soy cube

The weatherman of this local Japanese newspaper apparently has skills for predicating other things too. Here are his cautions for December 30th, 2005.

Dry Skin Index:
70% - Pay attention



Nabe (hearty soup) Index:
80% Delicious


Catching a Cold Index:
40% - Take care



Coat Index:
90% - Bundle-up well



From this chart, you can tell two of the most important things in the lives of Japanese people: the condition of their skin and the tastiness of their soup.