by step,” said Corporate Vice President Hideaki Watanabe. A cooperative undertaking with Sumitomo Corp. called 4R Energy Corp. strategies to bid electrical energy storing organizations similar the one at Nissan center of operations for commercial and public amenities as a profitable product by 2016. Nissan also hopes to twitch vending such storing schemes for systematic homes by the economic year opening in April 2012. It will transport out arena examinations from December, 4R Energy President Takashi Sakagami said. Source: Medley News, Image: https://www.flickr.com

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Nikon unveils its first mirrorless cameras

Tokyo: Nikon unveiled its first mirrorless cameras on Wednesday, beating its arch rival Canon to the nascent market for small, interchangeable-lens cameras, where other manufacturers have met with mixed success. * J1 standard zoom kit seen at around Y70,000, * V1 thin lens kit seen at around Y105,000, * Nikon's entry could lift mirrorless cameras -analyst, * High-priced models may not succeed, $500-800 best bet -analyst Priced at around 70,000 yen ($915) and 105,000 yen, the long-rumoured Nikon 1 J1 and Nikon 1 V1 will go on sale on Oct. 20, the company said at a launch at an upmarket hotel in Tokyo's Roppongi, with models, actors and Japanese TV star Takuya Kimura on hand. A new market is developing among people who feel a compact camera is not quite good enough, Yasuyuki Okamoto, head of the company's imaging division, told reporters, adding that he saw the camera's small size as one of its main appeals. Read Full: Nikon unveils its first mirrorless cameras

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Godzilla Sight that make Tokyo so fascinating

Godzilla: One ill-fated night, Godzilla, a giant radioactive reptile from the sea, climbs out from Tokyo Bay and attacks the city. After wreaking havoc and causing much death and destruction, he’s gone, but the Japanese army puts up a row of electrical towers along Tokyo’s coast to shoot 50,000 volts of electricity through the monster, should he come back again. This is the plot of the original 1954 “Godzilla,” a campy action thriller that has a direct connection to the nuclear attacks on Japan in 1945. The film’s director and co-writer, Ishiro Honda, was allegedly so shocked by the devastation from the bombings of Nagasaki and Hiroshima that he created the monster to act as a metaphor for the devastation. More than 50 years later, Godzilla (whose name is an amalgam of the Japanese for gorilla and whale) is as instantly recognizable as ever around the globe -- the freak monster inextricably tied to Japanese culture and Tokyo for evermore. Source: ArmandSrancho

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