Here is the latest news from Japan over this past weekend
Politics
It was the last weekend in Japan for the Political Parties to get more voters on their side before the voting on August 30th. It looks like everyone is not happy with the Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) and the majority are betting that the Democratic Party of Japan (DPJ) will win.
JapanToday > Party leaders appeal to voters on last weekend before election
Sports (Baseball Highlights)
Hawks 3, Fighters 1
Lions 1, Marines 0
Dragons 2, BayStars 0
Tigers 8, Carp 2
Giants 2, Swallows 1
The Japan Times > Sugiuchi's gem gives Hawks win over Fighters
Entertainment
Looks like this story will never end for Noriko and Takaso. It seems that there was another arrest warrant issued for Takaso on suspicion of possessing illegal stimulants while he was visiting in Chiba Prefecture.
The Japan Times > Sakai's husband gets another arrest warrant
The Funnies
Just when you thought it was safe to go outside with your dog. Here comes the fearless turtle to wreak havoc on your day
Japan Probe > A dog that is afraid of turtles
Huh. It'll be interesting if the Democratic Party of Japan manages a win; if memory serves me right, Japan hasn't had all that many transfers of power in government
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