Death by overwork: Japan’s 100-hour overtime cap sparks anger

Death by overwork: Japan’s 100-hour overtime cap sparks anger: Workaholic Japan has unveiled its first-ever plan to limit overtime, but critics want to give it the boot, saying an “outrageous” 100-hour-a-month cap will do nothing to tackle karoshi, or death from overwork. Tokyo’s bid to ease a national health crisis comes after the top executive … Read moreDeath by overwork: Japan’s 100-hour overtime cap sparks anger

Japan Prime Minister Shinzo Abe on Sunday called the apparent killing of a Japanese captive by Islamic State militants “outrageous and impermissible,” and again called for the release of a Japanese journalist being held by the group.

And more from REUTERS: Abe, speaking to public broadcaster NHK, said chances were high that a recording and an image of what appeared to be the decapitated body of Japanese captive Harman Yukawa, which emerged late on Saturday, were authentic. Abe also called for the immediate release of the remaining Japanese captive, reporter Kenji Goto, … Read moreJapan Prime Minister Shinzo Abe on Sunday called the apparent killing of a Japanese captive by Islamic State militants “outrageous and impermissible,” and again called for the release of a Japanese journalist being held by the group.

Japan PM wants to save ISIS hostages

To pay or not to pay, that is the question.. ISIS released a video hours ago showing two Japanese hostages. As typical with other videos of the sorts released, the speaker is threatening to kill the two men, kneeling on the ground aside of him, if Japan doesn’t hand over $200 million to ISIS.. The … Read moreJapan PM wants to save ISIS hostages

The children of Japan’s Fukushima battle an invisible enemy – Breaking Deception

Three years after Fukushima.. We’re Fuk-ed.. Radiation begins to hit the West Coast of the Untied States–despite all those experts who said no fear .. radiation is here. Of course it’s also being called ‘low level.’ Low level radiation.. It’s nice to put some happy adjectives before a dreadfully serious word, isn’t it??  The children of … Read moreThe children of Japan’s Fukushima battle an invisible enemy – Breaking Deception

Sorry to ruin a new year..

The beginning of a year always comes with hope–you can make plans and resolutions. On January 1, everything seems possible..  After I was done the traditional sauerkraut dinner today with family, I began thinking a bit about my own resolutions.  I have some hopes and dreams for better employment, to successful train a child to … Read moreSorry to ruin a new year..