This year, the trend for Golden Week is to enjoy activities “close by and cheaply.” On the other hand, there are concerns in famous tourist destinations such as Nikko and Karuizawa about… bear sightings. At Ninna-ji Temple, a World Heritage Site in Kyoto, a popular Read More …
A low-pressure system accompanied by a front has brought strong winds and rain, mainly to eastern Japan, affecting transportation in the Kanto region. The low-pressure system accompanied by a front has brought strong winds and rain to the Kanto region since last night. At Narita Read More …
A giant brown bear has appeared again. It weighs as much as 300 kilograms. Caution is being heightened in the area. [TV Asahi NEWS]
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 …
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 …
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 …
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
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 …
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 …
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 …
An unusually large brown bear weighing 330 kilograms for spring. This is footage of the giant bear filmed on the 27th. The entire tense incident is captured. [TV Asahi NEWS] Although it is only April, an unusual number of bear sightings have occurred. Following a Read More …
On April 24th, Nankai Electric Railway’s new sightseeing train, “GRAN Tenku,” made its debut. This four-car train features reserved seating, with seats designed for enjoying the scenery from the windows, and sofa seating where passengers can enjoy meals made with seasonal ingredients. In fact, other Read More …
Fish scraps, often avoided because they are difficult to eat due to the many bones and scales and people don’t know how to cook them, are now gaining popularity due to their low price and delicious taste. ■”Fish scraps are a treasure” Kakujo Suisan is Read More …
Bus companies across Japan are hiring foreign workers to make up a massive upcoming shortfall on their bus routes. But training them isn’t as simple as making the wheels go round.
A highway patrol car captured an unbelievable sight. A white sedan was captured on the rear camera. It changed lanes and then disappeared off-screen. Looking at the front camera, it should have been a wall. But… it actually drove onto the wall, tilting as it Read More …
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 …
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 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 …
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]
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 …
Explore the innovative techniques and machinery used to keep trains running through Japan’s heavy winter snow. Witness both advanced automatic melting systems on high-speed lines and traditional manual methods on conventional tracks.
A whale that wandered into the mouth of the Yodo River in Osaka Bay attracted attention. In recent years, a series of unusual occurrences in marine life have been reported in the waters around Japan. Large sharks like this one have also moved north from Read More …
Two monkeys attacked children in a residential area. They chased them all the way home. The footage was captured by a security camera in a residential area of Kagoshima City. A little girl is seen running away, looking behind her. Two monkeys are chasing the Read More …
An emergency bear hunt took place on April 8th in the urban area of Koriyama City, Fukushima Prefecture. A hunter who was present described the situation at the time. ■First emergency bear hunt in Koriyama “It came down diagonally from there, and when I saw Read More …
In Japan, “Support Through Scrapping and Recycling” initiative, which allows elderly drivers and others who are retiring from driving to donate their beloved cars to disaster-stricken areas and support them with the proceeds from their recycling and sale. (Broadcast on April 7, 2026)