Iwakura Aria first launched for Switch on June 27 in Japan Iwakura Aria is a brand-new original visual novel from MAGES Ichiko the new young maid joins looking for nothing but safety and security but she would soon find herself entangled with the beautiful daughter of the Iwakura household Unravel the secrets of the Iwakura mansion in this gripping suspense visual novel Watch a new trailer below. View a set of screenshots at the gallery Reproduction in whole or in part in any form or medium without acknowledgment of Gematsu is prohibited Use of this site is governed by all applicable laws Website by 44 Bytes It’s time to scratch your head solving more nonograms with Piczle Cross: The 2025 Atari Studios Publisher Sale has now started on the Nintendo eShop Gameloft has announced that new Premium Shop content has been released for PQube and MAGES. have announced that the gripping suspense visual novel Iwakura Aria will be released on Nintendo Switch “After the war Japan experiences rapid economic growth and in the cracks of society one girl gets left behind as the maid to the Iwakura household,” the visual novel’s story synopsis reads and Ichiko finds herself sucked into another world contained within that mansion “In the midst of people’s hopes and expectations Aria and Ichiko have lost sight of their true selves To whom do the lives of these girls – who continue to play the roles they are given – belong “In order to take back control of their own lives and the fateful meeting between them may just be the key to unlocking their hidden strength This is the story of one summer in 1966 that shaped the future of the Iwakura family The publisher has outlined the game’s key features Iwakura Aria will be released at retail and digitally on the Nintendo eShop for Nintendo Switch worldwide in 2025 Δdocument.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value" The Skate Loop recently the scoop on two of its favorite loop-worthy clips of Trent McClung Aimu Yamazuki and Kyonsuke Yamashita (through the lens of Eric Iwakura) from Primitive's latest video if you loved the loops, the backstories make them even better. Dive in: but Aimu's pop-shuv over the bump-to-bar to start out that line was easily one of the most memorable clips in the video for me personally I understand why that shuv deserves to loop on forever.  Trent's trick—and the story/process behind it—was really cool The sound of it alone is like jazz or something And his precision is just so heavily on display there.  'Wildfire' was super heavy and everyone involved absolutely killed it (watch it above) There was no shortage of incredible tricks going down from start to finish so I can only imagine how hard it would be to find a few specific clips to loop rather than others these choices are impossible to deny.  Again, go follow @theskateloop on Instagram Also, you can read the full interviews here By Brian Blakely is a Writer for TransWorld SKATEboarding PQube confirmed on Thursday following its initial announcement in December that it will release MAGES.' new visual novel Iwakura Aria in the West physically and digitally for Nintendo Switch and digitally for PC via Steam in 2025. The game features nine endings and illustrations by Hyakunen and graphic designer Fumi Nakada. However, the Iwakura family holds its own secrets, most connected to its heir Aria, and Ichiko finds herself sucked into another world contained within that mansion. In the midst of people's hopes and expectations, Aria and Ichiko have lost sight of their true selves. To whom do the lives of these girls - who continue to play the roles they are given - belong? In order to take back control of their own lives, courage and willpower are needed, and the fateful meeting between them may just be the key to unlocking their hidden strength. The game launched for Switch in Japan on June 27. She was unable to focus on her schoolwork or activities and fainted on several occasions at school and at home “I thought; ‘People faint for many reasons,’” she recalls “We weren’t sure if we were supposed to be worried.” “It’s hard with teenagers,” says her mother Rosemary was up early for school and going to bed late doing homework and at that age you don’t really want to talk to your mom The tipping point came when she realized her daughter didn’t have enough energy to make it down the stairs from her bedroom on the second floor and had developed a high fever their pediatrician thought it just had something to do with Rosemary’s changing hormones and her skin was unusually pale — all symptoms of anemia So, Keiko Iwakura took her daughter to Dana-Farber/Boston Children’s Cancer and Blood Disorders Center where they did blood tests that revealed Rosemary was anemic and had early-T precursor ALL She says that she was almost relieved to get her diagnosis “I was more scared when I didn’t know what was going on with my symptoms,” Rosemary recalls “I felt better knowing what it was and having a plan to treat it.” The inpatient pediatric fellow, Andrew Groves, MD, and his attending physician, Kimberly Davies, MD began induction treatment immediately after an initial blood transfusion to get her low hemoglobin levels up Raising her hemoglobin would help to alleviate her anemic symptoms so her team could begin treatment Rosemary experienced several side effects while she was admitted to the hospital but her mother was impressed with her attitude throughout her treatment “She was very interested in the science of everything,” Keiko Iwakura says “She was very tough and always so positive.” Rosemary’s disease did not respond to the first line of treatment Davies and Groves began second line of intensive chemotherapy in the hopes that they could fight back enough of the disease to get Rosemary ready for a bone marrow transplant Davies was integral to the success of this case With her expertise and experience with difficult leukemia cases she knew exactly what Rosemary’s next treatment option should be,” says Groves Rosemary Iwakura kept her head up even when she began to lose her hair “I always wanted to have short hair and just never really got around to it,” she says a procedure that Rosemary would need to give her the best chance of a long-lasting cure The procedure aims to treat any remaining blood cancer cells and provides healthy blood cells for the immune system to recover “One of the big concerns with a transplant is graft versus host disease where the transplanted cells attack normal tissues,” explains Groves “That risk is lower with a transplant from a sibling.” “Kosei was always worried about Rosemary,” says the kids’ mother when I told him that his bone marrow was a perfect match Rosemary was admitted to the ICU for veno-occlusive disease (VOD) which led to accumulation of fluid in her body and kidney dysfunction “The treatment course for bone marrow transplant is very tough,” says Groves.“There are a number of complications that we monitor for in the time period between stem cell infusion and engrafting when the stem cells take to the patient’s bone marrow and begin to reproduce Dana-Farber/Boston Children’s oncologists are prepared for this possibility and partner closely with intensive care unit providers at Boston Children’s Hospital Rosemary was placed in a medically induced coma for seven days With the help of her team in the ICU and at Dana-Farber/Boston Children’s she began to recover and entered the engraftment stage “Rosemary’s case is a great example of how the interdisciplinary approach here at Dana-Farber/Boston Children’s can handle a complicated case,” says Groves Keiko and Rosemary advise other children and parents in the midst of cancer treatment to seek out the support services that Dana-Farber/Boston Children’s offers including social workers and psychologists “Never be afraid to ask for help,” says Rosemary “We always say that it’s unfortunate we have to deal with cancer but we’re fortunate that we live in Massachusetts Rosemary’s treatment journey has inspired her to explore the healthcare field and science in general “I thought it was super cool to try to learn all of the terminology It definitely helped me in biology class,” she jokes she has also returned to her passion for drawing “The biggest credit in this needs to go to Rosemary and her parents,” says Groves “She had such an amazing outlook throughout her treatment course and is such an inspiration to me and everyone else she meets.” Such an impressive story about such an impressive young woman and her amazing care team Just another example of the incredible Rx at Dana Farber 19 years ago I had a stem cell transplant from an unknown donor Though I still have GVH I am well and not a day goes by that I don’t thank Dana Farber I am thrilled for the outcome of the procedures they endured and survived I pray others are lifted by this story and seek help Bravo to this family and their Medical Professionals Adults: 877-442-3324 Pediatric: 888-733-4662 Make an Appointment Our Online Second Opinion program lets adult patients from all over the world receive expert second opinions from Dana-Farber oncologists without leaving home Get a Second Opinion Online Get our weekly newsletter that'll tell you exactly what you need to know in the cancer world Leaf KYOTO Store Locations Enjoy an elegant time at Iwakura's cafe restaurant [DORF] A popular hamburger steak that the chef spares no effort to prepare Includes rice and beverage (coffee or tea) this café-restaurant has been loved by a wide range of people as an oasis in Rakuhoku The bright terrace room overlooking the garden of 280-year-old zelkova trees and the chic floor with a fireplace are both very comfortable The restaurant boasts of its time-consuming and a hearty parfait is a must during café hours is a must-have for those who appreciate the intricate 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The page may not be displayed properly if the JavaScript is deactivated on your browser Japanese version Please sign in with your Snow-Forecast account details below Create a free account to receive instant Snow-Alerts and save your favourite resorts on your personal MySnow page Oze Iwakura Ski Resort Weather (Next 3 days): The snow forecast for Oze Iwakura Ski Resort is: Heavy rain (total 39.0mm) Oze Iwakura Ski Resort Weather (Days 4-6): Heavy rain (total 39.0mm) Latest snow reports near Oze Iwakura Ski Resort: Several North American ski areas that are still open plan to celebrate the unofficial Star Wars Day tomorrow The above table gives the weather forecast for Oze Iwakura Ski Resort at the specific elevation of 1354 m. Our sophisticated weather models allow us to provide snow forecasts for the top, middle and bottom ski stations of Oze Iwakura Ski Resort. To access the weather forecasts for the other elevations, use the tab navigation above the table. 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View detailed snow forecast for Oze Iwakura Ski Resort at:snow-forecast.com the new construction stands as the replacement of the pre-existing building on the lot which the team had demolished the former building stood as a three-story structure and as it had been surrounded by low-rise housing the third floor presented the perfect perch to enjoy an open view the client sought a dwelling that likewise took advantage of this view lending to the proposed design which housed the living room along the third and uppermost floor ALTS design office curates its iwakura house to highlight the sweeping mountain views across both the northern and the southern sides of the site with the primarily low-rise residential fabric of the neighborhood the third floor of the house even offers views of fireworks displays during the summer the design team ensured that each window frames these views outward and integrated such details as window-seat to connect the inside and outside a bay window facing north opens up the interior and functions as part of the kitchen space the kitchen and the living room have a more direct connection with their surroundings ALTS design office organizes its iwakura house as a flexible adjustable space that could adapt to any future lifestyle the team explains: ‘the client is in her twenties and her future family structure is unknown and thus creating comfortable work spaces around the house was necessary.’ the first floor expresses concrete floors and a two story room and functions as an open space connected to the outdoor space creating cloistered rooms based on the needs of the moment the house fits the site conditions as well as a changing everyday life and thus continually evolving together with the client architecture: ALTS design office AXOR presents three bathroom concepts that are not merely places of function but destinations in themselves — sanctuaries of style It will launch on June 27 in Japan for 4,950 yen at retail and 4,400 yen via download a limited edition will also be available for 7,150 yen which includes a soundtrack CD and visual card set It is a dramatic suspense title that depicts the love-and-hate pattern of human relationships and the strong bonds between women It is a suspenseful human drama set in Japan during a period of rapid economic growth which follows the complex and sometimes contradictory emotions of each character and the turbulent developments brought about by their emotions invites players back to “that summer” of 1966 Watch the first trailer below. View the first screenshots at the gallery. Visit the official website here A post shared by iwakura shiori (@iwakurashiori) on Mar 1 One of the key characteristics of Iwakura Shiori’s photography is her palette of colours The virginal white of snow follows the warm colours of autumn before spring and its multiple shades of green take over The images captured by this photographer, born in Kagawa prefecture on Shikoku island, have a cinematic quality, as if they were taken straight from a Studio Ghibli film: schoolgirls young people wandering among the cherry trees but magnified through the photographer’s lens and with the choice of strong colours offered by the context or the seasons to enhance everyday places which we tend to walk past on a daily basis without ever paying close attention Iwakura Shiori’s creations can be viewed on her website or Instagram account A post shared by iwakura shiori (@iwakurashiori) on Apr 8 A post shared by iwakura shiori (@iwakurashiori) on Jul 5 A post shared by iwakura shiori (@iwakurashiori) on Nov 22 A post shared by iwakura shiori (@iwakurashiori) on Feb 5 A post shared by iwakura shiori (@iwakurashiori) on Mar 2 A History of Japanese Women in Photography Traditional tattoos were strong signifiers; murderers had head tattoos The series 'Hysteric Ten' by photographer Sawatari Hajime revisits one of the most sulphurous relationships in Japanese art Nagisa Oshima made Sada Abe the heroine of his film defying the codes of 'pinku eiga' that make men the focus of attention This rice soup seasoned with miso is served by a monk to Ashitaka one of the heroes in Hayao Miyazaki's film we interviewed its founder and chief representative A veteran of the local Japanese food scene has taken the first steps to open his own place. Chef Youji Iwakura appealed to the licensing board this week to open Kamakura in downtown Boston At Kamakura, which is named for Iwakura’s hometown, he’ll share a little bit of everything he’s learned, representing the coastal, traditional-meets-modern city he comes from, he told Eater Boston That will include contemporary kaiseki cuisine (seasonal or what people call traditional Japanese food,” he told Eater He plans to make “fine dining food accessible and casual dining food sexier.” Iwakura plans to stock the bar with a large selection of sakes and some Japanese whiskeys The licensing decision was deferred for now, according to an employee in the board office. Besides that hurdle, Iwakura also has to do a full, gut renovation of the building, located right next door to Ginger Man The chef anticipates Kamakura is a year-plus out Here’s Where to Find the Top Doughnuts in Boston Where to Eat in Greater Boston in April 2025 Where to Eat in Greater Boston in May 2025 From chef Youji Iwakura of Snappy Ramen and Uni or multi-course meals that make ample use of seasonal ingredients Now, with Kamakura, Iwakura brings “more than just sushi, teriyaki, tempura, or what people call traditional Japanese food,” as he previously told Eater “Representing the city and its innovative history Kamakura brings renaissance to current Japanese cuisine in Boston and the New England area with a new niche Here that is my ‘street food x kaiseki cuisine,’ having fine dining food accessible and casual dining food sexier.” with the kaiseki tasting menu available for two seatings in the evening patrons will be able to order omakase or a la carte sushi and more there will also be weekend brunch services and afternoon matcha tea time with pastries In addition to the kaiseki bar on the ground floor and more dining space and a bar on the second floor Kamakura also features a rooftop bar and lounge called Kumo (“cloud” in Japanese) For a full look at the opening food menus for Kamakura Kamakura will be open only for lunch on November 13 and 14 at which point regular dinner service will run from 5 to 10 p.m with Kaiseki seatings offered at 5:30 and 8 p.m Lunch will continue on weekdays from 11:30 a.m and the late-night menu will be available at Kumo from 10 p.m Stay tuned for the debut of the weekend brunch and tea services as well as Sunday hours • Kamakura to Bring Contemporary Kaiseki Cuisine to Boston [EBOS]• Kamakura Opens This Month in Downtown Boston [BM] Here's your first look at the ownership debut from chef Youji Iwakura The first-floor kaiseki bar and dining room at Kamakura A veteran of Boston restaurants is bringing a taste of his hometown to the local dining scene named for chef Youji Iwakura’s native coastal Japanese town opens in the Financial District next week with elevated but traditional Japanese cuisine and a rooftop lounge with views the Custom House Iwakura has dreamt of owning a restaurant since childhood, he says, and has had Kamakura in the works since 2016 a style of dining that originated in Kamakura; but it will also offer modern sushi omakase (chef-selected tasting menu) The chef was most recently the ramen master of Davis Square’s Snappy Ramen (which is now called Snappy Kitchen). After graduating from Berklee College of Music, Iwakura spent eight years as sushi chef of the now-closed Brookline stalwart, Ginza; then joined Ken Oringer at the original Uni Sashimi Bar, helping it earn a Best of Boston award in 2005 and ultimately becoming chef de cuisine there Iwakura was the opening executive chef at Basho Japanese Brasserie including as sake sommelier at the South End’s now-closed Yakitori Zai Chef Youji Iwakura / Photos by Brian Pu Ruiz The chef-owner believes Kamakura is the first Boston restaurant to carry Koshu wines from the Japanese region of Yamanashi plus an extensive sake list with Bushido on draft afternoon tea service begins with Japanese matcha plus sweets and savory snacks by pastry chef Keiko Iwakura Kamakura spans three stories on State Street. The first two levels seat just more than 50 total, including at Iwakura’s kaiseki bar on the ground level. The top floor is a casual bar and lounge called Kumo—the Japanese word for “clouds”—which has 26 seats of its own and a 400-square foot, retractable roof from which the iconic tower of the Custom House it serves lunch weekdays from 11:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. with kaiseki tasting menu seatings at 5:30 and 8 p.m Kumo is open Monday-Saturday for late-night snacks and drinks from 10 p.m.-12:30 a.m and Sunday supper service will begin in January 2019 Take a look inside Kamakura and Kumo before it opens next week 150 State St., Boston, 617-377-4588, kamakuraboston.com The second-floor dining room and bar at Kamakura the rooftop sake bar and lounge at Kamakura Here’s Where to Eat All Along the Boston Marathon Route Our Wildly Comprehensive Guide to Eating and Drinking in Fenway Your browser does not support JavaScript, or it is disabled．Please check the site policy for more information the problem that afflicts all aquarists--from salmon farmers to a child with a bedroom aquarium Nutrient-rich feces can be reused by vegetable farmers as illustrated by a pair of projects in Tokyo “I saw for myself the exceptional power of nature,” said Hideo Yamabe an assistant manager at Sunshine Enterprise Co. which operates Sunshine Aquarium in Tokyo’s Ikebukuro district lettuce and mint are growing beside a tank that contains three fish species including a rosy tetra A sign reads: “Veggies are growing with fish excrement.” A reporter saw families looking impressed during a visit to the aquarium in an Ikebukuro skyscraper in late May Aquaponics is the merging of aquaculture with hydroponics releasing nutrients for plants and clean water is returned to the fish tank The nutrients allow vegetables to be grown without soil Growing awareness of the need to recycle should interest people in this type of reuse A pavilion showcasing the concept is planned for the 2025 Osaka Kansai Expo Sunshine Aquarium experts began researching aquaponics as a way to promote fish But they soon found that whereas they knew all about aquatic species The aquarium operator spoke to Iwakura Experience a group that has revitalized communities in the mountainous Iwakura district in Ome Onsen and farming are project areas it has helped residents with Iwakura Experience set up a aquaponics program to tap into tourism related to sustainable agriculture A common acquaintance served as matchmaker in bringing Sunshine Aquarium and Iwakura Experience together “We received a lot of help from the aquarium before we succeeded in our project,” said Daisuke Motohashi The hardest task for Iwakura Experience was deciding which fish species to keep But the fish died when temperatures rose in summer Sunshine Aquarium recommended that the group try temperature-resistance Pangasius The aquarium also gave advice on how to keep the fish healthy Iwakura Experience filled a 60-square-meter greenhouse with pots containing 20 different vegetables and other plants It repeated trial and error about some issues including the balance between the number of fish and that of seedlings Baby leaves were shipped to a nearby farmers' market for the first time in May this year It tried growing Japanese mustard spinach and lettuce but the crops failed it asked Iwakura Experience about the right temperature and how to keep plants photosynthesizing indoors These secrets and more are revealed in a display at the site where lettuces are now growing contentedly for visitors to see Sunshine Aquarium hopes to use its aquaponic crops as food for its fish and tortoises to bring about some self-sufficiency to the facility And Iwakura Experience reports a growing interest in aquaponics Several programs are under way across Japan including in Iwate A tinkle in the sea leads to Hyogo restaurant’s ‘aquarium toilet’ 20,000 sardines at aquarium in Sendai a sight hard to beat Information on the latest cherry blossom conditions Please right click to use your browser’s translation function.) A series based on diplomatic documents declassified by Japan’s Foreign Ministry Here is a collection of first-hand accounts by “hibakusha” atomic bomb survivors chefs and others involved in the field of food introduce their special recipes intertwined with their paths in life A series about Japanese-Americans and their memories of World War II In-house News and Messages No reproduction or republication without written permission SALT LAKE CITY - There is a little-known episode from early Utah history that has an important message for today Almost a quarter-century after the pioneers settled in Utah Salt Lake City received an unexpected visit from 102 of Japan’s leading government officials Price Iwakura Tomomi and the bulk of the group that had effected the Meiji Restoration stepped off a train in Odgen Traveling on the new transcontinental railroad from San Francisco to Washington the leaders had originally intended to bypass Salt Lake City wrote: “Because of the great snowfall in the Rocky Mountains The railroad company sent several thousand men to clear it We took the Utah Central Railroad to Salt Lake City.” this elite group of samurai who would come to Salt Lake had overthrown the Tokugawa Shogunate that endeavored to keep Japan isolated from the West Restoring the political supremacy of the emperor these Meiji Restorationists abolished their own samurai status group They sought to transform Japan into a major industrial Leaving Japan in the hands of a caretaker government the Iwakura Mission traveled to America and Europe to gather information about Western modernization and to renegotiate unequal treaties with Western powers “They wanted to learn everything they could from the West,” said Aaron Skabelund “They believed in an Eastern or Japanese ethic Prince Iwakura — cousin of the emperor and regarded as the effective leader of Japan — stated at the outset: “Our mission being one of investigation we shall inspect with pleasure your manufacturers and machinery as these are to become the guide of our nation in the future.” the events of the Iwakura Mission were widely documented in the pages of the city’s three newspapers: Deseret News the Salt Lake Tribune and the Daily Herald The Japanese met repeatedly with Utah’s political and church leaders from Brigham Young and Salt Lake City Mayor Daniel Wells to Deseret News business manager Angus Cannon (who formed a close friendship with Ito Hirobumi later a prime minister of Japan) and Lorenzo Snow then president of the Council of the Territorial Legislature Snow reciprocated Prince Iwakura: “We would ask at your hands some lessons in civil polity in the art of science of government that we may be enabled to perpetuate principles conductive to the best interests of humanity on this vast continent.” But the story of the Iwakura Mission and its interaction with the Mormons doesn’t end when the Japanese left Salt Lake City on Feb As the Meiji leaders returned to Japan and implemented sweeping liberalizations they also considered the safety of Hokkaido the northern-most and least densely populated of the four major Japanese islands the Japanese wanted a more tangible buffer These leaders considered a rather audacious plan to re-settle the Mormons on the island of Hokkaido the territorial government faced increased persecution at the hands of federal officials in Washington and from the federal judges appointed for the territory That might have leant interest in the re-settlement proposal spelled out in a confidential 1875 memorandum to the Japanese Home Office by the French-American diplomat Charles LeGendre Working in the employ of the Japanese government LeGendre’s thinking closely aligned with the Western-focused Meiji “Neither the Mormon ‘argument with the federal government’ nor the prejudice against the Mormons in the United States should predispose the Japanese government to view them with alarm or hostility,” wrote University of Utah scholar Sandra T Caruthers in a 1969 journal article about the proposal Such a move would be a win-win for the Mormons and Japanese Citing the economic achievements of Utah from the 1870 Census and skill as the Mormons could be induced to seek upon the hospitable shores of Japan that ‘New Jerusalem’ which for so many years they have in vain been looking for the United States my conviction is strong that they would not fail to confer great benefits upon this new country of their adoption.” Mormon re-settlement would “raise Japan’s standing so that an alliance with Russia can be effected It will also improve Japan’s position vis-à-vis her greatest ultimate threat the Meiji made no offer to re-settle Mormons on Hokkaido it would likely have been rejected by Brigham Young Utahns considered leaving on several occasions since 1847 California beckoned during the harsh winter of 1848-49 Some proposed that the Saints move to Vancouver Island in the jurisdiction of Great Britain just north of the U.S Young sized up these proposals with skepticism Responding to would-be California migrants in 1849 he said: “Here is the place God has appointed for His people We have been kicked out of the frying-pan into the fire out of the fire into the middle of the floor God has shown me that this is the spot to locate His people and here is where they will prosper; He will temper the elements for the good of His Saints; He will rebuke the frost and the sterility of the soil So what can be learned from a would-be proposal that might have had Mormons turning Japanese Conflict today is rarely resolved by in-migration or emigration Physical distance no longer lends the protective barrier that it once seemed to provide While a move to Hokkaido would have been dramatic would it have been any less daunting than the pioneers’ journey into this dry Mexican desert As commerce and information and ideas render national borders less significant safety and peace among neighbors must be found not by erecting new walls but by living civic and religious beliefs with integrity and with compassion Drew Clark is opinion editor of the Deseret News. His email address is dclark@deseretnews.com A healing break on the peaceful outskirts of Tokyo By Nestled amongst tree-lined streets in the foothills of the surrounding mountains it’s hard to believe that Iwakura Onsen is technically still in Tokyo only one and a half hours by train and bus from Shinjuku Station the ryokan (Japanese hotel) has a long history as a hot spring destination famous for its healing waters the city saw a surge of artists relocate to the area and farmers such as the organic group “Tokyo Neo-Farmers!” This is quickly transforming Ome into a more vibrant city but one that still retains its rural charm — the perfect place for a short weekend break in the capital There’s even more reason to visit Ome in the next coming months as Iwakura Onsen prepares for a series of weekends organized in collaboration with local artsits Visitors can either enjoy a day trip or an overnight stay and attend various workshops art exhibitions and yoga and meditation sessions Each weekend includes dining at the beautiful outdoor restaurant where gourmet meets organic and join a tour around Hanjo Farm the morning also includes breakfast and a refreshing Zen meditation session plus there’s plenty to explore in your free time walking around the town Keep an eye on the ryokan’s website for latest details but the first two weekends’ schedules are now published: First up on the experience series is “Taste of the forest and mountain,” where the focus is to engage with nature through all your senses The art exhibition will feature work capturing Japan’s seasonal changes by an American ink artist Reserve a place in the workshop to taste local sake made from mountain water paired with a seasonal appetizer The reading day at the Zen temple will be a chance to indulge in your favorite book in the ultimate calm space.  “Colors of nature” follows in November as the fall leaves burn gold and red Yo Kanno’s rich textiles in “Colors of Euro Asia” will be the art exhibition’s focus and there’ll also be a pop-up store to purchase your favorite pieces Hike through autumnal nature on a guided tour along the Kasumi Kyuryo Hill Hiking Course and capture the colors of nature in a painting workshop.  As ever-more tourists flock to Tokyo as the tourism industry continues to grow and huge events like the Rugby World Cup fill the city’s calendar why not turn your attention towards rural areas for a relaxing break Iwakura Onsen is perfect for a much needed breath of calm and moment to yourself without having to travel too far from the bustling capital.  From purple sweet potatoes to wild horse sightings here’s how to make the most of Okinawa’s tropical escape Explore the best local brands shaping Tokyo’s fashion scene From vintage clothing to Hawaiian-themed goods here’s what’s worth checking out before it’s gone From buying and registering a bike to key rules of the road Collagen staples for beauty and health in Japan Our handpicked list of the best events going on this month and the untold tales of Japan’s queer community Everything you need to know before and during a natural disaster Stay up to date with Tokyo news and events Iwakura hosts a cherry blossom festival each year featuring lit-up yozakura and demonstrations of nonbori arai in the Gojō River where workers wash off excess starch—applied to produce a shiny finish—from freshly printed carp streamers with its riverside lane of some 1,700 cherry trees Sakura 100: Japan’s Best Blossoms Banner photo © Aichi Prefectural Tourism Association.) An alternative anime that spoke to a generation that was dreading the arrival of the Y2K bug Serial Experiments Lain was a cult classic that was initially released in 1998 The show’s themes of mental health and digital interconnectivity were just as influential as The Matrix Serial Experiments Lain was a 13-episode series that centred around Lain Iwakura an introverted 14-year-old who finds herself involved in a series of disturbances involving an online world known as The Wired Serial Experiments Lain and Tokyo-based company Anique have worked together to launch ‘AI Lain’ a new AI-powered chatbot that allows fans to converse with Lain Iwakura fans will also get to hear a bilingual Lain Iwakura This chatbot was trained on the original anime scripts and archived voice recordings of actress Kaori Shimizu to offer an experience that is authentic to the series’ audio experience Kaori Shimizu gave permission to utilize her archived recordings for this project by Anique this AI-version of Lain Iwakura will be initially distant reply in short phrases and avoid showing her face to the user Once she is friendly with the individual conversing with her AI Lain will show different facial expressions and have longer responses the first six months will see Anique periodically recruit superfans to help introduce new elements to AI Lain and those accepted will be developed and reflected in AI Lain’s knowledge database AI Lain is now live and accessible to everyone via the official website and free users able to send up to ten messages For those looking for an unlimited experience paid plans offer additional benefits and features More details on pricing and availability are available on the website Super rare physical collectables are also up for grabs with an automatic raffle entry for superfans with paid plan users of AI lain Giveaways include original cel art from the anime production Japanese version Copyright © Japan International Cooperation Agency Hokkaido Governor Naomichi Suzuki met with Tomakomai City Mayor Hirofumi Iwakura on Monday where he confirmed his preference to refrain from applying to develop one of Japan’s first integrated resorts With applications for one of the first three licenses due by April 2022 Suzuki instead told Hirofumi that Hokkaido would reconsider the project in seven years’ time who was actively involved in Hokkaido’s initial IR project preparations said afterwards he was “very disappointed.” Suzuki gave his reasoning for postponing an IR bid “The COVID-19 pandemic has impacted the business environment for IR operators given the potential issue of more IR licenses at least seven years after the current initial round “My hope for an IR project remains unchanged I would like to work toward an IR concept that would be unique to Hokkaido.” Suzuki had initially withdrawn Hokkaido from Japan’s IR race in November 2019 but business groups in Tomakomai City had been pushing for a change of heart throughout 2020 Thailand’s Entertainment Complex journey is at a critical point with the success or failure of the initiative to be determined.. 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School,” Iwakura was founded to provide training to about 1300 male and female high school students who want to become railroad employees the school changed its name to Iwakura to honor the wishes of Tomomi Iwakura (1825–1883) an aristocrat turned politician who is well-known for his contributions to the early development of railroad infrastructure and commerce in Japan two 3-year* courses are offered: the General Course and the Transportation Course students who enroll in the Transportation Course already have a clear vision of joining the workforce in the railway or transportation industry either immediately after graduating from the school or after receiving a few more years of secondary education (at a two-year college students graduate from high school in three years after receiving nine years of compulsory education (six years of elementary school and three years of middle school) Since only a handful of institutions in Japan offer railroad vocational training potential students from around the country apply to the school A dormitory is provided for those who cannot commute Some students live far from Tokyo and use the Shinkansen bullet express train everyday to commute Others who reside in the outskirts of Tokyo travel two hours or more each way to commute from home six days a week One characteristic of the majority of the boarding students and long-distance commuters is that they are all focused teenagers By the time they decided to apply to this school at the age of 15 or younger while they were still in middle school their determination was already so strong that they had persuaded their parents how much they wanted to pursue their passion no matter how far away their preferred school may be A similar trait is also observed for the students who enroll in the General Course Many start thinking seriously about their career path after graduation from as early as the first year of high school It is not unusual to see many seniors who spent three years in the General Course decide to take the recruitment exams conducted by the railroad companies Although the Transportation Course is intended to be vocational Iwakura’s curriculum for this course is now comprehensive and balanced Approximately 70% of the subjects are general which the school believes are an academic foundation that all students need to acquire during their three years of high school The remaining 30% are courses that cover railroad-specific subject matter Compared to 20 or more years ago when highly technical engineering classes such as “Railroad Facilities” were included in the curriculum there is less focus on intense vocational studies a more holistic approach allows students to gain a broader perspective on the railroad system as a whole students are now required to take a class called “Train Operation” in which a virtual simulator teaches them about the mechanism of how the trains run along with the basic rules and procedures that they will need to know to operate trains safely Students also get an opportunity to study the rudimentary mathematics applied in fare calculation when they attend the “Introduction to Sales” class Other mandatory subjects include “Introduction to the Railroad” in which they gain fundamental knowledge about the various components of a train car and the structure of core facilities all students are given an opportunity to participate in an internship program called Railroad Apprenticeship Regardless of which 3-year course they have selected all students are eligible to apply for this practical training elective offered several times a year The summer and winter sessions are conducted in cooperation with JR East Tobu and Odakyu have also agreed to become sponsoring railway companies The objective of this program is to generate occupational awareness through hands-on experience at diverse jobs at a train station Since many alumnae work in the railroad industry the interns often receive direct guidance and advice from alumnae in different workplaces The fact that the school is located in Ueno is also a big advantage for students at Iwakura Visits to the nearby JR East Ueno Shinkansen No 2 Operation Office are a regular school event that give the students the privilege of accessing the nerve center of the globally renowned Japanese bullet train system and workshops and Q&A sessions with real Shinkansen operators are held This occasion is also valuable for students to learn and clearly understand that train operation is not only a dream job but also a serious business run by highly motivated and disciplined professionals who have a heavy responsibility and take great pride in what they do Another important extracurricular activity offered to Transportation Course students is a tour of the rail yard managed by Keisei Electric Railway where students get a rare opportunity to observe the numerous technical jobs handled by shop-floor engineers in the train inspection and maintenance facilities By providing students as many opportunities as possible to see the real world and meet real people the school hopes to see students shift their perspective of railroads from a typical rail-fan frame of mind to a job-oriented viewpoint and envision their future in more concrete and realistic terms numerous alumnae work in different areas of the railroad or transportation industry and students can consult them directly and receive advice about potential careers after graduation a total of 130 seniors have received informal job offers from employers in the railroad business 17 students received offers from Japan Railway (JR East or JR Tokai) 32 from Keikyu Corporation and other private railways operating in greater Tokyo and the rest from local employers operating in different regions across the country including Kanto Railway The acceptance rate is expected to increase as the senior students get closer to graduation in March the employment situation in the domestic railroad industry has changed drastically and become bleak for high school graduates which began hiring high school graduates again after the company was privatized JR Group companies have been hiring high school graduates for fieldwork positions and new college graduates for comprehensive work positions field jobs are increasingly being filled by new college graduates who hold a bachelor’s or even a master’s degree and vacant spots available to high school graduates are decreasing Another adverse condition for high school graduates is that the recruitment exams that they are allowed to take are normally scheduled after the job-hunting process of college and professional school graduates ends some employers still follow a recruitment rule that limits the number of companies each high school graduate can apply for a job to just one The number of employers hiring high school graduates for technical jobs is increasing Employers are have difficulties filling technical job openings compared to station crew and train attendant positions that are more popular among job seekers because they tend to draw more public attention due to the nature of their duties To address the shortage of applicants for technical jobs some employers have decided to allow job seekers to apply for two positions in order to enable the recruitment department to find the best fit from a wider selection based on the individual company’s latest headcount plan and an assessment of how closely the applicants’ skills match the job description of each available position they apply for several companies have begun offering a new position called “comprehensive railroad staff” intended to train qualified employees into all-around players by making them experience different roles over time ranging widely from duties as a station crew member train attendant and rolling stock maintenance staff to facility management personnel Japanese version Japanese version The Lain Iwakura Serial Experiments Lain Nendoroid appeared in the flesh (plastic) at Smile Fest 2024 among Good Smile Company’s anime figure updates. While she first showed up as concept art in July 2024 she appeared as a painted prototype at the August 3 The latest version of the Lain Iwakura Nendoroid almost exactly matches the Serial Experiments Lain concept art with her wearing a backpack and holding the right strap with her right hand She’s also wearing her school uniform and the photo uses a faceplate with a neutral expression Here’s a closer look at the figure’s progress so far: The Lain Iwakura Nendoroid from Serial Experiments Lain is in development and there’s no exact release date for the new figure yet The anime is available physically at places like Amazon and digitally via retailers like the Microsoft Store Zeno is the supreme ruler of all universes in the Dragon Ball anime He rules over even the Gods of Destruction Zeno exists outside of reality and has the power to destroy entire universes There are many anime that feature powerful Gods but only some of them are strong enough to take on Zeno This article will cover 10 anime characters who would be able to destroy this omnipotent God The Tenchi Muyo! anime features Tenchi, who is a God who has lost his memories and discovers that he created the universe he lives in Truth is one of the many characters from the Fullmetal Alchemist anime He is the manifestation of the universe itself Lain is a legitimate supreme being who bridged real life and The Wired She has been described as an artificial intelligence that is capable of manipulating memory Originally published as a light novel series, TV anime Haruhi Suzumiya is the protagonist and title character of the Haruhi Suzumiya franchise where she is the leader of the SOS Brigade a club at her high school dedicated to finding aliens If she becomes bored enough with the world a new world that prevents destruction in the "real world" and an esper are sent to look after Haruhi by their superiors to keep her amused so she doesn't cause catastrophic destruction The Anti-Spiral is the main antagonist of the Tengen Toppa Gurren Lagann anime series After the race sealed itself away from the Spiral Power to purge themselves of it they emerged as the leader of and physical manifestation of the Anti-Spiral consciousness Using their highly advanced technology, they have Godlike powers These abilities enable them to manipulate the laws of physics and quantum mechanics (even altering probability) which they use both offensively and as a form of intimidation Mara Papiyas, also known as Hajun, is the Sixth Heaven and the true main antagonist of the Kajiri Kamui Kagura anime. Over 8000 years ago, during the age of the Fifth Heaven, the Samsara Vartin cult attempted to supplant it with a new God After acquiring a child who was insensitive to outside stimuli the cult titled him Hajun and mummified him while he was still alive it turned out that Hajun's soul was much more powerful than the cult realized His only concern was the feeling of solitude His embodiment of narcissism and self-love thus began to lash out as his soul rose to Godhood The Lord of Nightmares is the creator and essence of the four worlds portrayed in Slayers and Lost Universe Featherine Augustus Aurora is the witch form of Tohya Hachijo, the Witch of Drama, Spectating, and Theatergoing in A Certain Magical Index and memory have already faded into the past and been forgotten Featherine is a witch with the rank of Creator The human world and the meta-world bend to Featherine's will as she can adjust events even as they are happening Madoka Kaname is the main protagonist of the Puella Magi Madoka Magica anime A mysterious girl and an ominous being fight in her dreams one day Her confidence grows more as she becomes a magical girl Madoka has demonstrated the ability to summon energy arrows to attack with and even shoot several at once to attack many enemies The Law of Identity is the true God of Ichiban Ushiro no Daimaou anime As well as sharing an existence with Keena Soga and Bouichirou Yamato's guidance teacher and lover The Law of Identity has existed since the beginning of time and is referred to as the Supreme God The Law of Identity is the origin of all things It can freely manipulate stories in any way Be sure to follow us for all anime and manga news Your perspective matters!Start the conversation Good Smile Company kicked off Smile Fest 2024 on July 1 and revealed a Serial Experiments Lain figure that is a Nendoroid of Lain Iwakura only art appeared in the social media announcement the Serial Experiments Lain figure is far enough along for there to be official concept art of the Lain Iwakura Nendoroid It showed that the character will appear in her school uniform It also seems to suggest that her backpack will appear as an accessory she can wear on her back No computers were shown in the official art We have seen a few Serial Experiments Lain announcements over the years. For example, in 2023 Lain Iwakura became an AI chatbot in honor of the series’ 25th anniversary.  The show actually isn’t streaming anywhere at the moment. However, it is possible to purchase digital copies of the episodes. For example, the Microsoft Store sells the full 13-episode season The Lain Iwakura Nendoroid from Serial Experiments Lain is in development The anime is available physically and digitally Mages revealed a brand-new visual novel titled Iwakura Aria when Japan was in the middle of rapid post-war economic growth The company will release the game for Nintendo Switch in Japan in late June 2024 The story of Iwakura Aria will focus on the eponymous character the frail daughter of a foreign trade company owner who almost never leaves her mansion the visual novel will instead make the player take the role of Kitagawa Ichiko an orphanage-raised girl who got hired as a housemaid in the Iwakura mansion The visual novel will feature a sketchbook where Ichiko channels her drawing hobby into sketching things she has seen across which will also play major parts in the storyline She can also visit all the rooms inside the mansion to gather clues about the family’s secrets The game will have nine endings that show different futures for Ichiko in the year 1999 An additional path to Another Ending that delves further into the mysteries will also be unlocked if the player has reached the True Ending A promotion trailer for the new visual novel has also appeared on Mages’ Japanese YouTube channel: Iwakura Aria will be available for Nintendo Switch in Japan on June 27 Genshin Impact's world is populated by tons of hidden quests and exploration goals and completing them can reward players with lots of Primogems The Iwakura Out achievement requires them to travel throughout Inazuma on a hunt to defeat all the members of the powerful Iwakura clan These samurai are spread out through the land Fans will get some fantastic rewards for defeating them all including a hidden achievement and a Luxurious Chest They can find a guide to locating all of the Iwakura clan here This achievement will take gamers a while to complete as they'll need to travel throughout Inazuma to locate and defeat every member of the Iwakura clan as the Iwakura clan has been fractured and spread thin across the land fans can get some huge rewards for doing so and a hidden achievement and they can receive their rewards upon doing so Katayama Tatsumi is found near the Serpent's Head waypoint on Yashiori Island It is right above the Maguu Kenki boss arena and he is located at the very top of the hill Shimada Shichirouji can be found near the end of Fort Mumei and fans will want to grab a boat to travel across the ocean to reach him which will become available to claim upon his defeat Okazaki Kunihiko is training near a large boulder in Byakko Plain on Narukami Island Defeating him will unlock yet another chest Mifune Satoshi is found deep underground guarding the path to the Perpetual Mechanical Array in Araumi He is the first Kairagi of the Iwakura Clan which means he is tougher than his previous fellows Users will want to approach the battle with caution The next warrior to battle is Tanba Tetsuo gamers will need to find a hidden cave entrance where he is training within the depths of the earth Iwakura Mitsunari is the last leader of the Iwakura Clan, and he is standing on a hill near the Kujou Encampment and fans will need to speak to him to inform him of their wishes He will then move a short distance to a new area before beginning the battle and he can be a tough fight thanks to his unique moveset The final members of the Iwakura Clan can be found in Byakko Plain on Narukami Island and they will only appear after Mitsunari has been felled They will speak for a bit before taking on the Traveler who will need to defeat both of these powerful foes to complete the exploration goal Upon their defeat, gamers will gain the Iwakura Out achievement and they can also obtain a Luxurious Chest by planting the swords of the clan into the Blade Mound they were defending This is one of the game's most tragic quests Are you stuck on today's Wordle? Our Wordle Solver will help you find the answer New players have a lot of chasing to do if they want to catch up with veterans of Genshin Impact. Once stepping into Inazuma, gamers are recommended to start with 'The End of Iwakura Clan' hidden quest to get a Luxurious Chest one needs to go to multiple locations and defeat the enemies they can return to a blade mound and return two blades to complete the task The second area you need to visit is south of Tatarasuna in Kannazuka A sealed Precious Chest can be seen in the camp so you don't need to worry about how to defeat two Kairagi at the same time to avoid one of them restoring half of their health The next spot you can go is in Serpent's Head and he also guards a sealed Precious Chest The fourth location is quite far from any teleport waypoint You need to walk quite a bit to reach the area The next location is Araumi on Narukami Island The said area is very close to the teleport waypoint so you can complete this one much faster than other places There will be one Kairagi: Dancing Thunder and he is guarding a locked Precious Chest You need to talk to Iwakura Kouzou in Kujou Encampment for the sixth location. Once you finish talking, you must defeat him. There is no treasure chest here but you will be compensated with Luxurious Chest in the following area and it is the same site as the first one - Byakko Plains in Narukami Island You need to talk to Kairai before defeating them both Plant both blades upon the blade mound to spawn a Luxurious Chest. In addition, when defeating the two Kairagi, you will also receive a hidden achievement, 'Iwakura Out,' giving 5 Primogems from the Achievement page in Genshin Impact Now, those who may want to see how it all got started can head to the streaming service Funimation where Serial Experiments Lain is now streaming In Serial Experiments Lain a teenage girl named Lain Iwakura discovers her ties to a worldwide communications network that mirrors the internet a teenage girl named Lain Iwakura lives a mundane life in the suburbs of Japan until she discovers her ties to a worldwide communications network that mirrors the internet called because of its wide-reaching web of technology The Wired could alter reality itself – quite like what happens in The Matrix and its follow-up films the artwork that went into Serial Experiments Lain is a true sight to behold The folks at Triangle Staff are given credit for these dazzling animations which stem from original designs by Yoshitoshi Abe Although it was just one season in length, the thirteen-episode anime production packed a punch and undoubtedly shaped how the Wachowskis would mold their celebrated franchise Serial Experiments Lain was formed with a handful of hard-hitting themes in mind Konaka knew that he didn’t want his tale to go in a linear line rather mixing things up for audiences to piece together He also wanted it to be a thoughtful production and one more close to the understanding of Japanese audiences over Americans Serial Experiments Lain was received much better in Japan than in the United States As for how Serial Experiments Lain was received by its audiences many in Japan loved the unusual art that went into the production also praising the deeper meaning surrounding the young girl and her entanglements with The Wired American audiences wouldn’t get it quite as much Those in the United States were taken aback by a different type of anime work than they were used to with the non-linear storytelling also throwing them off While Serial Experiments Lain may have been a head-scratcher for those in the U.S. it is known in Japan as a classic in the sprawling world of anime Finding itself going down in history alongside other favorites including Cowboy Bebop and Neon Genesis Evangelion Konaka’s work has been highly celebrated for its darker themes and non-cookie-cutter patterns As far as the ties between Serial Experiments Lain and other pieces of anime and The Matrix franchise there can be similarities just about everywhere you look out-of-this-world buildings and other backdrops the Wachowskis obviously had a soft spot for anime Just as Neo struggles to separate the truth from fiction as does Lain as she ventures farther into the technological world of The Wired A Los Angeles Times article published two decades ago goes in-depth about how Serial Experiments Lain and other animes heavily influenced the Wachowskis on their adventure of bringing The Matrix franchise to life Also listed in the publication’s lineup of important titles that lent ideas to the sisters are RahXephon, Akira, Ghost in the Shell, Ninja Scroll, Berserk, Movie Fighter G Gundam For dedicated fans of The Matrix franchise, catching Serial Experiments Lain is the perfect way to better round out your understanding of just how much the Wachowskis not only turned to anime for their project (and others after that) but also how they paid homage to the craft with the season currently streaming on Funimation ' + scriptOptions._localizedStrings.webview_notification_text + ' " + scriptOptions._localizedStrings.redirect_overlay_title + " " + scriptOptions._localizedStrings.redirect_overlay_text + "