It is now the evening of 2011 December 31st in Japan…a few hours ’til New Years Day 2012.
So, what do you think the five biggest news stories of 2011 were?
I think I’d say:
● The 2011 March 11 earthquake and tsunami in Tohoku, Japan.
● The ten year anniversary of the 2001 September 11th terrorist attacks in America.
● The death of Muammar Gaddafi on 2011 October 20.
● The death of Osama bin Laden on 2011 May 2.
● The Occupy protest movement.
Which events epitomized this past year to you? Tell me in the comments section of this post.
Here’s a YouTube video that shows many photos and videos of this year’s biggest news through a series of “Google searches“:
Tokyo Five 
I updated this post to include links to posts I wrote about March 11th and September 11th.
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happy new year toyko5!
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Thank you. Same to you.
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Definitely the earthquake and tsunami (until now I have not heard anything from my friend who lived in Miyagi 😦 ) but apart from that (although i am not into politics) are the passing of two dictators who had ruled their countries with an iron fist…
Akemashite omedetou gozaimasu
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>I have not heard anything from my friend who lived in Miyagi
I hope your friend is fine.
>Akemashite omedetou gozaimasu (Happy New Year).
Thanks. You, too.
It’s already 2012 in Japan now…how about where you are?
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Thanks, I hope so too, I really do. I just wish there is a way for me to find out 😦 At the time I posted my comment to your post it was already 2012
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>I just wish there is a way for me to find out
Maybe you could write them a “snail mail” letter and even if they’re in an evacuation shelter, it should get to them…and they could write back to you.
Just an idea.
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Only the earthquake had a direct effect on me, so it’s the biggest news for me and my family. Though the whole Arab Spring has been the biggest change in the Middle East, I’d say.
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>Only the earthquake had a direct effect on me
Yeah, same here.
Anyways, it’s after midnight here in Japan now…officially 2012. 明けましておめでとう！ (Happy New Year!)
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Of course, March 11 earthquake and tsunami is the most serious news for us.
Wish everyone’s peace.
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Yes. It was a big news story around the world…but the biggest news in Japan, I think.
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No opinion. Wish you a Happy New Year!
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>Happy New Year!
Thanks. You, too.
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