TOKYO, Jan 19 (News On Japan) –
FamilyMart, one among Japan’s main comfort retailer chains, will start charging 6 yen for plastic spoons and forks from January 29.

About 100 immediately operated shops nationwide will begin charging for six objects together with plastic spoons, forks, and straws.

The worth for a spoon or fork might be set at 6 yen, whereas dessert spoons and straws will value 4 yen.

This initiative is anticipated to scale back plastic utilization by roughly 4 tons yearly.

FamilyMart has already been taking steps to scale back plastic waste, beforehand switching to light-weight spoons with holes within the handles.

Source: ANN

TOKYO, Jan 19 (News On Japan) –
A widely known miso ramen restaurant in Hokkaido went up in flames on Friday morning, utterly destroying the whole constructing, with the proprietor rushed to hospital struggling extreme burns.

The fireplace broke out from the primary ground of ‘Sora’, positioned within the Chuo district of Sapporo City, at round 9:30 AM, spreading to the higher flooring.

Despite the efforts of 32 fireplace vehicles, the blaze finally consumed the whole three-story constructing.

The male proprietor of the restaurant suffered burns to his throat and face and was rushed to the hospital for emergency remedy.

At the time of the fireplace, it’s reported that the proprietor was getting ready elements for the day’s service.

Source: ANN

TOKYO, Jan 19 (News On Japan) –
Prosecutors have dropped expenses towards YouTuber ‘Tokorozawa Tyson’ who was arrested earlier this month for threatening a male acquaintance.

‘Tokorozawa Tyson’, whose actual identify is Hiromi Kubo, was charged with threatening a male acquaintance in his 30s in November 2022, saying over the cellphone, “If you mess with me again, I’ll kill you.”

According to police, Kubo reacted angrily to the person addressing him as ‘kun’, an informal title often connected to the top of a youthful man’s identify, threatening him underneath the false perception that he had inspired others to make use of this casual handle.

During the investigation, Kubo partially denying the allegations, stating, “I said those things, but it was meant as ‘stop messing with me,’ not as a threat to kill.”

The Saitama District Public Prosecutors Office selected Thursday to not prosecute the 41-year-old man.

‘Tokorozawa Tyson’ claims to be undefeated in 3,000 fights, whereas additionally taking part within the Japanese newbie kickboxing and combined martial arts event ‘Breaking Down’.

Source: ANNnewsCH

OSAKA, Jan 20 (News On Japan) –
The Osaka District Public Prosecutor’s Office has determined to not indict a 38-year-old man who was arrested final 12 months for brandishing a picket sword and making an attempt to grab a handgun from cops throughout a stop-and-frisk in Osaka.

The man was apprehended on suspicion of obstructing officers within the efficiency of their duties in August final 12 months, when he swung a picket sword and tried to take a gun from two officers who tried to query him on the road in Higashiyodogawa Ward. During the incident, a police officer fired his weapon, ensuing within the man sustaining an harm to his leg. The Osaka District Public Prosecutor’s Office had performed a psychiatric analysis by consultants to find out the person’s prison accountability, and on Friday, they concluded to not prosecute him. The prosecution said that the choice was made “after considering the evidence.”

The incident, which concerned using a firearm by police and the aggressive conduct of the suspect, had drawn public consideration. The choice to not indict is commonly made when the prosecution believes that the proof doesn’t sufficiently assist a prison cost or when there are extenuating circumstances, resembling questions relating to the psychological capability of the accused. In this case, the outcomes of the psychiatric analysis seemingly performed a big function within the choice to not proceed with costs.

The matter of police use of firearms and the procedures adopted throughout stop-and-frisk operations stay subjects of concern and debate in Japan, the place such incidents are comparatively uncommon in comparison with different international locations. This case will seemingly proceed to be referenced in discussions about regulation enforcement and the remedy of people with potential psychological well being points inside the prison justice system.

Source: NHK

TOKYO, Jan 20 (News On Japan) –
In the Asian Cup soccer match at present underway in Qatar, Japan confronted defeat of their second group stage match, shedding 1-2 to Iraq.

The loss introduced an finish to Japan’s consecutive victories in worldwide A-matches, which had been ongoing since June of final yr, capping the streak at ten wins.

The Japanese crew which had proven constant kind in earlier matches, encountered a resilient Iraqi aspect that challenged them all through the sport. Despite taking the lead early on, Japan was unable to take care of their benefit as Iraq fought again with willpower, scoring two targets to safe their victory.

Source: NHK

TOKYO, Jan 20 (News On Japan) –
“AnimeJapan 2024” will happen on March 23 and 24 at Tokyo Big Sight in Tokyo, with this yr’s Public Day that includes a complete of 44 stage packages throughout the RED STAGE, GREEN STAGE, and BLUE STAGE, showcasing talks and performances by anime artists.

On the RED STAGE on March 23, phases for “The Apothecary Diaries” that includes Aoi Yūki, Tsuyoshi Otsuka, Katsuyuki Konishi, and Atsumi Tanezaki, and for “Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba” that includes Natsuki Hanae, Akari Kitō, Hiro Shimono, and Yoshitsugu Matsuoka will probably be held. On the identical day, the GREEN STAGE will function the “Natsume’s Book of Friends” stage with Hiroshi Kamiya, Kazuhiko Inoue, Kazuma Horie, and Rina Satō, and the BLUE STAGE will embody the “Spice and Wolf: merchant meets the wise wolf” stage with Jun Fukuyama and Ami Koshimizu.

On March 24, the RED STAGE will embody the “Oshi no Ko” stage with Tsuyoshi Otsuka, Megumi Han, and Maaya Ishimi, and the seventh season stage of “My Hero Academia” that includes Daiki Yamashita, Nobuhiko Okamoto, Ayane Sakura, Kōki Uchiyama, and Misato Fukuen. The GREEN STAGE will host phases for “Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End” with Atsumi Tanezaki, Kana Ichinose, Chiaki Kobayashi, and Nobuhiko Okamoto, and the “Monogatari Series Off & Monster Season” with Kana Hanazawa, Yuka Iguchi, and Saori Hayami. The BLUE STAGE will current the “My Broken Mariko” stage with Shun Horie, Hina Yomiya, and director Hiroaki Akagi.

Additionally, the occasion will function a Food Park and the “Production Works Gallery,” which presents a behind-the-scenes take a look at anime manufacturing, returning for the primary time in 5 years. This yr’s “Production Works Gallery” will embody a venture targeted on the “Aquarion” collection titled “Learning about the Anime Job from the ‘Aquarion’ Series – We Want to Produce with You.” There may also be a brand new “Creation Stage” the place attendees can get pleasure from talks from anime creators who help animation manufacturing. Details on the content material and performers for the “Creation Stage” are scheduled to be introduced quickly.

Advance gross sales for tickets that enable purposes for stage viewing, “Stage Application Tickets,” began on January 19. There can be a lottery utility for the “Premium Admission Ticket,” which incorporates advantages reminiscent of entry to view all stage packages. Check the “AnimeJapan” official web site for the gross sales schedule.

“AnimeJapan 2024” will function reveals from 110 firms associated to anime, together with Aniplex, KADOKAWA, TOHO animation, and extra. The occasion, marking its eleventh iteration, would be the largest ever, using the whole East Exhibition Hall of Tokyo Big Sight.

“AnimeJapan 2024” Dates: March 23 (Sat) and 24 (Sun), 2024, 9:00-17:00 *Last entry at 16:30 Venue: Tokyo Big Sight East Exhibition Halls 1-8

Website: AnimeJapan 2024

Source: Natalie

TOKYO, Jan 20 (News On Japan) –
Ishikawa, Jan 20 (News On Japan) –
The Noto Peninsula earthquake has resulted in roughly 26,000 cancellations at lodging amenities all through Ishikawa Prefecture, based on a survey by the Prefectural Travel Industry Association.

Responses to the survey had been primarily from amenities within the Kaga area of southern Ishikawa, which suffered comparatively minor injury from the earthquake. The affiliation believes that the influence on tourism and lodging is much more extreme.

The “Ishikawa Prefecture Travel Industry Association” has been investigating the results of the earthquake on member lodging amenities inside the prefecture, and to this point, 23 amenities have responded. As of January 10, the survey revealed that there have been a complete of 26,648 cancellations, amounting to over 529 million yen. However, many of the responses have come from areas akin to Kanazawa City and Kaga City, the place the injury from the earthquake was comparatively minor.

In the Noto area, near the epicenter, together with cities like Wajima and Suzu, there was little response as many lodging amenities themselves have suffered vital injury. The affiliation is worried that the blow to tourism is much more substantial. Facilities within the hardest-hit areas reported that “the impact on the facilities is devastating, and reopening is not foreseeable in the near future,” and a few are contemplating “giving up on resuming business and will proceed with closing the company once things settle down.”

The earthquake that struck the Noto area, recognized for its scorching springs and seafood, has clearly affected tourism throughout Ishikawa Prefecture. The problem now’s to forestall additional decline in guests whereas specializing in the restoration and reconstruction of the affected areas.

Source: NHK

Ishikawa, Jan 20 (News On Japan) –
Eighteen days after the Noto Peninsula earthquake, the upheaval of the shoreline, exposing huge swathes of the seabed as a result of seismic exercise, is inflicting havoc.

In Wajima City’s Isoshima Fishing Port, a ship will be seen stranded and tilted, having run aground on the now-elevated seabed.

What was once underwater close to the seawall has risen by roughly two meters.

Drone footage provides a clearer view of the extent of the harm.

According to analysis by the University of Tokyo’s Earthquake Research Institute, the seabed at Isoshima Fishing Port has risen by an estimated 4.1 meters.

Where waves as soon as broke, now giant rocks lie scattered instead of sandy seashores.

Walking throughout this space, over 200 meters of the previous seabed was uncovered.

It grew to become obvious that these giant rocks and wave-dissipating blocks now mark the boundary between land and sea.

The uplift has uncovered huge stretches of the seabed.

Walking over it, one notices the stranded marine life. Flounders, giant octopuses, and varied shellfish like turban shells had been scattered round. Rows of sea urchins had been additionally seen.

Other sea creatures like starfish and oysters have misplaced their habitats as a result of this uplift.

Drone footage revealed one other phenomenon: not all areas had been uncovered, and in some elements, seawater flowed in like rivers.

An area man, who has lived close to the Isoshima Fishing Port for about 50 years, shared his observations.

“The boat over there, the only one, it’s used for fishing,” stated the native man, pointing in direction of what was once a bay the place boats sailed out and in.

“You see the white rock face, right? That used to be the sea,” he added.

At this docking web site, the ocean not reaches the land, leaving a dry seabed uncovered.

“We have no choice but to give up fishing,” the native man lamented.

The uplift of the seabed has severely impacted the fishing business.

Damage has been confirmed in 58 out of 69 ports within the prefecture, with uplift noticed in 15 places.

The want for swift reconstruction is extra pressing than ever.

Source: FNN