Japan’s new leader wins support for Afghan mission

TOKYO (AFP) — Japan’s new prime minister won public and international support Thursday for his first key task of renewing a military mission backing Afghanistan, a battle that helped bring down his predecessor.
Prime Minister Yasuo Fukuda, a seasoned lawmaker who took charge Tuesday, has been welcomed with strong approval ratings as voters hope he brings [...]

Makati, Philippines

Japan’s prime minister-to-be chooses ruling party chiefs

TOKYO: The dovish veteran politician selected by Japan’s troubled ruling party as its pick for prime minister chose his party lieutenants Monday, as the ruling bloc readied itself to battle the resurgent opposition in parliament.
Yasuo Fukuda, the 71-year-old son of a prime minister and a former right-hand man to two premiers, easily won Sunday’s vote [...]

ZAIDO (CONTINUATION OF SHYDER!!!!)

20 years have passed since Dai Sawamura, also known as the second Shaider, destroyed the clan of Fuuma-Lear. Now, the descendants of the said clan had emerged to exact revenge on Earth. Gallian, a descendant of Dai, has a mission to search for his cousins to form an elite group of space sheriffs known as [...]

Asian Stars Shine at Music Festival in Seoul

Top stars from around Asia are kicking off the Chuseok holiday with exciting pop performances at the 4th Asia Song Festival, Saturday evening.
Thousands of fans are expected to flock to the Sangam World Cup Stadium to see Taiwan’s F4 and A-mei, China’s Vicky Zhao, Hong Kong’s Gigi Leung, Japan’s Kuraki Mai, Thailand’s Golf & Mike, [...]

HAADO GEI MEETS Jonathan Ross FROM JAPANORAMA

刑務所でハレ晴れユカイ (Hare Hare Yukai at PRISON)

ROFLMAO OMG THIS IS EPIC
the original[youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DVY4ajb57os”>
the Philippines prison version

FREE HUGS ALL OVER ASIA

Philippines -[youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iGcjtDXrlVs”>
China -
Korea -
Japan -

OH! Edo Rocket

Early in summer, the 13th year of Tempo, due to the Tempo Reforms proclaimed by Mizuno Tadakuni, people in Edo are prohibited from living extravagantly and luxuriously. Tamaya Seikichi, a craftsman of fireworks, cannot abandon his dream to create new and larger fireworks than anyone has ever seen. Every day, he secretly launches fireworks and [...]

Japan LDP supporters favor Fukuda for next leader

TOKYO (Reuters) – Yasuo Fukuda appeared on Tuesday to be a shoo-in to become Japan’s next prime minister but his rival, hawkish former foreign minister Taro Aso, vowed to battle on against all odds.
The 71-year-old former cabinet minister has emerged as the clear frontrunner in a party leadership race against Aso, 66, after conservative Prime [...]