TT-782 (Tourism Edition) -- Where Will They All Stay?

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Submitted by Terrie Lloyd on November 24, 2014

Ten thousand people taking part in the Shimanami Kaido Cycling Taikai descending on the small host city of Imbari is a real challenge logistically, and we suspect is the main reason why they shut off applications this year at 6,500 people.

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TT-781 -- 300,000 Pedometers and Yokohama, a Massive Health Experiment. E-biz news from Japan.

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Submitted by Terrie Lloyd on November 17, 2014

One of the easiest ways to reduce medical costs for the elderly, as proven in studies around the world, is to increase the physical fitness of the target population.

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TT-780 (Tourism Edition) -- Only in Japan? Takkyubin tourism.

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Submitted by Terrie Lloyd on November 10, 2014

How to take advantage of takkyubin (parcel delivery companies) on a road cycling tour in Shikoku for having luggage shipped ahead each day.

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TT-779 -- Labor Law Changes to Create New Underclass? E-biz news from Japan.

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Submitted by Terrie Lloyd on November 3, 2014

Japan is undergoing a massive labor sea-change, and is creating two classes of workers -- the privileged and the rest of irregular workers.

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