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Trailer - BELLE https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A0tORZayURs 映画『竜とそばかすの姫』は今日的な“仮想空間”を考えるための必読書 https://grack.jp/2021/08/02/belle-review/?fbclid=IwAR3d580lHG5lMQUjLsN4WPTeM72oOWWnnYrAvd8b8GkrAIGgggt2uHhDPus ================================================ Quirky Japanese Newsletter https://quirkyjapanese.substack.com Yuto @Twitter https://twitter.com/Petemymate Mixmag Japan https://www.mixmag.jp Mixmag Japan @Twitter https://twitter.com/mixmagjapan?lang=en ================================================

Japan's virtual YouTubers have millions of real subscribers — and make millions of real dollars https://restofworld.org/2021/vtubers/ #HOLOLIVEALTERNATIVE https://grack.jp/2021/07/02/hololive-alternative/ hololive ホロライブ - VTuber Group https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJFZiqLMntJufDCHc6bQixg/featured にじさんじ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCX7YkU9nEeaoZbkVLVajcMg/featured ================================================ Quirky Japanese Newsletter https://quirkyjapanese.substack.com Yuto @Twitter https://twitter.com/Petemymate Mixmag Japan https://www.mixmag.jp Mixmag Japan @Twitter https://twitter.com/mixmagjapan?lang=en ================================================

Black Widow Began as a Sexist Stereotype. More Than a Decade Later, Scarlett Johansson Is Reclaiming Her Story https://time.com/6077666/black-widow-scarlett-johansson/ アメコミ界で広がる嫌がらせ「コミックスゲート」 コミックの多様化を攻撃 https://www.buzzfeed.com/jp/krishrach/comicsgate-1 ================================================ Quirky Japanese Newsletter https://quirkyjapanese.substack.com Yuto @Twitter https://twitter.com/Petemymate Mixmag Japan https://www.mixmag.jp Mixmag Japan @Twitter https://twitter.com/mixmagjapan?lang=en ================================================

Barcelona's Dembele offers 'sincere apologies' over racism storm https://www.france24.com/en/live-news/20210705-barcelona-s-dembele-offers-sincere-apologies-over-racism-storm 「グリーズマンとデンベレに罰を」　バルセロナの反人種差別投稿に「偽善」の声 https://www.football-zone.net/archives/331093 デンベレとグリーズマンの言動をスペインでも大きく報道　現地の読者の反応は意外にも… https://news.yahoo.co.jp/articles/f65b5fa82f7e05f57ef9f25ffe6e476721a630ba CALLING OUT RACISM https://youtu.be/2v0D7HKYOJI ================================================ Quirky Japanese Newsletter https://quirkyjapanese.substack.com Yuto @Twitter https://twitter.com/Petemymate Mixmag Japan https://www.mixmag.jp Mixmag Japan @Twitter https://twitter.com/mixmagjapan?lang=en ================================================

Being Black in Japan: Biracial Japanese talk about discrimination and identity https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2020/12/24/japan-black-race-identity-naomi-osaka/ What's It Like Being Black In Japan in 2021? | Street Interview https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GajrIc83ZUw Being Black in Japan: Are we oblivious? https://quirkyjapanese.substack.com/p/being-black-in-japan ================================================ Quirky Japanese Newsletter https://quirkyjapanese.substack.com Yuto @Twitter https://twitter.com/Petemymate Mixmag Japan https://www.mixmag.jp Mixmag Japan @Twitter https://twitter.com/mixmagjapan?lang=en ================================================

I'm trying to establish a new section, yet named. Hope you enjoy it. Accusation on the workers exploitation of MAPPA, the production company of Jujutsu Kaisen https://www.excite.co.jp/news/article/Myjitsu_281892/ Official statement of MAPPA on the accusation https://news.yahoo.co.jp/articles/c1c1032856c834de683c170865c72e96edeb01d6 Akutami Gege, the comic artist take a month of from the weekly magazine https://news.yahoo.co.jp/articles/422fc0c755e85a89aa377a868a93de583ced1eff/images/000 ================================================ Quirky Japanese Newsletter https://quirkyjapanese.substack.com Yuto @Twitter https://twitter.com/Petemymate Mixmag Japan https://www.mixmag.jp Mixmag Japan @Twitter https://twitter.com/mixmagjapan?lang=en ================================================

Being Black in Japan https://quirkyjapanese.substack.com/p/being-black-in-japan Being Black in Japan: Biracial Japanese talk about discrimination and identity https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2020/12/24/japan-black-race-identity-naomi-osaka/ Ike Nwala Is A Black Comedian Who Has Become Japan's Most Unlikely Star (HBO) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GuEQtn2nm9A Japanese TV show featuring blackface actor sparks anger https://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-42561815

Naomi Osaka withdrew from the French Open due to her mental health and the organisers issued $15,000 fines for her absence at press conferences. Naomi revealed her battle with "long bouts depression" she has suffered since 2018. What is the reason? Although she defended some friendly journalists, they are nuisance and their questions repetitive. Here is the link to my weekly newsletter. Enjoy! https://quirkyjapanese.substack.com

Thanks for listening the episode. This week is about the delay of the vaccine distribution in Japan. Here is the link to my weekly newsletter on Substack. https://quirkyjapanese.substack.com Song: Japanese Sandman by Nora Bayes

Anzac Day is an important day for Australia. As nation, the event defined them from British colonial countries. On the event, I found a similar attitude between Hiroshima/Nagasaki which is the day of remembrance of warship. Thanks for listening.

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Japan's Minister of Health, Labour and Welfare has approved the kick-off of Pfizer vaccine in Japan despite the government skipped third phase clinical trials. Pfizer released the statement saying prior samples from clinical trials from the world, proved the vaccine is safe for Japanese too. The health minister Norihisa Tamura says standard syringes in use in Japan are unable to extract the sixth and final dose from each vial manufactured by the US drugmaker. Japan secured 144 million shots of Pfizer vaccine equal to 72 million people, however the syringe problem potentially waste 1 in 6 shots, according to Kyodo news agency. Tamura says the syringes used in Japan can only draw five doses, but they will use all the syringes they have that can draw six doses, but it will, of course, not be enough as more shots are administered. https://www.pfizer.co.jp/pfizer/company/press/2021/2021_02_14.html

A day after the Times UK's report titled “Japan looks for a way out of Tokyo Olympics because of Covid,” the head of Japan's Olympic committee, Yasuhiro Yamashita says the rumour is wrong and ridiculous. An anonymous source told the Times that the Japanese government has privately concluded the cancellation of the event. On Friday, Yamashita said, we are planning how to hold a safe and secure Games in great detail, working closely with the International Olympic Committee and the World Health Organisation. International Olympic Committee President, Thomas Bach said there was "no Plan B" for the Olympic games. IOC has the decision on the games whether to go ahead or not, but it is possible to be cancelled by the organisers such as the Japanese government, TOC and JOC. Earlier, Yamashita was asked how he planned to communicate with athletes about vaccination. He said it's a decision for the government to make. It's not for the JOC to decide, adding that he couldn't give a definitive timeline given that the vaccines were not being distributed yet. World's eyes are closely watching the organisers' comments on the games holding within six months. Is it feasible for the Tokyo Olympics to take place? https://www.reuters.com/article/us-olympics-2020-joc-interview-idUSKBN29R1M1 https://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/japan-looks-for-a-way-out-of-tokyo-olympics-because-of-virus-lf868xfnd

ビクトリア州は、市内でのコロナウイルスの症例０を13日連続で記録しています。しかし、ホテル検疫中の外国人旅行者の間で新たに4人の感染が検出されました。現在、ビクトリア州では34の感染者がおり、15,000以上の検査が昨日行われました。 Victoria has recorded 13th consecutive day with no locally acquired coronavirus cases. However 4 new infections were detected among international travellers in hotel quarantine. There are currently 34 active cases in VIC more than 15,000 tests were conducted yesterday. テニスオーストラリアは、全豪オープンに先立った検疫ルールについての選手の文句は、全体の選手団体によって共有されていない、と言いました。6つの陽性COVID19のケースがトーナメントのために到着した人々の間で検出されており、厳格な14日間のホテル検疫に170以上が直面しています。テニスオーストラリアのCEOは、ほとんどの選手がここにいることに満足しているとナインニュースに語りました。 Tennis Australia says player complain about quarantine rules ahead of Australian Open and not shared by the entire playing cohort. Six positive Covid-19 cases have been detected among people arriving for the tournament, faced more than 170 into strict 14 day hotel quarantine. Tennis Australia's CEO told Nine news most players are happy to be here. 主要な観光団体は、観光業界は海外との国境閉鎖のために月に50億ドルまで失っていると言います。連邦政府は、パンデミックに対応するため、ほぼ12ヶ月前にほとんどの海外からの到着を停止しました。観光・輸送業は、オーストラリアが望ましい終着地であり続けることを保証するために、政府に支援を求めました。 A peak tourism body says the sectors losing up to $5 billion a month because of ongoing international boarder closures. The federal government stopped most international arrivals almost 12 months ago in response to the pandemic. The tourism and transport asked government for support to ensure Australia remain desirable destination.

Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga says the position as vaccine minister was filled by Taro Kono whose currently assigned for administrative and regulatory reform minister, will take on the additional role of overseeing vaccine distribution. Suga plans to launch the vaccination program by late February, using the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine, despite reported deaths in Norway. Health minister Norihisa Tamura said earlier he's hoping Pfizer vaccine will be approved by mid-February under an accelerated process. People older than 65 and front workers will be vaccinated, followed by people with 14 types of underlying health conditions including chronic respiratory diseases, cardiac diseases, diabetes, obesity and cancer. Kono says he will held hearings from each ministry on the current situation.

オーストラリア保健省のトップは、国民のほとんどがワクチン接種を受けていても、今年は外国人観光客の入国がほとんど禁止されたままになる可能性が高いと述べています。予算書は、人口全体がオーストラリアのコロナウイルスワクチン接種プログラムの処置を受けた上で、2021年の後半に国境が開く可能性があると見積もりますが、ブレンドン・マーフィー教授は、2021年を通して海外旅行は一時停止の可能性が高くなったと述べています。 The head of Australia's health department says the nation's boarders are likely to remain largely closed to international visitors this year even if most of the population is vaccinated. The budget papers assume boarders are likely to reopen late this year on the population wide Australian covid vaccination program will be in place, but Prof Brendon Murphy says the travel is now likely to stay in place throughout 2021. 新しい報告書は、昨年のコロナウイルス・ロックダウンにもかかわらず、ビクトリア州の経済がオーストラリアで最も早く回復すると予測しています。 ビクトリア州は、コロナウイルス大流行の影響で最大の経済的打撃を受けることになりました。しかし、コンサルタント会社Deroitte Access Economicsの最新の業績見通しでは、ビクトリア州の経済は予想以上に早く回復するとしています。同レポートでは、今年の経済成長率は5.4％で、QLDの4.7％、NSWの4.2％を上回ると予測しています。また、オーストラリアの統計局の最新データでは、2020年の最終四半期に15万人以上のビクトリア州民が仕事を見つけるという前向きな回復の兆しを示しています。 A new report predicts Victoria's economy will make the fastest recovery in Australia despite last year's covid lockdowns. Victoria was poised to take the biggest economic hit from the covid-19 pandemic. However, the latest business outlook from consultancy Deroitte Access Economics tips that Victorian economy could rebound faster than expected. The report estimates economic growth will hit 5.4% this year ahead of QLD at 4.7% and NSW at 4.2%, meanwhile the latest data from the Australian bureau statics also shows positive signs of recovery with more than 150,000 victorians finding work in the last quarter of 2020. 疫学の第一人者は、国際的なテニス選手やサポートスタッフからコミュニティに入るコロナウイルスの脅威は非常に低いと確信しています。3つのチャーター便で5つの症例が確認された後、70人以上の選手を含む約170人が今後2週間、部屋に閉じ込められています。ディーキン大学のキャサリン・ベネット教授は、ビクトリア州民が心配する必要はないと述べています。 A leading epidemiologist is confident the thread of covid getting into the communities from the international tennis players and support staff is very low. About a 170 people including more than 70 players are now confined to their rooms for the next 2 weeks after 5 confirmed cases were found on 3 charter flights. Prof Cathrin Bennet from Deakin University says Victorians don't need to be worried.

Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga plans to legislate fines and prison sentences for people not complying with COVID-19 preventive measures, while there are concerns of infringement on personal freedoms. Last Wednesday, Japan recorded the total of 300,000 cases despite the government expanded the state of emergency beyond the Tokyo metropolitan area to Osaka and other prefectures. Suga administration submits the proposed revision in the regular Diet session starting this week, those refusing to be hospitalised face a maximum fine of ¥1 million or a prison sentence of up to a year. People refusing to answer or giving false information to health authorities tracing close contacts could be given with a maximum fine of ¥500,000 or jail time of up to six months. The Health, Labor and Welfare Ministry has held a meeting to discuss a proposed revision to the infectious disease law. At the meeting, health experts approved the plan but warned the government to be cautious in giving out punishment. Government is also expected to revise the special measures law on the coronavirus that enables the government to fine businesses failed to comply with its requests to shorten their operating hours or temporarily close. Under the proposal, businesses in prefectures under a state of emergency is given a fine of up to ¥500,000.

NSW州南海岸のある場所がコロナウイルスに感染している人が訪れた場所のリストに追加されました。カンガルーバレーのノスタルジア・ファクトリーとハスキソンのタージ・インディアン・レストランに出席した人は、症状のモニターをするように言われています。昨日、シドニー西部のウェントワースビルの9つの新しい場所では、ウールワース、BWSと2つのインド料理店が特定されました。 The venues on NSW south coast have been added to a list of places visited by people with coronavirus. Anyone who attended Nostalgia factory in Kangaroo Valley and Taj Indian restaurant in Huskisson have been told to monitor for symptom. Nine new venues in Wentworthville in Sydney's west were identified yesterday including a Woolworth, BWS and two Indian restaurant. 新しいコロナウイルスのルールは、今朝、シドニーのクリケット場で始まる第3回目のオーストラリア対インドの試合の際に適用されます。観客の数は10,000人で上限が設けられますが、マスクを着用する必要がありますし、コロナウイルスの発生にリンクされているいくつかの郊外からのファンは、立ち入りが禁止されています。 New coronavirus rules will be in place when the third cricket test between Australia and India starts this morning at the Sydney Cricket ground. Cloud numbers will be capped at 10,000 patrons will have to wear masks and fans from some suburbs linked to coronavirus outbreak have been banned from the ground. オーストラリアのパスポート所持者の中には、出国のために国境警備の正式な免除を必要とする者がいるにもかかわらず、公式の旅行データによると、出国者の動きは昨年のオーストラリアへの到着を上回るペースで続いていることが明らかになりました。 Official travel data reveals outbound passengers movement continues to outpace arrival into Australia last year, that's despite some Australian passport holders needing a formal exemption from border force to leaving the country.

Yesterday Japan recorded 6,000 coronavirus cases. PM Yoshihide Suga is expected to declare state of emergency to Tokyo and 3 surrounding prefectures later today. On Wednesday Tokyo recorded about 1,600 cases, with over 100 patients in serious condition. Saitama and Chiba confirmed about 400 and 300 cases, respectively. The governor of Aichi, Hideaki Omura says he may ask the state to put the central prefecture under the emergency declaration, while Aichi has recorded about 360 cases. Osaka and Fukuoka recorded 560 and 316 cases. These prefectures are not included to the planned state of emergency. The coming state of emergency will be in place until the early February. Under the declaration residents are encouraged to stay home, restaurants are told to close by 8 pm, but no fines applied.

NSW政府は、今朝の”コロナウイルス新規感染者”公式の発表に先立ち、昨日報告されたコロナウイルスの症例数に満足だと言っています。シドニー西部のWoolworthとBerala BWSに関連付けられたクラスターは、15人の感染者数に膨らんでいます。オーストラリア東部時間の11時に発表される今日の数字に昨日の2人の感染者が含まれることが確認されました。ジョン・バララロ州知事代行によると、昨夜8時から24時間の間に追加の症例が確認されたとのことです。 The NSW government says it's comfortable the number of coronavirus cases reported yesterday ahead of the release of official figure this morning. A cluster associated with Woolworth and BWS at Berala in Sydney's west is growing to 15 cases. Yesterday, two cases were confirmed which will be included today's figures to be released on 11 O'clock Australian Eastern Time. Acting premiere John Barilaro says additional cases have been identified in 24 hours from the 8 O'clock last night. 2002年のバリ島爆弾テロを組織したとされるイスラム教の指導者は、今週末にインドネシアの刑務所から釈放されると言われています。82歳のアブ・バカル・バシルはインドネシアで最も悪名高い過激派であり、アルカイダにリンクしたジェマ・イスラミア・ネットワークの精神的指導者と考えられています。インドネシア政府は、アチェ州の過激派訓練キャンプへの関与をめぐって、彼の刑期が終わりに近づいていると述べています。18年前、バリ島のナイトクラブが爆破され、オーストラリア人88人を含む200人以上が死亡しました。 The Islamist leader alleged to have orchestrated 2002 Bali bombings is reportedly said to be free from Indonesian prison later this week. 82 year old Abu Bakar Bashir is among Indonesia's most notorious extremists and is considered a spiritual leader of Al Qaeda-linked Jemaah Islamiah network. Indonesian government says he's nearing the end of his jail term over his involvement in militant training camps in Aceh province. More than two hundred people including 88 Australians died when night clubs in Bali were blown up 18 years ago. サイクロン”イモージェン”の残骸は、洪水警戒区域であるQLD北部の一部に大雨をもたらしました。警察長官のカタリナ・キャロルによると、約1,400軒の家が停電のために残されたものの、負傷者の報告はありませんでした。 The remnant of cyclone Imogen have brought more heavy rain to parts of Northern QLD with the region on flood watch. Police Commissioner Katarina Carroll says there were no reports of injuries, although about 1,400 houses were left without power.

A half year after the deadly flood took 65 people's lives in Kumamoto, over 4,000 people live in temporary housing. Local government sends staffs at the sites to help ex-owners rebuild houses. More than 2,600 families happen to continue their lives upstairs escaped inundation, according to Japan Times. In November, Kumamoto Prefecture resumed a dam construction project that's halted in 2010, in response to the wide criticism towards the water management. Governor, Ikuo Kabashima says he's approved the construction on the Kawabe River, despite his opposition to the project over environmental damages. “I've accepted people's wishes to protect both lives and the environment. These wishes are what made my decision.” The financial damage to the local infrastructures and about 4,500 damaged properties, is estimated at ¥533 billion, but people's lives.

疫学者は、COVIDワクチンが導入される前に、そのワクチンを受け取ることができるように、今年は少し早くインフルエンザワクチンがリリースされることを求めています。ディーキン大学の疫学者のキャサリン ・ ベネットは、昨年、インフルエンザ ワクチンは、コロナウイルスのために部分的に前倒しされた、と言います。ベネット教授は、COVIDワクチンが利用可能になったときに大きな柔軟性を提供するだろうから、今年も同じことをするのは理にかなっている、と言います。彼女はコロナウイルスのワクチン接種に必要な2つの注射を受ける前にインフルエンザワクチンを受けるのは理にかなっていると言います。 Epidemiologist is calling for flu vaccines to be released little earlier this year so people can receive it before a COVID vaccine is rolled out. Catherine Bennett who's the chair of epidemiology at Deakin University says flu vaccine was brought forward last year partly because of coronavirus. Prof Bennet says it makes sense to do the same thing this year because it would provide great flexibility when the COVID vaccine become available. She says it make sense to get flu vaccine before getting the two injections required for vaccination. 屋内の会場でフェイスマスクを着用していないシドニー全域の居住者は今、罰金を科されるでしょう。 シドニー全域でのコロナウイルスの増加の発生への対応として、これらの地域では、公共交通機関、ショッピングセンターを含む場所でマスクを着用しなければ、罰金に科されます。アンドリュー・コンスタンス州交通相は、人々がバスに乗ることを拒否されることはないと述べています。野党指導者のジョディ・マッケイ氏は、組織はマスクを容易に入手できるようにする必要があると述べています。NSW州警察によると、200ドルの罰金は、規則に違反した者に対する最後の措置です。 Residence of greater Sydney caught not wearing face masks at indoor venue can now be fined. In the response to the growing outbreak of coronavirus across greater Sydney, those in the region required to wear masks at several venues including on public transport and shopping centres or face a fine. State transport minister Andrew Constance says people won't be denied getting on the bus. Opposition leader Jodi Mckay says organisations need to ensure masks are readily available. NSW police says the $200 fine is a last result for those flouting the rules. オーストラリア政府は、国家安全保障上のリスクがあると判断されたリベラル政党との関係を持つ中国人実業家と法廷で係争中です。以下はABCの調査による独占レポートです。 実業家のハ・リューはリベラル党に２万ドル以上を寄付していました。彼は現在、諜報機関のASIOが安全保障上のリスクに関連しているとして、オーストラリアに滞在するために裁判所で争っています。リュー氏は、中国のメルボルン領事館の補佐機関となった”neighbourhood watch group”を設立した。このグループは、連邦政府リベラル党のグラディス・リュー議員によって数年かけて推進されました。また、ハ・リュウ氏は、”予算の夜”の夕食会にマイケル・スッカー財務次官補と一緒に出席しました。スッカー氏のスポークスマンによると、二人はプライベートな会話をしたことはないといいます。グラディス氏は、このビジネスマンに対する疑惑を知らなかったと言います。 The Australian government is in a legal battle to depote Chinese businessman with links to the liberal party whose been assessed a risk to national security. This exclusive report from ABC investigation. Businessman Ha Liu donated more than $20,000 to the liberal party. He's now fighting in a court to stay in Australia after spy agency, ASIO relate to the security risks. Mr Liu founded neighbourhood watch group which became the assistant agency of Chinese Melbourne Consulate. The group was promoted by the federal liberal MP Gladys Liu over several years. Ha Liu also attended the events with the assistant treasurer Michael Sukkar who invited him at his table at Budget Night dinner. Spokesman of Sukkar says the two never had a private conversation. Gladys says she was not aware of the allegation against the business man.

Tokyo records 816 new COVID-19 cases on Sunday. A day before, the request to the central government to declare state of emergency was sent by Tokyo Gov. Yuriko Koike and the governors of two prefectures, Saitama and Chiba. The requests came after the country recorded more than 4,500 new cases on New Year's Eve as the number of severely ill COVID-19 patients hit a new high of 716. NHK reported the PM Suga discussed the request with his spokesperson and financial minister. The planned state of emergency will be limited to some hospitality industry compared to the one in April last year, which put many local business in financial hardship.

NSW州保健当局は、シドニー西部での謎のCOVID症例の発生源を調査しています、既知のクラスターとの関連はありません。すでにホットスポットとされていたBerala BWSに新たな警告が出され、CBDの衣料品店Culture Kingsにも警告が出されました。 NSW health authority is investigating the source of mystery COVID cases in western Sydney with no links to known clusters. New date and time alerts has been made for Berala BWS which had already been noted as hot spot while there also a warning for CBD clothing store Culture Kings. ACTはシドニーでのウイルスの再流行を受け、今日の正午からニューサウスウェールズ州のウイルス感染地域への国境を閉鎖する予定です。新しい方向性の下では、シドニー全域を訪問したすべての非ACT居住者は、免除なしでは入境を拒否されるでしょう。 The ACT will shut its boarder to virus affected area of NSW from mid-day today after the recent resurgence of virus across Sydney. Under the new directions, all non-ACT residence who've been in greater Sydney, would be refused entry without an exemption. ビクトリア州の保健当局がコロナウイルスのケースを追跡するために、COVIDの検査所では今週末に渡りスタッフの勤務時間を延長することになります。昨夜のボーダー閉鎖の前にNSWから戻る旅行者の数を補助するために、4 つの新しいポップアップ検査所がセットアップされました。 COVID testing sites will have extended hours in staffing this weekend as Victorian Health authorities race to track down coronavirus cases. Four new pop up testing sites has been set up to help coop with numbers of travellers returning from NSW before last night's boarder closure. QLDの病院では、変化した南アフリカ由来のコロナウイルスから、ある男性が回復しています。最高保健責任者はこの海外旅行者が南アフリカ、英国およびカタールを訪れた後、病院にいる間にテストで陽性を発覚したと言いました。 A man is recovering from the South African Coronavirus varied in the QLD hospital. The chief health officer says the overseas traveller tested positive while in hospital after being in South Africa, UK and Qatar.

New Year's Eve is the most important time of the year for family in any countries. This year, perhaps the most iconic crossing, Shibuya crossing was packed with people celebrating the beginning of another year of pandemic. According to NHK's report, there were 4,520 people confirmed for COVID-19 on New Year's Eve, which marked the highest number of daily cases since the beginning of pandemic. Hospitals are under the dire situation, which holds 681 severe cases nation widely. Following the health advices, the imperial Household Agency has announced the cancelation of the event. Emperor Naruhito appealed to the public to work together through the pandemic in a prerecorded video released on Friday. "In the past year, we have been faced with various difficulties and challenges due to the spread of a new coronavirus, an unknown virus on a scale that most of us living in this age have never experienced before. Many people around the world and in Japan have lost their lives, and I can only imagine the grief of the families who have lost their loved ones."

「ドイツ人の親子がシドニーのホテル検疫から誤って除外、メルボルンの警備員により発覚」 キーワード：受話器、警備員、検疫、陥る(陥れる)、潜在的な、陰性、乗組員、安息する、平均化する、上限がある、反発する、患者、治療、予防措置 ピーター・ミカは信じられなかった。土曜日の午後、受話器の向こうにいたのは、メルボルン空港のターミナル3の外にいた警備員のクラウディオ・コミノットだった。彼と一緒に立っていたのは53歳のドイツ人女性と15歳の息子で、東京発シドニー経由のバージンエア便を降りたばかりだった。 彼らはどこに検疫に行けばいいのか聞いていた。しかし、ビクトリア州での外国人旅行者のためのホテル検疫は、その後の2日間は再開される予定がなく、第1回目のプログラムの失敗は、第2回目のロックダウンを生き抜いた人々の心の中にまだ新鮮に残っていました。 1ヶ月以上もCOVID-19の新規感染者が発生していなかったので、ビクトリアからはウイルスが排除されたという事実もあった。外国からの入国者がウイルスを持っている可能性があり、彼らは州を新たなロックダウンに陥れかねないのです。 しかし2人の警備員による素早い思考は、シドニーでの検疫の免除があると誤って信じていたニューサウスウェールズ州の警察官のミスを防ぎ、潜在的な惨事(disaster)に陥ることからビクトリアを救ったのである。 「私たちがビクトリアを救ったようなものだった 」とミカ氏は言った。母と息子はそれ以来コロナウイルス検査の陰性結果を受け取り、174人の乗客及びバージンエアの国内乗組員を安息させ、新しいホテルの検疫プログラムの最初のゲストになった。 最初の国際便が到着した後、そのスキームは実施になりました。週をまたいで平均化することができますが、到着者の数は毎日160人の上限があります。CBDと空港にある合わせて11のホテルで働く医者の中には、州政府の要求に反発してホテルでのみ働くようにした後、通常の患者の治療を同時に継続する者もいます。 このプログラムの責任者であるリサ・ネビル警察相は、医師が最小限の感染リスクをもたらすように予防措置を講じると述べました。 https://www.theage.com.au/national/victoria/this-is-a-big-problem-the-phone-call-that-averted-potential-disaster-20201207-p56l6l.html?utm_content=NARRATIVE&list_name=44_age_newsalert&promote_channel=edmail&utm_campaign=am-theage&utm_medium=email&utm_source=newsletter&utm_term=2020-12-08&mbnr=MjI4MDEzMzU&instance=2020-12-08-06-51-AEDT&jobid=29279212 Peter Mikha couldn't quite believe it. On the phone was Claudio Cominotto, a security guard stationed outside terminal three at Melbourne Airport on Saturday afternoon. Standing with him were a 53-year-old woman and her 15-year-old son who had just got off a Virgin flight from Sydney, and before that Toyko. They were asking where they should go to quarantine. But hotel quarantine for international travellers was not due to resume in Victoria for another two days, and the failure of the first program was still fresh in the minds of those who lived through the second lockdown. There was also the fact COVID-19 had been eliminated in Victoria after more than a month without a case. Any international arrivals could be carrying the virus, threatening to plunge the state into another round of restrictions. But quick thinking by the two security guards prevented a mistake by a NSW police officer, who mistakenly believed the pair had exemption from quarantining in Sydney, from turning into a potential disaster. "It was like we saved Victoria," Mr Mikha said. The mother and son have since returned two negative coronavirus tests, much to the relief of the 174 passengers and crew on the domestic Virgin flight, and became the first guests in the new hotel quarantine program. That scheme is now in full swing after the first international flights arrived yesterday. There is a daily cap of 160 arrivals, although that number can be averaged out across a week. Some GPs working at the 11 CBD and airport hotels will continue treating their usual patients at the same time after they pushed back against state government demands to work exclusively in the hotels. Police Minister Lisa Neville, who is responsible for the program, said precautions would be taken to ensure the doctors posed a minimal transmission risk.

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TOPICS Japan's relatively small number of testing. A rumour around flexible quarantine policy A learning tip: Meaning of Kento(検討) in Japan's news Discussion: Should Japan open boarder? Last weekend, Health Minister Norihisa Tamura visited both Narita and Haneda airports, and he will take an action on doubling the airport testing to 20,000 on daily basis nation-widely. Yesterday, Japan Times published an article that Japan is set to exempt business travellers and returnees from the 14 day quarantine. This news is not confirmed by authorities publicly by far, but government sources says. NHK, the national broadcaster confirmed that “the government” will plan to decide the exemption. For the record the news was reported yesterday mid-day on their website. The news use a word Kento which means thinking about or considering something. For that reason, it may not happen, so do not say this is news, but rumour. It's kind of scary that NHK publish government's statements like this and we don't know who is responsible for this decision if no one announce in public. I'm very very concerned. The big part of this news is that including journalists and those political elites are “Kento shiteiru” of everything. Be precise, please. According to the officials, nearly 8,500 people arrived Narita airport during the 10 days-long summer holiday in August. And only about 4,000 people arrived Haneda airport. Hold on Pete, why you picked up numbers from last August? That is only available and reliable source by the both airports' immigration department. Earlier Tokyo and Japan has recorded above 200 and 600 cases respectively while the nation has lifted boarder restriction to mid to long term residents like international students and technical intern trainees. Prior to the games of Tokyo Olympics, next April Japan might allow tourists to stay without the hotel quarantine and tourists must provide their temperatures through apps. Should Japan open boarder? Countries are planning to re-open boarders to other countries, some of the states in Australia will be able to visit New Zealand as early as December. First of all, I can't wait to take a plane. How many of you saw planes in sky, imagining the sensation of going to new countries? I did, a lot of times. Ignoring the fact that you are not going anywhere. The challenge of international travel is that we know what happens to society if we do that without a great policy. Counting local transmission and returned travellers are differentiated for a reason that the mapping transmissions in community. What I think is the most important thing is to track and contain the local transmission of the coronavirus in early stage. Like we saw the health experts tracked a super spreader of the Chadstone shopping centre's case. A butcher could pass on virus to loads of people within a few days. To wrap up this self-driving argument surrounding the border issue, we need clear policy to track and contain outbreaks in case the local transmission happens by returned travellers. https://www3.nhk.or.jp/news/html/20201008/k10012653591000.html https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2020/10/08/national/business-travelers-returnees-coronavirus-quarantine/

At the United Nations General Assembly, Japanese PM Suga has reinforced the safety of the Olympic Games, and he said the event wiil be a proof of humanity has defeated the pandemic. "I will continue to spare no effort in order to welcome you to Games that are safe and secure." said Suga. First of all, some of you may wonder why Abe, the previous PM resigned. Fair enough! I give you the background quickly. He became the longest serving PM in Japan's history after the war. The news hit the ground around the world. Soon, he quit. NHK reports that he has a chronic illness called “ulcerative colitis.” In the New York Times article, a political scientist Koichi Nakano says Mr Abe failed to provide accountable information for his scandals like money fraud, Moritomo and Kake Gakuen. The resignation is controversial. It's like his chronicle condition showed up just in time! I used that trick when I was in primary school. My stomach suddenly hurt on the day of the exam. He maybe avoided troubles. I am thrilled to see Suga's leadership in the time of emergency and instability. This may include the postponed Olympic in coming year, which was the hope of economical recovery from the Tohoku earthquake in 2011. There is a rumour for a snap election for the reaffirmation of Suga's presidency in the party. Despite the high approval rate of his cabinet, he has not yet committed to the snap election. Mr Suga insist the handling of coronavirus pandemic comes first. Mr Suga calls for the election or take over Abe's term for next 12 months. I generally support that idea. It is certainly not the best time for people in muddle to think about the politics. Recently, International Olympic Committee president Thomas Bach emphasised that Tokyo organisers are prepared to carry out games in post-corona world. In the statement it says over 50 measures have been designed to maximise cost savings and increase efficiencies in Games delivery. Earlier, considering the further damage on its economy, Japan announced the easing restriction for all non tourist from October. This allows international students, foreign residents and athletes to enter Japan on condition of 14-day quarantine period upon arrival. The challenge of holding the Olympic is following the safety measure. While IOC says the Olympic will go ahead with or without the vaccine, it is highly testing for Mr Suga. Shinzo Abe Is Quitting, and Leaving a Trail of Scandals Behind https://www.nytimes.com/2020/08/30/opinion/shinzo-abe-resign-japan.html Prime Minister Abe's illness https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/news/20200828_29/ IOC AND TOKYO 2020 AGREE ON MEASURES TO DELIVER GAMES FIT FOR A POST-CORONA WORLD https://www.olympic.org/news/ioc-and-tokyo-2020-agree-on-measures-to-deliver-games-fit-for-a-post-corona-world Japan to allow entry for all nontourist new visa applicants from October https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2020/09/25/national/social-issues/japan-non-tourist-new-visa-entry/

California governor Gavin Newsom calls the state's record breaking fire caused by “climate change”, while the president Trump describes the west coast fire mishandled by “forest management”. California has been experiencing wildfires last few years. 31 people was killed by the fire and the flame is spreading across the nation. Earlier, Los Angels mayor Eric Garcetti also said it's “climate change.” Mr Garcetti reminded people in California of the president's word as insult. According to SBS, Mr Trump plans to meet with the heads of California's emergency services on Monday. Joe Biden's ambitious climate plan has the biggest investment and the hope with allies. Firstly, he will rejoin the Paris Agreement on the day 1 of his presidency, and Biden will go further. According to his proposal, the admission will “lead an effort to get every major country to ramp up the ambition of their domestic climate targets.” Australia and Japan has modest climate policy, will be targeted by Biden's admission. Because, he wants America to become a leading clean-energy exporter with friends.. There is one concern, China. In order to reduce the cost of energy in global markets, Biden needs to improve the relationship between countries and unions. Question is, will the tension between US and China decrease? Biden's proposal include the biggest investment of climate change in the history. He believes $1.7 trillion of investment create “10 million new good-paying jobs.” He calls that “Clean Energy Revolution.”

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—What happened to the activists in Hong Kong? Yesterday, police arrested 10 people in Hong Kong under a new national security law. The purge has begun with the media owner of Apple Daily, Jimmy Lai. His company's senior executive Mark Simon said in a tweet that "Jimmy Lai is being arrested for collusion with foreign powers at this time.” On that night, 23 year-old activist, Agnes Chow was detained by police. Later a statement was posted on her Facebook, says she was arrested over “clouding with foreign forces,” under the National Security Law. President of Taiwan, Tsai Ing-wen showed a disappointment over the surge in Hong Kong, saying the arrests “further eroding Hong Kong's freedom of the press, rule of the law, human rights and democracy.” This comment came after the meeting with a high-profile US figure visiting Taiwan. —When did this diplomatic relationship start between US and Taiwan? Since 2018, US has embolden the tie between Taiwan by introducing acts such as Taiwan Relations Act and Taiwan Travel Act. Plus, Taiwan is buying military equipments from US over the decade. Yesterday, US health secretary, Alex Azar, has met Taiwan's president, Tsai Ing-wen for the meeting over the response to the COVID-19 crisis while Taiwanese airforce detected unknown fighter jets, allegedly from China, at the Taiwanese side of the border. BBC reported that Azar stated “three overarching themes” for the visit. “The first is to recognise Taiwan as an open and democratic society, executing a highly successful and transparent Covid-19 response,” he said. “The second is to reaffirm Taiwan as a long partner and friend of the United States. “The third is to note that Taiwan deserves to be recognised as a global health leader with an excellent track record of contributing to international health." Despite the successful handling on COVID-19, Taiwan is not a member of WHO. In response to the meeting, President Tsai posted on Twitter. “Working together, we can prove that democracy is the best system to overcome global challenges,” she said. —So, what Abe said, or did not say on Hong Kong? Last month, PM Shizo Abe and Australia PM Scott Morrison held a video meeting on Hong Kong's security. Since then, no comments. Japan's position over China is double standard. On one side, the economy is important when it comes to the tourism and other industries. On the other side, a nationalist population support Shinzo Abe on the security issue. Abe has been passive to China, he will be passive. Japan itself has no intention to involve in the humanitarian problem in Hong Kong. It is about the international politics, rather than the domestic politics. China carrying out political purge in Hong Kong -ABC https://www.abc.net.au/news/2020-08-11/agnes-chow-arrested-hong-kong-china-security-laws/12544476 US angers China with high-profile Taiwan visit - BBC https://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-53719333 Taiwan–United States relations https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Taiwan–United_States_relations Trade War Vox https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Iwa3vLoeNmQ Chinese Consulate in Houston -PBS News Hour https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-55YTqufAVo Agnes Chow Facebook https://www.facebook.com/agneschowting/

Yesterday, a massive explosion wiped at least 135 people and injured 4,000 others in Lebanon's capital city Beirut. Many of you would've watched the blast on social media or TV. I see media sort of creates contrast between this blast and Japan's atomic bomb in Hiroshima. There is a reason behind the juxtaposition. Today is the 75th anniversary of the Hiroshima's atomic bomb. UK based news Dailymail reported the blast was a fifth size of a nuclear bomb called “Little Boy” was sourced from the local media in Lebanon. BBC reported that specialists at the University of Sheffield in the UK estimate that the blast had about one tenth of the explosive power of Hiroshima. There are many assumption on the impact of the blast. As far as I researched, it is about 10-20% of the Hiroshima's atomic bomb “Little Boy.” I think the awareness of the use of nuclear weapon is very important. But, it is inappropriate comparing between the nuclear weapon during the World War Two, and a potential miss-management of the chemical. President Michel Aoun said the blast was caused by 2,750 tonnes of ammonium nitrate stored unsafely in a warehouse. "We leave it to the experts to determine the reasons," he said. Coming weekend, in Japan, people remember the impact of atomic bomb in Hiroshima and Nagasaki during the WW2. This year, is the 75th anniversary of the incidents when Japan was an enemy of the world. This year, the size of ceremony will be smaller than usual because of preventing the COVID-19 in the city. I will prey, as I do as part of my morning routine, for ancestories and victims. Meanwhile, Carlos Ghosn was on trend in Japan's Twitter. Brazilian newspaper O Estado de São Paulo reported, Carlos Ghosn and his family are reportedly safe. The defendant, by the definition of the law, Ghosn's house, the house technically belongs to Nissan, was “destroyed” by the blast. I can see the battle over the house in the future. Like whether the damage belongs to Nissan or Ghosn. https://www.bbc.com/news/world-middle-east-53670839 https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-8593773/Trump-calls-deadly-Beirut-explosions-terrible-attack-says-ready-assist-Lebanon.html https://www.caradvice.com.au/871130/carlos-ghosn-safe-after-home-damaged-in-beirut-explosion-report/

Last Wednesday, the US House of Representatives held a hearing. The world's most powerful tech CEOs - Mark Zuckerberg of Facebook, Jeff Bezos of Amazon, Tim Cook of Apple and Sundar Pichai of Google – were summoned to Washington. The overall purpose of the hearings was to determine whether the companies had too much market power. For instance, the treatment on startups was the subject over the violations of antitrust law. In response to the buyout of Instagram as a possible strategy to take out a nascent competitor. Zuckerberg said that, in fact, Instagram's success had never been guaranteed and was the result of Facebook's investment in the product. None of the startups can beat the giants on the traditional money game, monopoly. In the country like U.S. where capitalism are heavily taken a place, the question on the big companies dominating market, seems contradictory to me. On Friday, Donald Trump said that he planned to sign an executive order to ban TikTok in the US. The video sharing service has 80 million active monthly users. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said the action would be taken "with respect to a broad array of national security risks that are presented by software connected to the Chinese Communist Party”. It has begun by banning Huawei products including 5G, these action is part of the political conflict between U.S. and China. Trump said that “enough“. No more silly meme? No more funny dance? No more teaching the Asian granny English by reading international brands names like Prada and Versace? According to Pompeo, the action on TikTok will be taken in “coming days”. There is Ahead of the U.S. presidential election in November, these incidents seemed to me, is the government rein in tech companies not to intervene in the democratic system. Bunch of politicians in the state on the platform creating contents and engaging young people. Hope these talents are immigrating to Twitter. https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2020/jul/31/big-tech-house-historic-antitrust-hearing-times-have-changed https://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-53625344 https://www.nytimes.com/2020/07/30/podcasts/the-daily/congress-facebook-amazon-google-apple.html https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fNO8TLAvM3E

On Monday, Human Rights Watch published a study which showed child athletes in Japan have suffered physical, sexual and verbal abuse from their “inadequately trained” coaches. The report “I was hit so many times I can't count” includes 800 former child athletes, including Olympians and Paralympians, with many suffering from depression, physical disabilities and lifelong trauma as a result. https://www.hrw.org/report/2020/07/20/i-was-hit-so-many-times-i-cant-count/abuse-child-athletes-japan UK said the government was needed to take “immediate action” in response to the Intelligence and Security Committee's report into Russian interference. ISC member, Stewart Hosie, told reporters the government "took its eye off the ball, because of its focus on counterterrorism.” https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-politics-53484344 A gunman in Ukraine took hostages in a bus and demanded President Volodymyr Zelenskiy, the former comedian, to recommend the 2005 film Earthlings starring Joaquin Phoenix. 44-year-old Maksym Kryvosh who is an animal rights activist spoke directly wth Zelenskiy and all hostages were released shortly after he posted a video endorsing the film critical of the poor treatment of animals. https://www.theguardian.com/world/2020/jul/21/hostage-siege-ends-after-ukrainian-president-endorses-joaquin-phoenix-film

Indian poet, Varavara Rao contracted Covid-19 in jail. His family visited him earlier last week and found him on "a soiled bed soaked in urine with no-one around to attend to him", local media reported. Rao, a Maoist ideologue, has been in jail since 2018 for allegedly inciting caste violence. Since 1973, he has spent more than 10 years in prison under the UAPA- an anti-terrorism law. https://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-india-53441846 Ahead of the presidential election in November, on Sunday, a major poll showed that Joe Biden leads Donald Trump by 15% among registered voters nationally and a 20-point lead on who Americans trust to handle the coronavirus pandemic. https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2020/jul/19/trump-joe-biden-coronavirus-polls An actor Haruma Miura was found dead at his home on Saturday, Minato-ward police has not published any statements yet, but multiple sources like newspaper, tabloid magazine reported. His agent said "Haruma Miura died on 18th July in 2020. To fans and to whom it may concern[Kankeisya], I'm terribly sorry for causing you trouble, but the detail is under investigation, so please be patient to the inconvenience and thank you for understanding." https://sp.amuse.co.jp/20200718/

The Abe government's economic recovery plan, about $16 billion is aimed at supporting the tourism sector, so called “Go To Campaign” excluded Tokyo due to the spike of new coronavirus cases. Yesterday, the Japanese capital recorded 286 people which is the highest single number since the first outbreak. The governor, Yuriko asked people who intend to travel, to think about it. Yesterday, the government excluded Tokyo from its list. https://www.abc.net.au/news/2020-07-15/coronavirus-update-covid19-ardern-new-zealand-japan-tokyo/12455750 https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2020/07/16/national/japans-go-to-travel-campaign-in-doubt/ https://www.mlit.go.jp/report/press/content/001339698.pdf https://www3.nhk.or.jp/news/html/20200716/k10012518311000.html FBI launched an investigation after several US figures' Twitter account were hijacked. Elon Musk, Bill Gates, Joe Biden and Barack Obama were among those “co-ordinated" attack, Twitter said. Their accounts requested donations in the cryptocurrency, Bitcoin. It said "You send $1,000, I send you back $2,000." https://www.bbc.com/news/technology-53439585 In an effort to attract more big studio productions to Australia, the Morrison government will extend the life of its location incentive program by two years, boosting the budget of the screen initiative by $400m. Location Incentive Program was originally unveiled in 2018 and had funded 10 productions including Thor: Love and Thunder, Shang-Chi, Godzilla vs Kong and so on. https://www.theguardian.com/film/2020/jul/17/coalition-will-boost-scheme-to-attract-big-movie-productions-to-australia-by-400m https://www.arts.gov.au/departmental-news/140-million-boost-australian-screen-industry-jobs https://www.smh.com.au/politics/federal/funding-to-attract-hollywood-blockbusters-to-australia-during-covid-19-20200716-p55ct2.html https://www.if.com.au/federal-government-unveils-400-million-location-incentive-fund/

In Hokkaido, where Ainu, the indigenous people thrived since the 10th century, a national museum called "Ainu Museum and Park" has opened last Sunday. At the opening ceremony, there were the governor of Hokkaido, Naomichi Suzuki, and the head of office of Ainu, Toshiya, Tone. A day before the ceremony, Chief Cabinet Secretary Suga Yoshihide visited the facility as well. As far as I researched, none of the attendances raised topics such as discrimination towards Ainu and the occupation of the land by the Japanese pioneer in Meiji era. The facility also known as Upopoy which means "singing in a large group" in Ainu language. Should it be exploited by the tourism? https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/news/20200712_03/ In the far east of Russia, thousands of protesters marched for the jailed governor of Khabarovsk, Sergei Furgal who is remanded in custody over the alleged murder 15 years ago. Furgal defeated the candidate of Putin's United Russia party in elections two years ago. Estimates by regional media and opposition put the number of demonstrators on Saturday, at between 5,000 and 40,000, BBC reported. According to the Russia's law, Putin will review this case personally and decide whether Furgal resume his duty or not. https://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-53373132 A Chinese activist in Melbourne was tracked by the authority in China over her online activity. A woman known as Zoo organised rallies in Melbourne in support of Hong Kong protesters and whistleblower Li Wenliang, the Wuhan doctor who died after first warning of the coronavirus outbreak. Her father has been questioned in relation to her online activity, she said. The video footage shows a police officer telling that she is "not permitted" to post via a Twitter account despite Zoo denied that is not her account, SBS reported. https://www.sbs.com.au/news/this-activist-says-she-is-being-tracked-and-harassed-in-australia-by-chinese-police

—Where is a “safe heaven”? Under the new circumstances, people in Hong Kong are facing inprisonment due to the raising concerns over the protests. So, countries such as UK, Australia and Taiwan are giving visas extensions, offering permanent residency. For example, UK offered citizenship to whom born in Hong Kong before 1997 when the country handed back to Chinese rule. The new visa rule includes 350,000 UK passport holders, and 2.6 million others eligible, will be able to come to the UK for five years. https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-politics-53246899 Here in Australia, PM Scott Morrison announced the action to grant a five-year extension to about 10,000 temporary visa holders already in Australia. The tension between China and Australia continues to rise since the trading issue came up during the pandemic. The Chinese embassy said that the meddling in Hong Kong affairs will lead to “nothing but lifting a rock only to hit its feet”. https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2020/jul/10/australias-hong-kong-intervention-was-hardly-strident-but-that-didnt-matter-to-china Taiwan is likely an option for Hong Kongers who speaks fluent Mandarin. According to the government-backed Central News Agency in Taipei, more than 5,000 people received Taiwan residence permits in 2019. https://www.voanews.com/east-asia-pacific/why-hong-kongers-who-fear-china-wont-flood-nearby-democratic-taiwan Taiwan opened an office last Wednesday at Taipei which is designed to process the Hong Kong Humanitarian Aid Project. Since the beginning of the protest, President Tsai showed an encouragement towards the protest and she pledged a support last May after the proposal of the law by Beijing. —What is Japanese government saying on that? Yesterday, PM Shizo Abe and Scott Morrison held a video meeting on Hong Kong's security over the “National Security Law”. Abe stated that the law has “the one country two system withdrawing,” he said. In the meeting, two leaders saw an agreement on the attendance of Taiwan to WHO's conference due to the current health issue. https://www.jiji.com/jc/article?k=2020070900881&g=cov On Wednesday, Japan, the United States and Australia expressed "deep concern" over China's recent implementation of a sweeping security law in Hong Kong that is feared will restrict human rights and freedoms in the territory, KYODO News reported. https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2020/07/c183ad0b7d2c-japan-us-australia-express-deep-concern-over-hk-security-law.html After the virtual meeting between three countries, Taro Kono, the defence minister said “Together with like-minded states, we would like to strongly oppose China's attempt" to force a shift in the regional status quo”. I'd like to hear what you think over the controversial topic. If you have any thoughts please contact me on Twitter @Petemymate.

As the Security Law has passed the Chinese government, countries starts offering a safe heaven for citizens in Hong Kong. Taiwan opened an office last Wednesday at Taipei which is designed to process the Hong Kong Humanitarian Aid Project. President Tsai pledged a support last May after the proposal of the law by Beijing. Australian PM Scott Morrison has been asked last week whether he was considering offering safe haven to Hong Kongers. Australia's federal cabinet is scheduled to consider some options at its Wednesday meeting, The Sunday Morning Herald reported. https://www.cnbc.com/2020/07/03/taiwan-slams-hong-kong-national-security-law-opens-office-to-help.html https://www.smh.com.au/national/australia-set-to-join-the-greatest-human-capital-harvest-in-recent-memory-20200706-p559fp.html Japan considers abolishing up to 100 coal-fired plant, but the plan remained unknown. Minister for Economy, Trade and Industry Hiroshi Kajiyama said he had ordered officials to make proposals to "phase out inefficient coal-fired power plants and make renewable energy a main power source". He revealed the plan last Friday, that follows Japan's Strategic Energy Plan which aims to have 22-24% of renewable energy by 2030. he said "the plan hasn't changed," Nikkei reported. https://www.enecho.meti.go.jp/en/category/others/basic_plan/5th/pdf/strategic_energy_plan.pdf https://www.sbs.com.au/news/japan-considers-mothballing-up-to-100-coal-fired-power-stations Victorian government's used police force to operate "hard lockdown" on public housing among the hot spots of coronavirus outbreak. The premiere Daniel Andrews announced the "hard lockdown" last Saturday and is affecting 3,000 residents. One of the problem is the residents has not given any warnings before the lockdown and are are not allowed to go out. 5 pages of paper has handed out to the residents, which describes fines if they break the rules and is written in English. Considering the diversity of the residents from different background, it has to be translated in their language and informed. https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2020/jul/05/what-we-know-about-victorias-coronavirus-public-housing-tower-hard-lockdowns?CMP=Share_iOSApp_Other I included the source of news to the detail of this episode. For the latest updates can be found on Twitter @Petemymate

Tokyo Disney Resort revealed its re-opening plan from 1 July, which follows the strict procedures in order to prioritise “the health and safety of guests” within the amusement park. This guideline is serious. It has 12 chapters throughout 9 pages. It says about precautions against COVID-19. But, unintentionally, it's funny. There is a line about not touching characters like Mickey mouse and Winnie the Pooh or whoever. But, how do you prevent bunch of kids rushing to the adorable characters? The characters can't say anything nor knock off kids. It's a scary job that actors are exposed to the risks of getting virus, but not be able to scream nor sped off. The guideline just says that they work carefully on that situation. Universal studio Japan reopened this month and apparently circle around characters and asking guests not to get in there. Major change in the operation of Disney Land is to down the amount of the guests to 50%. You may will be rejected if you have a temperature higher than 37.5℃. All guests are advised to wear masks except there are “proper” distance between other guests. Amusement Park and Theme Park New Coronavirus Infection Containment Guidelines https://www.e-yuenchi.com/pdf/amusement_park_guideline.pdf

Japan confirmed 72 cases of new COVID-19 yesterday. Especially, Tokyo governor Yuriko Koike announced 55 cases from the capital. The transmission of 23 people are under investigation and the others are close contacts of existing cases. 9 people came out from an office which found 16 cases so far. 75% of confirmed cases yesterday was 20s and 30s. Meanwhile, Tokyo Disney Land revealed its re-opening plan from 1 July. https://www3.nhk.or.jp/news/html/20200624/k10012482021000.html Qantas announced the 6,000 job cuts, which relevant to 20% of its workforce across Qantas and Jetstar due to the current travel restrictions. According to Qantas Airway's three year post-COVID recovery plan, more than 100 airplane will fly next 12 months, Financial Review reported. https://www.afr.com/street-talk/qantas-launches-1-36b-placement-20200625-p555y3 1000 Australian Defence Force will deploy at Melbourne to control hotel quarantine around the city after Victorian government requested military support from Canberra. At least 33 contractors employed at the hotels have been infected while working, and have spread to the family members. https://www.theage.com.au/politics/federal/military-deployed-to-melbourne-s-quarantine-hotels-20200624-p555tp.html I included the source of news to the detail of this episode. For the latest updates can be found on Twitter @Petemymate

Japan's government released COVID-19 tracing app “COCOA” last Friday and so far 3.2 million times has been downloaded, which is only 2.5% of its population, according to the iPhone Mania. This app uses API datas from Apple and Google. Although the first month is a trial period for the development, users has been posting errors on this app like user can change the first date of usage and they can skip the agreement of privacy policy. https://iphone-mania.jp/news-297225/ Today is 60th years anniversary of the U.S-Japan Security Treaty which is an agreement contained five articles made by Nobusuke Kishi, the then PM who is grandfather of the current premier Shinzo Abe. Yesterday, the cabinet's spokesperson Suga said that U.S plays a role of peace and stability to, not only Indo-Pacific, international community, NHK reported. https://www3.nhk.or.jp/news/html/20200623/k10012480171000.html Melbourne might face a second wave of the coronavirus due to the several outbreaks across the city. According to the Age, “Super-spreaders” who have unintentionally passed the virus to their family and other relatives at large family gatherings where social distance measures haven't been observed. T​ he clusters account for at least 25 cases with family members in the Hume, Brimbank, Moreland and Cardinia municipalities. https://www-theage-com-au.ez.library.latrobe.edu.au/national/victoria/coronavirus-hotspots-and- the-family-clusters-driving-its-spread-20200622-p55504.html Yesterday, Victoria confirmed 16 new cases of COVID-19; six cases are linked to known outbreaks, four detected in hotel quarantine, five identified through routine testing, and one remains under investigation, according to the official's report. https://www.dhhs.vic.gov.au/coronavirus-covid-19-daily-update I included the source of news to the detail of this episode. For the latest updates can be found on Twitter @Petemymate

Candidates held rally around Tokyo for the governor election Over the weekend, 22 candidates stood for the Tokyo governor election coming next month. Despite Tokyo confirmed the 35 coronavirus cases on Sunday, many of the candidates gave a speech outside to the crowds. Unlike the 4 famous candidates who went outside for their supporters, Yuriko Koike, the current governor held online campaign like streaming on Instagram, uploading videos on her website and using Twitter. https://mainichi.jp/senkyo/articles/20200621/k00/00m/010/189000c https://www.yuriko.or.jp Black Lives Matter Protest took a street in Kyoto on Sunday. Usually, the road is fully packed with tourists, was filled with 1000 protesters, according to the organizer, DEEP KYOTO. On that weekend, Black Lives Matter protests has been held over the world by reflecting Juneteenth, the end of slavery in 1865. The organisers asked attendances to wear masks. http://www.deepkyoto.com/black-lives-matter-kyoto-peaceful-march-sunday-june-21st/ https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2020/06/21/national/blm-rally-held-kyoto-honor-george-floyd- denounce-police-brutality/#.Xu_23K2B2EI In Australia, state of Victoria confirmed 19 new coronavirus cases on Sunday. The premiere Dan Andrews announced the delay of easing restriction further a month in response to the health experts advices on 6 hotspots in the Melbourne region where community transmission has been found. https://www.sbs.com.au/news/australians-strongly-discouraged-from-travelling-to-and-from- victorian-coronavirus-hotspots On Saturday, president Trump held a rally in Tulsa, Oklahomma for the re-election of the 2020 election in September. He asked for “slow-down” testing as U.S cases of COVID-19 passed two million. New York Times reported that most of the crowds in the rally was not wearing masks. A participant at the rally said “I will not live in fear,” that shows how poorly understood about the pandemic in the state. https://www.nytimes.com/2020/06/20/us/trump-rally-tulsa.html The sources of news included to the detail of this episode. For the latest updates from the host can be found on Twitter @Petemymate.

Japan's parliament closed on schedule despite opposition leaders called for the extension due to the COVID-19 pandemic. A day after the closure, the former ministry of justice was arrested and Abe dodged questions. Twitter @Petemymate

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A famous Japanese TV show "Terrace House" member, Hana Kimura was killed by cyber-bullying of anonymous accounts. Quick updates on who she was, why it happened and what was the cause. Thank you.

On January 31, Abe's cabinet made a decision on to hold a prosecutor, Hiromu Kurokawa who is the second highest position in the office, after his retirement age, 63. He has worked closely with Abe's cabinet. All of the major papers such as Yomiuri, Asahi and Mainichi reported the “highly unusual” decision, but it seemed to be overseen among people. Since last weekend, a word has been on Twitter's trend in Japan. #警察庁法改正案に講義します which means in Japanese “I oppose the revision of the public prosecutor's office law,” has posted or retweeted over 3.8 million times. People are still posting with the hashtag even after a week of online protest. Not only media outlets put opposite views on the law, but the biggest lawyer union and the opposition leaders in the parliament. This week, most likely the leading party would pass the law in the parliament and the alleged Abe cabinet's illegal decision would be legitimised. There are more to talk about how the prosecutor matters to Abe and why the cabinet decision has such a power when it comes to the politics. During this pandemic, the country is in confusion, the government is thinking of self-interest. Politicians are fur from “modest” which is the country's reputation on people. Japan has the second biggest newspaper circulation in the world and hire huge amount of journalists within the country. Why they can not hold the power to account? That is my huge question.

Japanese PM called the State of Emergency yesterday at 7pm. That when everyone in Japan sort of facing TV, so he chose that time. During an hour of special broadcasting, he spoke more than 30 minutes, so slowly, on why and how they tackle COVID-19 and reporters threw questions. Last night, Japan, finally, declared the state of emergency on Tokyo, Osaka Fukuoka and the other four prefectures due to the impact of coronavirus. PM Abe urged residents to stay home to protect their lives and announced the “significant” reduction of social interactions. “In two weeks, the numbers of increase peak and the numbers will be decreased if the contacts between person to person was cut at least 70-80%,” he said. To prevent the spreads of COVID-19, the restrictions on people's mobility and social interaction is inevitable as countries around the world followed the WHO's health advice. However, he said there is no necessary to shut borders. “This emergency declaration is not like lockdown in foreign countries. That is clear. From now on, public transportation such as train and bus will run. Roads will not be closed that is unnecessary to do according to the specialists” Japan Times reported “Even under a state of emergency, prefectural governors do not have the legal power to enforce extremely restrictive actions and cannot lock down cities like in the U.S. or Europe” -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- I've been telling my friends and family not going out. Although the restrictions on people's mobility and social interactions are very very important, the government took the situation lightly. So, this underestimated decision would costs lives. Though the government have no intention of lockdown, the situation in Japan is similar to stage 1 of lockdown in Victoria. Remember, we were allowed to do anything during the strong warning from the premier. Japan Times reported, “The declaration authorises the governors in the seven prefectures to request that residents stay home except for essential tasks, such as grocery shopping and seeking medical care.” We'll see how strict the Japanese are in the rules. People are allowed to go out for two essentials tasks: grocery shopping and seeking medical care. According to the medical chief who joined the press conference with the PM, the other prefectures did not leach to the emergency. That is why they are excluded. The number of patients was doubled over a week, 3,906 cases were confirmed on Tuesday. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Today, Tokyo confirmed more than 140 people in a day which recorded the highest number per day since the outbreak. Most of the people wear masks, but as Norman Swan, the host of the Health Report said masks help not to spread the virus from the person whose virus is asymptomatic, that is not the silver bullet for the virus. One of the research company is about to start the vaccine on human. So, there is a debate that one side, a vaccine will save lives, but on the other side, the pandemic will probably have peaked and declined before a vaccine is available. It is true to say, it takes a while before the arrival, so why not we try our best now? The best things you can do is, to wash your hands at least four times a day, reduce the number of shopping, work from home. As WHO advises, stay home.