Konichiwa and welcome to Sanno Network News. I'm your anchor Thomas Perez.
Today on S.N.N, traditional and modern Japanese style and (inaudible) to the
older ways or an innovation in trends. Tai chi, a calm way to start your morning in
one of the densely populated cities in the world. This just in. We're getting word
of a controversial move by the school system. Evidently, it's implementing new policies
which limit extracurricular activities. Our S.N.N. correspondent Megan Stith is live
there now. - Thanks Tom. We're here now at the New Sanno hotel where the conference for
the Far East American school system is about to begin.
Patti DeBord spoke briefly to the press that allowed her student program coordinator
Pavlov Douska Pazifavichski to give a pre-written press statement.
- My name is Pavlov Duska Pasavavichki. I am the student program coordinator
here for the Far East American school system. - One upset parent,
Elene Calahan came up to speak. -You cannot limit your abilities.
You want to further your abilities so you can further yourself and your career
and your family life and your social life. You want to make yourself
stand out in this world. -Coming to light is a new policy increasing the amount of
seat time in class and limiting the amount of Far East activities per student
to one each semester. Previously, students were allowed to attend as many Far Easts
as they were accepted to. This policy also allots only nine days absence from school per
semester.- In my mind the new limits that are about to announced
take it several steps too far. -Phllip Burnett, the Athletics Director of the
Far East American school system stated his resignation from his post due to a
radical new change in the school's policy. -Therefore, I feel I have no choice
but to resign my post. - It's obvious that this will become a controversial topic
as it develops in the coming days. Will the Far East activities be cut back?
Give us your comments at feasscontroversy@ snn.com. Now back to you Tom.
- And we'll be back with sports in just a moment.
-Beheadings, death marches and flogging. Undoubtedly, the treatment received by
American, Filipino and Chamorro prisoners of war captured by the Japanese forces
was gruesome. In addition to these inhumane torture techniques, many of the
prisoners of war, both civilian and military, suffered from rape, starvation,
malnutrition and humiliation. Although many would rather forget these horrible memories,
American prisoners of war show an incredible display of courage, forgiveness and
honesty during the reconciliation tour at the Temple University campus in Tokyo.
These seven men endured a hell most even can't imagine.
In our modern times, we often get upset with insignificant things.
But these men showed that even with a war that greatly affected their lifes,
they were able to forgive. Seven men, seven different stories but one war.
One war that showed us that now we can forgive and forget.
Brought to you by the Wings of Change Foundation.
Ohayou gozaimasu and good morning. I'm Ben Panasiewicz reporting for S.N.N.
We're live at Hiro park where we just witnessed some tai chi, a great morning
exercise. A great activity for older citizens and younger citizens to connect
with nature and stay in shape while doing it. Let's take a look.
Nature's beauty and human dynamics blend harmoniously here in Hiro park.
Not only is tai chi a great morning exercise but also walking your dog, practicing soccer
and taking a stroll in the park are great ways to stay in shape.
They're gathered here for their morning stretches.
Dozens of people participate in synchronized calisthenics.
We had a fun morning in the park today. Back to you Tom.
-For the past week, the Far East Journalism conference has allowed the
Sanno Network News team a true Japanese experience.
We interviewed some of the locals about their culture, as well as visited some of
Tokyo's more stylish highlights.
Reporting for S.N.N., I'm Thomas Perez. Here in the Harajuku district,
you will see many types of Japanese dress. Only more common styles, however,
is a very nature inspired attire. Another one that you'll see most commonly,
is a more liberal and western approach. Let's check it out.
This is from Lisu-Lisa. I wanted to make sure it wasn't too sweet, so I added
western boots to my outfit. I tried something a little cute here
and my outfit is kind of cool. The boots are a little boyish and a little cute.
Because I want to do different things from what everyone else is doing.
What is it. These kind of combinations are my personal style.
Right now see-thru and somewhat see-thru like things are super popular I think.
Also platform shoes and stuff. If hairstyles; looks like braids
are going to be popular.
From all of us here at Sanno Network News, stay classy Tokyo.