Content Creator Highlight #1: Sensei Martian
There are a couple of smaller content creators that I feel is now the right time to highlight...
Another Anti-Tourist Barrier for Mt. Fuji Goes Up in Shizuoka
Fuji City in Shizuoka Prefecture has decided to erect a fence near a popular Mt. Fuji photo/video op location;...
Yokosuka Mayor Speaking in English via Generative AI
The city of Yokosuka began using generative AI to create an “avatar” of the mayor (utilizing visual and...
My thoughts on akiya’s in Japan
Akiya properties in Japan are “abandoned” properties (normally in rural areas) in a variety of condition. Some of...
Something from way out of left field – My take on 告白 (kokuhaku)
Sometimes, I get the most “out of the ballpark” recommendations in my YouTube feed (like where did that...
The weak yen
The Japanese ¥ (Yen) has continued weakening against other world currencies including the USD. This obviously means the...
US tax season for the “win” + Japanese kominka
Just a reminder (for myself) that taxes (Federal) are due April 15th. This is what I’ve been busy...
[JPOP] BABYMETAL – YUIMETAL is no longer with the group
http://loudwire.com/yuimetal-left-babymetal-new-song-starlight/ Her written statement also confirms her physical condition as having played a role in her decision to...
[JPOP] BABYMETAL – YUIMETAL MIA
The last time I wrote about BABYMETAL was back in 2014 when they were on this rocket ship...
Hosting the Olympics is cool until the price tag comes up
The Washington Post had an excellent article regarding taxpayers thoughts on their city being a host city for...
M8.5 earthquake – Ogasawara Islands
http://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2015/05/30/national/m8-5-quake-rocks-ogasawara-islands-jolting-tokyo-and-wider-kanto-area/ http://ajw.asahi.com/article/behind_news/social_affairs/AJ201505310018 A deeply focused earthquake with a magnitude of 8.5 (Japanese Meteorological Agency) struck the area west...
Mt Ontake Eruption – Nagano
This weekend (September 27 Japan time), Mt Ontake (Japan’s second highest active volcanic peak at 3,067m or 10,062ft)...
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