Taking Swine Flu Precautions
There are severals ways to combat the spread of swine flu. Health officials say washing your hands between your fingers up to your wrists vigorously for about fifteen seconds helps deter the spreading of the virus. Officials encourage people not to touch their faces, rub their eyes or noses if their hands are not clean. If you have to go to a heavily populated place or ride on mass transit, wear a mask if you have one available. If you don’t, try to avoid being close to people especially...
Read MorePreventing the Spread of Swine Flu in Japan
So what do you do if you suspect you are carrying the swine flu? First of all, act responsibly. Do not go outside or among other people, especially into areas where large numbers of people gather. Swine flu is spread via the mouth, eyes and nose from airborne droplets expelled by coughing and sneezing or through physical contact with someone infected. The World Health Organization is currently monitoring those already infected with swine flu in Osaka and Kobe, and tracing their steps back to...
Read MoreAlpha Station FM-Kyoto 89.4 Playing Better Music
Alpha Station FM-Kyoto has been around for quite some time, but hasn’t had as much luck with attracting listeners as other radio stations around the Kansai area. But that has changed, recently, with the playing of more music and less interruptions like many of the other radio stations! Thanks to hard times at the radio station, staff have had to make adjustments and figure out a better way to keep the hurting radio station alive and playing. The schedule of the music has changed and even...
Read MoreFlavors of India in Toyonaka, Osaka
Enjoy exquisite flavors of India at a newly opened restaurant, Indian owned and operated, just a few minutes from Toyonaka Hankyu station in Toyonaka City, Osaka. Suryodaya opened their doors to the public in May this year. They are located 5 to 10 minutes from the station, depending on how fast you walk and if you stop along the way window-shopping. The walk is easy and there are only a few turns along the way so it is not confusing. Some places I’ve visited are like walking through a maze....
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