* The house the quake built Sep 26, 2009
Its hard not to feel a tinge of emotion when standing inside the Paper Dome (), a temporary church originally constructed in the aftermath of Japans Kobe Earthquake of 1995. Architect Shigeru Ban decided to build the structure when he saw worshippers in Kobe holding prayer services in the rubble of the Takatori Church, which had burnt down after the quake ... While in Japan in 2005 for the 10th anniversary of the Kobe Earthquake, Liao learned that the Paper Dome would be torn down as... (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World Business)
Major League Baseball opens China training center in quest to nurture game, find new talent Sep 23, 2009
Teams and sponsors have also found a lucrative market here for merchandise, and NBA stars LeBron James, Kobe Bryant and Dwight Howard receive rapturous receptions from fans during regular offseason visits. MLB is gunning for a similar transformation. (FOX61, CT)
Forecast » Sep 23, 2009
Jackson, MS 39201 Last Updated: 09/23/09 05:31:19 EDT. C) Relative Humidity: 90% Barometer: 30. (The Clarion-Ledger)
* Taiwan News Quick Take Sep 22, 2009
It was not unusual to deploy the military for rescue work, Chen said, citing Japan sending its troops to help with the rescue and relief operations after the 1996 Kobe earthquake. Taiwan may not necessarily face wars in the future, but it is sure to encounter other disasters, and the armed forces will have opportunities to put their rescue and relief skills to use. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World Business)
Space traveller? Sep 17, 2009
Born in 1943 in Shanghai, while the city was under Japanese occupation, she then grew up in the western Japanese city of Kobe. When the sun is up, I always eat it. (BBC News -- Asia-Pacific)
JAL plans to suspend 50 routes Sep 16, 2009
Cash-strapped JAL is considering suspending operation of routes at seven airports in Japan, including those in Kobe, Shizuoka and Hokkaido prefectures, and nine airports overseas. "The figures (on route suspension and other measures) on JAL are still in progress so they may change," a senior transport ministry off 00004000 icial said. (India Times)
J-League leaders clash washed out Sep 13, 2009
Gamba Osaka defeated Vissel Kobe 3-2, with a brace from Takahiro Futagawa, and is a point behind Hiroshima and fourth-placed Shimizu S Pulse, which had a 1-0 win over Omiya Ardija thanks to a goal by Norwegian striker Frode Johnsen. Shimizu is unbeaten in 10 J-League games. (OregonLive, OR -- Sports)
Nitto Denko, Kobe University Selected for Joint Bioethanol R&D by NEDO Sep 11, 2009
Nitto Denko, Kobe University Selected for Joint Bioethanol REDO. Nitto Denko, Kobe University Selected for Joint Bioethanol REDO ... Tokyo, Sept 11, 2009 (JCN) - A joint Rlemental technology relating to bioethanol production being pursued by Nitto Denko and Kobe University has been selected by NEDO as a theme of joint Rect promoted by it, Nitto Denko announced today. (JCN Network, Japan)
Japan's Next First Lady: Introducing "Mrs. Occult" Sep 8, 2009
Born in Japanese-occupied Shanghai, she returned when she was one year old and grew up in Kobe. By 18, under the name Miyuki Waka, she was acting with the all-female Takarazuka Theater troupe, a traditional Japanese revue with a style somewhere between a glitzy Las Vegas spectacle and a Pyongyang parade to celebrate Kim Jong Il's birthday. (Time.com)
High School Pitcher Kikuchi Prefers U.S. Major Leagues, Sports Nippon Says Sep 8, 2009
Kikuchis pitching attracted attention from U.S. Major League scouts at this summers high school baseball tournament at Koshien Stadium, near Kobe. His team lost in the semifinal against Chukyodai Chukyo, which went on to win the two-week tournament. (Bloomberg -- Japan)
New Design Keeps Buildings Standing And Habitable After Major Earthquakes Sep 5, 2009
The researchers subjected their model to ground motions recorded during the 1995 Kobe, Japan, earthquake, magnitude 6 ... The Kobe earthquake caused over 6,000 fatalities and economic losses are estimated to have been three to five times greater than Northridge. (Science Daily)
Ship traffic for Aug. 31, 2009 Aug 31, 2009
Monday, August 31, 2009. Port McNeill, Canada. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Business)
First WEP, Now WPA Encryption Falls Aug 29, 2009
Now, Researchers Toshihiro Ohigashi of Hiroshima University and Masakatu Morii of Kobe University said they've improved on that. The pair has already discussed their findings in a presented at the Joint Workshop on Information Security held in Taiwan earlier this month and will again at a Sept. 25 event in Hiroshima. (SmallBusinessComputing)
Agreement smoothes way for straw trade Aug 29, 2009
Some 55 percent of the fiber diet of Japan s prized Kobe beef comes from Northwest straw. Each year, Oregon and Washington ship 33,000 containers of compressed straw to Japan and Korea. (Albany Democrat-Herald, OR)
TITANIUM 2009 to Feature International Lineup From 'Who's Who' of Titanium Producing and Consuming Companies Aug 26, 2009
The Hawaiian location was selected specifically to recognize the current growth of the industry in Asia and a number of speakers from such firms as Baoji Titanium Industry, Sumitomo Corporation and Kobe Steel, plus the Japan Titanium Society and China Titanium Association will address topics ranging from the states of their industries, to advances in consumer, medical, and industrial applications. In total, Asian participants will comprise over 20% of conference attendees. (PR Newswire)
MHI Delivers 2 Replacement Steam Generators for Doel-1 at Electrabel GDF SUEZ's Doel Nuclear Power Plant in Belgium Aug 25, 2009
The RSGs, manufactured at MHI's Kobe Shipyard and Machinery Works, measure 20 meters in height and weigh roughly 270 tons. SGs play a crucial role in PWRs by transferring the thermal energy generated in the reactor vessel to a secondary coolant and feeding the resulting steam to a turbine system to generate electricity. (JCN Network, Japan)
Health Minister Says Swine Flu Is at Pandemic Level, Kyodo News Reports Aug 19, 2009
A man in Kobe west of Osaka died yesterday and a man on the southern island of Okinawa passed away on Aug. 15. Japan had 5,022 swine flu infections as of July 24, according to the latest tally on the health ministrys Web site. (Bloomberg -- Japan)
N Korea space launch 'fails' Aug 19, 2009
Page last updated at 13:01 GMT, Sunday, 5 April 2009 14:01 UK. North Korea space launch 'fails. (BBC News -- Asia-Pacific)
Japan: first H1N1 death Aug 16, 2009
The virus hit Japan in early May and quickly spread to high schools in the western cities of Kobe and Osaka before infecting the wider population. AFP Digg. (iAfrica.com)
Japan player, too Aug 16, 2009
She was quarantined in a Kobe hospital a day later after showing symptoms of the virus, the Nikkan Sports daily reported Saturday. Takara's temperature has dropped since being hospitalized and her condition has improved. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Soccer)
Sail away on a Japan fall cruise for less Aug 15, 2009
The final port of call on this 16-night itinerary is Kobe, home to numerous museums, shrines, and temples. Just as oceanview and interior cabins are the same price, you can also book a suite for the cost of a balcony cabin starting from $2,199. (MSNBC -- Travel)
Magnitude-6.5 Earthquake Shakes Japan Coast Aug 5, 2009
2 quake in the western port city of Kobe killed 6,400 people. FOX NEWS VIDEOS. (Fox News)
No tsunami after 6.5 quake jolts southern Japan Aug 5, 2009
2 quake in the western port city of Kobe killed 6,400 people. lect> Add your comment (max {maxchars} characters) You must be logged in to leave a comment. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Hurt Sea Turtle Gets Plastic Flippers Aug 4, 2009
She was brought to the Sea Turtle Association of Japan, which uses a salt water pond near Kobe Airport for some of their work ... But some citizens of Kobe objected, saying it would be cruel to release Yu Chan back into the wild in this condition ... SOUNDBITE (Japanese) Kamezaki Naoki, Director, Sea Turtle Association of Japan "We were thinking about releasing Yu Chan in the usual way but some of Kobe's residents objected and said that it would be cruel to release a turtle that had lost its... (National Geographic)
Tech.view: Shake, rattle and roll Aug 1, 2009
The disastrous Hanshin earthquake of 1995 killed more than 6,400 people, toppled elevated highways, flattened office blocks and devastated the port city of Kobe. Yet the magnitude 6. (The Economist)
Winning game Jul 31, 2009
LA Lakers' star Kobe Bryant was fresh from the 2009 NBA basketball championships and finals - where he was named the Most Valuable Player - when he came to Asia to promote the NBA league and launch an exclusive shoe made especially for the region. Kobe Bryant's tour of East Asia was backed by Nike. (BBC News -- Business)
Kashim held to draw; 10 pts. clear in J-League Jul 27, 2009
Shimizu S-Pulse defeated JEF United Chiba 2-1 with substitute Naoaki Aoyama scoring a late winner while Naoki Ishihara and Hayato Hashimoto scored in a span of seven minutes in the second half to lead Omiya Ardija to a 2-1 win over Vissel Kobe. South Korean Lee Keun-ho scored an equalizer as Jubilo Iwata salvaged a 1-1 draw with Yokohama F Marinos while FC Tokyo and Sanfrecce Hiroshima played to a 0-0 draw. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Soccer)
Innovationsbetween twoburger buns Jul 27, 2009
50 for a basic patty with onions, tomato, pickles and lettuce to $35 for Japanese Kobe beef with seared foie gras and truffle oil. In between, he is offering burgers made with shrimp, lobster, smoked salmon, or even mushrooms (vegetarians like burgers, tooif they aren't made from anything that had a mother). (MSNBC -- Business)
`Cool Biz' Leaves Japan's Office Workers Sweltering, May Hurt the Economy Jul 24, 2009
Lighter clothing isnt much help to office workers toiling in 28 degrees, says Kozo Hirata, who clothing physiology at Kobe Womens University. If you put on clothing and work actively in an office at that temperature, you will probably begin to sweat, Hirata said in an interview. (Bloomberg -- Japan)
Rooting for Celtics dancers Jul 24, 2009
Described as upscale casual, the restaurant features steaks, Kobe beef burgers, pasta dishes, salads, and some of Papi s favorites, including Dominican rice, plantain-crusted cod, and the Chimichurri burger. Among those who stopped by were teammates Jacoby Ellsbury, Jonathan Papelbon, Jason Bay, skipper Terry Francona, bench coach Brad Mills, Kiss 108 s Matt Siegel, and chef Ming Tsai. (Boston Globe)
Inventing a Better Burger Jul 23, 2009
50 for a basic patty with onions, tomato, pickles, and lettuce to $35 for Japanese Kobe beef with seared foie gras and truffle oil. In between, he is offering burgers made with shrimp, lobster, smoked salmon, or even mushrooms (vegetarians like burgers, too if they aren't made from anything that had a mother). (BusinessWeek)
Its official: Coach K to lead U.S. hoops in 2012 Jul 22, 2009
Colangelo spoke with the core of last years team, including recent league MVPs Kobe Bryant and LeBron James, in February and believes they are interested in competing next summer in Turkey. Thats partly because they enjoyed playing for Krzyzewski, who took over after the Americans had tumbled to the lowest point in their basketball history. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Wing's yen for Japanese rugby opens the door for unsettled Hunt tomove south Jul 22, 2009
Unlike former Cronulla centre Fraser Anderson, who was axed by the Sharks earlier this season after signing to play for Kobe Steel in the Top League competition, Wing does not have ambitions of representing Japan in the 2011 Rugby World Cup. "It was a difficult decision for the club, but after careful consideration of his situation, we understand that it is in Craig's best interests that he be granted a release," Richardson said. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Kashima falls, but keep 9-point lead in J-League Jul 20, 2009
Kawasaki Frontale had the chance to move up to second, but were held 2-2 at home by Vissel Kobe. Kawasaki twice led, via goals from Kengo Nakamura and Kosuke Kikuchi, but were pegged back by equalizers by Yoshito Okubo and Tsuneyasu Miyamoto. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Soccer)
Kobe Steel Cuts Output of Ship Parts as Yards Delay Delivery on Recession Jul 17, 2009
Kobe Steel Cuts Ship Parts Production as Yards Delay Delivery - Bloomberg ... Kobe Steel Cuts Ship Parts Production as Yards Delay Delivery ... Kobe Steel controls about 40 percent of the for crankshafts, used to drive propellers. (Bloomberg -- Japan)
* Hasegawa makes short work of US challenger Rocha Jul 15, 2009
AFP , TOKYO AND KOBE, JAPAN Wednesday, Jul 15, 2009, Page 20. Hozumi Hasegawa is carried yesterday as he celebrates his victory against Nestor Rocha in the first round of their WBC bantamweight title fight in Kobe, Japan. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World Business)
Tuesday's Fights Jul 15, 2009
(AP) KOBE, Japan - Hozumi Hasegawa, Japan, stopped Nestor Rocha, Montebello, Calif. 1, to retain his WBC bantamweight title; Roman Gonzalez, Nicaragua, won by unanimous decision over Katsunari Takayama, Japan, 12, to retain his WBA minimumweight title. (OregonLive, OR -- Sports)
MHI to Ship 500th Gas Turbine from Takasago Machinery Works Jul 13, 2009
Takasago Machinery Works was established in 1962 as a dedicated turbine manufacturing plant of MHI's Kobe Machinery Works; it became independent in 1964. Manufacture of industrial-use gas turbines was launched in 1963, and its first unit, an MW171 gas turbine with inlet temperature of 732 degrees Celsius (about 1,350 degrees Fahrenheit), was delivered to the Chiba Plant of Asahi Glass Co., Ltd.. (JCN Network, Japan)
Kashima tops Omiya, remains atop J-League Jul 12, 2009
Shogo Kobara scored in the 86th-minute as Montedio Yamagata snapped an eight-match winless streak with a 2-1 victory at Yokohama F Marinos, while JEF United Chiba drew 1-1 at home to Vissel Kobe. In Sunday's matches, last-placed Oita Trinita face Jubilo Iwata while FC Tokyo host Nagoya Grampus and Kyoto Sanga meet Kashiwa Reysol. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Soccer)
Brewer Fights For Championship, Respect Jul 10, 2009
Stay on top of breaking news. Sign up for ABC 7 News e-mail alerts. (ABC 7 News, DC)
Michael Jackson Memorial Expected To Draw Crowds Of Fans, Stars Jul 8, 2009
This will not be something that we all mourn,' organizer says of Tuesday's public service (VHI.com -- Music News)
Michael Jackson Memorial Coverage: Live Video, Blogs, Pictures and News Updates Jul 8, 2009
Southern California - this just in From the staff of the Los Angeles Times and. Newly elected Los Angeles City Atty. (FOX61, CT)
Jackson Family Gathers At Cemetery Hours Before Memorial Jul 8, 2009
Jackson's body reportedly will be transported to Staples Center for memorial. by Gil Kaufman and Jayson Rodriguez. (VHI.com -- Music News)
Mega colony of ants takes over the world Jul 3, 2009
So ants from the west coast of Japan fought their rivals from Kobe, while ants from the European super-colony didnt get on with those from the Iberian colony. But whenever ants from the European and Californian super-colonies and those from the largest colony in Japan came into contact, they acted as if they were old friends. (India Times, India -- Health/Science)
Mystery solved about dangerous blind faults Jul 3, 2009
7) in southern California, and the 1995 Kobe earthquake (magnitude 6. 9) accounted for hundreds of billions of dollars in damages, and thousands of fatalities. (MSNBC -- Technology)
Kobe Steel Opens Sales Unit in Kolkata to Market Steel Production Equipment in India Jun 30, 2009
Tokyo, June 30, 2009 - (JCN Newswire) - Kobe Steel, Ltd. announces that it will open today a subsidiary company in Kolkata, West Bengal, to market its steel production machinery in India. Called Kobelco Machinery India Private Limited (or KMI), the new marketing company will sell steel rolling mills, continuous casters, nonferrous rolling mills and presses ... KMI is the first unit in India in which Kobe Steel, Ltd. directly holds an equity share. (JCN Network, Japan)
Takahara inspires Urawa Reds to victory Jun 29, 2009
TOKYO: Former Japan international striker Naohiro Takahara scored his first goal of the season to help Urawa Red Diamonds to a 2-0 win over Vissel Kobe on Saturday, their first victory in five matches ... Although we gave them a few scoring chances, we defended really well to shut out Vissel Kobe. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Tech.view: All shook up Jun 27, 2009
A year to the day later, his home-from-home near Kobe was hit by the magnitude 6. 9 Hanshin earthquake. (The Economist)
Banishing the `Curse of Colonel Sanders' May Help Western Japan's Economy Jun 25, 2009
5 million Tiger fans in Kansai, the district encompassing Osaka, Kobe and Kyoto and comprising Japans second-biggest population center. Bars, Restaurants. (Bloomberg -- Asia)
MHI Ships Replacement Reactor Vessel Closure Head for STP Nuclear Operating Company in U.S. Jun 25, 2009
Tokyo, June 24, 2009 - (JCN Newswire) - Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd. (MHI) today shipped a replacement reactor vessel closure head (RRVCH) for Unit 1 at the South Texas Project Electric Generating Station (STP) of STP Nuclear Operating Company (STPNOC) from the Futami Plant of its Kobe Shipyard nery Works ... MHI manufactures RRVCHs at its Kobe Shipyard and Machinery Works. (JCN Network, Japan)
Japan May Cancel $1.5 Billion Venezuela Oil Refinery Loans After Seizures Jun 24, 2009
Chavez took over the hot briquetted iron industry May 22, including Complejo Siderurgico de Guayana CA, or Comsigua, where include Kobe, Japan-based Kobe Steel Ltd. and Tokyo-based Marubeni. The Latin American nations legislature passed a law June 16 to take over primary and intermediate chemicals plants, such as the Metor methanol plant where Mitsubishi Gas Chemical Co. and Mitsubishi, both of Tokyo, share a majority stake. (Bloomberg -- Latin America)
Yokohama gets past Urawa in Japan's J-League Jun 22, 2009
In Sunday's other game, Hisato Sato scored four minutes from time to earn Sanfrecce Hiroshima a 4-3 win over Vissel Kobe ... Japan striker Yoshito Okubo converted from the penalty spot in his first match since rejoining Kobe from German champions Wolfsburg. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Soccer)
Kashima widens lead in J-League's first division Jun 21, 2009
Sunday's matches see Urawa Reds take on Yokohama F Marinos, while Sanfrecce Hiroshima meet Vissel Kobe. SI.com on. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Soccer)
Flu cases continue to rise in Asia; nearly 400 in Japan Jun 4, 2009
The Chiba prefectural government and the Kobe municipal government also confirmed additional cases of infection. Chinese mainland reported two cases in the city of Fuzhou of Fujian Province, bringing the total number of confirmed cases to 51 as of 7:00 p.m. Wednesday. (Xinhuanet, China)
Patients of A/H1N1 flu amount to 410 in Japan Jun 4, 2009
With the resumption of classes at Kobe Gakuin University High School Wednesday, all schools, which were closed due to A/H1N1 infections, reopened in western Japan's Kobe. Special Report. (Xinhuanet, China)
E-MAILING IT IN : Talking Finals predictions, summer flicks Jun 3, 2009
Osterhout: I believe that there is a God and this God will not let Kobe Bryant win another NBA championship ... First, the issue of who guards Kobe seems pretty big ... Osterhout: The Magic don't have to shut down Kobe, just as they didn't have to shut down LeBron. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
Swine Flu Affects Study-Abroad Students Jun 3, 2009
But in Japan where swine flu outbreak has closed schools, one university in Kobe pulled back on hosting Hawaii students ... Fortunately, Kobe has agreed to pick up the tab for the inconvenience. (Honolulu Star-Bulletin)
* World News Quick Take May 30, 2009
The Kobe District Court ruled Yasutaka Fujishiro should face the gallows for using a hammer and a knife to kill his 80-year-old aunt, two cousins and four others in 2004. The brutality was extraordinary, chief judge Makoto Okada said, public broadcaster NHK reported. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
A/H1N1 flu continues to spread worldwide May 30, 2009
Meanwhile in Japan, two senior high schools in Kobe city of Hyogo Prefecture hit hard by the flu reopened Saturday after closing for about two weeks. Japan remained the most affected country in the Asia-Pacific region, reporting 364 confirmed cases. (Xinhuanet, China)
GIANTS BULLPEN May 30, 2009
Kobe Bryant leads Lakers past Nuggets to second-straight NBA finals. After 17 years as host, Jay passes the torch to Conan. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Food and Dining Briefs for May 28 May 28, 2009
Marine Room summer specials: The Marine Room is offering a couple of summer prix-fixe menus at its La Jolla restaurant at 2000 Sprindrift Drive. The three-course Lobster Menu is served from 6 to 9:30 p.m. Monday and is 40 per person ( 55 with wine pairings). (North County Times)
Shanghai donates 50,000 face masks to Osaka May 28, 2009
Earlier, northern city of Tianjin and the southern Guangdong Province also donated masks to their "sister" cities or prefectures in Japan, Kobe city and Hyogo Prefecture respectively. The number of new-flu infections in Japan came to 364 in 10 prefectures as of Wednesday afternoon, with Wakayama Prefecture joining other western Japan prefectures in reporting an outbreak. (Xinhuanet, China)
The Surgical War on Fat May 27, 2009
Because we've been talking lately about , and the subject came up in a New York Times account of a between the Rockets' Ron Artest and the Lakers' Kobe Bryant during the series. Artest was angry that Bryant. (Slate)
Japan's total infection of new flu reaches 342 May 25, 2009
But some schools, including Kobe High School in Kobe and Kansai Okura Senior High School in Osaka, where a host of students were hit by the new flu, will remain closed, Kyodo News reported. The Japanese government has eased policies on fighting against the A/H1N1 flu as recent surveys showing the number of new infection cases have begun to decline, as well as relatively low fatality of the virus. (Xinhuanet, China)
Schools resume classes in Japan's flu-struck areas May 25, 2009
Certain schools, including Kobe High School and Hyogo High School, where Japan's first cases of the new flu infections were discovered, have yet to reopen. Osaka Governor Toru Hashimoto said that while striving to curb the spread of the new flu, the government shall "make the hardest efforts to regain functions" of the prefecture. (Xinhuanet, China)
