Good news...

for all those visiting Japan from the States. According to this article, by the end of next week all of those onboard health inspections will be stopped because of the bigger risk of flu on the homefront, in Japan. That means all of those tired, and jet-lagged passengers from the US won't have to wait any longer than needed on the plane before heading directly to the immigration and customs offices at the airport. What a break!

"Japan to phase out onboard quarantine inspections as new flu cases total 178"
"http://www.japantoday.com/category/national/view/new-flu-cases-total-173-quarantine-inspections-aboard-airplanes-to-end

Speaking of The States, there are more great black-and-white shots of Philly below. Check them out!