TOKYO, Feb 08 (News On Japan) –
In the late-night broadcast of “Witness Variety Anta Watchman!” on TV Asahi on Tuesday, comic Natsuko Yokozawa, who can also be a mom of three, appeared and shared a touching episode from a location shoot she skilled whereas pregnant, which has garnered a big response.

The present, that includes the comedy duos Sandwich Man and Untouchable, delves into the abilities of established comedians and the comedy tradition. In this episode, Yokozawa, who gave start to her third baby in June 2023 and has since returned to work, was invited to debate balancing work and parenting.

During the dialog, she touched on an incident throughout her first being pregnant that served as a big emotional assist.

Reflecting on a location shoot in Hokkaido, Yokozawa stated, “There’s a time when you can’t really tell people you’re pregnant, right?” At that point, she had a shoot in Hokkaido. Given the situation, seafood reporting was important, however she could not eat uncooked meals attributable to her being pregnant. Although her supervisor knew about her being pregnant, it was tough to tell the workers.

After consulting along with her supervisor, they determined to confide solely in “Zakiyama,” aka Hiroshi Yamazaki from Untouchable, who she was co-starring with on the shoot.

When Yokozawa approached Yamazaki and began with “I’m sorry, but actually…” he instantly understood, saying, “Yeah, I got it, it’s all good,” and “That’s what it is, congratulations. I’m happy for you,” displaying his perception earlier than she may even clarify.

Yokozawa fondly recalled a scene the place they have been alleged to eat squid salted innards, and Yamazaki casually advised, “Nacchan doesn’t have to eat it,” and even ate her portion, transferring her deeply. “Ryosuke Ishihara (the other co-star) kept telling me to eat, but Yamazaki smoothly handled it. In the end, he said, ‘I hope your baby grows up healthy.’ I was so touched by how kind he was,” she passionately expressed.

Yokozawa tearfully spoke about Yamazaki, saying, “He’s truly an amazing person,” “What a kind world,” and “I think Zakiyama is a treasure of Japan, someone who will change our country.”

This uncommon glimpse into Yamazaki’s character resonated with viewers, prompting reactions like “Zakiyama is amazing! So cool!” “The fact that he understood everything from ‘actually…’ is just too awesome,” and “I can’t help but cry at Zakiyama’s greatness, I couldn’t focus on anything after that.”

Source: MDPR

TOKYO, Feb 08 (News On Japan) –
For the primary time in two years, Japan’s present account surplus has rebounded to the 20 trillion yen vary during the last yr, because of a lower in oil costs resulting in diminished import prices.

According to the 2023 preliminary report on the stability of funds, Japan’s present account surplus, which displays transactions in items and providers with international international locations, amounted to roughly 20.6 trillion yen.

This represents a 92% improve or a 9.9 trillion yen rise in comparison with the earlier yr.

The major elements contributing to this restoration embody the lower in import prices as a result of settling of useful resource costs, which resulted in a narrowing commerce deficit.

Exports, together with cars, have proven restoration, with annual export figures surpassing 100 trillion yen for the primary time.

Furthermore, the excess from curiosity and dividends from abroad amounted to over 34.5 trillion yen, underlining the numerous restoration in Japan’s financial dealings with the remainder of the world. This enchancment alerts a strong turnaround for Japan’s financial system, pushed by a mix of lowering import bills and a resurgence in exports.

Source: ANN

TOKYO, Feb 08 (News On Japan) –
Starting in April, the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism has compiled a draft operational coverage for the introduction of “ridesharing,” the place personal drivers use their very own autos to move passengers for a charge. Under the proposed coverage, the vacation spot and fare could be confirmed on the time of reservation, with funds to be made cashlessly. Taxi corporations, which is able to handle the operations, will likely be required to observe the working situations of drivers.

Ridesharing is about to be launched in April, restricted to sure areas, on the situation that taxi corporations handle the operations. The ministry introduced the draft coverage at a gathering with specialists held on the seventh. According to the draft, to forestall disputes between drivers and passengers, the departure and arrival factors, in addition to the fare, will likely be confirmed on the time of reservation, with funds to be made principally by way of cashless strategies.

To guarantee security, taxi corporations managing the operations will likely be required to ascertain a coaching and steering system much like that for skilled drivers and to pay attention to the working hours of personal drivers who produce other jobs to forestall any interference with their driving duties. Meanwhile, the areas and instances when ridesharing will likely be utilized will likely be designated by the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism based mostly on information from ride-hailing apps. The draft coverage acquired approval from the specialists on the assembly on the seventh, and after soliciting opinions from the general public, the ministry plans to make a proper choice by the top of March.

Source: NHK