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One more thing: "increased domestic tourism" = People moving the hell away from nuclear contaminated zones!

At least, this is what George Carlin would say...

Um, these figures make complete sense, if you think about it. In fact, it's nice to read some news coming from Japan that does makes sense...

Citizens are eventually wising up and moving as far South and West in Japan as they can, away from Fukushima.

And overseas tourists? Um, what are those? Since March they effectively don't exist for Japan, and won't for a loooong while, if ever.

Osaka, best numbers in years? The answer should be obvious.

The fine eel, of course.

Love the photo caption, by the way...**

Say what? She's not a "talent"? ;-)

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Sorry, here.

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Check out the video/doc about two clicks down...in case everyone here hasn't seen it.

I don't care who's the champ -- I prefer the nameless presenter on the right. ;-)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hFLipZWlpOs&feature=player_embedded

Is this old news to people? For some reason, I can't stop watching this...