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[ad_1] Rescue teams worked through snow to deliver supplies to isolated hamlets, six days after a powerful earthquake hit Ishikawa Prefecture, killing at least 126 people. Heavy snowfall expected in the region later Sunday and through the night added to the urgency. After Monday’s 7.6 magnitude temblor, 222 people were still unaccounted for, and 560 people …

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[ad_1] On Jan 1, a magnitude 7.6 earthquake hit the Noto Peninsula in Ishikawa Prefecture, destroying roads and houses and cutting off supplies of water and electricity, leaving more than 30,000 people in evacuation centers. As emergency response teams gathered to provide assistance in the area, one company joined the relief efforts in a hands-on way, earning the …

Yamazaki Baking praised for assistance after Japan earthquake Read More »

[ad_1] Aftershocks threatened to bury more homes and block roads crucial for relief shipments, as the death toll from the earthquakes that rattled Japan’s western coastline last week reached 100 on Saturday, with 211 still missing. Among the dead was a 5-year-old boy who had been recovering from injuries after boiling water spilled on him during Monday’s 7.6 …

Quake death toll reaches 100; 211 missing as rain, snow imperil already shaky ground Read More »

[ad_1] On a chilly Friday morning in the quake-hit town of Wajima, Aydin Muhammet and his employees served steaming bowls of soup and rice in front of a community centre for evacuees. The Turkish national’s 10-man volunteer team from the construction company he owns in central Japan has been at work since Thursday afternoon, offering …

‘I had to do something’: Turkish volunteer feeds Japan earthquake victims Read More »

[ad_1] Japan’s Mt. Fuji is a popular tourist destination. These days, it’s a little too popular. Fortunately, there are other locations where you can get spectacular views of the mountain with less effort. Mt. Fuji’s tourist problem Located in Shizuoka and Yamanashi Prefectures, Mt. Fuji towers 3,776 meters (12,388 feet) above Japan’s Kanto region. On …

How to See Mt. Fuji (Without Climbing It) Read More »

[ad_1] The Daiso brand is certainly the best-known representative of Japan’s “100-yen shops”, stores where all items are at the same price and cost very little (¥100 = less than $1!). Founded in 1977, the Daiso Japan brand has enjoyed immense success and is today present worldwide with more than 5,000 stores in more than …

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[ad_1] Over the years, Osaka has gained a reputation as a bustling hub for trade and commerce. Its history is closely tied to the rise of successful merchants, many of whom have achieved worldwide recognition. Among the many accomplished individuals from the city, the Yodoya clan stands out as particularly fascinating. In the Edo period, …

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[ad_1] Tokyo’s subway system is a marvel that transports millions every day. Yet, despite its busy-ness, there are a few stations that barely anyone uses. Here’s a rundown of Tokyo’s five least-used stations and how – and why – they keep operating. And, as a bonus, if you want to take the world’s most low-key …

Ghost Train: Check Out Tokyo’s Five Least-Used Subway Stations Read More »

[ad_1]   Plot of Jujutsu Kaisen (呪術廻戦） Jujutsu Kaisen is an anime/manga series that revolves around the story of Yuji Itadori, an ordinary high school student who gains superpowers after consuming the finger of a high-ranking Cursed Spirit. The story continues with Itadori enrolling in the Tokyo Jujutsu High School. With the guidance of his …

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[ad_1] It’s been fourteen years since the release of Jake Adelstein’s seminal memoir Tokyo Vice: An American Reporter on the Police Beat in Japan. Since then, the book has become the go-to popular non-fiction for those interested in the Japanese underworld. Tokyo Vice was still a mainstay in true crime sections at North American bookstores …

Review: “The Last Yakuza” – Jake Adelstein’s Wide-Ranging, Personal History of the Yakuza Read More »