Shoulder to Shoulder at Costco Amagasaki
Costco is hitting TV in the Osaka area with huge success. TV infomercials about Costco are attracting hundreds and thousands to the Amagasaki store. Yesterday, there were so many shoppers, the streets leading to the store were backed up for blocks. Inside the store was so packed with people, it was difficult maneuvering carts. Shoppers were literally elbow to elbow on both sides of the cart. Whatever the reason, whether it is from the large number of shoppers or the economy, prices at...
Read MoreNo Humidity Just Yet, But Just Wait
The Kansai area of Japan, and many other parts of the country, are well known for having high humidity. Osaka, Kyoto and Kobe are three cities that rank high on humidity. So far this year, the humidity is relatively low. But that will change, no doubt. For the past several years, high humidity always seems to come and stay right after the first typhoon passes through the Kansai region. From that point on, it is here for the duration of the summer and doesn’t go away until autumn begins...
Read MoreJapan Job Fair for Foreign Students
Osaka International House will host a job fair on June 28 from 1 to 6 pm. Major and midsize retail businesses and manufacturers will have booths for students to learn about each company. There will be a seminar on how to find a job in Japan as well as legal advice on how to get a working visa. The seminar will be held from 10:30 to 12:30 pm on the same day. Students graduating from universities between autumn 2009 and March 2010 are eligible to attend. Registration can be made online at the...
Read MoreSwine Flu in Osaka and Kobe Dropping
The number of individuals becoming infected with the swine flu, H1N1, is dropping and has been on the decline since May 20th according to data taken by the Japan Health, Labour and Welfare Ministry. Doctors are using special kits designed to detect the virus, types A and B. Test results, if done the day symptoms first show up, tend to report patients as negative, while if the same test is done the day after the initial symptoms began, the results come back positive and are more accurate. The...
Read MoreSwine Flu Rises to 315
The majority of swine flu cases are in the Kobe-Osaka area of Japan and are increasing at a slow pace thanks to the efforts of health officials and people living in the area who are using precautions to keep the virus from spreading. Currently, 315 people are infected throughout Japan. Related PostsTraveling to Japan in Spring 2011 Renaissance, Midosuji and Aquarium Illuminations in Osaka Radiation Air-flow Pattern Over Osaka and Kyoto Feeling the Quake in Kansai Osaka Hikari Renaissance 2010
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