1. QUOTE from:
    Tributes pour in for 'Shin-chan' cartoonist
    View quote in context »
    I pray his soul rest in peace with citizens here,” Kasukabe Mayor Ryozo Ishikawa told AFP by telephone. "I saw many sorrowful citizens today as 'Shin-chan' is definitely a Kasukabe kid. We hope 'Shin-chan', a byword for cheerfulness, will keep staying here with his family" he said. Usui made his debut as a manga author in 1987 and sprang to prominence in the 1990s with “Crayon Shin-chan”, which features the daily life of Shinnosuke, a mischievous five-year-old boy. Full Article at China Post
    I saw many sorrowful citizens today as 'Shin-chan' is definitely a Kasukabe kid. We hope 'Shin-chan', a byword for cheerfulness, will keep staying here with his family
    SOURCE: China Post 4 days ago
All quotes from:
Tributes pour in for 'Shin-chan' cartoonist
  1. We had been praying for Mr Usui's safety with his family but now feel the utmost regret over how things have turned out. We are in a big shock
    SOURCE: China Post 4 days ago
  2. As he was full of curiosity, we think he fell off at the moment he took the picture
    SOURCE: China Post 4 days ago
  3. I'm deeply depressed to hear the unfortunate news. I pray his soul rest in peace with citizens here
    SOURCE: China Post 4 days ago

Recent Photos From The Wire

  1. Ghana's President Jhon Atta Mills (L) stands next to Venezuela's Vice President Ramon Carrizales upon his arrival in Margarita Island, Nueva Esparta state, northwestern Venezuela, on September 25, 2009. The 2nd Africa-South America Summit (ASA), to be held in Margarita, is aimed at boosting the cooperation of the participant countries, facing the food, financial, economic and environmental crisis, and strengthening agreements and plans of action started in 2006 at the 1st Summit, held in Abuja, Niger.
  2. Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez speaks in Porlamar, capital of Margarita Island, Venezuela, on September 25, 2009. The 2nd Africa-South America Summit (ASA), to be held in Margarita, is aimed at boosting the cooperation of the participant countries, facing the food, financial, economic and environmental crisis, and strengthening agreements and plans of action started in 2006 at the 1st Summit, held in Abuja, Niger.
  3. Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez (C) speaks next to his Minister of Foreign Affairs Nicolas Maduro (L) in Porlamar, capital of Margarita Island, Venezuela, on September 25, 2009. The 2nd Africa-South America Summit (ASA), to be held in Margarita, is aimed at boosting the cooperation of the participant countries, facing the food, financial, economic and environmental crisis, and strengthening agreements and plans of action started in 2006 at the 1st Summit, held in Abuja, Niger.
  4. Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez (2-R) speaks next to his Minister of Foreign Affairs Nicolas Maduro (3-R) in Porlamar, capital of Margarita Island, Venezuela, on September 25, 2009. The 2nd Africa-South America Summit (ASA), to be held in Margarita, is aimed at boosting the cooperation of the participant countries, facing the food, financial, economic and environmental crisis, and strengthening agreements and plans of action started in 2006 at the 1st Summit, held in Abuja, Niger.
  5. Venezuela's President Hugo Chavez upon arrival in Margarita Island, Nueva Esparta state, northwestern Venezuela, on September 25, 2009. The 2nd Africa-South America Summit (ASA), to be held in Margarita, is aimed at boosting the cooperation of the participant countries, facing the food, financial, economic and environmental crisis, and strengthening agreements and plans of action started in 2006 at the 1st Summit, held in Abuja, Niger.
  6. NEW YORK - SEPTEMBER 25: President of Panama Ricardo Martinelli throws out the first pitch before the New York Yankees game against the Boston Red Sox on September 25, 2009 at Yankee Stadium in the Bronx borough of New York City.
  7. ST. HELENA, CA - SEPTEMBER 25: Vineyard worker Eziekel Pacheco uses a knife to cut zinfandel grapes from a vine at Tres Sabores Winery September 25, 2009 in St. Helena, California. Tres Sabores, a certified organic winery, has strated to harvest their grapes for the 2009 vintage as wineries throughout the Napa and Sonoma Valleys begin to harvest and crush grapes.
  8. NEW YORK - SEPTEMBER 25: President of Panama Ricardo Martinelli throws out the first pitch before the New York Yankees game against the Boston Red Sox on September 25, 2009 at Yankee Stadium in the Bronx borough of New York City.
  9. DANVILLE, CA - SEPTEMBER 25: Sophie Gustafson of Sweden tees off on the 7th hole during the second round of the CVS/pharmacy LPGA Challenge at Blackhawk Country Club on September 25, 2009 in Danville, California.
  10. Francisco Louca, leader of the Left Block, delivers a speech during the election closing rally late Friday, Sept. 25 2009, in Porto, Portugal. Portugal will hold parliamentary elections Sept. 27 and recent polls show the Left Block poised to grab some 10 percent of the votes.
  11. Missouri's Brandon Gerau tries to get past the Nevada defense during an NCAA college football game on Friday Sept. 25, 2009 in Reno, Nevada.
  12. Missouri's Aldon Smith sacks Nevada quarterback Colin Kaepernick during an NCAA college football game on Friday Sept. 25, 2009 in Reno, Nevada.
  13. Tyrese Gibson arrives at the album release party for the film "More Than A Game" hosted by Interscope Records and LeBron James at the Roosevelt Hotel on Thursday, Sept. 24, 2009, in Los Angeles.
  14. Girlfriend of British Formula One driver Jenson Button, Japanese model Jessica Michibata watches the second practice session on the Marina Bay City Circuit in Singapore, Friday, Sept 25, 2009. Singapore will host the season's 14th Formula One Grand Prix on Sunday Sept. 27.
  15. Ron Artest arrives at the album release party for the film "More Than A Game" hosted by Interscope Records and LeBron James at the Roosevelt Hotel on Thursday, Sept. 24, 2009, in Los Angeles.
  16. Hayes and Swizz Beatz arrive at the album release party for the film "More Than A Game" hosted by Interscope Records and LeBron James at the Roosevelt Hotel on Thursday, Sept. 24, 2009, in Los Angeles.
  17. Britain's Matthew Macklin is seen after his first round win over Finland's Amin Asikainen during their vacant European middleweight title boxing fight at the Manchester Velodrome, Manchester, England, Friday, Sept. 25, 2009.
  18. Spain's Ander Herrera celebrates his goal during the Spain vs Tahiti U-20 World Cup group B soccer match at the Al-Salam stadium in Cairo, Egypt, Friday, Sept. 25, 2009.