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Daruma-san Koronada! Serious competition in a nostalgic game, Nara

The “National Daruma-san Koronda Championship” was held in Oji Town, Nara Prefecture, in October this year. The competition was to decide who would be the best in Japan in a serious game of “Daruma-san korodera,” a nostalgic game.   (You can view English subtitles by using youtube’s automatic translation feature.)   The venue for the […]

Christmas tree in the sea, Kushimoto-cho, Wakayama

A Christmas tree has been set up underwater in the town of Kushimoto, Wakayama Prefecture, one of the best diving spots in Japan.     Every year, the Kushimoto Diving Association, a group of local diving companies, installs a Christmas tree to encourage divers to enjoy exploring the sea during this time of year when […]

Lion escapes after huge earthquake! Drill at Tennoji Zoo, Osaka

  A drill was held at Osaka’s Tennoji Zoo in the event of a huge earthquake that caused lions in the zoo to escape.     The drill was held at the Tennoji Zoo in Osaka City with visitors in attendance, and in addition to staff and employees, the fire department participated for the first […]

Cosplay enthusiasts from all over Japan held the first event in three years in Shizuoka City

For the first time in three years, cosplay enthusiasts from all over Japan gathered at a shopping street in Shizuoka City to enjoy taking pictures of themselves dressed as anime and movie characters.   (You can view English subtitles by using youtube’s automatic translation feature.)   The “Mt. Fuji Cosplay World Convention” had been held […]

Professional wrestling train – Showing off their skills using the strap and handrail, JR Kururi Line, Chiba

A “pro-wrestling train” featuring pro-wrestling matches was operated on the JR Kururi Line running along the Boso Peninsula in Chiba Prefecture.     The “Pro-Wrestling Train” was operated by the JR East Chiba Branch on the Kururi Line running in the Boso Peninsula, Chiba Prefecture, in order to promote the attractiveness of the train line […]

Freshly caught “Echizen Crabs” sold at morning market

  With the first weekend after the opening of the snow crab fishing season, an annual morning market has begun in Echizen Town, Fukui Prefecture, selling freshly caught “Echizen Crabs”.   (You can view English subtitles by using youtube’s automatic translation feature.)   Echizen Town in Fukui Prefecture, where the snow crab fishing season is […]

The best natto contest in Japan, Mito city, Ibaraki

The best natto contest in Japan was judged on appearance, taste, and aroma at the National Natto Evaluation Meeting held in Mito City, known as a famous natto production center.   (You can view English subtitles by using youtube’s automatic translation feature.)   This year was the first time in seven years that Mito City […]