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and 8% in western japan. it also estimates that additional fuel costs around $38 billion will be incurred if utilities make up for the shortage through thermal generation. the panel called for introducing power-saving home appliances, industrial equipment to avoid rolling blackouts or mandatory power xupts it also stressed a need to promote renewable energy. the government will soon draft a three-year energy plan that is expected to include measures to cope with expected power shortages. it plans to include costs for the measures in a third extra bu >>> people in japan are pushing ahead with a slow and daunting task of cleaning up following the march 11th earthquake and tsunami. next comes the rebuilding effort, the biggest job of its kind in this country since world war ii. on friday the japanese government's reconstruction task force released its basic policy. >> translator: at the reconstruction task force meeting held a short while ago, the government adopted a basic policy on reconstruction. in a concent
and 8% in western japan. it also estimates that additional fuel costs around $38 billion will be incurred if utilities make up for the shortage through thermal generation. the panel called for introducing power-saving home appliances, industrial equipment to avoid rolling blackouts or mandatory power xupts it also stressed a need to promote renewable energy. the government will soon draft a three-year energy plan that is expected to include measures to cope with expected power shortages. it...
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we asked japan football association special director the secret behind japan's strength. she is the former national team captain. >> translator: so japan's squad has for the first time advanced to the finals, so what are your thoughts? >> translator: i'm simply happy. as the front-runner in this area, we started out small and week, but kbrgradually built ourselves up improving our skills and now the younger generation has taken over, and now they are about to bloom. >> translator: as special director of the association, how have you tried to strengthen the team? >> translator: we have a saying, if you are aiming to become number one in the world, you have to have experience abroad. but even if you would find a team abroad that would accept the player, it's difficult to earn a living as you play and train. so that's where the association provided economic assistance, especially players in europe, so they can learn there as part of strengthening japan's squad. but also the players brought back what they've learned and spread it along to other players. >> reporter: players s
we asked japan football association special director the secret behind japan's strength. she is the former national team captain. >> translator: so japan's squad has for the first time advanced to the finals, so what are your thoughts? >> translator: i'm simply happy. as the front-runner in this area, we started out small and week, but kbrgradually built ourselves up improving our skills and now the younger generation has taken over, and now they are about to bloom. >>...
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japan scored nine minutes after sweden was allowed a goal. and then the captain netted a goal putting the team in the lead. and then scored four minutes later. that put the national team into the final securing a first medal for the country. japan will have to beat the united states on sunday to win its first ever world cup victory. the united states is gunning for its third title. >> it was a very good game. we hope japan gets the world championship. >> it was fantastic. i have to root for the usa now. yes. but i hope it will disturbance bo -- both teams will have a good game. >> now we go to the latest in business news. >> thank you. let's look at the united states. in testimony before u.s. congress on wednesday the federal reserve chairman said the central bank would be open to new economic stimulus measures if necessary. the u.s. meeting on the economy is held twice a year. ben bernanke said the weaker performance than expected continues in the u.s. they include an expected recovery. he pointed out the possibility thathe economic slowdown
japan scored nine minutes after sweden was allowed a goal. and then the captain netted a goal putting the team in the lead. and then scored four minutes later. that put the national team into the final securing a first medal for the country. japan will have to beat the united states on sunday to win its first ever world cup victory. the united states is gunning for its third title. >> it was a very good game. we hope japan gets the world championship. >> it was fantastic. i have to...
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tidal power could be a huge asset to japan.should use it effectively. >> reporter: suzuki's company spent three years inventing a uniquely shaped turbine. they found inspiration in tuna, which swim at extremely high speeds. the streamlined tuna shape avoids clogging from seaweed and helps the turbine spin more efficiently. even when the tide changes direction, the turbine adjusts with no energy wasted. last year the company began tests with the turbine that can generate five kilowatts of electricity, enough to power an entire house. however, an unexpected event set the project back. the turbine came loose and was swept away by the ocean. the metal component connecting the turbine to the boat was too weak to withstand the pull of the ocean. it snapped off. the experiment was put on hold. suzuki's researching other materials besides metal to make the connecting piece. suzuki is getting ready to start testing again. his current goal is to develop a turbine within two years that can generate 300 kilowatts and put it on to the akash
tidal power could be a huge asset to japan.should use it effectively. >> reporter: suzuki's company spent three years inventing a uniquely shaped turbine. they found inspiration in tuna, which swim at extremely high speeds. the streamlined tuna shape avoids clogging from seaweed and helps the turbine spin more efficiently. even when the tide changes direction, the turbine adjusts with no energy wasted. last year the company began tests with the turbine that can generate five kilowatts of...
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many homes have been inundated in other parts of western japan. evacuations were ordered in both eastern and western japan. many evacuated voluntarily. the typhoon also has cut off electricity lines and affected domestic air services. >>> "newsline" is the place to turn to for the latest on japan, post march 11th. we have two segments offering two unique perspectives on the fallout from the earthquake and tsunami. "nuclear watch" brings you insight and information on the impact of the fukushima daiichi crisis and "the road ahead" examines japan's efforts to recover and rebuild. don't miss "nuclear watch" and "the road ahead" on "newsline." >>> the japanese government has revised the details of its plan to deal with the accident at the fukushima daiichi nuclear power plant. the decision came at a meeting of the nuclear disaster task force attended by all cabinet ministers on tuesday. the task force concluded that the first stage of the plan, the stable cooling of the crippled reactors, was achieved on schedule in mid-july. it approved a change to t
many homes have been inundated in other parts of western japan. evacuations were ordered in both eastern and western japan. many evacuated voluntarily. the typhoon also has cut off electricity lines and affected domestic air services. >>> "newsline" is the place to turn to for the latest on japan, post march 11th. we have two segments offering two unique perspectives on the fallout from the earthquake and tsunami. "nuclear watch" brings you insight and information...
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even though the initial disaster subsided months before in japan shaun thomason orci. was more of what's happening in japan i'm joined live now from hiroshima by nuclear energy expert dr robert jacobs. robert thanks so much for being here with us now why is the head of the i.a.e.a. focusing only now so what's expected to come out of his visit. what's what's largely coming out of the visit is an endorsement of the plan of the government of japan on the road forward the so-called road map and in essence sort of a sanctifying or a blessing that everything is proceeding according to plan. what they did that the i a did come in march although i'm on i was secretary my i was not able to come to fukushima because the dangers there but he's now toured the facility and been briefed and had discussions with the government but in essence what this is is just just trying to give a nice shine to a terrible terrible situation of policy and not really in any way dealing with the actual problems that are facing us here in japan while the tragedy that hit japan about four months ago te
even though the initial disaster subsided months before in japan shaun thomason orci. was more of what's happening in japan i'm joined live now from hiroshima by nuclear energy expert dr robert jacobs. robert thanks so much for being here with us now why is the head of the i.a.e.a. focusing only now so what's expected to come out of his visit. what's what's largely coming out of the visit is an endorsement of the plan of the government of japan on the road forward the so-called road map and in...
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to the north we have this big high pressure system covering japan. so we're looking at intense sunshine again. but with the heat of the day, we'll certainly be seeing some sporadic afternoon showers. across china, showery weather for northeastern china, and then we've got this very long seasonal rain band affecting the korean peninsula. could get quite intense for you again, north korea as well as jiangsu and an hui, as much as 100 millimeters. flooding is going to be a big, big concern as it has been raining for days. then down towards the southern end of china it remains fairly unsettled. in and around guanxie, hainan island, plenty of showers to be had across indo china as well. 25 degrees in chongqing today. seoul 25, another rapy day. and tokyo is going to be hot and steamy at 32. now we head into north america. very long frontal system impacting north america. today we've got lots of showers developing here across the lower midwest, the plains states up towards the northern rockies. particularly severe near this low pressure system from montana
to the north we have this big high pressure system covering japan. so we're looking at intense sunshine again. but with the heat of the day, we'll certainly be seeing some sporadic afternoon showers. across china, showery weather for northeastern china, and then we've got this very long seasonal rain band affecting the korean peninsula. could get quite intense for you again, north korea as well as jiangsu and an hui, as much as 100 millimeters. flooding is going to be a big, big concern as it...
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one includes contaminated beef that entered the supply chain in japan. it comes from cattle that ate rice with radio active sees yum. they are holding back on buying beef that is forcing live stock haulers from taking shipments. some are worried about their lively hoods. fukushima prefectures advisory zone, in july it was up to six times the government safety limit was detected in beef from cattle shipped from a farm to a meat processing facility in tokyo. radio active cesium can turn the exposure it radiation but a single serving of the contaminated beef will have no impact on human health. >>> a farm about 7 kilometers from fukushima daiichi with rice straw with radio active was used for feed. it was 80 kilometers from the nuclear plant. >> translator: i never imagined this could have happened. i have no idea what i should say to people who have already eaten the beef. i'm sorry and sad. >> the national institute for environmental studies continue a simulation after the first explosion at fukushima daiichi. experts say radio active cesium released from
one includes contaminated beef that entered the supply chain in japan. it comes from cattle that ate rice with radio active sees yum. they are holding back on buying beef that is forcing live stock haulers from taking shipments. some are worried about their lively hoods. fukushima prefectures advisory zone, in july it was up to six times the government safety limit was detected in beef from cattle shipped from a farm to a meat processing facility in tokyo. radio active cesium can turn the...
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we face the struggles facing japan's fisheries. japan used to have one of the largest fisheries. it accounted for more than 24% of the nation's production. but the earthquake and tsunami changed everything. the nation's fishery suffered over $15 billion worth of damage. and the amount is still rising. the port once had the largest had the largest shark haul in japan. it was also famous for top grade shark fence. but many were destroyed. >>> we now report on a plant manager salvaging his business. >> reporter: the man behind the sanitary mask is the executive director of a plant that prepares shark fins for eating. the factory and offices was located the near a river, they were completely swallowed by the tsunami. >> translator: when i saw the wreckage, my mind went blank. it got to the point where i couldn't look at the rubble without becoming completely paralyzed. it was impossible for me to think about rebuilding. >> reporter: the company's proud of the technique it perfected. they insure fins keep their shape despite being cooked. this was the plant before the disaster. the te
we face the struggles facing japan's fisheries. japan used to have one of the largest fisheries. it accounted for more than 24% of the nation's production. but the earthquake and tsunami changed everything. the nation's fishery suffered over $15 billion worth of damage. and the amount is still rising. the port once had the largest had the largest shark haul in japan. it was also famous for top grade shark fence. but many were destroyed. >>> we now report on a plant manager salvaging...
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this map shows the nuclear power plants in japan. total of 54 plants are located along the coastline, a feature unique to gentleman fjapan. this is done to secure cooling water for the reactor from the ocean but the fukushima accident has raised fears about tsunamis. right now 35 plants are not in operation, which is two-thirds of the total number. some were damaged by the march 11th earthquake and tsunami. however, many have been suspended for regular inspections. 11 plants will be finished with their inspections by next month and will be ready to operate again. but local governments have not agreed to the resumption, so resumptions have been stalled. >> translator: after the accident, what kind of safety measures have been taken? >> translator: emergency safety measures were implemented at all nuclear power plants so that even when power is lost completely, which is what happened in fukushima, corrective action can be taken before the nuclear fuel starts to melt. at the genkai nuclear power plant, they have a power-generating vehic
this map shows the nuclear power plants in japan. total of 54 plants are located along the coastline, a feature unique to gentleman fjapan. this is done to secure cooling water for the reactor from the ocean but the fukushima accident has raised fears about tsunamis. right now 35 plants are not in operation, which is two-thirds of the total number. some were damaged by the march 11th earthquake and tsunami. however, many have been suspended for regular inspections. 11 plants will be finished...
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this clearly was a very challenging situation for the people of japan. to see people from the nrc, people from other u.s. agencies all working there to help our japanese colleagues was a real reinforcement for me about the strong bond that we have with our colleagues in japan. i was very impressed with the efforts and the focus of the people who were there and their dedication on all sides to try and work for what were some very difficult issues in a very challenging environment. >> how do you think they are doing? >> ultimately, i am not in any position to judge. i do not think any of us can truly understand and appreciate the magnitude of the crisis and the magnitude of the challenge in japan. what i think we can do best that the nrc is provide expertise as they requested and helping them best handle a very challenging situation. as i said, what i did see was a lot of people. dedicated to resolving some very difficult and challenging situations. >> you are in position to try and figure out what they did well and did not do well and apply that to the la
this clearly was a very challenging situation for the people of japan. to see people from the nrc, people from other u.s. agencies all working there to help our japanese colleagues was a real reinforcement for me about the strong bond that we have with our colleagues in japan. i was very impressed with the efforts and the focus of the people who were there and their dedication on all sides to try and work for what were some very difficult issues in a very challenging environment. >> how...
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japan's core private sector machinery orders were up in may. that is the first increase in two months on a month on-month basis. the cabinet office said on thursday that major machinery makers received about 733 billion yen, or over $9 billion worth of domestic orders. that's up 3% from april. the figure excludes machinery for ships and power plants. >>> and now let's get a check on the markets. the dow snapped back into the positive, sidestepping data which showed a slight contraction in services ism for june, but to see how markets are trading here this thursday morning we cross over to ramin mellegard who's at the tokyo stock exchange. so ramin, u.s. markets look to have shrugged off weak data. how are tokyo stocks trading after machinery order numbers? >> very good morning to you, ai. and after those machinery orders we're seeing both the nikkei and the topix trading in the negative, marginally in the negative, but still the nikkei still trading above that key 10,000 level. we'll see if we actually close above that today for a second day in
japan's core private sector machinery orders were up in may. that is the first increase in two months on a month on-month basis. the cabinet office said on thursday that major machinery makers received about 733 billion yen, or over $9 billion worth of domestic orders. that's up 3% from april. the figure excludes machinery for ships and power plants. >>> and now let's get a check on the markets. the dow snapped back into the positive, sidestepping data which showed a slight contraction...
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there's been chants of nippon, nippon, which is japan, japan. this is so much more than a soccer match i was told for many japanese people. this was a chance for some good news. this team had gone further than anyone had expected and the entire nation was inspired by them. it is 6:30 in the morning here. look at everybody. everyone is absolutely delighted. it's not surprising, it has been a roller coaster of a match. a roller coaster of emotions for everybody here. and it is a well deserved win for japan. you can just see the delight on everyone's faces. >> oh, that's so nice. i see people who are tearing up over there, they're so excited about this. paula hancocks, thanks so much and congrats to the japanese there. they really did need that. let's go to manhattan. >> what a way to start the day. 6:00 a.m. >> that is a great way to start. let's check in with susan candiotti. she has been with fans both cheering for usa and japan from manhatt manhattan. all right. what are they saying? how are they thinking and feeling? >> hi, fredricka. we're he
there's been chants of nippon, nippon, which is japan, japan. this is so much more than a soccer match i was told for many japanese people. this was a chance for some good news. this team had gone further than anyone had expected and the entire nation was inspired by them. it is 6:30 in the morning here. look at everybody. everyone is absolutely delighted. it's not surprising, it has been a roller coaster of a match. a roller coaster of emotions for everybody here. and it is a well deserved win...
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it has been unsettled the past couple of days in japan. heavy downpours have been popping up across the country. there have been some strong gust. looks like the weather is going to be pretty unsettled again today. you do want to watch out for the possibility of some flash flooding risks here. wednesday's highs 32 in tokyo. so hot, 27 in seoul. 34 degrees in beijing. so very, very warm conditions for you here. and really eastern china, again looking at some very high temperatures. shanghai gets up to 36 degrees. 37 and 37 in chongqing. warnings have been issued so you want to take precautions if you're outside. over towards the americas, and a line of thundershowers continue to develop along the west coast of mexico that same moisture is heading right up in towards the southwest corner of the united states as well. so showers wl continue to pop up here all the way up in towards the rockies, even. it's going to be an unsettled day for you. over towards the southeast, deep south, that is, it's unsettled for you too. showers will continue to
it has been unsettled the past couple of days in japan. heavy downpours have been popping up across the country. there have been some strong gust. looks like the weather is going to be pretty unsettled again today. you do want to watch out for the possibility of some flash flooding risks here. wednesday's highs 32 in tokyo. so hot, 27 in seoul. 34 degrees in beijing. so very, very warm conditions for you here. and really eastern china, again looking at some very high temperatures. shanghai gets...
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things are heating up in japan. tokyo at 34. sendai is well above average at 33. very, very warm conditions here. now towards the americas, scattered showers and thunderstorms for the southern area into mexico and the gulf coast states. tropical moisture and a severe weather along the two lows through concern canada and the upper rockies and northern plains. a chance of thunderstorms tonight. as for temperatures, stays hot for the mid-section. up to 36 degrees in houston. finally a look at europe. the stormy weather has been impacting the low countries. tonight with the low heading out. just a little bit longer. we will be using the stormy weather in denmark and into the scandinavian peninsula. the frontal line from the system will continue to bring a round of showers here through eastern europe and it moves through. it will bring the stormy weather and you might want to watch out for the thunderstorms. british aisles should stay dry tonight. showers as you head into friday. as for highs here, 25 degrees for london. not too bad. bell great heating up to 38 for ath
things are heating up in japan. tokyo at 34. sendai is well above average at 33. very, very warm conditions here. now towards the americas, scattered showers and thunderstorms for the southern area into mexico and the gulf coast states. tropical moisture and a severe weather along the two lows through concern canada and the upper rockies and northern plains. a chance of thunderstorms tonight. as for temperatures, stays hot for the mid-section. up to 36 degrees in houston. finally a look at...
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there t was ten times the levels used in other prefectures in central japan. most of the straw was shipped from companies north of the fuk. >>> there is radio activity as far as 150 kilometers. there are locations one meter above the ground in miaga prefecture, based on the results of an aerial survey from june 22nd through 30th. radio activity levels are highlighted in different colors. parts of a city about 150 kilometers north of the plant are light blue, indicating 0.2 to 0.5 per hour of radio activity, similar it hours close to the damaged plant about 50 kilometers pr the radio active source. quantity far above the government standard for found in rice straw cattle feed. >> it depends on the correlation of the accumulation of radio active cesium own contamination of rice straw. we would like to consult the agriculture ministry and local municipalities. >> a professor says if such data was made available earlier it could have prevented farmers from giving the tainted straw to cattle. >>> now let's take a look at the latest in business news. tell us about t
there t was ten times the levels used in other prefectures in central japan. most of the straw was shipped from companies north of the fuk. >>> there is radio activity as far as 150 kilometers. there are locations one meter above the ground in miaga prefecture, based on the results of an aerial survey from june 22nd through 30th. radio activity levels are highlighted in different colors. parts of a city about 150 kilometers north of the plant are light blue, indicating 0.2 to 0.5 per...
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the po once had the largest shark haul in japan. it was also famous for processing top-grade shark fins but the tsunami destroyed every fishery plant in the region and many may never reopen. we now report on a plant manager salvaging his business. >> reporter: the man behind the sanitary mask is the executive director of a plant that prepares shark fins for eating. the factory and offices was located near a river where completely swallowed up by the tsunami. >> translator: when i saw the wreckage, my mind went blank. it got to the point where i couldn't look at the rubble without becoming completely paralyzed. it was impossible for me to think about rebuilding. >> reporter: the company's proud of the technique it perfected. it ensures fins keep the shape despite being cooked and preserves the collagen and jelly-like texture ishiwata's plant before the tsunami. they bone the fins by hand but after the tsunami, all 30 employees had to be laid off. ishiwata thought rebuilding would be impossible and he gave up hope. but then, loyal cus
the po once had the largest shark haul in japan. it was also famous for processing top-grade shark fins but the tsunami destroyed every fishery plant in the region and many may never reopen. we now report on a plant manager salvaging his business. >> reporter: the man behind the sanitary mask is the executive director of a plant that prepares shark fins for eating. the factory and offices was located near a river where completely swallowed up by the tsunami. >> translator: when i...
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to preavent a hollowing-out of japan's industrial base and a surge in unemployment, japan says it has only one option for the coming decades: to keep its nuclear reactors online. lucy craft, "nightly business report," tokyo. >> susie: tom, decent gains on the market today. people not going crazy to buy. but there's a sense of buying on the dips, and positive >> tom: no doubt about it. it continued last week into this week over the holiday. volumes decent. but you're right, the positive tone to the market has clearly been improving. no doubt about it, susie. let's get to it with tonight's market focus. >> tom: stocks squeezed out small gains despite higher financial stocks were among the laggards, hit as global interest rates are rising even if the u.s. federal reserve remains on hold. this is the past 90 sessions of the s&p financial sector exchange-traded fund. despite rallying from its low that we saw from last month, it has been unable to get over $16 per share since mid-may. big banks j.p. morgan and bank of america held the dow industrial gains in check. j.p. morgan slid more tha
to preavent a hollowing-out of japan's industrial base and a surge in unemployment, japan says it has only one option for the coming decades: to keep its nuclear reactors online. lucy craft, "nightly business report," tokyo. >> susie: tom, decent gains on the market today. people not going crazy to buy. but there's a sense of buying on the dips, and positive >> tom: no doubt about it. it continued last week into this week over the holiday. volumes decent. but you're right,...
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and "the road ahead" examines japan's efforts to rover and rebuild.'t miss "nuclear watch" and "the road ahead" on "newsline." >>> a severe tropical storm has left at least 27 people dead in the philippines. weather owe fishes in the country say severe tropical storm na-te made landfall on the eastern side of luzon, it swept across manila to the south china sea. the 27 casualties include a 13-year-old girl who fell into a swollen river in quezon province. 20 people are missing including the crew of a capsized boat. many villages are flooded and troops have been sent to rescue people who are marooned. >>> hello there. time now for your weather update. let's take a look at eastern asia. the korean peninsula has bn dealing with excessive rainfall the past couple of days. hearing reports of deadly landslides across south korea and also in seoul serious flooding situation going on here as well. this frontal system will stay with us, picking up that moisture from the east china sea. so it doesn't look like that rain is going to be weakening off anytime soon
and "the road ahead" examines japan's efforts to rover and rebuild.'t miss "nuclear watch" and "the road ahead" on "newsline." >>> a severe tropical storm has left at least 27 people dead in the philippines. weather owe fishes in the country say severe tropical storm na-te made landfall on the eastern side of luzon, it swept across manila to the south china sea. the 27 casualties include a 13-year-old girl who fell into a swollen river in quezon...
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. >>> japan began restricting electricity consumption on friday under new regulations the government requires major power consumers in eastern japan to reduce peak time usage by 15% from a year earlier. the regulations were prompted by the risk of power shortages this sumner regionser is bifd tokyo electric power company and tohoku electric power company. both utilities suffered severe damage to their power stations in the march disaster. factories and others using 500 kilowatts per hour or more are required to cut their consumption by 15%. the mandatory cuts will affect a total of about 18,500 firms supplied by the two utilities. violators may face fines of up to $12,500. >>> thing of blicker to cuts are in place from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. on weekdays through september 22nd in the regionser is bifd tokyo electric. for the tokhoku electric service region, cuts will be through september 9th. government is asking smaller-scale electricity users and households to slash their peak consumption by 15% from last year. the mandatory cuts will not apply shelters in the disaster-hit areas or hospit
. >>> japan began restricting electricity consumption on friday under new regulations the government requires major power consumers in eastern japan to reduce peak time usage by 15% from a year earlier. the regulations were prompted by the risk of power shortages this sumner regionser is bifd tokyo electric power company and tohoku electric power company. both utilities suffered severe damage to their power stations in the march disaster. factories and others using 500 kilowatts per...
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most of japan will be dry, clear, and getting hotter into the weekend. as for northeastern china, storms here and rain is going to be intensifying around the beijing area. you'll be seeing some heavy rain developing over the next couple of days. also down toward central and southwestern southern china, you're going to be seeing some showers also intensifying here. northern indo-china getting in on some of the action too. as for the east and southeast, mostly looking dry. it is going to be very hot in shanghai. 35 for you. taipei also seeing 35 for the high on saturday. chongoing, 33 as well as hong kong and manila, all with the same figure there, 31. and bangkok. meanwhile, 27 is going to be the high in tokyo as well as seoul. as we head into north america, i want to show you what's happening down here with dora. you can see the way that the system over the 24-hour forecast starts to dissipate and fall apart. well, it is now already a category 1 system, and i think that by tonight, that is u.s. local time, it should be a tropical storm. but it is going t
most of japan will be dry, clear, and getting hotter into the weekend. as for northeastern china, storms here and rain is going to be intensifying around the beijing area. you'll be seeing some heavy rain developing over the next couple of days. also down toward central and southwestern southern china, you're going to be seeing some showers also intensifying here. northern indo-china getting in on some of the action too. as for the east and southeast, mostly looking dry. it is going to be very...
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though the initial disaster has subsided months before in japan sean thomas or t.v. . well the clean up at the stricken fukushima nuclear plant has been praised by the head of the u.n. nuclear watchdog who said radiation it could be contained by the end of the here yukio model is visiting the facility to assess the progress and preventing the nuclear crisis from getting worse focus she was reactors were heavily damaged by the earthquake and tsunami it caused the corps to melt and release dangerous amounts of radiation into the environment well workers have since been trying to restore the cooling system and stop contaminated water from the reactors leaking into the sea but the base nuclear energy expert robert jacobs believes the i.a.e.a. visit is a farce and the japanese government still isn't doing enough to protect people. in essence what this is is just just trying to give a nice shine to a terrible terrible situation and policy and not really in any way dealing with the actual problems that are facing us here in japan and least plants are still leaching radioactiv
though the initial disaster has subsided months before in japan sean thomas or t.v. . well the clean up at the stricken fukushima nuclear plant has been praised by the head of the u.n. nuclear watchdog who said radiation it could be contained by the end of the here yukio model is visiting the facility to assess the progress and preventing the nuclear crisis from getting worse focus she was reactors were heavily damaged by the earthquake and tsunami it caused the corps to melt and release...
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. >>> japan's surprise -- japan surprised soccer fans from around the world. the u.s. scored go ahead goals twice in the second half of that title match and both times japan caught up and that acceptability the game to penalty kicks. the u.s. players just could not convert. japan was many fans sentimental favorite after they recovered. >> it was great. we had such a hard time. >> it could not have been more exciting. until the very end it was just a nail biter. i don't know how they could have stretched it out any further. >> even many american fans say look if the u.s. couldn't win, having japan win was the next best thing. japan is the first asian country to win the world cup. with japan's win secretary of state hillary clinton had to pay up with a friendly wager. she owes the mayor apples. >>> the 25th annual aid walk in san francisco has just raised a little more than $3 million. an estimated 25,000 people walked the six mile course through golden gate park yesterday. it has been 30 years since the first aids cases were reported in the u.s.. people shared their per
. >>> japan's surprise -- japan surprised soccer fans from around the world. the u.s. scored go ahead goals twice in the second half of that title match and both times japan caught up and that acceptability the game to penalty kicks. the u.s. players just could not convert. japan was many fans sentimental favorite after they recovered. >> it was great. we had such a hard time. >> it could not have been more exciting. until the very end it was just a nail biter. i don't know...
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christians in japan struggling to share the gospel. however the recent disasters are causing many japanese to reconsider their lives. japan's churches are praying for a spiritual shaking in the country. >> reporter: whether they're in church or standing on a street corner, the members of this church loudly sing their songs of grace. these young people are part of new youth movement that many japanese christians hope will revive japan's churches. this philippinos pastor was born and raised in hawaii. the church in japan is small and getting smaller everyday. the average japanese church has 30 people and many have less than 10 members. church historians says, traditional churches are dying out. >> after the war, a lot of them came to japan as christians. so, after the war, you know, the japanese church went a lot. now a lot of prophets are getting older and now facing the time for retirement. also many members are getting older too. >> reporter: like most christians, he believe god is using the recent disasters to open the hearts of japa
christians in japan struggling to share the gospel. however the recent disasters are causing many japanese to reconsider their lives. japan's churches are praying for a spiritual shaking in the country. >> reporter: whether they're in church or standing on a street corner, the members of this church loudly sing their songs of grace. these young people are part of new youth movement that many japanese christians hope will revive japan's churches. this philippinos pastor was born and raised...
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japan and china have agreed to work closely on their normalization of diplomatic ties next year. they met in beijing on monday. she said bilateral ties in the civilian sector have been remarkably successful and said he views them as a treasure. he also said china and japan complement each other economically and share a desire to build peace and stability in the region. matsamoto says he thinks personal exchanges are important for nurturing ties, particularly among young people. he also says he expects the two countries to work together towards that goal. shu replied it's important to strengthen dies between the new nations and deal appropriately with sensitive matters. the crew of atlantis has arrived in florida to prepare for the final space shuttle mission. the four member crew came by plane from the johnson space center in texas on monday. liftoff is scheduled for 11:26 a.m. on friday. >> we are just delighted to be here after a very arduous nine-month training flow, we're happy to be here for launch week. >> when it's all over, i think i speak again for everyone when i say we
japan and china have agreed to work closely on their normalization of diplomatic ties next year. they met in beijing on monday. she said bilateral ties in the civilian sector have been remarkably successful and said he views them as a treasure. he also said china and japan complement each other economically and share a desire to build peace and stability in the region. matsamoto says he thinks personal exchanges are important for nurturing ties, particularly among young people. he also says he...
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a mayor in southwestern japan has approved the resumption of two plants. the gankai plant has been given the go ahead after the march disaster. the mayor of gangki town gave the go ahead. two reactors at the plant have been idle since routine checkups were completed in april. >> i'm convinced that the safety sof the genkai plant has been secured. >> translator: we'll continue to do our best to gain understanding about the safety of nuclear power generation. and emergency safety measures. >> the genkai plant has part of the total that remains offline since the march disaster or regular inspections. >>> attention has moved to whether the governor of sanga will do the same despite concerns about its safety. the mayor next to genkai town voiced concern about the restart. >> translator: people in karatsu city are cautious. i remain skeptical about their safety. >> members of japan's nuclear safety commission say the government must do more before it lifts an evacuation advisory for areas near the plant. during a news conference on monday they were referring to
a mayor in southwestern japan has approved the resumption of two plants. the gankai plant has been given the go ahead after the march disaster. the mayor of gangki town gave the go ahead. two reactors at the plant have been idle since routine checkups were completed in april. >> i'm convinced that the safety sof the genkai plant has been secured. >> translator: we'll continue to do our best to gain understanding about the safety of nuclear power generation. and emergency safety...
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but japan lags behind. many japanese investigators still believe the system will hinder obtaining a genuine confession. the supreme public prosecutor's office is now introducing a trial period to test its efficiency. i think a full action of recording interviews will be the quickest way to regain public trust. >> thanks, koji. appreciate it. >>> hello again. time for another look at the weather. into eastern asia the northeast will be unstable into the weekend. heavy rain once again targeting the korean peninsula. actually south korea will be seeing maybe another additional 100 millimeters of rain into the next 24 hours. you add it to the 100 millimeters they just received and there will be a high risk of flooding and landslides. northeastern china with ongoing showers and thunderstorms moving through and northern japan will be seeing showers. we have the front line moving through. the rest of japan, mostly clear and dry. very, very hot though. we may see thunderstorms popping up in the heat of the day, esp
but japan lags behind. many japanese investigators still believe the system will hinder obtaining a genuine confession. the supreme public prosecutor's office is now introducing a trial period to test its efficiency. i think a full action of recording interviews will be the quickest way to regain public trust. >> thanks, koji. appreciate it. >>> hello again. time for another look at the weather. into eastern asia the northeast will be unstable into the weekend. heavy rain once...
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we are looking much calmer across japan. today, good spells of sunshine expected as well in our severe tropical storm still with us. continuing to move slowly away from mainland japan. over the next day it is expected to turn towards the north and maintaining that strength. right now packing strength of 90 kilometers. it is expect to redus in size over the next several days. high waves could be an issue along the east coast. now for the korean peninsula looking cloudy and showery. today for northeast and china a lot of showers developing across much of central and southern china. nothing to severe but it is fairly widespread. southwest monsoon remains active across indio china again particularly in thailand as well as northeast and i india and bangladesh. reaching 33 in beijing. 35 in shanghai. tokyo is much o warmer than yesterday. should rise to 28 degrees. now for americas, hurricane dora still a major hurricane. from now on, gradual weakening is expected. we have tropical for the tip of the baja, could be dangerous surf
we are looking much calmer across japan. today, good spells of sunshine expected as well in our severe tropical storm still with us. continuing to move slowly away from mainland japan. over the next day it is expected to turn towards the north and maintaining that strength. right now packing strength of 90 kilometers. it is expect to redus in size over the next several days. high waves could be an issue along the east coast. now for the korean peninsula looking cloudy and showery. today for...
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japan's power shortage may ease once mercury drops in autumn, japan's nuclear crises could keep energy skimping in style for seasons to come. lucy craft, cbs news, tokyo. >> mitchell: there is news this evening that the harry potter saga is going out with a bang. harry potter and the debtly hallows part two opened yesterday and wrapped often the sin u8 biggest box office take in hollywood history. it made a staggering $92.1 million here in the u.s. alone making the prerecords set by highlight saga new moon almost by $20 million. up next, an art exhibition that is truly out of this world. d b1. plus omega 3's. >> i'm able to finish out strong. >> mitchell: the united states plays japan tomorrow in the women's world cup soccer final. four years after the team's disastrous collapse in the last world cup. much of the credit is the coach, a swede. at a press conference yesterday she shared some of her coaching secrets. >> all of a sudden what is exciting is stressful, you have to, you must. then i just tell them slow down, you move too fast ♪ you got to make the morning last ♪ kicking down
japan's power shortage may ease once mercury drops in autumn, japan's nuclear crises could keep energy skimping in style for seasons to come. lucy craft, cbs news, tokyo. >> mitchell: there is news this evening that the harry potter saga is going out with a bang. harry potter and the debtly hallows part two opened yesterday and wrapped often the sin u8 biggest box office take in hollywood history. it made a staggering $92.1 million here in the u.s. alone making the prerecords set by...
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just ahead, a big win for japan.means for national pride. >>> and what it means for japan's battered economy. stay with us. >>> hello and welcome back. you're watching "world business today" live on cnn. >>> now japan has reached the top spot in women's football. for the first time, a japanese squad beat a u.s. side at the world cup in frankfurt, germany. each team had two goals. a dramatic final penalty kick pulled japan's team over the top. they beat the united states by a final score of 3-1. so even though the big match began at 4:00 in the morning tokyo time, people made a point of watching it. for japan, the world cup is a bright spot in an otherwise bad year and the victory is being celebrated across the country by football fans and nonfans alike. we report now from tokyo. >> reporter: when the urban sports bars of tokyo to the gymnasiums of world japan, the sound, the saying, jubilation. a team of underdogs against a stronger team they'd lost to 25 times, more than a sports team, they carry the prayers and hop
just ahead, a big win for japan.means for national pride. >>> and what it means for japan's battered economy. stay with us. >>> hello and welcome back. you're watching "world business today" live on cnn. >>> now japan has reached the top spot in women's football. for the first time, a japanese squad beat a u.s. side at the world cup in frankfurt, germany. each team had two goals. a dramatic final penalty kick pulled japan's team over the top. they beat the...
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that's four times the length of japan's lines. the chinese government wants to nearly double that to 16,000 kilometers by 2020. but the push for high speed rail has involved controversy. the railways minister was fired in february this year after being accused of corruption and having cozy ties with construction firms. his critics said he hadn't paid enough attention to safety. >> so how is the chinese public reacting to saturday's train disaster? here is a report from beijing. >> reporter: the chinese government of its high speed railway system. saturday's disaster has contradicted its craze and heightened public distrust. criticism has been streaming in on chinese websites. denouncing the high speed rail as the world's best. it was dismissed as a laughing stock. the accident is also expected to effect the chinese government's drive to export its rail technology. china has also emphasized the low costs of its rail technology and the offerings from japan and other nations. saturday's disaster deals a serious blow to china. not jus
that's four times the length of japan's lines. the chinese government wants to nearly double that to 16,000 kilometers by 2020. but the push for high speed rail has involved controversy. the railways minister was fired in february this year after being accused of corruption and having cozy ties with construction firms. his critics said he hadn't paid enough attention to safety. >> so how is the chinese public reacting to saturday's train disaster? here is a report from beijing. >>...
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then comes japan. japan holds about $900 billion worth of u.s. debt. japan is followed by the uk. and who stand to lose the most if the u.s. defaults, which would be a first in the nation's history. pauline choiu, cnn, hong kong. >>> as pauline explained, japan is the second biggest holder of u.s. debt. the pressures associated with the debt come with the heavy burdens of japan's post tsunami and earthquake recovery. >> reporter: the stock exchange and currency markets are holding their breath waiting for u.s. lawmakers to strike a deal. investor concern is rising as tokyo stocks are down almost across the board, reflecting that what happens on the u.s. affects japan's economy from top to bottom, second only to china in holding u.s. debt. it hoeds about 20% of american debt. if the u.s. doesn't pay its bills, it's japan partially left holding the bag. japan's economic minister says he does not believe the u.s. will default, indicating u.s. bonds still remain a good bet for japan. he says if the worst case scenario happens and if the u.s. defaults, it would unleash a similar financ
then comes japan. japan holds about $900 billion worth of u.s. debt. japan is followed by the uk. and who stand to lose the most if the u.s. defaults, which would be a first in the nation's history. pauline choiu, cnn, hong kong. >>> as pauline explained, japan is the second biggest holder of u.s. debt. the pressures associated with the debt come with the heavy burdens of japan's post tsunami and earthquake recovery. >> reporter: the stock exchange and currency markets are...
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japan has been ranked number 4. training and preparation were disrupted by the devastating earthquake and tsunami in japan earlier this year. in the quarter finals, they knocked out germany. in the semifinals, they put on a stunning performance to defeat sweden. now they have their eyes set on the title. they are up against a fierce competitor. the u.s. is equally keen to lift the trophy. >> the u.s. women have proven their talent again and again in the world cup. they have a striker who comes up big when needed, and an excellent goalkeeper. they have earned the right to challenge for a third world cup title. >> it is always an honor and a privilege. you never get there with one player. you never get there with one save. it has been a collective effort by everybody involved. >> the americans proved their fighting spirit in their semifinal against france. then their fearless goalkeeper made a crucial save that allowed them to advance. the outspoken 29-year-old almost saw her career ended due to a serious shoulder inj
japan has been ranked number 4. training and preparation were disrupted by the devastating earthquake and tsunami in japan earlier this year. in the quarter finals, they knocked out germany. in the semifinals, they put on a stunning performance to defeat sweden. now they have their eyes set on the title. they are up against a fierce competitor. the u.s. is equally keen to lift the trophy. >> the u.s. women have proven their talent again and again in the world cup. they have a striker who...
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what they did to brazil japan did to them. in the aftermath of the tsunami and earthquake, the country was looking for something to smile b. they found it today. u.s. heavily favored and multiple scoring opportunities but nothing to show for it. and break through 69th minute . morgan, came on as a subin the second half and gives the u.s. a 1-nothing lead. allie fail would to clear and rich rich chayed . it went to abby . her signature fourth goal and sixth world cup game . japan doesn't quit. acward goal and they'll take it . the equalizer must have looked like a game of pin ball. 12 years ago when u.s. beat japan penalty decide this time disaster for americans. japanese stun the americans and world claiming their first ever world cup championship. >> it is going to hurt. but i am proud of our team and congratulations to the japan team. i think their country is very, very proud of them. >> very gracious. five years ago, clark's wife lost the two year battle with cancer. golf took the back seat . slowly clark picked up the piec
what they did to brazil japan did to them. in the aftermath of the tsunami and earthquake, the country was looking for something to smile b. they found it today. u.s. heavily favored and multiple scoring opportunities but nothing to show for it. and break through 69th minute . morgan, came on as a subin the second half and gives the u.s. a 1-nothing lead. allie fail would to clear and rich rich chayed . it went to abby . her signature fourth goal and sixth world cup game . japan doesn't quit....
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even though the little disaster has subsided months before in japan sean thomas orci. based nuclear energy expert robert jacobs believes the visit of the i.a.e.a. chief to fukushima is a farce he claims the japanese government still isn't doing enough to protect people from the effects of the disaster. in essence what this is is just just trying to give a nice shine to a terrible terrible situation and policy and not really in any way peeling with the actual problems that are facing us here and and in terms of the problems with the nuclear plants the situation is rather dire still these plants are still leeching radioactivity into the environment every day into the sea and through the steam of the cooling into the air which now preoccupied many people in japan is that even for those of us that live far enough away that we thought we were not in any way threatened by the radiation from the plants we're now finding that because of insufficient oversight to the food supply and public health questions that radiation is turning up in all kinds of food products so you're fin
even though the little disaster has subsided months before in japan sean thomas orci. based nuclear energy expert robert jacobs believes the visit of the i.a.e.a. chief to fukushima is a farce he claims the japanese government still isn't doing enough to protect people from the effects of the disaster. in essence what this is is just just trying to give a nice shine to a terrible terrible situation and policy and not really in any way peeling with the actual problems that are facing us here and...
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over towards the north, system covering much of japan. we're looking at intense sunshine, extremely hot conditions throughout th country. but of course daytime heating will lead to those afternoon thunderstorms. so watch out for some sharp showers in many areas. meanwhile, this seasonal rain band remains very active and lingers in the same region effecting eastern china, the korean peninsula. looks like heavy rain will impact south korea swals in china. you see torrential rains beginning to develop in north korea as well. of course around the bay of bengal, we see plenty of moisture developing. scattered showers in place for the peninsula and the monsoon into the northern tip of the indian subcontinent. fairly widespread rain here, particularly heavy downpours in the northeastern corner. temperaturewise, quite cool in chonging. another hot day. plenty of showers effecting central america again. we've got this high pressure system bringing this mexican monsoon, also the southwest monsoon effecting the u.s. here. over towards the north, we'
over towards the north, system covering much of japan. we're looking at intense sunshine, extremely hot conditions throughout th country. but of course daytime heating will lead to those afternoon thunderstorms. so watch out for some sharp showers in many areas. meanwhile, this seasonal rain band remains very active and lingers in the same region effecting eastern china, the korean peninsula. looks like heavy rain will impact south korea swals in china. you see torrential rains beginning to...