I suppose this is what I would look like if I stayed out late drinking on a weeknight and got the last train home.
Korea- Japanese Adverts In Seoul
Nikon advert in the Seoul Subway near Myong Dong. Japanese companies still have a few things going for them.
Tearing Down Buildings
As you see these buildings demolished to build new ones, I wonder with dwindling Japan birth rates… who is going to work there?
We’re in the business of building but our team, was glad to see the old building ripped down.
Mitsui Building
Welcome To Osaka
Quick trip to Osaka. A bit different from the Tokyo feel. The people seem to be a bit more expressive.
A bit hotter than Kanto, but the architecture, streets, and layout of the city and the public transportation looks the same.
No bright green or yellow taxis in Osaka. They all seem to be black.
Tokyo probably rocks for great food.
But wait! I arrive at the hotel.
Many nice things waiting in the room to welcome you in Osaka!
Wish I had some family members here to enjoy the food with.
Stomach In Your Throat
Ever had you stomach jump up to your mouth? May sound strange, but I think that happens when you have a near tragic experience.
This morning my wife drove myself and two of my children to the station. I was sitting in the front seat and could see everything that was happening.
The upcoming light had turned red for 2 full seconds and she continued barreling down the street ready to run the light at that busy intersection. I could see she was going to run it. Scary, as I have seen a car pulverize a man on a scooter at that same intersection. Not a good place to break the law.
I shouted, “Stop!” and thankfully she did. If she wouldn’t have, would for of us be in heaven today? I don’t know but as I write this my stomach is still in my throat.
Who Are These Peace Boats Fighting Israel?
(honor.jp/) The nation of Israel has been fighting to protect it citizens from the endless barrage of missiles fired into it’s territory from Gaza. Gaza is currently under the control of the militant group HAMAS. Hamas refused to recognize the nation of Israel or it’s right to exist. Israel has responded by blockading Gaza by sea so that arms will not flow in from Hamas terrorism supporters in Iran and Syria.
A flotilla of 10 ships set sail from Cypus. The ships were loaded with people and supplies in an effort to bring attention to the blockade. Although they were referred to as Peace Boats, the sponsors of the boats is a non-profit organization in Turkey which is a front for a terrorist organization.
The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) engaged the named “Peace Flotilla” asking them to sail toward Ashdod instead of Gaza. There they would inspect the cargo for weapons and send the aid on to the people living in the Gaza area under Hamas rule. The Peace Flotilla continued on ignoring the orders of the Israeli navy.
Israel commandos repelled from helicopters to the decks of the ships. Their were armed with side-arms but only paint-ball rifles as they apparently intended to do crowd control. They were greeted by Turkish nationals with steel pipes and knives. They immediately attacked the Israeli commandos and two commando handguns were taken. The commandos were beaten and one was thrown over the side rail to the deck 30 feet below.
When the IDF so that it was not just crowd control, they opened fire as they were surrounded by these Turks and 9 people were killed.
International outcry has condemned the Israeli action, but the background of the Turkish attackers seems to go unreported in mainstream media.