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This is a weekly headline round-up of the posts titled [Japan after Quake] on our Facebook page.

[Jul. 4] ‎Ten couples who postponed wedding ceremonies due to disaster come together & celebrate their new lives.

http://www.sanspo.com/shakai/photos/110704/sha1107040504003-p1.htm

They were supported by more than 200 of their families, friends, and other Kamaichi citizens.

[Jul. 5] Sales of fly swatters and insecticides increase due to poor sanitation in Tsunami stricken areas.

http://sankei.jp.msn.com/life/news/110705/trd11070508380004-n1.htm

Stagnant water still remains in many coastal areas. The upsurge of mosquitos is also a concern.

[Jul. 6] Mega solar plant will be built in disaster stricken prefs. It will generate power for 30,000 families.

http://www.yomiuri.co.jp/homeguide/news/20110706-OYT8T00672.htm?from=os4

It provides not only electric power, but also chance for employment.

[Jul. 7]  Contact lens maker Menicon requires employees to wear polo-shirts & decrease A/C use, save power.

http://www.sankeibiz.jp/business/news/110707/bsc1107071019017-n1.htm

I think it’s a very good idea, because polo-shirts are not too casual compared to T-shirts. There are six colors to choose from.

[Jul. 8]  Three disaster stricken prefs. see population drop by 31,752 as residents relocate elsewhere.

http://jp.reuters.com/article/topNews/idJPJAPAN-22107820110708

I wonder how many years will be necessary to recover…

[Jul. 9] ‎”Want to evacuate to grave.” In Fukushima, 93 year old woman kills herself, leaves this final note. Very sad…

http://mainichi.jp/select/today/news/20110709k0000m040149000c.html

This old woman thought that elderly people were sometimes burdens to younger people during evacuation, and she didn’t want to cause trouble for her family anymore…

[Jul. 10] ‎Four months since disaster. 24,000 people still under evacuation & 60% of rubble remains untouched.

http://www.yomiuri.co.jp/national/news/20110709-OYT1T00897.htm

Prime minister Kan has a plan to provide temporary housing for all applicants by middle of Aug, but it will be very difficult…

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