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Tokyo (??, Tokyo?), officially Tokyo Metropolis (???, Tokyo-to?), [2] is one of the 47 prefectures of Japan and is located on the eastern side of the main island Honshu. The twenty-three special wards of Tokyo, each governed as a city, cover the area that was once the city of Tokyo in the eastern part of the prefecture, totaling over 8 million people. The population of the prefecture exceeds 12 million. The prefecture is the center of the Greater Tokyo Area, the world's most populous metropolitan area with 35 million people and the world's largest metropolitan economy with a GDP of US$1.191 trillion at purchasing power parity in 2005. Tokyo was described by Saskia Sassen as one of the three "command centers" for the world economy, along with London and New York City.[3] This city is considered an alpha+ world city, listed by the GaWC's 2008 inventory[4] and ranked fourth among global cities by Foreign Policy's 2008 Global Cities Index. In 2009 Tokyo was named the world's most expensive city for expatriate employees, according to the Mercer Human Resource Consulting and Economist Intelligence Unit cost-of-living surveys [5] and named the third Most Liveable City and the World’s Most Livable Megalopolis by international lifestyle magazine Monocle.[6] Tokyo is the seat of the Japanese government and the Imperial Palace, and the home of the Japanese Imperial Family. Tokyo was originally known as Edo, meaning estuary.[7] Its name was changed to Tokyo (Tokyo to (east) + kyo (capital)) when it became the imperial capital in 1868.[7] During the early Meiji period, the city was also called "Tokei", an alternative pronunciation for the same Chinese characters representing "Tokyo". Some surviving official English documents use the spelling "Tokei";[8] however, this pronunciation is now obsolete.[9]
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1. Japan Pledges More Aid to Burma if Political Prisoners are Released
November 08, 2009
Burma's Prime Minister Thein Sein (r) shakes hands with Japan's Prime Minister Yukio Hatoyama upon his arrival at the State Guesthouse in Tokyo, 06 Nov 2009Japanese Prime Minister Yukio Hatoyama has urged Burma to release detained opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi before next year's election, saying Tokyo is willing to provide more aid if democratic reforms in Burma are advanced.In talks with Burmese Prime Minister Thein Sein in Tokyo Saturday, Mr. Hatoyama said it is extremely important that Burma release Aung San Suu Kyi and other political prisoners before the general election to be held i... (read more)
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2. Gold Astrology
November 03, 2009
Gold Astrology ? Is it possible ? Why not ?
Like Stock Market Astrology, Forex Astrology and Astro-Lottology, Astrology can be used in Gold Market.
All markets are cyclical .
The Recession which the world is facing now is the result of the World Economy extending itself. Prices of Realty skyrocketed in New York, Tokyo and Bombay. The Stock Markets hit the Zenith with Dow rising to 11 K and the Sensex to 21 K !. The World Economic Boom had to be followed by a World Recession, as a boom means that the Economy has extended itself and a Recession becomes due in order to resto... (read more)
Author: Govind Kumar
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3. Dalai Lama Accuses China of Misleading World About Tibet
October 31, 2009
Tibetan spiritual leader the Dalai Lama speaks during a press conference in Tokyo, Japan, 31 Oct 2009Exiled Tibetan spiritual leader the Dalai Lama has criticized Chinese leaders for misleading the world about the situation in Tibet. His comments came in an address to foreign journalists in Tokyo. The Dalai Lama came to Japan to take part in panel discussions with scientists but the exiled Tibetan leader did not shy away from the political spotlight. In an address to foreign correspondents in Tokyo, the Tibetan spiritual leader criticized what he called Chinese government propaganda regarding ... (read more)
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4. Exiled Uighur Leader Says China Continues Crackdown on Uighur Community
October 30, 2009
Exiled Uighur leader Rebiya Kadeer says China continues to crack down on the Uighur community in that country. Kadeer is visiting Japan for the second time since tensions between Uighurs and the dominant Han Chinese group led to violent clashes in China's Xinjiang region a few months ago. Rebiya Kadeer, president of World Uyghur Congress, speaks during a press conference in Tokyo, 30 Oct 2009Rebiya Kadeer is in Japan at the invitation of academics, to give lectures on human rights and ethnic minorities. On Friday, she said she is not an enemy of China. And China is not her enemy. She says the ... (read more)
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5. Find English teaching jobs in a preferred country
October 29, 2009
In an economy where companies are cutting jobs and it’s hard to find jobs more and more people are going overseas to teach English. The pay and benefits are great and there is a whole new experience waiting around the corner. Teaching experience is not a requirement. As long as you are proficient in English there are masses of English institutions that are looking to hire you. Whether you are looking for a institution to teach English overseas or you are looking to teach English privately, this can all be found online.
Through the online network, English teachers interested in teachin... (read more)
Author: Jai Prakash Srivastava
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6. Mitsubishi Motors Lineup at the 41st Tokyo Motor Show
October 27, 2009
Mitsubishi Motors Corporation will be showing a total of 16 cars at the 41st Tokyo Motor Show in October. Among cars on display at the Mitsubishi Motors stand include two concept cars developed to a "The EV: Its dawn and future" theme: the Mitsubishi Concept PX-MiEV and the i-MiEV CARGO, the i-MiEV new-generation electric vehicle for which the company is currently accepting pre-orders for the start of sales to individual customers in April 2010; and 10 current production vehicles that qualify for eco-car tax incentives in Japan. The 41st Tokyo Motor Show will be held at the Makuhari Messe in C... (read more)
Author: Mitsubishi Australia
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7. Early History of Suzuki
October 26, 2009
Suzuki takes its name from Michio Suzuki who was born in a village called Hamamatsu which is located on the Japanese coast about one hundred miles outside Tokyo in the year 1887. This areas main industry was textiles producing both the textiles and the machinery or looms as they are called that produce the product. Michio learned everything about this trade and also became a master carpenter capable of building looms and looked more at how to improve them rather than just make them. He came up with the idea of using pedal power to drive a loom and in 1909 he started his first small workshop w... (read more)
Author: James Thompson
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8. Diana Yukawa on Waratte Iitomo
October 23, 2009
Violinist Diana Yukawa appeared live on Waratte Iitomo to promote her new album The Butterfly Effect which went on sale on 21st October in Japan. Waratte Iitomo is a notorious long running show presented by Tamori (Morita Kazuyoshi). Tamori holds the world record for presenting the same show for the longest – over 27 years since 1982. The name of the show means "it's okay to laugh". The show is made in the Studio Alta building located in Shinjuku, Tokyo. One of the guests on the show was Koji Ishizaka who stars in feature film Shizumanu Taiyo, alongside Ken Watanabe, Kyoka Suzuki, ... (read more)
Author: Yukawa Press
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9. Shop till you drop at Tokyo Toy Store: toys, headphonies and others
October 22, 2009
A very important role in the life of a child is played by toys. This is his universe. Do not be concerned that your child sees the world through his toys. Toys exist since the beginning of time. Human society tried to create by hand what they saw in nature, sometimes following the proportions. Like for instance the wild bear. This is the way that the gloomy bear toy was created firstly from wood now from plastic or plush.
Nowadays we buy toys even for our puppets or pets. Moreover, television has played an important role in the evolution of toys. More and more characters on TV are made i... (read more)
Author: Steven ODriscoll
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10. Mount Fuji - Experience the Tokyo luxury
October 22, 2009
Looking out towards Mount Fuji is the best luxury hotel in Tokyo, the Park Hyatt Tokyo. Set in deeply picturesque surroundings, the hotel occupies the maximum number of floors – 14 to the 52nd – inside the gigantic Shinjuku Park Tower. The guest rooms and suites in this gem among the world’s best hotels are designed in an elegant and contemporary style replete with all the amenities and facilities. The Park Twin guest room, at the lowest end of the luxury totem pole, still manages to incorporate the best features of comfort and style, a hallmark of the best resorts in the world. Decorated in s... (read more)
Author: Mike Greaves
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11. Gates: 'No Alternatives' to US-Japan Security Accord
October 20, 2009
U.S. Defense Secretary Robert Gates, right, shakes hands with Japan's Foreign Minister Katsuya Okada at the Foreign Ministry in Tokyo, 20 Oct 2009U.S. Defense Secretary Robert Gates told Japan's new leaders Tuesday the Obama administration is committed to implementing a wide-ranging defense agreement reached by the previous American and Japanese governments, which some in Japan's new ruling party would like to change. Secretary Gates says there are "no alternatives" to the complex agreement.Like the Obama Administration, Japan's new government ran hard against its predecessor's policies and p... (read more)
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12. autoverzekeringen
October 09, 2009
A Pioneer In Their Own Right: The Pioneer Car StereoLook at any good car stereo system and you’ll probably see a Pioneer car stereo unit plugged into the console. Alongside with quality speakers and a strong lineup of accessories like LCD panels and navigational devices, Pioneer products/Pioneer car stereos have earned a huge following the world over. The Pioneer Company is a Tokyo-based corporation, and is one of the world leaders in digital entertainment products. The Pioneer Company was first founded in 1938 in Tokyo as a small radio and speaker repair shop business but today, they are rec... (read more)
Author: Tim Tiestel
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13. F.P.Journe Anniversary Watch-Octa Perpetual Calendar
October 08, 2009
The Octa Perpetual Calendar, also named Octa Perpetuelle, has been created as the F.P.Journe Anniversary Watch launched in limited edition of 99 pieces worldwide. And these exclusive timepieces are available in the the Boutiques F.P.Journe at Paris, Geneva, Tokyo,Hong Kong ,Boca Raton, New York and Beijing.
In 2001, F.P.Journe presented the OCTA collection composed of mechanical wristwatches with automatic winding featuring an exceptional power reserve of 5 days (120h), all of which have the same case thickness regardless of the complication. It was a technical prowess to insert all the... (read more)
Author: Mabel Xie
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14. US Envoy Heads to Tokyo, Beijing to Discuss North Korea
October 07, 2009
Assistant Secretary of State for East Asia and Pacific Affairs, Kurt CampbellThe State Department is sending a senior envoy to China and Japan next week to discuss ways of coaxing North Korea back to multi-lateral negotiations over its nuclear program. The Obama administration is considering direct outreach to Pyongyang on the issue. The dispatch of Assistant Secretary of State for East Asian Affairs Kurt Campbell to the region reflects a quickening pace of consultations on efforts to revive the Chinese-sponsored six-party talks on the North Korean nuclear program, which have been stalled sinc... (read more)
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15. WTA Tennis- Sharapova Won Title in Tokyo after 10-Months Away
October 08, 2009
Former world No. 1 Maria Sharapova finally (re-)experienced success after a 10-month layoff from tennis. The unseeded Sharapova took the title at Saturday’s Pan Pacific Open final after 7th-seed Jelena Jankovic retired in the first set due to a wrist injury. Her withdrawal did not, however, bring joy to Sharapova, who wanted to win the final through her own efforts. Nevertheless, the Russian understood the need for withdrawal; the tennis star had had surgery on her should last October, not returning to tennis until May.
The title is Sharapova’s first since her surgery and the 20th of her... (read more)
Author: Ally White
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16. Olympic Growth Expected for Brazil's Real Estate Market
October 08, 2009
The recent news that Brazil is to host the 2016 Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro extends as not only fantastic opportunities for the country in the sectors of economy, tourism, infrastructure and sporting awareness, yet also foreign investment.
Brazil won the victory to host the Olympics against Chicago, Madrid and Tokyo, all located in countries that have hosted the games in the past. Following three previous attempts to become a host country, Brazil has finally won. Especially beneficial to Brazil is the Olympic bid win following the FIFA World Cup host position. The two highly important... (read more)
Author: Melissa Chappell
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17. How to Make Money in Forex
October 05, 2009
What is Forex? Foreign Exchange popularly known as Forex or FX is a market for the buying and selling of different currencies and it is one of the fastest growing avenues to making money online. Transactions on the market are done through electronic means (internet and telephone) through an intermediary called the Forex broker. However, major trading 'centers' exists in London, New York, and Tokyo. Other trading 'centers' are: Singapore, Frankfurt, Geneva & Zurich, Paris and Hong Kong. Forex market is made up of different players: individual trader, institutional traders, banks, other financi... (read more)
Author: Rasaq Popoola
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18. Chicago
October 04, 2009
Daily Market Commentary for October 2, 2009
Chicago
Chicago was competing with Madrid, Rio De Janeiro, Spain and Tokyo in winning over the International Olympic Committee for the honor of hosting the 2016 Summer Olympics. (Read more at Millennium-Traders.Com) http://www.millennium-traders.com/news/marketcommentaryoctober209.aspx
Economic data released today:
Nonfarm Payrolls: U.S. September Nonfarm Payrolls fell 263K versus Consensus of a decrease by 175K; U.S. September Manufacturing Payrolls fell 51K; Service-Producing fell 147K; U.S. August Payrolls Revised to fall 201... (read more)
Author: Barry O
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19. Obama To Campaign For Chicago's 2016 Olympic Bid
October 01, 2009
U.S. President Barack Obama is heading to Copenhagen to campaign for Chicago's bid to host the 2016 Summer Olympics. First lady Michelle Obama is already in Copenhagen, making the case for her home city.President Obama is making an overnight flight to the Danish capital, and will speak on behalf of the U.S. bid early Friday, before voting members of the International Olympic Committee.The IOC votes Friday on which city will host the 2016 Summer Games, Chicago, Madrid, Tokyo or Rio de Janeiro. Michelle Obama in CopenhagenThe president's wife, Michelle Obama, arrived in Copenhagen Wednesday... (read more)
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20. Tokyo Bids for 2016 Olympics
October 01, 2009
Japanese Prime Minister Yukio Hatoyama pledges Thursday, 01 Oct. 2009 to do his utmost to bring the Olympics to Tokyo in 2016 as he prepared to go to Copenhagen for the big vote The International Olympic Committee will announce the host city for the 2016 Summer Games on Friday. Four cities are competing, including Tokyo. The capital of Japan is the only contender to have held the Olympics before - and the public is not exactly supporting a second run. Large posters reading "Tokyo 2016" tower from buildings at Tokyo's Yoyogi Park. The site of the 1964 Olympic Games would be the location of the... (read more)
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21. "The same as fresh as sashimi,"
October 01, 2009
Shibuya Ward in Tokyo, a place known as the Harajuku Backstreet gave birth to the contemporary Japanese youth culture trends, and thus enjoy the special love of fashion. One of Japan's largest apparel companies World stands in the corner. Far from it, is has become a world-class brand, Comme des Garcons. However, what really famous for is still Backstreet Harajuku Bape.
One reason is that the commercial morphology, Bape, and is not just a clothing brand, Harajuku, in its birthplace, as well as Bape salon, children's shops and cafes - on the Bape fans, Bape plate container of curry rice, ... (read more)
Author: hibabay gong
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22. Minimalist ink painting by Cedric Van Eenoo
October 01, 2009
Cédric Van Eenoo is considered a minimalist artist. His powerful ink paintings show a mature comprehension and a sensitive approach of paint. French born, he lived and worked in France, England, Canada, the USA, China. He studied Fine Arts at the Beaux-Arts in France, Nottingham Trent University in England and University of Aberdeen in the USA. He is represented by Art galleries in Paris, France; Montreal, Canada; New York City, USA and Tokyo, Japan. Cedric Van Eenoo defines minimalism as "the possibility to get rid of the 'too much' and focus on the profound." His untitled works demonstrate j... (read more)
Author: Ann Coederovic
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23. London Web Design Company helps your web site attract huge traffic
September 17, 2009
London is one of the foremost global cities and also one of the largest financial centres alongside New York City and Tokyo. Central London is home to the headquarters of more than half of the UK's top 100 listed companies. Businesses in London are realising real benefits from having a professional website on the Internet. However, with so many London web design companies, it is a daunting task to select the most professional web design company London. This is because each and every London web design company is capable of attracting online customers by making tall claims and promises.
You... (read more)
Author: Paul Spencer
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24. Political Dynasty Heir Hatoyama Becomes Japan's New Prime Minister
September 16, 2009
Japanese PM Yukio Hatoyama speaks to media during news conference at prime minister's official residence in Tokyo, 16 Sep 2009 Japan's new prime minister, 62-year-old Yukio Hatoyama, may have been elected into office because of his pledges of radical change, but his personal story is not that different from other past Japanese prime ministers.Like many others, Mr. Hatoyama is the heir to a powerful political dynasty and comes from a wealthy family. He is one of the country's wealthiest lawmakers and his grandfather, former Prime Minister Ichiro Hatoyama, even helped create the powerful Libera... (read more)
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25. New Japanese PM Wants to Build Trust with President Obama
September 16, 2009
Japanese PM Yukio Hatoyama speaks to media during news conference at prime minister's official residence in Tokyo, 16 Sep 2009 Japan's new prime minister says he wants to build a relationship of trust with U.S. President Barack Obama.Speaking at his first press conference Wednesday, Yukio Hatoyama said he wants a relationship with Washington in which Japan can act more proactively and share its opinions more frankly.Mr. Hatoyama says he also has no intention to back down on plans to push for a review of the U.S. military presence in Japan or change the basic positions of his Democratic Party o... (read more)
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