tonight, as part of my journalistic experiences, I will be attending Gibson's charity guitar auction at the O2 (the Dome). the auction includes guitars donated and signed by such artists as Paul McCartney, Noel Gallagher and Slash.
should be an interesting night, and a wonderful opportunity to see guitars making a difference - as the proceeds are going to 3 charities - The Prince's Trust being one
today still has rain...
Japan seems to be coming under fire today, as its whaling expedition is slated by the US, and it is receiveing criticism over its policy to fingerprint all foreigners entering the country
Showing posts with label Japan. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Japan. Show all posts
Tuesday, 20 November 2007
Tuesday, 13 November 2007
a few stories...
Back to university today after illness...
So, a few stories for the day...
Back home, in Huddersfield, schools are to get a £400million investment from Kirklees Council - that's from The Examiner
In Japan, a group of 4 'war orphans' have arrived from China in the hope of finding any relatives and information regarding their real past. The group were among those left behind in China after Japan's loss in World War 2. 2812 such 'war orphans' have been recognised by the Health Ministry. That's from Asahi News today.
And in London, it's the last day for the Eurostar at Waterloo. As of tomorrow the services switches to St. Pancras station.
So, a few stories for the day...
Back home, in Huddersfield, schools are to get a £400million investment from Kirklees Council - that's from The Examiner
In Japan, a group of 4 'war orphans' have arrived from China in the hope of finding any relatives and information regarding their real past. The group were among those left behind in China after Japan's loss in World War 2. 2812 such 'war orphans' have been recognised by the Health Ministry. That's from Asahi News today.
And in London, it's the last day for the Eurostar at Waterloo. As of tomorrow the services switches to St. Pancras station.
Wednesday, 7 November 2007
illness and such like...
today brought illness... I think it's flu or cold or something, coupled with stomach ache... not ideal, really.
my blog seems to be attracting more visitors from far and wide also, and my first visitor from Japan too! (ありがとう！）
I have now begun to type up my application for January's work placement. BBC radio stations are my choices, as I think the experience and credence would be excellent. So watch this place...
Tomorrow, I will be in the audience of The Wright Stuff, so tune in to Channel 5 tomorrow morning!
And the photo is my own... the beauty of autumn nights in Shelley, Huddersfield.
NOVA school in Japan has been partially bought by another corporation. G.education Co. will reopen 30 of NOVAs school, after the company filed for bankruptcy in October. There were many English people working for NOVA in Japan, so this will hopefully come as some relief. That's according to Asahi
Tuesday, 30 October 2007
home sweet home...
so now I have done half of my first term, I guess I am looking forward to going home again some time soon... I do miss home, and I suppose my heart will always be in Yorkshire's green hills... (as in the picture. taken by me. of my village!)
so a bit of local news... In Huddersfield, residents in Meltham barricaded a dustbin wagon after they refused to collect waste. that's from the Examiner.
Meanwhile... in Japan...
More dogs in Sapporo mean that there's been a rise in dog-related business... Pampered pooches are living the high-life in the city according to Asahi today.
Monday, 29 October 2007
the computer hath returned!!!
ah, great days... the computer has come back from repair, so my blogs can once more become regular and full of useful and gripping stories! or something like that....!
yesterday I visited the Cabinet War Rooms and Churchill Museum in London. as a 2nd World War historian, it was of great interest to me, and I was surprised as to how much information the museum had, and how detailed and accurate it was. a really great visit.
the weather did not dampen my moods yesterday, as I had a visit from my father - the first time we've met in 6 weeks, since I moved down south. so a great time was had, and I had fun listening to his stories of his time in the Metropolitan Police in Hammersmith.
and ... Japan is considering suing the US Embassy over 10 years of backdue rent on land that it occupies in Tokyo. that's from Asahi today.
yesterday I visited the Cabinet War Rooms and Churchill Museum in London. as a 2nd World War historian, it was of great interest to me, and I was surprised as to how much information the museum had, and how detailed and accurate it was. a really great visit.
the weather did not dampen my moods yesterday, as I had a visit from my father - the first time we've met in 6 weeks, since I moved down south. so a great time was had, and I had fun listening to his stories of his time in the Metropolitan Police in Hammersmith.
and ... Japan is considering suing the US Embassy over 10 years of backdue rent on land that it occupies in Tokyo. that's from Asahi today.
Tuesday, 23 October 2007
Ruby Tuesday
Last night saw my first venture in to playing live music in the capital. An open mic night at The Perseverance in Marylebone. Around 10 performers, each playing two songs... a fantastic atmosphere! My motive for playng was that yesterday was also my lovely girlfriend's birthday! So it was a little surprise for her too...
Since seeing Brett Anderson play on Sunday night, inspiration feels to be coming to me. I really can not describe how beautiful the music was, and how talented he is as a songwriter and performer. We were also fortunate enough to see him at close range in the flesh before the concert also.
Today is presentation day... so shortly I will be making a comparison of BBC Radio Leeds and the Pulse of West Yorkshire (Bradford) in their news output. Both being local stations where I come from (Huddersfield), this is a project I can get interested in very easily!
and a programme in Fukushima prefecture in Japan is recruiting city workers and residents to try their hand at working on a farm, according to Asahi news. Japan's agricultural background is often forgotten in the face of its pioneering technological developments...
Since seeing Brett Anderson play on Sunday night, inspiration feels to be coming to me. I really can not describe how beautiful the music was, and how talented he is as a songwriter and performer. We were also fortunate enough to see him at close range in the flesh before the concert also.
Today is presentation day... so shortly I will be making a comparison of BBC Radio Leeds and the Pulse of West Yorkshire (Bradford) in their news output. Both being local stations where I come from (Huddersfield), this is a project I can get interested in very easily!
and a programme in Fukushima prefecture in Japan is recruiting city workers and residents to try their hand at working on a farm, according to Asahi news. Japan's agricultural background is often forgotten in the face of its pioneering technological developments...
Friday, 19 October 2007
Discovering London - and a live date for my music!
As I have a friend staying with me this week, I have found myself to be discovering more of London as we look for places. Yesterday saw my discovery of Spitalfields Market, which is fantastic! So many really great things, really old, unusual items.
Today I aim to find Harrods and Harvey Nichols in Knightsbridge (birthday present shopping!) and the London Dungeons, which should be fun!
In other news, I have had a pub recommended to me for playing live music. So on Monday evening, I will playing The Perseverance's open mic night. It's near Baker St station, on Shrotton Street (Shrotton Road?), so anyone who wants to come, please do!
Japan Times reports that Japan's new Prime Minister, Fukuda, has downcried an office set up by his predecessor whos aim was to make Japan a 'beautiful nation', calling it a waste of money.
Of all the places that I have travelled, Japan had to be the most beautiful country. Although, as I understand it, it is not without its problems in terms of environment. As a primarily urban country, the majority of the population live in the cities, many of which are crowded together in certain areas.
でも、日本はとてもいい国です。 私の一番好きです。
Today I aim to find Harrods and Harvey Nichols in Knightsbridge (birthday present shopping!) and the London Dungeons, which should be fun!
In other news, I have had a pub recommended to me for playing live music. So on Monday evening, I will playing The Perseverance's open mic night. It's near Baker St station, on Shrotton Street (Shrotton Road?), so anyone who wants to come, please do!
Japan Times reports that Japan's new Prime Minister, Fukuda, has downcried an office set up by his predecessor whos aim was to make Japan a 'beautiful nation', calling it a waste of money.
Of all the places that I have travelled, Japan had to be the most beautiful country. Although, as I understand it, it is not without its problems in terms of environment. As a primarily urban country, the majority of the population live in the cities, many of which are crowded together in certain areas.
でも、日本はとてもいい国です。 私の一番好きです。
Tuesday, 16 October 2007
placements
Today is the day we begin to discuss placements for the new year... So for three weeks in January, I will be heading out to a radio station to get a real feel for the industry.
But where? My first thoughts are to request BBC Guernsey... a place I can feel at home, with relatives, and a place I love and that is small enough to gain an insight into all areas of news reporting, hopefully. But then again, how about London? Or even back in Yorkshire? Decisions decisions...
I don't know who's noticed, but at the bottom of this page is a map showing where viewers of this blog are from... seems that in the last week I have attracted visitors from Scandinavia, The USA and Ireland. So thanks to anyone who regularly reads my musings!
Just a comment on the news today... Guernsey is contemplating solutions for its sewage problems, according to the BBC, and since 2003, 112 foreign seamen have gone missing in one port town in Japan, according to Yomiuri.
But where? My first thoughts are to request BBC Guernsey... a place I can feel at home, with relatives, and a place I love and that is small enough to gain an insight into all areas of news reporting, hopefully. But then again, how about London? Or even back in Yorkshire? Decisions decisions...
I don't know who's noticed, but at the bottom of this page is a map showing where viewers of this blog are from... seems that in the last week I have attracted visitors from Scandinavia, The USA and Ireland. So thanks to anyone who regularly reads my musings!
Just a comment on the news today... Guernsey is contemplating solutions for its sewage problems, according to the BBC, and since 2003, 112 foreign seamen have gone missing in one port town in Japan, according to Yomiuri.
Tuesday, 9 October 2007
tuesday blues
The rains have come, and everything is awash with water.
Seems everybody will be suffering before long as SAD strikes the people...
Japan is feeling the blues too, according to Asahi - research has shown that 4.2% of Japanese junior-high school pupils suffer some form of depression. There is a film showing in London this month dealing with Japanese responses to depression: 'does your soul have a cold'.
I think euphemisms for depression are interesting. People have their own ways of dealing with it and the name is an important part. 'Sending away the tigers', 'the demons', 'black dog', 'the glums'...
Seems everybody will be suffering before long as SAD strikes the people...
Japan is feeling the blues too, according to Asahi - research has shown that 4.2% of Japanese junior-high school pupils suffer some form of depression. There is a film showing in London this month dealing with Japanese responses to depression: 'does your soul have a cold'.
I think euphemisms for depression are interesting. People have their own ways of dealing with it and the name is an important part. 'Sending away the tigers', 'the demons', 'black dog', 'the glums'...
Thursday, 4 October 2007
Just thoughts for the day
Japanese people have grown taller in the last 12 years... But while women have slimmed, men have got chubbier. That's according to Asahi news. Interesting...
When I visited Japan last year, I was something of a giant in every direction. I was taller, broader and wider then everybody I met. Children would stare at me. Grown men would stare at me. Neither were discreet.
I loved Japan, and will certainly return there some day. Such a fascinating country and culture.
そして、今日本語を勉強します。 十二月テストをします。
Tomorrow is my day of judgement... the audition. With a bit of luck, I'll blind the judges (conjures up images of Simon Cowell and cronies) with my talent, and you'll see me busking the stations of the Tube before long. Fingers crossed!
It's a romantic idea for me, reminds of stories I read about the great Joe Strummer busking with a Ukulele, or the Manic Street Preachers busking Clash songs in Cardiff, chasing off anyone who dared give them money. I'm not in a position to chase away money, but I do have a ukulele...
When I visited Japan last year, I was something of a giant in every direction. I was taller, broader and wider then everybody I met. Children would stare at me. Grown men would stare at me. Neither were discreet.
I loved Japan, and will certainly return there some day. Such a fascinating country and culture.
そして、今日本語を勉強します。 十二月テストをします。
Tomorrow is my day of judgement... the audition. With a bit of luck, I'll blind the judges (conjures up images of Simon Cowell and cronies) with my talent, and you'll see me busking the stations of the Tube before long. Fingers crossed!
It's a romantic idea for me, reminds of stories I read about the great Joe Strummer busking with a Ukulele, or the Manic Street Preachers busking Clash songs in Cardiff, chasing off anyone who dared give them money. I'm not in a position to chase away money, but I do have a ukulele...
Wednesday, 26 September 2007
New day, new blog
Huddersfield has hit the top of the BBC website for the first time in a while...
So the man in the story I mentioned below is to be charged with the murder of his child. BBC news is saying he'll appear in court in Huddersfield on Wednesday.
And in Japan, according to the Asahi website, two men have taken ownership of 50 Million Yen after finding it buried under a new housing development. Lucky!
So the man in the story I mentioned below is to be charged with the murder of his child. BBC news is saying he'll appear in court in Huddersfield on Wednesday.
And in Japan, according to the Asahi website, two men have taken ownership of 50 Million Yen after finding it buried under a new housing development. Lucky!
Tuesday, 25 September 2007
First Post...
Ok, so after being urged by David to set up blogs, here's the first post on my effort!
Firstly, incase you don't know me, I'm Jordan Allen, an MA Broadcast Journalism Student at University Of Westminster.
I'll be using this to comment on things that interest / affect me, so you should see plenty on current affairs, music, Japan and my endeavours to become a busker on the London Underground, as well as the odd general thing about me and my thoughts.
Firstly, incase you don't know me, I'm Jordan Allen, an MA Broadcast Journalism Student at University Of Westminster.
I'll be using this to comment on things that interest / affect me, so you should see plenty on current affairs, music, Japan and my endeavours to become a busker on the London Underground, as well as the odd general thing about me and my thoughts.
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