Earthquake In Chile, Tsunami warning for Chile,Peru & Australia.

The earthquake struck 90-km Northeast of Concepcion at a depth of 59-km at 3:34-am local time (06:43 GMT). Its magnitude was reported at 8.3 and 8.5, then fixed by the USGS at 8.8. So far six people are reported...

While the World condemns Niger's coup, its people celebrate.

By, Uwe Paschen. It has been three days since President Tandja was relieved from power by a military coup. By now, the first reactions from around the world where voiced. The most important may be that of the...

The cost of pollution, not only a matter of dollars. Lives too

By, Uwe Paschen. A study conducted by the London-based consultancy Trucost, which is due to be published this summer, found that the combined damage of only the world's 3000 biggest companies was worth US $2.2...

Mandela's life achievement overshadowed.

By, Uwe Paschen. This 20th anniversary of Nelson Mandela’s release from prison and the end of Apartheid that followed are overshadowed by South Africa’s ailments. This event of immense historical significance...

Permanent residence may be granted the right to vote in Japan.

By, Uwe Paschen. To give or not to give permanent residence the right to vote in Japan, this is the question many ask them self these days.  Japan may give permanent residence the right to vote at the local...

Germany’s “Left” lost one of Europe’s most charismatic leaders.

By, Uwe Paschen. Oskar Lanfontaine, the man who was called “Europe’s most dangerous man.” by the UK and US media left politics. Mr. Lafontaine announced Saturday that he was resigning both from his post as...

The future is now. Green automobiles to replace polluting cars.

By, Uwe Paschen. Replacing at least 90% of all conventional Gasoline powered automobiles in Japan with in the coming decade with environment friendly vehicles. This was the election promise last August made by our...

正月 (shōgatsu) the Japanese New Year.

By, Uwe Paschen. 正月 (shōgatsu) the Japanese New Year. Japan will celebrate the 22nd year of the Heisei era. Or in accordance with the 皇紀 (Koki) calendar, the year 2670.Kōki one is the year when...

Climate change; is it for real or are we being mislead?

By, Uwe Paschen.  Climate change is on many peoples mind these days and some do wonder whether it is for real or if we are being mislead? One may first have to define climate change. Climate change is any...

Mr. Obama to meet with Mr. Hatoyama in Tokyo today.

By, Uwe Paschen. In Japan not only the weather seems cooler this days, on its political front it seems even chilling, at least as far as relation with the U.S. are concerned.  This Thursday the 12s of November...

Could Japan become a beacon for the World to follow?

By, Uwe Paschen. Is Japan’s change to be a beacon for a World to follow or merely an Isolated move by one bold Nation defying a super power? Prime Minister Yukio Hatoyama and his Party (DPJ) won a historic...

Tokyo's greatest shame.

By, Uwe Paschen.  Tokyo is one of the greatest cities on this planet with some of the best museums, parks and attraction one can imagine, it also has one of the World best universities; an impressive...

H1N1, the second wave coming to Japan.

By, Uwe Paschen. H1N1 has entered the second wave here in Japan. In Narita Grade 1 and grade 3 students have to stay home since Tuesday due to several new cases in those grades. The School has not yet been closed;...

Update! Earthquake hits Central Japan. Tsunami warning cancelled!

By, Uwe Paschen. At about five past five just after getting up this morning we had another strong Earthquake here in Chiba Kent, this one was of a force 6 on the Japanese scale wish goes from 1 to 7; 7 being the...

Tornado/twister ravages through Tatebayashi, Guma, Japan. Update!

By, Uwe Paschen.   Tatebayashi City (Gunma Prefecture) was hit today by a major tornado/twister causing 21 injured and major destruction with 160 houses being destroyed. Flying wood destroyed countless windows and...