Kan yesterday in Parliament on Japan's new energy plan

[kristopher]

Via NHK satellite: "Kan had this to say about national energy policy, "Solar power generation might be very good for Tohoku (NE Japan), especially along the Pacific Coast; and so would windpower, especially along the Sea of Japan." Kan says "the government intends to help Tohoku provide new natural energy resources as Japan undertakes a total review of its energy program."



Tepco just announced a loss of $15,000,000,000 (1.2 trillion yen) for dealing with the Fukushima disaster.


Kids can't play or exercise outside, and outdoor swimming pools are closed this year.