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Sapporo startup will take tourists to “space” in balloons
A Hokkaido startup is launching a “space tourism” business to take tourists on balloon rides 25 kilometers into the stratosphere to marvel at views of the curvature of the Earth. He indicated that the prices of the tickets, although they are not cheap, will not be from the other world. The company, called Iwaya Giken,… Read more
Nobuaki Moribe: Spreading smiles and love through the streets of Tokyo
The city of Tokyo, like many metropolises, is attractive for its historical monuments, its culture and entertainment venues. One of the unexpected charms that you can find walking through the famous Yoyogi Park is Nobuaki Moribe , he is a local who is seen walking with 23 dogs every day. Nobuaki Moribe is the CEO… Read more
Japan wants people to leave Tokyo to reverse rural depopulation
Japan offers families in Tokyo 1 million yen ( approx. USD 7,600 ) per child to move to a more rural location with the plan to stop the depopulation of the countryside. This is the latest in a series of ill-advised incentives to stem a relentless influx into the capital, which has seen its population… Read more
Rich Japanese litter less? Comment from a Japanese TV announcer
For the past 11 years, Shūichi Takizawa has been supporting his career by making people laugh by making the world a cleaner place; in other words, he has been working as a garbage collector. However, he has used his experience in the industry to give back to society, sharing helpful tips on garbage disposal and… Read more
Gwen Stefani’s comment “I’m Japanese” causes controversy
Singer Gwen Stefani is known for her love of Japan. His first solo album, ” Love.Angel.Music.Baby “, released in 2004, was inspired by the Harajuku subculture and included the song “Harajuku Girls”. In addition, Japanese and Japanese-American backup dancers were appointed and worked together under the name “Harajuku Girls” also launching a fragrance collection of… Read more
Coast Guard ship runs aground in Japan, no crew injured
A Japanese patrol boat ran aground off Niigata Prefecture on Wednesday morning and was unable to sail, the coast guard said, adding that no crew members were injured but an oil spill was observed in the area. As the coast guard investigates the cause of the incident, which occurred around 6:30 am off Kashiwazaki, its… Read more
Kishida’s speech highlights support for children as an investment for the future
Prime Minister Fumio Kishida will pledge to secure funding for policies to combat Japan’s declining birthrate in his speech at the opening of a regular parliamentary session next week, a draft of the speech showed on Wednesday. While the government has been criticized for lacking countermeasures that have an immediate effect, Kishida will stress the… Read more
Man arrested after fatally stabbing ex-girlfriend in Fukuoka
A man was arrested Wednesday on suspicion of fatally stabbing his ex-girlfriend on a street in the southwestern Japanese city of Fukuoka earlier this week, police said. The attack happened despite the fact that police issued an order last year for the man, Susumu Terauchi, to stop harassing Miki Kawano after she broke up with… Read more
“0%” A completely vegan Bar and Restaurant with non-alcoholic drinks
A bar that you can go to during pregnancy or with your children; “0%”! “I don’t enjoy alcoholic beverages, but I wish I could enjoy more than a soft drink at a bar.” “I can’t drink alcohol, but I would love to sit in a good bar and have a fun experience.” Sounds familiar? If… Read more
Train like the King of Pirates at Shibuya’s new One Piece Gym
If you want to be the king of the pirates in the world of the hit anime and manga One Piece, one could argue that the most important thing is a killer devil fruit or mastery of haki, but it sure can’t hurt to have a physique like Kaido. . Fans of the epic pirate… Read more