This is my favorite bread shop in Kumamoto.
2013-12-14 14:59 JST 2013 This is my favorite bread shop in Kumamoto. ↗ View original post on Facebook For a link to the original post on Facebook, open this page on a computer. Reactions: 0 · Comments: 0 ← 2013-12-14 13:29 JST 2013-12-16 07:55 JST → Around this time … 2013-12-20 11:29 JSTClick on the link to see more information about becoming a MONbassador. In regard to qualifications, the flier gives the impression that one must "have a close relationship with Asia, such as coming from Asia, living in Asia, doing Asia-related work, or being good at languages spoken in Asia." However, I spoke with the person running the program (Ms. Taira) and was assured that they are merely looking for people with the potential to use social media in a way that might help "provide information to Asia or overseas including Asia by using social media etc." So, if you already do or are interested in posting information in English about Kumamoto to some kind of social media, you are qualified. https://docs.google.com/viewer?a=v&pid=forums&srcid=MTUzNDE3Njc5NzQxNDI5NjgxMzgBMDY4NjMyMjIyMzMyMzQ3MjA3MDkBMlJjVzlBWHVNODRKATQBAXYy 2013-12-19 21:25 JST"The Advertisement Division of the Kumamoto Prefectural Government is looking for people to help Kumamon promote Kumamoto. They've begun a new program to recruit MONbassadors. A MONbassador acts like a bridge between Kumamoto and Asia by providing information about Kumamoto's attractions on Facebook, blogs, homepages, and other social media."For details click on the link.https://groups.google.com/forum/#!msg/kumamoto-jet/kW3QQ_X3PMQ/2RcW9AXuM84JGoogle Groups 2013-12-16 17:39 JSTFor more information about this worth cause, see: http://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/kumamoto-i/conversations/messages/12741 2013-12-16 07:55 JSTThis is about an AIDS-related discovery at Kumamoto University. The report says that they have discovered how a molecule called "GANP" helps an enzyme destroy the virus. They are hopeful that this discovery will lead to more effective treatments. I have not seen anything on the web in English about the discovery at this point.http://news.tbs.co.jp/newseye/tbs_newseye2081618.html「熊本大学研究グループ エイズ治療につながる発見」TBS News i 2013-12-16 07:58 JSTKumamon promotes Kyushu (and Kumamoto) in New York.http://www.prweb.com/releases/2013/11/prweb11355446.htmJapan Promotes New Tourism Highlight in Kyushu 2013-12-14 14:59 JSTThis is my favorite bread shop in Kumamoto. (this post) 2013-12-14 13:29 JSTA conference for international students will be held in Kumamoto during the Fair Trade Conference in late March. This blog post is long, but seems to be missing some details about how to participate, etc. The poster mentions inviting students from Western countries (where fair trade has a bit more history) to come and give presentations so I imagine that English will be the lingua franca. I'll try to follow up when I get more information.https://readyfor.jp/projects/fairtrade-kumamoto-studentアジア初開催!フェアトレードタウン国際会議に海外の学生を! - READYFOR? 2013-12-13 16:38 JSTHere's a post from Reno about a local musician. Thanks Reno!In a Japanese Shoebox: Branden Kirchmeyer's Apartment Acoustic 2013-12-13 14:40 JSTWe've been discussing the new bicycle laws on the e-mail version of Kumamoto International. Personally, I was surprised to learn that the fine limit for riding a bicycle while drunk is the same as that for driving a car (1,000,000 yen) -- even though cars clearly pose a greater danger to others.http://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/kumamoto-i/conversations/topics/12735Yahoo Groups 2013-12-13 14:31 JSTHere's an article about a home for old dogs in Kikuchi, Kumamoto. If your pet develops serious health problems and you are unable to provide proper care at home, this might be a humane alternative.http://ajw.asahi.com/article/behind_news/social_affairs/AJ201312130005When the senior home beckons for man's best friend - AJW by The Asahi Shimbun 2013-12-12 07:45 JSTThe Minamata story continues to evolve. I'm not sure if there's a direct connection but recently the nation's appeals committee overturned a decision not to certify a man in Kumamoto named SHIMODA Yoshio. This is part of a series of developments that have reinforced the claim that the certification criteria are excessively stringent. This positive trend may have helped the victims in Niigata decide to sue.http://www.globalpost.com/dispatch/news/kyodo-news-international/131211/uncertified-minamata-disease-sufferers-niigata-file-daUncertified Minamata disease sufferers in Niigata file damages suit