The One about another 300kg-class “metabolic bear” appears during Golden Week
A giant brown bear has appeared again. It weighs as much as 300 kilograms. Caution is being heightened in the area. [TV Asahi NEWS]
Category: Travel
The One about Shi-chan driving her beloved BRZ between Nagoya
Shi-chan is a car YouTuber who has a site Shi-chan’s Car Channel / しーちゃんのくるまちゃんねる who has been Youtubing for over a year and has over 42,900 subscribers. Please check out her latest video “[Don’t look…] Driving my beloved BRZ between Nagoya and Nagoya! I was Read More …
The One about Sunline’s Troutist Masu no Ito Ester Meister Tune PE Line
Sunline Co., Ltd. is a fishing company that has been around since August 1977. Established in Yamaguchi Prefecture, the company was known for their water resistant resin hardening technology and their lures were released in the US under the name Dairiki back in 1987. The Read More …
The One about Oigawa Railway’s Ikawa line to increase fares between Senzu and Ikawa Stations
The Shizuoka-Oigawa Railway remains closed on approximately half of its main line. The fare for the section between Senzu and Ikawa stations is currently 1,340 yen, but the company plans to raise it to a special tourist package price of 3,500 yen one way. What Read More …
The One about Schatabi going out for a Kyoto Drive in a MX-5 Miata and HCR32 Skyline
しゅあタビ Schatabi is a website featuring a married couple and their miniature shnauzer, Shua. They have been YouTubing for over four years and have over 62,800 subscribers. Takuma and Anchobi love to camp and also love their cars and motorcycles which includes a Land Cruiser Read More …
The One about Kota the Yoda heading to Tsukuba Circuit
One of the popular Japanese car YouTubers who does car videos from Japan in English, Kota the Yoda has his own mechanic shop, he drifts and also is a family man! His YouTube channel has over 119,000 subscribers. Check out his latest video “She showed Read More …
The One about the Devil Sisters unleashing the full potential of JAST.ON’s Civic EG6
When it comes to female car YouTubers, The Devil Sisters 悪魔の姉妹 are well known. With over 265,000 viewers, their channel features modifying, driving, and reviewing famous cars, including the Devil Z (S30Z). ■Featured cars: S30Z, FD3S, R32GT-R, and other cool cars. Their latest video is Read More …
The One about Bears spotted at baseball field; children stay in bus to avoid danger; alert continues across Japan during Golden Week, including on highways and breakwaters.
A shocking scene was captured on camera in a residential area. Shortly after 8 a.m. on the 29th, the first day of Golden Week, a bear was filmed running from inside a bus near a baseball field in Daisen City, Akita Prefecture. A person who Read More …
The One about JR WEST x JAL and ANA to collaborate
JAL and ANA, two major airlines, have each announced cooperation agreements with JR West. What lies behind this unexpected alliance between the long-standing rivals of airlines and railways? Based on interviews with aviation and travel analyst Kotaro Toriumi and Professor Akira Ide of Kanazawa University, Read More …
The One about Shi-chan discussing gasoline costs her 30,000 yen per month and also the car maintenance for her BRZ is so high
Shi-chan is a car YouTuber who has a site Shi-chan’s Car Channel / しーちゃんのくるまちゃんねる who has been Youtubing for over a year and has over 42,900 subscribers. Please check out her latest video “[Gasoline costs 30,000 yen a month…] Why are car maintenance costs Read More …
The One about giant brown bear sightings near tourist areas causing concerns in Japan during the Golden Week holiday
Bears have been causing a series of injuries to people, and with concerns about encounters in tourist areas during Golden Week, what should you do if you encounter one? [TV Asahi NEWS] ootage taken in Akita City on the morning of the 29th captured a Read More …
The One about the Itabashi ward car accident involving 5 cars and 2 bicycles: 3 people seriously injured, including 2 police officers
A police officer lies face down on the road. Another police officer is lying behind him. A bicycle is lying nearby. This is the scene of the accident. At around 11:45 a.m. on the 29th, an accident involving five cars and two bicycles occurred on Read More …
The One about pet dogs and cats that became feral after being abandoned due to the Fukushima nuclear power plant accident
Dogs and cats that once lived with their owners as members of the family have become feral and now snarl at people. The program followed the lives of animals whose livelihoods were disrupted by the nuclear power plant accident. Production: Fukushima Chuo Television
The One about Takahashi Rina, the Tuna Princess
In Tokyo’s Tsukiji district, there is a female tuna dismantler known as the “Tuna Princess” for her impressive skills in cutting up giant tuna. We interviewed her about her passion for tuna, a profession she has dedicated her life to. ■Tsukiji’s only Tuna Princess A Read More …
The One about water meter thefts increasing in Japan
Many people are probably receiving emails about “theft of water meters” right now. Water meter thefts are actually occurring frequently across the country. Who is doing it, and why? Our on-site investigations reveal some commonalities. [TV Asahi NEWS]
The One about the “Matsumoto, Matsumoto” jingle at JR Matsumoto Station has been revived after ending last November due to popular demand.
“Matsumoto!” is back! The distinctive announcement that was so popular at JR Matsumoto Station (Matsumoto City, Nagano Prefecture) will be played in the free passageway starting May 1st. The familiar voice will once again welcome people. (Broadcast April 28, 2026) That famous announcement is coming Read More …
The One about bear sightings in Japan are the highest in April; tourist destinations are implementing bear countermeasures one after another
This video shows a 330-kilogram brown bear being captured. It appears to have just emerged from hibernation, but has accumulated fat and is now over 2 meters long. Bear sightings are increasing across Japan. [TV Asahi NEWS] “Grrr!” The giant bear leaped towards us and Read More …
The One about could “weekday-only drivers” be the key to solving the labor shortage? A railway company facing a wave of resignations introduces an “unconventional work style”
Many industries are facing labor shortages. In particular, transportation services such as trains and buses are suffering from a shortage of drivers, leading to route closures and service reductions. In response, a railway company in Kumamoto has introduced an unusual “work style reform.” What method Read More …
The One about a mirage, unique to this time of year, appeared in Uozu City, Toyama Prefecture, captivating visitors
A mirage, unique to this time of year, appeared in Uozu City, Toyama Prefecture, captivating visitors. A mirage is a phenomenon that occurs when cold and warm air above the sea surface overlap, causing light to refract. On the 26th, the difference between the highest Read More …
The One about Oigawa Railway’s Ikawa Line will significantly raise fares from June, with one-way fares expected to increase to 3,500 yen
Oigawa Railway, headquartered in Shimada City, Shizuoka Prefecture, has decided to significantly raise fares on its Ikawa Line, which connects Senzu Station and Ikawa Station, starting in June. Oigawa Railway has decided to change the operation of the Ikawa Line, which connects Senzu Station in Read More …
The One about about the local train line on the JR Geibi Line in danger of being shut down
The setting is the JR Geibi Line, which connects Hiroshima and Okayama prefectures. This local line offers scenery that changes with the seasons, retro station buildings, and the pristine landscape of rural areas, but it is also attracting attention as one of the most unprofitable Read More …
The One about a Japanese serow. Footage shows it running on Nagoya University campus; police search but no sign found, warning issued.
This video was filmed around 5 p.m. on the 25th. Sensing a human presence, the animal paused for a moment before suddenly running off. According to a graduate student from Nagoya University who filmed the video, the animal, believed to be a Kamoshika/Japanese serow (a Read More …
The One about the JR train derailment accident “vehicle preservation facility,” generally “closed to the public,” raises questions about its role in preventing the fading of memories…
April 25, 2005. The JR Fukuchiyama Line derailment accident killed 106 passengers and the train driver. Last year, a facility to preserve the accident vehicles was completed, but some bereaved families have expressed the opinion that they do not want people to see it out Read More …