Chinese tresses going for hair-raising prices Mar 10, 2008
She came from Takasaki, Gunma Prefecture, traveling 90 minutes by train to come to this salon. Though her real hair comes down to her chest, "He's always telling me it would be better if my hair was much longer." The bill came to more nearly $100 in U.S. dollars. (AZCentral -- News)
JR East Link Faces Opposition, Delaying Development of Tokyo Real Estate Feb 18, 2008
The new link will allow trains from the Joban, Takasaki and Utsunomiya lines, north of Tokyo, to run through to the Tokaido line, to the south of Tokyo. The new line will give passengers other options and may reduce congestion on trains between Ueno and Tokyo, said Kogure. (Bloomberg -- Japan)
What the Heck? Nov 26, 2007
Wong is a perennial Hale 'Aina winner, but the most significant award last Sunday went to another Alan - Alan Takasaki of Le Bistro ... Shortly after winning, Takasaki himself walked out of the awards, and headed back for his kitchen. (Honolulu Star-Bulletin)
Tanaka: Bombing Japan Oct 1, 2007
On 14 August in addition to Osaka, Akita, Takasaki, Kumagaya and Odawara became the victims of the last U.S. bombing raids of the Asia Pacific War. . (Zmag.org)
Late praise for versatile visionary Sep 27, 2007
His impact on Japan is the topic of a book by Tetsuro Takasaki ... Barbara Wheeler helped Takasaki with research for the book and provided copies of 40 letters Wheeler wrote to his parents while in Japan ... Japan's call for help came at a time when it was just beginning to open up to the world after a period of great turmoil, said Kazue Campbell, a retired Boston University professor who is translating Takasaki's book into English. (Boston Globe)
Out with the new, in with an old hand Sep 22, 2007
The important thing is that the peace and stability of Japan will arise through our contributions to the international community," Mr Fukuda said. His father, Takeo, also became prime minister at the age of 71, and used "soft power" - through cultural exports and aid - to spread Japan's global influence in the 1970s. The slightly-built statesman, from Takasaki in central Gunma Prefecture, enjoyed the privileged upbringing typical for the sons of Japan's political dynasties. He attended Tokyo's... (Sydney Morning Herald)
Fukuda Challenges Aso in Race to Be LDP Chief, Japan's Next Prime Minister Sep 14, 2007
Fukuda was born on July 16, 1936, in Takasaki city, Gunma prefecture, and worked for what is now the Cosmo Oil Co. for 17 years before becoming a secretary to his father Takeo. The elder Fukuda, who was prime minister from 1976 to 1978, was also a mentor to former Prime Minister Junichiro Koizumi. (Bloomberg -- Japan)
80,000 commuters in Japan delayed by a 'groper' on the tracks Sep 6, 2007
An estimated 80,000 commuters suffered delays as 37 trains on the Keihin-Tohoku Line, Saikyo Line, Utsunomiya Line, Takasaki Line, and Shonan-Shinjuku Line were affected. Sexual harassment has been a significant problem on Japan's trains for years, with rail companies introducing women-only carriages as a result. (BBC News -- Asia-Pacific)
Continue reading Aug 2, 2007
Carey Takasaki, an algebra teacher at Lemoore High School, taught her summer school class how to make cranes ... Takasaki said she hopes the cranes will convey a message that they care. (Hanford Sentinal, CA)
Students head to Vietnam Jun 20, 2007
The students will gain a better understanding of the country as well as foster international interests, said the organization's executive director, Jill Takasaki Canfield. Jesse Sliva, 17, who just graduated from Kailua High School, said he looks forward to developing friendships with students in Vietnam and to learning about the culture through the tour instead of solely relying on books. (Honolulu Star-Bulletin)
British national Bill Hawker weeps as he holds a photo of his 22-year-old daughter Lindsay Ann Hawker during a press conference in Chiba city, Japan on Wednesday, March 28, 2007. The body of Lindsay Ann Hawker was discovered buried in sand in a bath tub on a apartment balcony after her possible murder at the apartment in Ichikawa City, east of Tokyo on March 26. (Britain) Thursday, March 29, 19:54 Mercury goes up in Japan, Tokyo cherry blossoms in full bloom Mar 29, 2007
7 C in Takasaki, Gunma Prefecture, 25. 2 C in Mito, Ibaraki Prefecture, and 23. (News on Japan, Japan)
