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· February, 2009

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Stories about Japan from February, 2009

Japan: Homeless

Lee from Tokyo Times posts photos of homeless people in the Capital. The blogger comments that the situation will get worse.

Written by Oiwan Lam
11 February 2009

Japan: Threats to freedom of speech and freedom to protest

On the 16th of January a group of protesters gathered outside Shinjuku station (one of the most crowded stations in Tokyo) to denounce Prime Minister Aso and his cabinet. The protesters were questioned by police and the protest eventually stopped, with all events caught on camera. Bloggers discuss implications for freedom of speech.

Written by Scilla Alecci
11 February 2009

Japan: Bloggers respond to new filtering measures

Over the past week, Japan's major mobile phone operators have commenced filtering web access on mobile phones contracted to minors (users under 18 years of age), following on legislation introduced in late 2007 and on developments over the last year toward the regulation of “harmful” content. Bloggers respond.

Written by Chris Salzberg
4 February 2009

Japan and U.S: Totoro Forest Project

Martin J Frid from Kurashi introduces an exhibition on Totoro in San Francisco, which is part of the Totoro Forest project for preserving the Sayama Forest in Tokyo.

Written by Oiwan Lam
2 February 2009
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