The One about authorities warning of possible aftershocks after 7.7 earthquake in northern Japan
A magnitude-7.7 earthquake strikes northern Japan on April 20, triggering widespread shaking across the Tohoku and Hokkaido regions and prompting tsunami warnings along the Pacific coast. Authorities are warning of possible aftershocks and the continued risk of larger seismic activity, urging the public to remain Read More …
The One about surging fuel prices leads to ANA and JAL to increase their fuel surcharges
Due to soaring fuel prices caused by the escalating tensions in Iran, All Nippon Airways (ANA) and Japan Airlines (JAL) have announced they will be significantly increasing their fuel surcharges, effective for tickets issued in May. Fuel surcharges, collected separately from fares on ANA and Read More …
The One about system malfunctions at air traffic control at airports across Japan
A system malfunction at air traffic control at airports across Japan, including Haneda, temporarily halted aircraft departures and arrivals. The cause was a system failure at the air traffic control center in Fukuoka, and the impact spread to airports nationwide. At around 5:30 a.m. on Read More …
The One about Taxi fares in Tokyo’s 23 wards to increase by 10%
From the 20th, taxi fares in Tokyo’s 23 wards were raised for the first time in approximately three and a half years. Not only distance-based surcharges but also time-based surcharges will be higher than before. ■10% Taxi Fare Increase in 23 Wards The initial fare Read More …
The One about Fishing Queen fishing for Jeju cuttlefish
Fishing Queen Kim ChaeChae is aspiring to become a true fishing queen and for the past year, she has been YouTubing of her fishing adventures and has over 2,730 subscribers. Please check out her latest video “Jeju cuttlefish keep appearing in April! It might actually Read More …
The One about Fishing Queen ChaeChae showcasing her fishing gear
Fishing Queen ChaeChae is aspiring to become a true fishing queen and for the past year, she has been YouTubing of her fishing adventures and has over 2,730 subscribers. Please check out her latest video “I don’t use electric reels!! This is what a woman’s Read More …
The One about Kota the Yoda heading to Okinawa for Drift Fest ’26
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 “Shipped My Read More …
The One about nosamimi fishing in the breakwater of Amakusa, Kumamoto Prefecture
When it comes to fishing and camping, nosamimi is a Youtuber that has been posting videos for over six years and has over 2,000 subscribers. nosamimi posted her latest video titled “[Kumamoto/Amakusa] Spring breakwater fishing | Bites one after another with just a short cast!”. Read More …
The One about Haru Climbing taking her Jimny and hiking Mt. Okuzure
Among the Japanese hiking YouTubers, Haru Climbing has been YouTubing for over two years and has over 4,830 subscribers. Please check out her latest video titled “[Jimny x Mountain Climbing] Climbing Mt. Okuzure, traversing the infamous mountain trails on rough roads [Female Mountain Climbers]”. Please Read More …
The One about a warning of fake traffic tickets in Japan and how to protect from being deceived
The new “blue ticket” system for bicycles started on the 1st of this month. Amidst this, “fake police blue ticket scams” are rampant throughout the country. These scammers pretend to be police officers and swindle people out of “fine fees.” What can you do to Read More …
The One about a tuna boat crew returning to port after ten months
A YouTube channel with over 11,700 viewers that showcases the lives of those who work on a tuna boat, japantuna gives you a close up look of how the operation runs at sea. Started two years ago, the youtube channel is run by the Japan Read More …
The One about TORI CAMP clam digging and camping in Korea with her dog
Korea has no doubt a lot of Korean camping YouTubers but one has been doing it for over three years and that is TORI CAMP who has over 340,000 subscribers. She has a new video titled, “CLAM DIGGING AND CAR CAMPING IN KOREA WITH MY Read More …
The One about the warning to people about bears during the upcoming Golden Week holiday
A bear appeared in the middle of the city, causing a commotion in a residential area. The danger looms even during the upcoming Golden Week holiday. Experts are sounding the alarm. [TV Asahi NEWS]
The One about an Akihabara trading card shop goes bankrupt after only two months; high-priced buybacks never paid
A store that dealt in trading cards costing over 100,000 yen each has gone bankrupt just two months after opening. Some customers who had their cards bought back by the store have not received payment exceeding 3 million yen, and there are voices on the Read More …
The One about Omu driving AMA Neko’s WRX STI typeS
Car YouTuber Omuchan has been on YouTube for under a year but she has since broken over 26,000 subscribers. She drives a WRX STI and does videos on her WRX STI and other vehicles. Omu has posted her latest video, “[Driving Performance] A 23-year-old lonely Read More …
The One about THE J! Podcast Ep 579 (April 18, 2026) – It’s a Spring Outdoor-themed Saturday Night Episode!
THE J! Podcast Ep 579 (April 18, 2026) – It’s a Spring Outdoor-themed Saturday Night Episode!
The One about the Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA) issuing a “Hokkaido/Sanriku Offshore Earthquake Warning” following an earthquake with a maximum intensity of 5+ that occurred off the coast of Sanriku
The Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA) has decided to issue a “Hokkaido/Sanriku Offshore Earthquake Warning” following an earthquake with a maximum intensity of 5+ that occurred off the coast of Sanriku at around 4:53 p.m. The JMA plans to urge people to take disaster prevention measures Read More …
The One about the Shimano TV film featuring Suzuki Hitoshi catching tuna with the Stella SW, OCEA Plugger BG and more!
Shimano TV has a new video out and this one features professional angler Suzuki Hitoshi who has dedicated his life to pursuing one fish: tuna. In 2025, this film follows the final field testing of the STELLA SW, OCEA PLUGGER BG, and more. Please check Read More …
The One about Enoden Railway holding its departure ceremony for the Enoden 700, its first new train in 20 years
The Enoshima Electric Railway, which connects Fujisawa City and Kamakura City in Kanagawa Prefecture, has introduced new train cars for the first time in 20 years and held a departure ceremony. The newly introduced train cars, called the “700 series,” retain the traditional design of Read More …
The One about hasuko channel starting her roadtrip in the most expensive campervan (Toyota Risa) she can find
With Japan’s growing female YouTube camping/outdoor space, hasuko channel has been YouTubing for over three years and has over 257,000 subscribers. She recently posted a YouTube video “I’m starting my road trip in the most expensive campervan I can find!”. Check it out!
The One about I Am a Princess catching black sea bream at Ttogan Point
I Am a Princess – Another Point is a new fishing YouTuber and has over 3,620 subscribers. Please check out her latest video “Restrooms, convenience stores, and parking right in front—everything is OK! Plus, black sea bream are OK!! | Ttogan Point EP.20” and support Read More …
The One about Mari Life alone on a foggy beach after the rain
Mari Life is a camping youtuber and mother of three sons. She has a camping YouTube channel and a cooking related YouTube channel. Her YouTube channel has over 579,000 subscribers and she has been YouTubing for over six years. Please check out her video titled Read More …
The One about a hunter’s deceased friend’s hunting rifle was destroyed by the prosecution
Haruo Ikegami of Sunagawa City, Hokkaido, had his rifle confiscated because culling brown bears was deemed dangerous. Mr. Ikegami says he will not shoot brown bears even if his rifle is returned, and this reveals the challenges of brown bear culling. ■First Shoot in 7 Read More …