Somalia: Peace Talks Continues Smoothly

Somalia reconciliation conference has entered its fifth day with hundreds of clan. On On Sunday, at least three of Somalia's five clans expressed their answers about how to resolve the country's clan conflicts. And in the conference, other clans mentioned each opinion. So, it is reported the conference ended peacefully.

(All Afria.com Jul.23,2007)

I don't know the problem and conflict involved with peoples. And I think these problem and conflict continue and are serious. But accoding to this news, the situation is gradually become good and it is grad for me.

Thousands workers continue protest against Nike

Thousands of workers continued to plan protest because Nike has threatened to halt the contract with two local suppliers and said that they could not maintain the quality of Nike products. The ringleaders are the employee at these suppliers sealed Nike.

(The Jakarta Post Jul.23,2007)

I am interested in the strike happen all over the world even developing coutries. Because in my image, workers in developing coutries just accept jobs. Therefore resisting employer by these people against employers is remarkable for me.

Inodnesia to increase AIDS fiunding by 75 percent,mostly for Papua

Indonesia will increase the amount of money which spends on fighting AIDS and it focus on hardest-hit Papua province. This cost is 75 percent over the next three years. Indonesia has one of Asia's fastest growing HIV rates, so the number of infections is 290,000. Especially, Papua is serious. In Papua, the infections are 15 times the national average. The cause of them is mainly the lack of knowledge about HIV/AIDS and other sexually transmitted diseases.

(The Jakarta Post July.20,2007)

I have heard the damege by spread of AIDS is serious in Southeast Asia, but actually many people suffer from this disease. I am sad because this situation is caused by lack of education. And. this lack is caused by porvety. I hope many people can live healthy as fast as possible.

Acient house trapping dug up at burial mound

A set of ornamental horse trappings dating back to the early sixth century was excavated at a burial mound in Tokyo. Expert who saw it said it was rare for ancient trappings to be found in such good condition.

(The Yomiuri Shimbun Jul.15,2007)

I wonder why the house trapping was found at graveyard. And as I wrote other article, I was surprised these old things remaining.

Edo-period Noh costume restored

A noh costume dating back to the edo period which preserved by the Kongo family of Nor actors was restored to its original splendor for first time in about 350 years. This costume was woven with tea-colored thread because its color-fading is less noticeable.


(The Yomiuri Shimbun Jul.19,2007)


Reading this article, first I was surprised at the costume 35o years ago remaining. And I was inmpressed device for leaving the brand new condtion.

Philadelphia Museum show opens in Kyoto

A exhibition of masterpieces by Claude Monet, Pablo Picasso and other renowned artists from the collection of the Philadelphia Museum of Art was held in Kyoto. The exhibition provides an overview of the artistic trends of the late 19th century and early 20th century in 77 works loaned by the U.S. museum.

(Yomiuri ShimbunJul.14,2007)


I love seeing art, so I feel like to going this exhibition. And in Kyoto , we can see many traditional building and culture. If I can go to Kyoto, I will enjoy many art of Europe and Japan. It is nice.

Japanse living in Britain nervous over terrorist thereat

In Britain, the terrorism oftern happane. And recently, the car bomb attack in Glasgow. In this city, Shunsuke Nakamura, JApanese famous soccer player live in. So, many Japanese vitit there. So, many Japanese people live in Britain are afrade.

My friend go to homestay this summer and she says the Britain is very dangerous. So, I am worry.

(Yomiuri Shimbun Jul.3,2007 )