In the aftermath of the discovery that the translation team responsible for Shueisha’s Manga Plus app had made a post-release edit to Kuraku Ichikawa’s controversial debut series Drama Queen an industry insider has reached out to Bounding Into Comics to provide his exclusive insight into the decision Upon the release of the series’ third chapter on December 15th fans noticed that the dialogue exchanged between Nomamoto and a woman whose alien ‘partner’ had accidentally elbowed the protagonist in the face was no longer the same as it had been just a day prior the woman refers to her boyfriend as her ‘partner’ Just like I hate women who use pet names for their boyfriends!” But following outrage from readers who took the character’s disdain as Ichikawa’s personal condemnation of ‘gender-neutral terms’ the woman now describes her boyfriend as her ‘partner in crime’ Just like I hate women who use pet names for their boyfriends” As speculation surrounding the bizarre change continues to circulate on social media an industry insider who not only knows the Drama Queen translator but also works for the same company reached out to Bounding into Comics to provide additional context on this situation as well as the localization process (Please note that while the source in question only agreed to speak with us on the condition of anonymity their identity has been verified by both this article’s author and BIC’s Editor-in-Chief.) RELATED: Interview: Fan And Professional Translators Speak Out On Western Localization Issues And The Current State Of The English Manga Industry Manga Translator: “I know the translator involved and the company they work for I can tell you that the changes were not the decision of the translator This would have been a request from the client — I don’t know who that is — and not from the company contracted to do the translation and typesetting I do work for that translation company and a key internal guideline is that the translation must faithfully reflect the Japanese which was true of the originally published translation.” Nerdigans Inc: “The majority of Manga Plus localizations are contracted to Medibang but the Drama Queen localization seems to be a different company?” Manga Translator: “There’s quite a few companies translating manga several of which end up working on the same series — one will do the initial translation But I couldn’t say if that’s the case here was done inline with internal guidelines for that specific company.” “The change coming after publication and being against the internal guidelines in terms of faithfulness tells me the request came from outside of the company the translator/typesetter work for If the translating company speaks out against that there’s always the risk of losing the client Nerdigans Inc: “Who at Manga Plus would request the translation change?” Manga Translator: “That’s the thing the change request could be from Manga Plus or it could be from the client publishing on the service it’s troubling that such a demand will be made after publication “My suggestion would be to reach out the author through which ever public channels they have Politely making them aware of the change and how it’s damaging the story Can’t say it will get the changes reverted but at least they’d be made aware a part of their audience is not getting what the author wrote.” Nerdigans Inc: “Could the source of the change be from a minority of complaints on social media or the Manga Plus comment section?” Manga Translator: “I couldn’t say one way or the other with any certainty I wouldn’t be surprised if that’s what happened Nerdigans Inc.: “I’ve been covering Manga Plus exclusive series since 2019 I’ve never seen anything like this happen.” someone (at publisher or Manga Plus) saw the drama doing rounds (e.g The company doing the translation wouldn’t have the power to force such a change after publication.” Nerdigans Inc: “Proponents of this change argue the alteration was done due to readers interpreting Nomamoto’s dialogue as the author taking a jab at “LGBT inclusive language.” even “straight” people refer to their partner as partner at times It all boils down to the usual crowd looking for something to be offended by The result is a rushed “fix” that makes even less sense and people get a worse overall experience thanks to people who were never going to read the work anyway.” “I don’t agree with the original translation being flawed or that “partner” was misleading Even dictionaries use it with the meaning of a (romantic) partner translators generally only have a few days — which isn’t enough time to put in such consideration.” NEXT: Viz Media English Localizer Rewrites Dialogue In ‘Syd Craft: Love Is A Mystery’ To Insert Modern Slang More About: entertainment Kitami City Obihiro City Kitami Civic Hall Large Hall (Kitami performance) Obihiro Civic Cultural Hall Large Hall (Obihiro performance) The content may change without prior notice Please be sure to check the organizer's official website for the latest information on the event Seasonal “news” of Hokkaido can be checked by category You can check the information of your “town” in one place Events” held throughout the province are easy to find and can be saved This page has been automatically translated by Google Translate service The 2025-26 GSOC season begins with the Masters « Back EDITOR'S NOTE: The following is part of an ongoing series featuring eateries Boilermaker faithful may frequent before or after a Boilermaker home game — The idea of opening a restaurant in a college town was a challenge that Cheng Pan he had opened several successful Japanese restaurants in Nashville Students were flocking to his restaurant to try out the yakiniku grills and sushi during the weekends and during the week the restaurant would enjoy a steady presence of customers We just turned on the open sign and people came in He was sure that this would be another successful business in the books all of the students who had fueled his success were nowhere to be seen; they had gone home for the summer Pan had prepared for this and had reduced his staff accordingly What he did not plan for was the construction occurring outside of his front door The city of Lafayette was installing a new storm drain in Main Street and construction was planned for all summer Many businesses along Main Street had to deal with the construction significantly affecting their business for a period of time that summer but Pan saw his restaurant receive the brunt of it The road that sits adjacent to his business had become a parking lot for all of the equipment needed for the project and the front of his business was basically dug up to gain access to the storm drain Pan’s restaurant went from a full house on the weekend to an abandoned ghost town in the span of a week “I have been in the restaurant business for 20 years since I was 18 years old I have never seen a restaurant drop that fast but a drop like that is jumping down a mountain,” Pan said A ghost townDuring the summer period of his business it was common for Pan to serve a few customers a day He started seeing the restaurant empty for hours on end Pan even considered closing down the restaurant and letting go of his staff for a period of time until the students returned in September But Pan and his staff decided to hunker down and hold on to the mast of the ship as the waves of the summer finally started to let up The construction outside of his restaurant disappeared one weekend and customers started trickling in – both out of curiosity and because they were no longer impeded by the wooden bridge that sat for months outside of his storefront it was just enough for Pan to survive the summer and to see the sunrise of Purdue’s 2022-2023 school year they also flocked back to Pan’s restaurant “This summer it was really slow,” Pan said “It feels easier to run the restaurant now Many of the students come to the restaurant primarily for the restaurant’s yakiniku grills or they like to try it for the first time,” Pan said It’s become such an iconic aspect of Pan’s restaurant there are nights when every table in the restaurant would have a grill sitting in the middle of it It’s become so popular that Pan started to offer Kobe Beef for customers to order Kobe Beef is Wagyu beef is known for its flavor The beef is considered a delicacy in Japan “People who don’t know about Kobe Beef always say ‘Why is it so expensive?' But people who know what Kobe Beef is always say ‘Why is it so cheap?’ I barely make money on it but I want my customers to have the best experience,” Pan said Although the summer was a rough period for Pan and his staff the busy weekends are a reassurance that the community enjoys their food and come summer next year they don’t predict that it will be as difficult Noe Padilla is a reporter for the Journal & Courier Email him at Npadilla@jconline.com and follow him on Twitter at 1NoePadilla Since its December 1st debut on Shueisha’s Manga Plus app a minority of terminally online Western critics have continuously slammed fantasy surrealistic thriller manga Drama Queen as racist and xenophobic – However in the three weeks since the release of the series’ first chapter it appears the app’s translation team has bent the knee and edited their work in order to appease critics RELATED: Interview: ‘Kengan Ashura’ and ‘Kengan Omega’ Mangaka Daromeon Weighs In On AI Localization Debate, Says It Will “Take Some Time” Before More Publishers Adopt Technology The controversial debut series of mangaka Kuraku Ichikawa Drama Queen is set in modern day Senoo City amidst a global environment that has seen roughly 17 million aliens take residency on planet Earth after allegedly saving it from a giant meteor nine years prior factory workers Nomamoto and Kitami are fed up with the alien-revering society they live in and wish that all the intergalactic guests would simply disappear After losing her factory job for accidentally lighting their abusive alien boss on fire Kitami truly lets his gloves off and lets his alien resentment shine outwards – to the point where he eventually kills another one in retaliation for randomly whacking him in the face upon taking the body to Nomamoto’s door and asking her for help in disposing it Kitami recalls how the smell of her dead boss’ burning corpse akin to grilled squid As their mouths begin to water from the thought the starving Nomamoto points to the pair’s current financial situation and suggests killing two birds with one stone by eating the alien After doing so and finding them both edible and delicious the pair decide to team-up and exterminate Senoo City’s alien population with Kitami doing the killing and Nomamoto taking care of the corpse disposal Following the first chapter’s release Western critics flooded the comment section of Manga Plus’ upload of Drama Queen to accuse Ichikawa’s alien hunting series of being nothing more than a racist some critics took issue with Nomamoto’s hating of the neutral term ‘partner’ to refer to boyfriends a sentiment she expresses very briefly during an angry tirade at the beginning of the series “This manga is disturbing in a very bad way,” GoldenOne noted “In a world where we have hate against foreigner people and refugees all the allegories that the MCs use towards the aliens sound very relatable to the dynamics of our own world GeekDoesStuf commented “Manga about ‘aliens’ coming to steal jobs hating term ‘partner’ and conspiracy theories unless MC will actually be bad guys in the story this is an awful manga.” “Uhhh wow this sucks,” stated user Cuddlefish “There’s like thinly veiled racism AND they hate it when people use neutral terms this is just an anti-immigrant manga,” Geminus declared “It screams Far-Right with the conspiracy theory RELATED: Western Localizers Attack Fans Looking To AI For More Accurate Handling Of Japanese Media: “You Clearly Can’t Appreciate The Work Of Humans” And in an unfortunate move that has become far too common in recent years the Manga Plus team opted to edit Drama Queen‘s first chapter to be ‘less offensive’ In Manga Plus’ initial and far-more-accurate-to-the-Japanese-source-material localization the alien’s girlfriend apologizes to Nomamoto Please accept my apology in his stead.” “Freaking aliens they never apologize Just like I hate women who call their boyfriends their ‘partner’!” the woman instead states “Excuse my partner in crime the new version also changes Nomamoto’s proclamation rather than being mad at the use of the term ‘partner’ to refer to one’s significant other Naomoto is instead depicted as being angry at anyone who refers to them using a cutsey nickname – like ‘partner in crime’ nor translator Melanie Westin have yet to publicly address this change Meet the man and his van that go rallying Takahiro Kitami and his Toyota Hiace are an entertaining Words by It picks out videos it thinks we’ll like on our behalf; that means as I’m scrolling through apps like Instagram and TikTok I’ll often be served a load of rally videos all three of those well-trodden topics suddenly coalesced into a single along with hundreds of thousands of other people We love mad builds at DirtFish: Sam Albert’s Ferrari V8-powered Impreza; the HPD Maxxis Passport SUV, and the AP4-spec Toyota RAV4 So there was only one thing to do: find out who built this van and ask them an important question – why Said Hiace is built and primarily rallied in Japan; the man behind it doesn’t speak English This wasn’t a problem for two reasons: one I had Toyota Gazoo Racing kindly helping with interpretation And two: you don’t need to be fluent in Japanese to get an idea of how Takahiro Kitami goes about rallying Kitami-san – an older gentleman sporting white hair and matching moustache bedecked in his branded mechanic’s jacket – is the last to join slightly after our arranged start time; that’s not what I’d expected in a country where a train being 60 seconds late is a cause for complaint He begins the interview by lighting up a cigarette how does one go about converting a Japanese van into a rally car “There are no Hiace [performance] parts so I created everything as a one-off,” Kitami-san explains to DirtFish “It costs about 10 million yen before the cost of the vehicle.” Plus around $17,700 (£14,300) for a stock Hiace in DX GL spec Which puts it on a par with an FIA Rally4 car that this hasn’t been bodged together in the back of a shed wants the Hiace to fly and isn’t messing about Kitami-san isn’t interested in modern nonsense like computer-aided design a box van built to do hundreds of thousands of miles with bulletproof reliability “The shock absorbers are changed every two rallies but the rest [of the parts] last the whole season,” says Kitami-san It still has leaf springs on the rear (though combined with shock absorbers) something which remains common on trucks but is unheard of on rally cars since the days of Escort Mk2s And many other aspects of the car are much the same: it still fundamentally looks like a normal Hiace from the outside and the engine is still the little two-liter four cylinder unit it came out the factory with But the Hiace engine performance is a bit lower much of the work has been on the gearbox and suspension “I tried maybe over 100 specs,” says Kitami-san of the gearbox and his attempts to fine-tune the gear ratios over time are now completely revised after plenty of tinkering with their design And it has a limited slip differential that was developed in-house For what the Hiace rally van lacks in brute power it makes up for in unique charm: after three years of running a pair of them in-house in partnership with CAST Racing they’ve had enough interest to build two more One of those is even for a works Toyota team a subsidiary of the big daddy Toyota Motor Corporation Plus they have a second customer Hiace currently in the workshop being prepared for another customer If you’ve got 10 million yen and a donor Hiace After three years the Hiace has reached a maturity the current Hiace is the limit,” explains Kitami-san I need to change the engine but that’s not allowed.” But let’s allow our imaginations to run amok for a moment Imagine if Kitami-san had free reign: what would the chain-smoking mechanic do if he could spend hours on end changing whatever he wanted “I would change it to four-wheel-drive and a more powerful engine You can’t only win with the performance of the machine but I think it could be pretty close to Rally2,” he claims Imagine Andreas Mikkelsen in a Skoda Fabia RS looking at the WRC2 timesheets in Aichi and finding himself dropping a few seconds to a van “I want the challenge!” concludes Kitami-san The type that’s had years of constant tinkering put into it trying to find every last tenth of a second Viral moments come and go in the blink of an eye; the Hiace certainly doesn’t given its lack of power this mad creation appears to have a long future ahead of it Tags: , , 2023 DirtFish https://dirtfish-editorial.s3-accelerate.amazonaws.com/2023/09/ODaA4yIw-20230709-0Z1A4423.jpg--780x520.jpg September 23 Sign up today and be the first to know about special offers Legal festival Rishirifuji Town Summary citation element： 利尻富士町 Spots Cherry Blossom・Autumn Leaves The Kitami and eastern Hokkaido areas are blessed with many natural locations and you can enjoy not only cherry blossoms but also a variety of other flowers and animals in the spacious parks and natural surroundings we will introduce 7 cherry blossom/hanami spots in the eastern Hokkaido area near Kitami that are perfect for this coming season Approximately 30,000 flowers of 85 different species bloom in each season on a vast site roughly the size of six Tokyo Domes you can see flowers such as Ezo mountain cherry blossoms you can enjoy the beautiful combination of flowers and greenery This is Kitami City's most famous cherry blossom spot with about 650 Siberian wild cherry trees blooming on the mountainside rows of cherry trees including double-flowered cherry trees and Yoshino cherry trees are lined up and many cherry trees bloom at the neighboring Kotohira Shrine so the entire mountain is covered in cherry blossoms festivals are held during the cherry blossom season that the whole family can enjoy This is a vast park of about 65 hectares that is filled with colorful flowers from the top to the base of a hill and on clear days you can see all the way to the Sea of Okhotsk The Twin Cherry Trees are two Siberian cherry trees that stand side by side on the hill behind the Tsubetsu Wood Craft Museum Kinos A picture book themed around this tree has also been published close appearance gives viewers a mysterious sense of happiness the Recreation Park is filled with the vivid blooms of Ezoyamazakura and Shibazakura and in the summer you can enjoy outdoor activities such as barbecues and picnics in the fall you can enjoy the autumn leaves There is also a children's playground where children can play with rope climbing and in spring the cherry blossoms around the falls bloom and from June to August you can see cherry salmon jumping over the falls This is a rare spot to see the beautiful scenery of the spring cherry blossoms and waterfall the strength of the cherry salmon from June onwards and the fish turning pink in August as spawning approaches Nakashibetsu Town Maruyama Park was built on the former riverbed of the Shibetsu River At the yakiniku corner under the 200 cherry trees you can enjoy cherry blossom viewing while eating yakiniku and from the mountain in the center of the park you can get a panoramic view of the city There is also a local museum in the park where you can learn about the history of the town's pioneering days [7 minutes walk from Sapporo Station] Enjoy hot springs A comfortable stay at the 605-room "Sapporo Hotel by Granbell" [Updated for 2025] A complete guide to accessing Daiwa House Premist Dome (Sapporo Dome) and nearby hotels "So cute it's unfair" - Feel the healing power of a sleeping miniature horse [Information on the early opening on April 25th] Sapporo Odori's newest attraction Floor details and highlights of "4PLA" opening in summer 2025 A hotel in the center of Sapporo with a superb sauna and large public bath Experience the warmth that is unique to Hokkaido at "Danyuki Sapporo" [2025 Edition] 10 recommended cherry blossom spots near Asahikawa and the northern Hokkaido area Enjoy outdoor activities while viewing the cherry blossoms Seminar Sapporo City Chikaho (Sapporo City Station Square) Kitaodori Intersection Square (West) Lifestyle Culture The romantic comedy "Dosanko Gal wa Namara Menkoi" will begin airing on Mondays at 24:30 on Teletext POP UP stores will be held in Ikebukuro and Sapporo to commemorate the broadcast The series is serialized every other Wednesday on Shonen Jump+ Dosanko Gyaru wa Namara Menkoi" is a love comedy manga set in Kitami City The latest 11 volumes of the comic are currently on sale he published "Dosanko Gal wa Namara Menkoi" in "Shonen Jump+" in January 2019 The read-through was so well received that it was subsequently serialized in "Shonen Jump+" starting in September 2019 Five years have passed since the publication of the reading version and now the anime adaptation has finally come to fruition The first POP UP stores will be held in Ikebukuro featuring original goods with newly drawn illustrations and deformed illustrations inspired by Hokkaido (Kitami City) you can enjoy taking a commemorative photo with a life-size illustration panel that was drawn especially for this event We are looking forward to seeing this event as well as the anime 『道産子ギャルはなまらめんこい』あらすじ<h3 class="ptn_4"> Synopsis of "Dosanko gyaru wa namara menkoi</h3><img id="29909" src="https://domingo.ne.jp/wp/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/3b7cf52b8de42eb6df06ba18e1de970a.jpg" alt="道産子ギャルはなまらめんこい"><p> Tsubasa Shiki transfers from Tokyo to a high school in Kitami city and is rescued when he is lost by Minami Fuyuki a "Michisanko Gal" who wears shorts and mini-skirts even in the middle of winter when it is below freezing When she finds out that they go to the same high school Minami and Tsubasa quickly become friends!<br> Tsubasa's heart is pounding with excitement at the close proximity of the innocent Minami <Br>Tsubasa's heart is kept pounding by Minami's close proximity and innocent nature.<br> Eventually ......?<br> A romantic love comedy of a high-tension Hokkaido girl starts!</p> <div class="box_stroke"> "It's too good..." Record of a trip to the northernmost remote island of Japan Video filmed by university students becomes a hot topic: "It's youth" 5 easy-to-participate social good events in Hokkaido [May 2025] "Amazing view..." It's like another world A photo taken in the "city of steel" Muroran is a hot topic: "It's overwhelming" "As long as the fish is tasty...?!" The welcome party for a new recruit from Hokkaido is too difficult "They're the kind of people who sprinkle salmon roe on top." "They're so cute!" I feel comforted by the baby goats growing up healthy on a farm in Hokkaido "What a cute creature" - A baby seal growing up quickly is soothing Seeing it moving around so hard makes people say "It's like an angel" and "Grow up big" Event and there are plenty of events to enjoy during the winter holidays and the New Year Here are 10 recommended events for January to enjoy winter in Hokkaido including winter fireworks and winter activities that the whole family can enjoy Image source: Sapporo Moiwa Mountain Ropeway Image source: Fighters Sports & Entertainment Co. Image source: Hokkaido Television Broadcasting Co. Image source: Noguchi Tourism Management Co. Image source: Kitami City Railway Revitalization Council Image source: Nakasatsunai Village Board of Education Would you like to share the wonderful activities of those of you who are active in Hokkaido with more people Posting an event on Domingo takes just 5 minutes and is free and easy for anyone to do Not only can you widely disseminate your activities and ideas but you also have the chance to be selected by Domingo to be featured in articles and on street visions in Sapporo If you're a beginner, you can easily get started here Expanding the circle of exchange in Minami-ku a community market created by students together with the local community Enjoy seasonal spring gourmet food and Golden Week 10 recommended events in Hokkaido [May 2025] 5 recommended events in Sapporo [May 2nd - 6th [2025 Edition] 16 Flower Events in Hokkaido: Cherry blossoms Lifestyle which opened in 1985 and has been a staple in the Okhotsk area has announced that it will close at the end of August 2024 This is the third Ito-Yokado store to close in eastern Hokkaido following the Ito-Yokado Kushiro store in 2019 and the Ito-Yokado Obihiro store scheduled for June 2024 Now that this long-established supermarket that has led the times is about to disappear from eastern Hokkaido The history of Ito-Yokado in Hokkaido began in 1975 with the opening of its first store in Obihiro It was followed by other stores in Sapporo 15 stores were operating across the prefecture according to a management plan by Seven & i Holdings a policy of concentrating capital in the Tokyo metropolitan area and closing stores in regional areas has led to the closure of stores in regional areas that are difficult to turn a profit in followed by the Kitami store in August 2024 meaning that Ito-Yokado will disappear from eastern Hokkaido The Ito-Yokado Kitami store opened in February 1985 It has been loved by local residents for a long time it signed a partnership agreement with Kitami City to expand sales channels for local products and promote local production and consumption Opportunities to pick up local products at the store have increased local handmade artists gather several times every few months to sell a variety of handmade works and agricultural high school students sell vegetables and processed products that they have grown themselves Many community-based events have also been held The closure of the Ito-Yokado Kitami store will mean the end of these community-based events which is sad news for those who were looking forward to them Spots The Okhotsk area has nurtured its own unique culture in the rich nature facing the Sea of Okhotsk Why don't you go on a trip full of learning and discovery Now is a good time to take advantage of various discount plans offered by various public transportation companies we will introduce a model route to enjoy the Okhotsk area in 3 days and 2 nights Please take a look at it as a reference for creating your summer memories Okhotsk Round Trip" Model Route Day 1 Departure from New Chitose Airport - Memanbetsu Airport - Arrival at Abashiri Bus Terminal (Overnight stay in Abashiri City) Day 2 Depart from Abashiri Bus Terminal10:10 Museum Abashiri Prison12:15 Okhotsk Drift Ice Museum13:15 Hokkaido Museum of Northern Peoples14:15 Hana Tento15:00 Moyoro Shell Mound Museum16:00 Roadside Station Drift Ice Road Abashiri Day 3 Departure from Kitami Bus Terminal9:00 Kita Kitsune Farm10:10 Aquarium of the Northern Land11:20 Katsumurinokan (Roadside Station Onneyu Onsen)12:25 Roadside Station Onneyu Hot Springs14:00 Okhotsk Beer Factory15:15 Hakka Memorial Museum Kitami Bus Terminal - Memanbetsu Airport - Okadama Airport This model route is based on the actual schedule but the time may change due to traffic conditions Abashiri Bus Public transportation discount: Let's go Nippon Details of the "Let's go Nippon! For details of the "Roadside Discount", please refer to the " Gurutto Hokkaido, Public Transportation Usage Promotion Campaign / Up to 50% Discount! Please check the official website for details Start your trip from Sapporo Okadama Airport The trip starts at Sapporo Okadama Airport where you will board a flight departing from Sapporo Okadama Airport and arriving at Memanbetsu Airport with a ticket booked through JAL's "Let's Go Nippon Douchi Gurutto Wari" can be booked up to 7 days prior to the boarding date and you will receive a special bus ticket that can be used upon arrival at the airport take a 55-minute flight (JAL) to Memanbetsu Airport you can use the ticket to get off the bus for free Take the bus from Memanbetsu Airport to Abashiri Bus Terminal (about 35 minutes) Don't forget to pick up your "Eco Card" at JR Abashiri Station when you get on the Abashiri Bus This Eco-Card is for the "Let's protect drift ice by riding public transportation Campaign" and if you stamp it at the designated place Photo courtesy of the Hokkaido Okhotsk Promotion Office There are also stamps at the facilities you plan to visit on the course of this trip You can also learn about the campaign to protect Okhotsk drift ice from global warming through this campaign We will stay overnight in Abashiri city on this day so please take the opportunity to enjoy it for dinner Abashiri is also full of other local delicacies such as Okhotsk Abashiri zangi-don, Abashiri moyoro nabe, and Abashiri chanpon. You can find these restaurants on the website of the Abashiri City Tourist Association so please refer to their website for more information After enjoying gourmet food, there is one more thing you need to do before leaving the next morning. That is to purchase the necessary tickets for the second day from "OkhoNavi " (hereinafter referred to as " OkhoNavi ") OkhoNavi is a service that allows you to purchase public transportation tickets in the Okhotsk area at a discount anytime What you get is the "Abashiri Sightseeing Facility Meguri Bus and Whereabashi Bus Common 1 Day Pass" (1,500 yen including tax) which allows you to use the "Whereabashi Bus" as much as you like throughout the day The Doko Bus is very convenient for sightseeing in Abashiri but it is different from regular local buses and passengers first check the number of the bus stop from which they will board the bus and at which stop they will alight they simply call the call center and give the number give the reservation number when the bus arrives please check the User's Guide distributed at various locations in Abashiri City Reservations can also be made from a smartphone and an electronic version of the bus stop MAP can be obtained from the QR code Please note that the bus is in operation from 9:00 to 16:00 JR Public transportation discount to use: Abashiri Sightseeing Facility Tour Bus let's do plenty of sightseeing while making good use of the Whereabashi Bus Abashiri is famous for "Museum Abashiri Prison" Depart from Abashiri Station and take the Doko Bus for about 10 minutes to get there The Abashiri 1-Day Pass not only allows unlimited rides on the Doko Bus but also offers discounts at various facilities Admission to Abashiri Prison is discounted by 10% Take the Doko Bus from the Abashiri Station (1) bus stop (stop #509) to the "Museum Abashiri Prison" (stop #903) but you may be surprised at the size of the prison once you actually enter The building has actually been used as Abashiri Prison since the Meiji era and some of the thick beams and pillars still bear the marks left by the prisoners The prison cafeteria offers a menu that reproduces the prison food that prisoners used to eat You may feel more like a prisoner if you eat it Location: 1-1 Yobito, Abashiri-city Hours: 9:00-17:00 *Varies according to the season. Last admission is 1 hour before closing. Admission: Adults: 1,100 yen, University and high school students: 770 yen, Elementary and junior high school students: 550 yenView details about "Museum Abashiri Prison" on Domingo From "Museum Abashiri Prison" (bus stop #903) take a 10-minute bus ride to "Okhotsk Drift Ice Museum" (bus stop #905) Photo courtesy of Okhotsk Drift Ice Museum Ride the bus again and arrive at the Okhotsk Drift Ice Museum in about 15 minutes the theme of the Okhotsk Drift Ice Museum is drift ice and the creatures of the Sea of Okhotsk Visitors can learn while having fun by viewing clione watching one of Hokkaido's largest permanent projection mapping displays and experiencing a drift ice terrace with temperatures of -15 degrees Celsius if you use the Abashiri 1-Day Pass benefit you can get a 50 yen discount on soft-serve ice cream sold here visit the observation terrace on the third floor you can see a magnificent view of the Sea of Okhotsk Location: 244-3, Tentozan, Abashiri-city Hours: May-Oct 8:30-18:00, Nov-Apr 9:00-16:30, Year-end and New Year (Dec 29-Jan 5) 10:00-15:00 Last admission 30 minutes before closing Admission: 770 yen for adults, 660 yen for high school students, 550 yen for elementary and junior high school studentsView details about Okhotsk Drift Ice Museum / Tentozan Observation Deck on Domingo Arrive at the Hokkaido Museum of Northern Peoples (about 15 minutes on foot from the Okhotsk Drift Ice Museum) Photo courtesy of Hokkaido Museum of Northern Peoples After leaving the Okhotsk Drift Ice Museum it is about a 15-minute walk to the Hokkaido Museum of Northern Peoples The Abashiri 1-Day Pass also offers a discount from 550 yen to 500 yen for this museum Photo courtesy of the Hokkaido Museum of Northern Peoples On display here are a variety of specific materials on the cultures of the various peoples of the northern region and the prehistoric cultures closely related to their formations the prehistoric culture is introduced with a focus on the Okhotsk culture that once flourished along the Sea of Okhotsk coast which is of great interest to those who travel to this region Location: 309-1 Shiomi, Abashiri-city Hours: 9:30-16:30 (9:00-17:00 from July to September) Admission to the permanent exhibition: Adults: 550 yen, High school and university students: 200 yenView details about "Hokkaido Museum of Northern Peoples" on Domingo Arrive at Hana Tento (about 15 minutes on foot from the Hokkaido Museum of Northern Peoples) Photo courtesy of Abashiri Tourist Association it is time to fill your heart with beautiful scenery A 15-minute walk from the Northern Folk Museum is the flower garden "Hana Tento It is a spot with a spectacular view where you can take some nice commemorative photos Location: 15 Yobito, Abashiri-city Flowering season: Early July to mid-October Best time to visit: Early August to late SeptemberView details of Flower Garden Hana Tento on Domingo The next stop is the Moyoro Shell Mound Museum Take the Whereabouts Bus from Hana Tento (stop #908) to the Moyoro Shell Mound Parking Lot (stop #77) Photo courtesy of Abashiri City Tourist Association people who came from the northern continent lived in Abashiri This is said to have been the origin of the Okhotsk culture Photo courtesy of Abashiri City Tourism Association The Moyoro Shell Mound Museum exhibits the lives of the ancestors as revealed through excavations Location: Kita 1-jo Higashi 2-chome, Abashiri-city Hours: 9:00-17:00 Open until 16:00 during winter (Nov. to Apr.) Fees: Adults 300 yen, high school and university students 200 yen, elementary and junior high school students 100 yenView more information about Moyoro Shell Mound Museum on Domingo walk from Moyoro Shell Mound Museum to Michi no Eki Dorii Kaido Abashiri (Michi-no-Eki Drift Ice Road Abashiri) it is about a 15-minute walk to the Roadside Station "Drift Ice Kaido Abashiri so enjoy shopping for souvenirs or for yourself Location: Minami 3-jo Higashi 4-chome, Abashiri-city Hours: April-September 9:00-18:30, October-March 9:00-18:00See details of Minato Kanko Koryu Center (Roadside Station "Drift Ice Road Abashiri") on Domingo 20 minutes on foot from "Roadside Station Drift Ice Kaido Abashiri" to "JR Abashiri Station" After a full day of sightseeing in Abashiri City take the JR Ishihoku Line to JR Kitami Station (approx The second day's itinerary is finally over you can purchase a special ticket from Ohonavi Simply follow the instructions on the OHONAVI website to purchase the tickets you are looking for Since we plan to use the Hokkaido Kitami Bus on the third day of our trip we got the Kitami Bus Free Pass Ticket (2,000 yen including tax) This will allow you unlimited rides on the Hokkaido Kitami Bus for the entire day Airplane (JAL) Public transportation discounts: Kitami Bus Free Bus Ticket 1-day pass we plan to visit Kitami's sightseeing spots we will board a Hokkaido Kitami Bus at the Kitami Bus Terminal adjacent to JR Kitami Station and head for our first destination Since we have already purchased a Kitami Bus Free Pass ticket through Ohonavi we will just display the ticket on our phone to pay take the Kitami Bus to the "Michi no Eki Onneyu Onsen" stop forest fairies and Poppo-chan the pigeon appear with music Since we will stop by the roadside station later we will first walk to "Kita Kitsune Ranch" located behind it Arrive at "Kita Kitsune Ranch" about 6 minutes on foot from "Michi no Eki Onneyu Onsen" (Road Station) Kita Kitsune Ranch is marked by a red-roofed building you want to see real foxes when you visit Hokkaido many foxes spend their time in an unfenced area but the rules here are "don't feed them" and "don't touch them Just watching them spend their time in their natural state is enough to soothe you Location: 52-1, Hanaoka, Ruyubeshibe-cho, Kitami-shi Business hours: 9:00-17:00 (last admission at 16:30) Admission: Adults (high school students and older): 500 yen, junior high school students: 400 yen, elementary school students: 300 yen, infants: freeView more details about "North Fox Farm" on Domingo is located on the right side of the roadside station mentioned earlier Arrive at the Aquarium of the Northern Lands about a 6-minute walk from the Kita Kitsune Ranch The Aquarium of the Northern Lands is very popular for its exhibits that reproduce the natural rivers of Hokkaido Visitors can observe fish while feeling the four seasons of the truly northern land There is much to learn about the nature of Hokkaido and the ecology of fish from the ingenious exhibits making for a relaxing yet fulfilling experience Location: 1-4 Matsuyama, Rurubeshi-cho, Kitami-shi Hours: 8:30-17:00 (last admission 20 minutes before closing) Winter (Nov. to Mar.) 9:00 - 16:30 Admission: Adults 670 yen, Junior high school students 440 yen, Elementary school students 300 yenView more details about "Aquarium of the Northern Lands - Mountain Aquarium" on Domingo After enjoying both Kita Kitsune Ranch and the Aquarium of the Northern Land Arrive at Michi no Eki Onneyu Onsen (Roadside Station Onneyu Onsen) about a 4-minute walk from the Aquarium of the Northern Lands At the "Katsumurin no Yakata" located in Michi no Eki Onneyu Onsen there is a craft workshop where anyone can easily make wooden toys and other handicrafts under the supervision of a full-time instructor If you tell them how long you want to experience the craft they will suggest something that can be completed within that time making it a perfect experience for tourists If you are tired from sightseeing and experiencing crafts take a break and have something sweet to eat we recommend the "White Flower Bean Soft Ice Cream This soft-serve ice cream with a gentle sweetness and a hint of white flower bean flavor can only be found here Location: 1-4 Matsuyama, Ruyubeshibe-cho, Kitami-shi Opening hours: 8:30-17:00View details of "Roadside Station Onneyu Onsen" on Domingo go to the same bus stop as when you arrived take the Hokkaido Kitami Bus to the Kitami Bus Terminal you can use your Kitami Bus Free Pass here as well From the "Onneyu Onsen Iriguchi" bus stop take the Hokkaido Kitami Bus for approximately 1 hour to the "Kitami Bus Terminal" Arrive at "Okhotsk Beer Factory" about 12 minutes on foot from "Kitami Bus Terminal" Photo courtesy of Kitami City Tourism Association Get off the Kitami Bus at the Kitami Bus Terminal and walk to the Okhotsk Beer Factory Even though you had soft-serve ice cream on the way Let's have a late lunch at the Okhotsk Beer Factory but we recommend the "Okhotsk Kitami Salt Yakisoba" Location: 2-2-2 Yamashita-cho, Kitami-shi Business hours: 11:30-22:00 (last order 21:40) Closed: Year-end and New Year's DaySee details of Okhotsk Beer Factory on Domingo 11 minutes on foot from the Okhotsk Beer Factory to the Kitami Hakka Memorial Museum we will head to the Kitami Hakka Memorial Museum about an 11-minute walk from the Okhotsk Beer Factory The Kitami Hakka factory was established in 1934 it is said to have accounted for about 70% of the world market but the museum now serves as a memorial hall where materials showing the achievements of the factory are on display Location: 1-7-28 Minaminakacho, Kitami-shi, Kanagawa Hours: 9:00-17:00 (May 1-October 31), 9:30-16:30 (November 1-April 30) Closed: Mondays and the day following national holidays Admission: FreeView more information about "Kitami Hakka Memorial Hall & Usukari Distillery" on Domingo 9 minutes on foot from Kitami Hakka Memorial Museum to Kitami Bus Terminal it is a 9-minute walk to the Kitami Bus Terminal where you will take the Kitami Bus to Memanbetsu Airport take the Hokkaido Kitami Bus to Memanbetsu Airport (about 42 minutes) Arrive at Memanbetsu Airport and take the 19:10 flight to Sapporo's Okadama Airport I used JAL's "Let's go Nippon," which I used at the beginning of my trip I used JAL's "Douchi Gurutto Wari," which I had used at the beginning of my trip you can go to downtown Sapporo for free with the gift bus ticket Arrive at Okadama Airport about 50 minutes by JAL from Memanbetsu Airport and a lot of special offers for travel in the Okhotsk area Why don't you use this as a reference and plan your own trip using public transportation The "Round Hokkaido Public Transportation Usage Promotion Campaign For a limited time transportation operators in Hokkaido are offering discount tickets and unlimited-ride tickets Hokkaido will cover a portion of the cost of purchasing the tickets making it possible to use public transportation at a discount [2025 Edition] 7 recommended cherry blossom spots in the Kitami and eastern Hokkaido areas Enjoy cherry blossom viewing in the great outdoors “We’re having steamed meat buns for dinner tonight On those days when Kitami Ken’ichi visits Shinjuan the students in residence at the temple are excited for most of the day He’s one of the greats of the manga business known for drawing Tsuribaka nisshi (Fishing Fool’s Diary) for what will be 40 years in 2019 He brings us those delicious nikuman buns every time When the superior instigated this fusuma painting project Kitami is the oldest of the six artists working on the project and despite his three ongoing manga serials he makes time in his tight schedule to make repeated visits to Shinjuan Here he is creating “Paradise,” an epic of a mural spanning 16 sliding door screens on the eastern and western faces of a room in the center of the Hōjō main hall The fusuma illustrations on the northern side of the Hōjō hall an island off the coast of Kagoshima Prefecture since first visiting it while in college some 50 years ago He tells us that “Paradise” is based on the parties that are thrown whenever he visits Yoron Among the almost 400 characters in the painting belting out a karaoke number into a microphone on a makeshift stage The island’s residents are pouring drinks for each other Everyone in Kitami’s image has a joyous smile on their face “Manga was always meant to make people laugh,” says Kitami as he looks at “Paradise.” Kitami’s smile never falters On the fusuma nearest to the entrance on the eastern side of the room is a figure of a woman drawn in a higher position than anyone else “She holds the same place in my life as the Buddha,” Kitami says she’d likely complain that I should draw her looking prettier than this,” he adds with a wry grin The fusuma paintings on the eastern side of the hall Kitami’s late wife appears at a door drawn in a higher place than any other character A banyan tree fills the rightmost fusuma on the central section With its trunks splitting and intertwining as they extend ever higher the tree represents recollections of the people the artist has met and who has supported him throughout his lives “No one can live alone,” Kitami says with feeling Kitami reminisces as he looks at his paintings and fictional characters from manga all get together and have a party things don’t always work out for the best which frees them from grief and strife and puts smiles on their faces A setting sun can be seen dropping toward the horizon in the central fusuma of the painting’s center section the party isn’t likely to end for a while yet The festivities depicted in these fusuma paintings will go on for centuries yet “Paradise” will have a special showing in its as-yet incomplete state In order to raise funds for the restoration of the precious Shinjuan fusuma paintings of Soga Jasoku (d 1483) and Hasegawa Tōhaku (1539–1610) in addition to admission being charged for a special showing of the works of Kitami and his fellow participating artists In a reference to “Ikkyū-san,” persons donating ¥1.93 million (a number whose ichi-kyū-san pronunciation calls to mind the name of the famed monk associated with the temple) will be granted permission to attend this special showing of the still-incomplete “Paradise.” but when considered as a means of enticing people to visit Shinjuan centuries after its original artists died to see an all-new “Paradise,” it might well be just the sort of extravagance that the famously clever Ikkyū-san would appreciate Kitami smiles as he points out the rendering of himself watching over his friends from on high Related > New Art in an Old Setting: The Shinjuan Painting Project at Daitokuji, Kyoto Banner photo: The artist seated before his “Paradise” fusuma painting.) Gourmet Running a "Neo Community Center" where people and things from Kushiro come together | Kotoe Kimura recommends three "special things" in Kushiro [2025 Latest] Top 15 ramen shops in Sapporo recommended by locals The hot soup with the aroma of dried sardines will soak in your mouth Try the "Eifukucho-style Chinese noodles" at "Daikokuken" in Nanae-cho Sapporo's lunch buffet (5) Not only the food but the view and service are also top-notch The ever-evolving classic buffet JR Tower Hotel Nikko Sapporo Restaurant & Bar "SKY J" It looks delicious!" Did you know that in Sapporo you can only get "Rokkatei's fresh cakes" at their directly managed stores? Sign In Subscribe Now A long-time fixture of the Harrison Hot Springs restaurant community has shut its doors Kitami Japanese Restaurant officially closed its doors on Dec owners Yumiko and Nao Shishido announced on Saturday via their business Facebook page that they are working with a realtor to find a new location “Please know that both Nao and I are doing well and business is excellent,” Yumiko’s post read “As our tenancy agreement is set to expire we felt it necessary to make the difficult decision to close doors at this location which has served us all so well over the past many years.” “we are sorry it’s taken us so long to notify you,” the post continues “We miss you so much; we miss seeing all of you.” Comments from Kitami regulars were overwhelmingly supportive and the owners are hopeful that they will find a new location “We are ready for this new chapter and do look forward to meeting you all again in the new year,” they added Yumiko and Nao have owned Kitami for 20 years; the restaurant itself has been in business for about 30 years adam.louis@ ahobserver.com Like us on Facebook and follow us on Twitter Dialogue and debate are integral to a free society and we welcome and encourage you to share your views on the issues of the day. 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To learn about our commenting policies and how our community-based moderation works, please read our Community Guidelines Nature Sightseeing / Yubetsu Town Do you really know about "drift ice" Roadside Station Lake Saroma / Local Products Shop Minori Last Night&#39;s Delicious Food Mini Festival The 38th Big Road Okhotsk Kitami Two-Day March Miracle Hikaru x Yoko Aramaki Impersonation Joint Super Live ~Kitami/Obihiro Performance~ 58th Oketo Summer Festival and 48th Human Draft Horse Competition LS Kitami will represent Japan in the women's curling competition at next February's Pyeongchang Winter Olympics after claiming its third win over Chubu Electric Power in a domestic qualifier Sunday runner-up at last year's world championship entered the final day of the best-of-five series with a 2-1 lead over the reigning national champion and went on to win 9-5 at Advics Tokoro Curling Hall in Kitami will compete in the Olympics for the first time "I'm very happy to win with my teammates here at Tokoro," said Kitami skip Satsuki Fujisawa who led her team's attack by taking three points with an accurate shot in the first end "My teammates and people around me believed in me more than I did in myself Japan has claimed berths in both the men's and women's competitions at the Winter Games for the first time since the Nagano Olympics which the country hosted in 1998 SC Karuizawa booked a spot in the men's tournament To have the latest news and stories delivered to your inbox Simply enter your email address below and an email will be sent through which to complete your subscription Please check your inbox for a confirmation email Thank you for reaching out to us.We will get back to you as soon as possible Driving Spots which stretches to the northeast of Hokkaido is famous for its rich marine products and drift ice the clear skies and scenery along the Sea of Okhotsk make it a unique driving spot we will introduce some of the most attractive driving spots unique to the Okhotsk area the Bihoro Pass Observatory overlooks Lake Kussharo and offers a magnificent panoramic view of Mount Io-zan The beautiful scenery has earned Bihoro Pass the title of "the best view in the world Location: Koume, Bihoro Town, Abashiri CountyClick here for details and map information of Bihoro Pass. located deep in the mountains of Kiyosato Town was formed from the underground water of Lake Mashu (Kamuito = Lake of the Gods) The water is surprisingly clear and you can clearly see the bottom of the pond and trees are submerged in the blue water like fossils without rotting The sight of a vermilion-spotted Oshorokoma swimming among the trees is as fantastically beautiful as a painting ■Open days and times: Visiting is free. Please note that snow is not removed during the winter and may remain until after May. Closed: Winter *Kamiko-ike Forest Road is closed to vehicular traffic. Location：Seisen, Kiyosato-cho, Shari-gunClick here for more information about Kaminoko-ike and map information. a part of Lake Notoriko is covered with bright red coral grass creating a fantastic contrast with the blue of the sky and offering a view different from that of the autumn leaves you can reach the coral grasses that spread all over the lake in red Best time to visit: Mid-August to mid-October Location: 60-3 Uwaranai, Abashiri CityClick here for details and map information of "Lake Nodoriko Coral Grass Land The seven symbolic trees that stand on a small hill and the fields that line the hillside change their expressions with the seasons with their changing colors with the seasons are popular among photography enthusiasts: lush green fields in spring Closed：Open all year round Location：Ohzora-cho Memanbetsu ShowaClick here for details and map information of "Melchen Hill. The mysterious five lakes are surrounded by virgin forest The lakes are an oasis of tranquility in the midst of the pristine nature with the lush forests and the Shiretoko mountain range reflected in the surface of the lakes Many plants and wild animals can also be seen Open: Friday, April 19, 11:00 - early November Closed: December to mid-April ■Location：Toonebetsu Village, Shari-cho, Shari-gunClick here for details and map information of Shiretoko Goko (Five Lakes of Shiretoko) Of the total area of 125,000 square meters this is a vast tulip field with a planting area of 70,000 square meters lovely flowers of about 200 varieties of tulips bloom held every year from early May to late May attracts a large number of visitors and is truly a famous flower spot Opening hours Tulip Fair period: Wednesday, May 1 - Friday, May 31, 8:00 - 18:00 *Last admission at 17:30 Fees: High school students and older: 600 yen / Elementary and junior high school students: 300 yen Closed: December through mid-April Location：Kamiyubetsu Tunda Urban Area, Kamiyubetsu, Yubetsu-cho, Monbetsu-gunClick here for details and map information of Kamiyubetsu Tulip Park. This freshwater aquarium features a collection of freshwater fish that is rare in Japan The sight of Japan's largest freshwater fish swimming in a school is particularly overwhelming The world's first "Four Seasons of the Northern Land" reproduces a natural river in Hokkaido that freezes over in winter Other world-class innovative exhibition methods such as a touch corner where visitors can interact with underwater creatures and Japan's first "waterfall tank" that looks up at a waterfall basin from below Operating hours: 9:00-17:30 *Last admission 20 minutes before closing Closed: April 8 - 14, December 9 - 13, December 31, and January 1 Fees: Adults 670 yen / Junior high school students 440 yen / Elementary school students 300 yen Location: 1-4 Matsuyama, Rube Shibe-cho, Kitami-shiClick here for details and map information of "Yama-no-Aquarium - Aquarium of the Northern Land". and other dairy products and snacks that are made with the special care and taste that comes with being a dairy farmer are available for purchase eating soft-serve ice cream on the outside terrace with a view of the farm is a great way to remember your trip Open: 10:00-17:00 *Lunch time 11:00-14:00 Closed: Tuesdays (may be open on national holidays) Location: 116-2, Kitaoki, Okube-cho, Monbetsu-gunClick here for details and map information of North Plain Farm Milk Hall. The Severe Cold Experience Room recreates the world of 20 degrees below zero in the Okhotsk winter Visitors can directly touch actual drift ice Ice specimens and making frozen soap bubbles are also popular This is an exhibition facility integrated with the natural environment where visitors can interact with cute seals the experience of feeding the seals directly with the keeper is very popular Open: 10:00-16:00 Feeding time: 12:00 / 14:00 / 15:30 Closed: December 29 - January 3 Admission: Adults 500 yen / Elementary and junior high school students 300 yen / Infants free Location: 2, Ocean Park, Monbetsu CityClick here for details and map information of "Seal Sea Paradise Visitors can experience glass blowing using recycled glass made from waste fluorescent lamps and sandblasting visitors can enjoy coffee and soda poured into drift ice glass containers while watching the Sea of Okhotsk and the glass-making process Open: 10:00 - 17:00 Closed: Wednesdays *Open on non-scheduled holidays Fee：Free of charge ※Please pay for each experience menu. Location: 6-2-1 Minami 4-jo Higashi, Abashiri-cityClick here for details and map information of the Drift Ice Glass Museum. This hot spring facility with a dome roof is located in a rich natural environment along Route 243 the facility has facilities for men and women of all ages to enjoy including a rest room for teleworking and relaxing Operating hours: 10:00-22:00 (last admission 21:20, bathing until 21:45) Closed: 2nd Wednesday of each month (if the Wednesday is a national holiday, closed the following day) Fees: Junior high school students and older: 600 yen / 4 years old to elementary school students: 300 yen Location: 40-1, Miyakobashi, Bihoro-cho, Abashiri-gunClick here for details and map information of "Tougenoyu Bihoro is popular for its spectacular view from its lighthouse at the tip and is also famous as a location for commercials and movies Lake Notoriko and the coast of Tokoro-cho can be seen to the west and the Shiretoko mountain range can be seen in the distance to the east Location: Misaki, Abashiri CityClick here for details and map information of Cape Notorimisaki. This is a vast garden of about 9,000 square meters More than 100 varieties of roses and 120 varieties of perennials bloom from summer to fall giving visitors an extraordinary experience as if they were visiting a foreign country Best time to visit: Spring - Fall Fee：Free Location：4-25-14 Oyama-cho, Monbetsu CityClick here for details and map information of Miharashi no Oka Rose Garden. This museum exhibits items excavated from the Moyoro Shell Mound local materials from the time the fishing grounds were established in the Bunka era of the Edo period and the nature and industries of the Abashiri region The nearby Katsuragoka Park is also famous for its cherry blossoms ■Opening hours: Tuesday-Sunday 9:00-17:00 *November-April: 9:00-16:00 Closed: Mondays, national holidays, and December 29-January 3 Fees: Adults 120 yen / Elementary/junior high school students 60 yen Location: 1-1-3 Katsura-machi, Abashiri CityClick here for details and map information of Abashiri Municipal Folk Museum. the first known limestone cave site in Hokkaido is located halfway up Mount Nigoro in the Misato district of Kitami City Misato Cave is a limestone cave formed by erosion of limestone and it is known to have been used as a camping site by people in ancient times Open: July 1 - October 31 Location：Misato, Kitami-shiClick here for details and map information of Misato Cave. The twin Ezo Yamazakura cherry trees stand on a gentle hill behind the Tsubetsu Wood Crafts Museum Kinos A picture book about these trees has been published by photographer Kazuma Anesaki and poet Shuntaro Tanikawa Seeing them quietly nestled together makes one feel strangely happy Location: 127-2, Kyowa, Tsubetsu-cho, Abashiri-gunClick here for details and map information of "Twin Cherry Blossoms A facility for parents and children to play safely together on wooden playground equipment including a playroom for children aged 0 to 2 years old and a nursing room Open: 9:00-17:00 Closed: December 31 - January 3 Admission: Adults 120 yen / Elementary/junior high school students 60 yen Location: Shinmachi 3-chome, Bihoro Town, Abashiri-gunClick here for details and map information of "Bihoro Forestry Museum Kiterasu The spring located in Raiun Park is a well-known spot for those in the know "Raiun," is said to bring luck and make wishes come true and people come from far and wide to seek this water Location: Raiun, Shari-cho, Shari-gunClick here for details and map information of "Raiun no mizu". Piraolo" means "cliff" and "oro" means "place" in Ainu language is located on the lakeside with a clear view of Lake Saroma It is said that the Ainu people used to watch for schools of fish for fishing because of its good view there is also a legend that it was the scene of a sad love story between a young Ainu man and his daughter Location: Tomibushi, Saroma Town, Tokoro-gunClick here for details and map information of Piraolo Lookout. All information is current as of April 2024 Please check the official website for details [2025 Edition] 20 Recommended Driving Spots Near Obihiro and Tokachi [2025 Edition] 20 recommended driving spots near Sapporo From classic spots that can be enjoyed for a day trip to hidden gems Hokkaido's Night Scenic Spots for Driving and Dating 15 breathtaking roads to ride on while touring Hokkaido Furano's 10 recommended driving spots for the year 2024 and the countryside scenery of the four seasons Recommended 10 Driving Spots near Yoichi and Shakotan Places with a view of the clear blue coastline Dear Reader,Unfortunately our comment platform isn\'t available at the moment due to issues with our paywall and authentication vendor The pair was found 'safe and in good spirits' Monday afternoon A San Francisco couple missing for days in the Mendocino National Forest was found safe by search and rescue crews on Monday afternoon according to the Glenn County Sheriff's Office According to a Glenn County Sheriff's Office Facebook post Maia Herman-Kitami and Carlos Hernandez Jr were reunited with their families Monday night after being stranded in the snow in western Glenn County since Thursday The two were found "safe and in good spirits" inside Hernandez's Jeep on County Road 312 in an area known an Oceanside had planned to go off-roading and camp at Alder Springs between Jan Mendocino Sheriff's Office search and rescue and the Willows Jeep Club assisted in locating the pair I don't know what's stranger...the fact that the Eri Kitami Switch game saw an official release outside of Japan or the fact that the North American version hasn't even been localized Pure / Electric Love "What do you want?" - Eri Kitami - is now available make the brain gear turn at super speed with maid February 11 (MExN): A one-day training on "Scientific Beekeeping for Entrepreneurship Development cum Input Distribution" was organized in Kitami Village Over 75 farmers from Kitami and nearby villages under Pughoboto subdivision of Zunheboto district attended the training organized by the All India Co-ordinated Research Project on Honey Bees and Pollinators (AICRP-HB&P) The training covered topics on beekeeping equipment where the importance of scientific bee boxes and other equipment in rearing Apis cerana and Stingless bees were discussed while farmers were enlightened on the benefits of using scientific bee boxes over traditional ones Deliberations were made on different products derived from honeybees as well as the value addition of honey and other bee products Farmers were also sensitised to the role of bees as important pollinators and their vital role in increasing the production of fruits including oilseeds like mustard and sunflower.  Practical demonstration was imparted by Ngukho The training concluded with an 'Experience Remark' from various beekeepers and a vote of thanks by Kughakhu followed by the free distribution of bee boxes to all the trainees Chauhan chaired and welcomed all the participants Honey bees and Pollinators under NEH programme of ICAR (Indian Council of Agricultural Research) Do you think social media platforms are strengthening or weakening journalism in Nagaland The Morung Express is a people-oriented alternative newspaper based in Nagaland that was conceived from the Naga people’s historical realities and is guided by their voices and experiences It emerged from the well-recognized concept that the core of a free press is based on “qualitative and investigative” journalism Ensuring this is essential for contributing to an informed Naga public that makes sound decisions on issues that affect all spheres of life Your browser does not support JavaScript, or it is disabled．Please check the site policy for more information Hokkaido--Rare natural phenomena make Hokkaido in the far north a special place to visit But knowing in advance when they will occur is another matter altogether frost flowers and “jewelry ice” formations and provide information on a dedicated website to promote tourism an associate professor of glaciology and oceanography at the Kitami Institute of Technology here is working to predict dates and times when such phenomena are expected by analyzing remotely collected meteorological data and accumulated records The team will install more than 10 cameras two meteorographs and four thermometers in the Hama-Koshimizu the Rebunto and Rishirito islands and other areas in the Okhotsk and Soya regions by the end of March It intends to provide long-term predictions to assist tourists from faraway regions planning trips to the nation’s northernmost main island “Our aim is to increase the probability of encountering rare natural phenomena and make it a springboard for tourism in Hokkaido after the novel coronavirus pandemic,” Tateyama said Researchers said they have accurately predicted the occurrences of mirages and odd-looking suns seven times out of eight since February 2021 When a sea of clouds appeared at the Tsubetsu pass and over Lake Mashuko in eastern Hokkaido they managed to shoot footage in high-definition 4K video A website called Shiretoko Portal was set up on a trial basis to provide predictions of mirage occurrences camera footage and other information from selected areas are available for viewing a meteorograph and other built-in equipment will be installed at 20 locations annually from fiscal 2022 to continue observations The proposed sites include the Tokachigawa and Tokorogawa rivers for jewelry ice formations and the town of Rikubetsu for diamond dust Researchers plan to set up cameras at points across Hokkaido that boast one-of-a-kind natural phenomena they will use virtual reality video footage of rare natural phenomena and provide transportation tips on how to get to each destination The research constitutes one of the model tourism projects to be pursued by a national university organization in Hokkaido which will be formed in April through the merger of the Kitami Institute of Technology the Obihiro University of Agriculture and Veterinary Medicine and the Otaru University of Commerce More tourists risking life and limb to reach Hokkaido shrine Algae that killed off marine life in Hokkaido from Russia Chance image shows how sandstorm unfurls in Gobi Desert Rare birds found at site of planned wind farm in Hokkaido Photo by Japan astronaut shows blizzard brewing over Hokkaido 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 You do not have access to www.researchgate.net The site owner may have set restrictions that prevent you from accessing the site outdoor camping Camping is a classic outdoor activity to enjoy the magnificent nature of Hokkaido you can enjoy an extraordinary experience in a variety of landscapes from spring to autumn we will introduce 23 campgrounds near Abashiri including campgrounds with a close view of the Sea of Okhotsk this campground is located in the middle of a location overflowing with natural beauty The campground is equipped with bungalows and ram houses made of larch wood Outdoor activities such as climbing Hirayama Mountain fishing and rafting on the Yubetsu River can be enjoyed to the fullest The campground is located in the ravine park and outdoor wooden playground equipment for family fun There are also canyon cottages made of locally harvested wood and together with the herb garden and other facilities this outdoor space is suitable for long-term stays The park also has a 36-hole park golf course This park is located in the Higashimokoto district and is famous for its shibazakura cherry blossoms the view of the small hillside that turns bright pink is spectacular The park also has a campground equipped with unique-looking bungalows and a fishing pond where rainbow trout swim This is the fourth auto-camping site opened as a provincial park The park overlooks the Sea of Okhotsk and the Shiretoko Mountain Range there are facilities for family fun and a park golf course Various events are held depending on the season This campground is located next to the city center and is equipped with a rice cooking building fireflies can be seen in the stream that runs beside the site creating a fantastic scene as they fly across the night sky The campground covers an area of 32,000 m2 and is fully equipped with cooking facilities you can see the stars in the sky and use the free Goemon Bath You can enjoy the great nature of Hokkaido that only a quiet campground in the mountains can offer The campground is located in a park full of greenery in a natural environment there is a forest railroad steam locomotive "Amamiya No Lakeside Park Notoro is a marine recreation facility facing the shore of Lake Notoro There are auto sites and cottages/pavos on the premises so even first-time campers can enjoy camping without worries The nearby Lake Notoro offers clam tidal gathering and the proximity to Cape Notoro and coral grass colonies makes it a perfect base for sightseeing Kiyosato Auto Campground is a campground where you can enjoy the great outdoors This campground is located near the roadside station Hanayaka Koshimizu and adjacent to the Fretoi Observatory with views of the Sea of Okhotsk and the Shiretoko Mountain Range The campground is in a perfect location with the Sea of Okhotsk right in front of it and is equipped with clean and easy-to-use toilets and cooking facilities The sea in front of the campground is accessible to the beach The sound of the occasional train passing by is also a charming sight The campground and campground by Lake Memanbetsu opens between July and August Visitors can relax and enjoy the peaceful scenery and leisure activities on the lake are also recommended This campground is located on the shores of Lake Komke facing the Sea of Okhotsk and rich in nature The campground is fully equipped with facilities for long-stay visitors and other activities allow visitors to fully enjoy the natural beauty of Monbetsu to their heart's content The campground is located in Tomisato Lake Forest Park which is blessed with a natural environment surrounded by natural forest Visitors can enjoy camping in the great nature of the forest and lake this campground offers nature observation and bird watching in a lush forest environment Enjoy a simple outdoor life with family and friends This is a leisure park where visitors can play with nature all year round The 30,000 m2 camping area is vast and rich in nature with an attached barbecue house where you can cook your own meals and enjoy the outdoors in comfort and ease A wireless network environment is available for Internet access The campground in Midorino-mura Forest Park has bungalows overlooking the city of Bihoro and the Shiretoko mountain range and is recommended for viewing the beautiful night view narrow sandbar that divides Lake Saroma and the Sea of Okhotsk and at night you will be overwhelmed by the stars in the sky Auto camping sites and bungalows are available This campground is located on the cape between Yubu and Koube this is a place where you can watch the sunrise over the beautiful Sea of Okhotsk There is also a hot spring just a 10-minute walk from the campground Nature is the perfect word to describe this place where you can sleep in the embrace of Lake Saroma It is well equipped with cooking facilities Visitors can spend a relaxing time in the fields of Lake Saroma This campground is located on the shores of Lake Chimikep This is a mecca for auto campers in the know the night view of the breakwater is spectacular 24-hour toilets called "scallop toilets" are cleaned every day and a convenience store is a 3-minute walk away This campground is located in Happodai Forest Park which has comprehensive facilities for sports and getting close to nature The campground is equipped with barbecue houses The Wenshiri Campground is a fun place to spend time surrounded by virgin forest with bungalows that can accommodate up to 10 people The 21 recommended campgrounds in the Goshi area near Lake Toya Family-oriented camps with a variety of fun activities and Kamikawa Area: 22 Campgrounds Recommended for the Year 2024 Camping in contact with nature and animals Recommended 13 campsites near Hidaka and Erimo Kushiro Campgrounds: 23 recommended campgrounds in the Kushiro and Nemuro areas for 2024 The 21 recommended campsites in the suburbs of Rumoi and Soya area for 2024 Camping to enjoy the ocean and spectacular views all around The 20 best campgrounds in the Tokachi area near Obihiro Camping to see the star-filled sky from the vast land Wa-hakka Japanese mint is gaining popularity as a food ingredient and as a fragrant spray for face masks and clothes the invigorating scent of tea made from Japanese mint wafts through the air of a local store The Soja area is thought to have played a leading role in the cultivation of Japanese mint which began in earnest during the Edo period (1603-1867) "The scent makes you feel refreshed," said Yukiko Kanamaru a representative of the Horike Hakka Project "I can also recommend spraying it onto your face mask." Kanamaru started the project in 2016 to promote Soja as the fountainhead of Japanese mint cultivation After obtaining Japanese mint seedlings from local residents and an agricultural high school she grew them in the garden of an old house The plant is used to make mint tea and is used in dishes at local cafes "I want people to know about the connection between Soja and Japanese mint and feel energized by its fragrance," Kanamaru said Japanese mint contains more menthol than peppermint or spearmint and has a fresher aroma confectionery - such as candy and gum - and other products is believed to have been brought to Japan from China Its cultivation spread to such prefectures as Okayama 70% of the world's mint oil was produced in Kitami domestic production went into decline with the emergence of less-expensive foreign products and synthetic goods following the end of World War II the cultivation of Japanese mint has been touted as a way to revitalize communities in former mint-production regions "The scent of mint is familiar in Japan as a poultice material," said Takanobu Toki likely because it's easy to grow and has gained acceptance as an aromatic plant among young people." mint has been cultivated in community halls and planted along sidewalks since 2017 local elementary school students learn about the region's mint-related history and make school lunch recipes that include the plant Takinoue in Hokkaido produces 95% of the nation's Japanese mint for commercial use a group of local producers formed the Wa-Hakka Labo (Japanese mint lab) which promotes "the best mint in Japan" through such activities as Japanese mint production mint oil manufacturing and developing products such as mist spray a manufacturer of mint products in Kitami - once a major mint-production base - collaborates with the Kitami Institute of Technology to expand the cultivation of Japanese mint and the production of mint oil the company sold chocolate mint mochi at convenience stores There have also been efforts to protect scenic landscapes by planting Japanese mint on abandoned farmland a manufacturer and retailer of greening materials in Yamagata grows the herb on five abandoned plots in the city that total about 2,000 square meters said: "Cultivating Japanese mint can lead to the utilization of farmland and the conservation of satochi-satoyama [areas such as fields rice paddies and forests near populated areas which are prized for their environmental and ecological value]." Sotheby's International Realty Affiliates has announced an agreement with List Holdings Singapore to develop the Sotheby's International Realty brand in the city-state List Holdings Singapore is owned by the same company that operates List Sotheby's International Realty in Japan and Hawaii The firm's Singapore location will be led by Hisashi Kitami owner and chief executive officer of List Sotheby's International Realty.  The new company is expected to open its first office in Singapore during the second half of 2016 «Singapore is a global financial center making it an attractive market for international buyers Hisashi Kitami and his team share our brand's core values and commitment to providing the highest levels of service,» said Philip White President and Chief Executive Officer of Sotheby's International Realty The Sotheby's International Realty network currently has more than 18,800 affiliated independent sales associates located in approximately 835 offices in 63 countries and territories worldwide.  Subscribe to the finews.asia WhatsApp channel and receive regular updates with our news and background stories directly to your mobile phone + More on this topic Sign up for our free newsletter to get a weekly update on our latest content and help keep us editorially independent Need a preview? See our archives Japanese combinis are known for offering delicious food and limited-time items that suit the season a new limited time – and limited location – offering from 7-11 is kicking up a debate The whipped cream sandwich isn’t a new thing. A staple snack, you can buy some variation on the item at any convenience store in Japan. For example, Family Mart sells a whipped cream sandwich with chocolate Whipped cream sandwiches with strawberries are also popular Whipped cream bread is popular enough that the site Mogu Nabi tracks what products combinis are releasing in a given season. For winter 2023, the site highlights 10 different products. Among them, a whipped cream melonpan (Family Mart) a three-cornered whipped cream and custard pie (Lawson 100) But it’s 7-11’s latest release that’s drawing eyeballs. The new chocolate mint sandwich comes from a partnership between Japan’s largest convenience store chain and the Hokkaido company Kitami Hakka (Kitami Mint) which produces a range of peppermint-based products The product isn’t just available for a limited time – it’s available in a limited area According to the announcement on Kitami Hakka’s official Twitter it will be available in the city of Kitami in Hokkaido as well as 136 other stores in Hokkaido’s Kushiro region So unless you live in this region in Hokkaido or plan to visit soon The good news for mint lovers is that the sandwich is a recurring item ITMedia first reported on it back in August when it sold in the region for a limited time as an experiment Is this something people are clamoring for When we initially shared this news on Unseen Japan’s X account opinion seemed split among English speakers Many commenters exclaimed that they’d eat the hell out of this – and would even move to Hokkaido for the chance to gobble it down Said one commenter: “Why would I eat this when I can eat toothpaste straight from the tube” Another expressed confusion: “For a split second I thought this was an egg salad sandwich gone bad and I nearly screamed.” But what do native Japanese snackers think? Reaction on the X account @sweetroad5 which tracks new sweets as they’re released in Japan The largest complaint was that the sandwich was only available in Hokkaido Many called for 7-11 to expand sales of the limited-time item nationwide the product comes as Japan is experiencing something of a chocolate mint boom Chocolate mint ice cream has become especially popular with brands such as Baskin-Robbins and Meiji Essel Supercup producing their own takes on the classic combo chocolate mint exploded in popularity in 2019 with sales of chocolate mint-related goods going up by 128% The combination is most popular among young women in their 20s 7-11 says they originally developed the chocolate mint sandwich to appeal to this growing base of chocolate mint lovers – the チョコミン党 (chokomin-tou) or “Chocolate Mint [Political] Party” 7-11 said it couldn’t release sales numbers for the chocolate mint sandwich but referred to sales as “promising” Given that the sandwich is back for a second run I can only assume the company concluded it has a hit on its hands Have thoughts on this article? 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The page may not be displayed properly if the JavaScript is deactivated on your browser The northern prefecture of Hokkaido is home to some of Japan's most popular tourist destinations as the prefecture deals with the country's largest coronavirus outbreak the governor declared a state of emergency asking citizens to stay inside over the weekend 72 cases have been confirmed in the prefecture the coronavirus will spread rapidly," Governor Naomichi Suzuki said The declaration of emergency came after a number of people who attended a trade fair in Kitami City in mid-February were found to have been infected Officials say six people from the event have been confirmed to be infected so far including a man in his 70s who is reportedly in serious condition The officials fear the infections may be on a far larger scale as about 700 people over three days took part in the fair and residents throughout the prefecture to make adjustments All elementary and junior high schools were closed starting on Friday and students will now be off for five weeks The declaration is taking a visible toll on the prefecture's businesses Department stores in the major cities of Sapporo and Hakodate were closed over the weekend NHK spoke to shop owners on Saturday in Sapporo's Susukino District which is a popular neighborhood for nightlife "This is supposed to be the busiest time of year," said the owner of a barbecue restaurant "The virus has been a huge blow to business." from the National Center for Global Health and Medicine is an infectious disease expert with experience advising the Japanese government given the increasing number of cases in the prefecture and the possibility of a rapid rise in infections from the Kitami cluster Japan's health ministry has sent officials to Hokkaido and Prime Minister Shinzo Abe has pledged large deliveries of face masks Doctors at the Hokkaido Medical Association announced on Sunday they will increase the number of beds at hospitals throughout the prefecture Association head Kiyoshi Nagase described the situation as "unprecedented." While the local and national governments make efforts to contain the outbreak all the residents of Hokkaido can do is sit inside and wait for the situation to improve Archisearch uses cookies to make our site easier for you to use We do also share that information with third parties The volume of the building is designed in a way that the views are not blocked by the trucks or the containers approaching the store The entrance to the store—a specialist sake bar and tasting room—is reached through the courtyard following the request of the owner to make the entrance of the store invisible the coastal rich variety such as bays and ports coves and estuaries is more interesting than a simple coastline where the land hits the ocean.” ” And the room is a spacious ocean ground architectural version And he says “Places like complicated topography to the ocean are Alcove etc. Archisearch will use the information you provide on this form to stay in touch with you We will treat your information with confidentiality and will not share it with others you agree that we may process your information in accordance with these terms 2019年、ユーグレナ社は、地球と会社の“未来”を考える18歳以下のCFO（Chief Future Officer：最高未来責任者）を募集し、1名のCFOと8名のサミットメンバーを選出しました。CFOの小澤が1年間の任期中に活動を通して感じたことや考えたこと、印象に残っていることなどについて、ライブ配信で当メディア編集長の北見がインタビュー。その様子の一部を紹介します。 北見：今回、小澤さんにお話を聞く北見です。2020年9月末でCFOとしての活動としては一区切りになりますが、この1年は新型コロナウイルス感染症の影響などもあり、イレギュラーな年でしたね。活動していく中で影響はありましたか？ 小澤杏子（以下、小澤）：そうですね。ただでさえ初めての経験だったので手探りでサミット（会議）を進めていたのですが、そのうえ新型コロナウイルス感染症の影響で当初立てた計画どおりにいかない部分があり大変でした。 北見：サミットメンバーとのミーティングもオンラインベースになりましたよね。 小澤：オンラインミーティングに関しては、最初の2ヵ月間（10月～12月）でメンバーを知ることやチームビルディングを行っていたこともあり、あまり問題にはなりませんでした。逆にいうと最初の2ヵ月間、対面でミーティングできたことが重要だったなと思います。 北見：ほかにも株主総会でのプレゼンテーションや各種イベントにも登壇されましたね。 小澤：株主総会の印象としては、やはり会社と株主の方の考え方は似ているのだなと思いました。株主の方とお話しすると、未来のことを真剣に考えておられる方ばかりで、会社もそれを支える株主の方々も同じ方向を向いているなと実感しました。 普段、学校などでもプレゼンテーションはしますが、イベントなどでは初めて会う方に初めての内容をプレゼンテーションするので、どうやったらより伝わりやすくなるのかを考えながら臨みました。  次回は、CFO・小澤と共に活動してきた、Futureサミットメンバーが任期中1年間の活動を通して感じたことや考えたこと、印象に残っていることなどについて語った様子についてレポートします。※本記事は2020年8月24日に収録しました動画をもとに加筆修正して掲載しています。 ※本記事は2020年8月24日に収録しました動画をもとに加筆修正して掲載しています。文／斎藤満 北見：本日もユーグレナFutureサミットの活動について振り返っていきたいと思います。本日は、Futureサミットメンバーの來海（きまち）さんと貴田さんにお越しいただき、Futureサミットの活動について振り返っていただきます。まずは來海さんにインタビューしたいと思います。 來海潤一郎（以下、來海）：よろしくお願いいたします。Futureサミットメンバーで、高校2年生の來海潤一郎（きまち　じゅんいちろう）です。 北見：さっそくですが、CFO企画に応募しようと思ったきっかけを教えてください。 來海：これまでも社会を変えるためのプロジェクトに参加してきたのですが、なかなか社会を動かすのは難しいなと感じていました。そんなときにCFO企画の新聞広告をみて、企業活動という形で活動することで社会を動かせるのではないかと思い応募しました。 ここからは、來海さんに代わり貴田さんにお話を伺っていきたいと思います。 貴田悠斗（以下、貴田）：こんばんは。高校2年生の貴田悠斗（きだ　ゆうと）と申します。Futureサミットメンバーに応募した理由は、インドネシアに住んでいたときに、口腔衛生を保てず病気になっている方たちを目の当たりにし、何とか改善したいと思ったからです。 北見：Futureサミットの活動を通じて、大変だったこと、楽しかったことを教えてください。 貴田：2019年12月ごろに、さまざまなアイディアを話し合う機会があったのですが、その時は大変でした。毎日5時間ぐらいオンラインミーティングをしていました。 北見：そうでしたよね。みんなバックグラウンドが違う中で、アイディアを出し合い、選別をするなかで、熱意がぶつかり合い議論も白熱していました。そんな中でアイディアを絞り込んでいけた要因は何でしたか？ 貴田：CFOの小澤さんがリードしたのですが、メンバー1人1人が「みんなで1つの提言をまとめること」の重要さを認識できたことが大きかったです。その原点を認識してからは、一丸となって取り組むことができました。 北見：ちょうどそのころ、ユーグレナ社の仲間に対してのプレゼンテーションもしていただきました。大勢の前でのプレゼンテーションでしたが、緊張しましたか？ 貴田：ユーグレナ社の仲間はみんなアットホームなので、心地よくプレゼンテーションできました。 3回にわたって初代CFOやFutureサミットメンバーから熱い思いを聞くことができました。「未来はもう始まっている」ユーグレナはSustainability Firstで、これからも”自分たちの幸せが誰かの幸せと共存し続ける方法”を常に考え、行動していきます。 This website is using a security service to protect itself from online attacks The action you just performed triggered the security solution There are several actions that could trigger this block including submitting a certain word or phrase You can email the site owner to let them know you were blocked Please include what you were doing when this page came up and the Cloudflare Ray ID found at the bottom of this page written and illustrated by Ichikawa Kuraku is creating a lot of buzz online because of its controversial story and people are already debating its message The manga’s story starts with aliens who saved Earth from a giant meteor and are now living among humans But things aren’t exactly peaceful looking from the main characters point of view is a young girl who ran away from home and now works at a factory with an alien boss workers don’t even get proper ventilation or air conditioning His family died in a car crash caused by an alien driver who ran away instead of helping This tragic event made Kitami hate all aliens Namamoto is walking down the street when an alien accidentally bumps into her with his elbow but she keeps quiet because she knows it will only cause trouble She already thinks aliens are arrogant and have taken all the good jobs her alien boss yells at her and threatens her job Kitami shows up and stops the boss from hitting Namamoto Things get darker when Kitami comes to Namamoto’s place carrying a dead alien’s body He says he killed the alien after an argument because the alien bumped into him and started shouting Kitami asks Namamoto to help him get rid of the body They can’t bury it because the smell will give them away and dumping it in the ocean won’t work either since the body will float because of gases Kitami comes up with a gruesome plan: they will chop up the alien Namamoto remembers how her boss was burned to death in an accident at work and how the burning flesh smelled like grilled squid This shocking sequence wraps up the first chapter The biggest issue with the story so far is that Namamoto doesn’t have a strong reason to hate aliens as much as she does but that’s not really because of aliens as a whole other humans seem happy living with aliens some parts of the story make it unclear if Namamoto is reliable When she bleeds after her boss yells at her it’s unclear if he actually hurt her or if she’s imagining things This makes her hatred seem more like her own paranoia than actual experience Kitami’s hate for aliens is more understandable since his family was killed by one Killing and cutting up aliens isn’t exactly a justified response especially since we don’t know if the alien he killed in the first chapter was guilty of anything The manga definitely shows xenophobia and hate crimes Kitami killing aliens and even eating their bodies is a clear example Namamoto’s attitude toward aliens also shows how prejudice builds up without solid reasons She blames them for taking jobs and being arrogant which feels very similar to real-life issues of racism and xenophobia there are many examples of this kind of prejudice Immigrants or minorities are often accused of “stealing jobs” or being a burden Kitami’s actions reflect how hate crimes can escalate when people let their anger and biases take over Also Read: Shonen Jump Announces Pay Raise for Manga Creators: Here’s What You Should Know The second chapter gives a hint that the story might get better a detective seems to be investigating the alien murders This could mean the story will shift to show the consequences of Namamoto and Kitami’s actions It might turn into a darker story where the main characters are actually the villains If the manga starts exploring these ideas more deeply it could end up being an interesting and thought-provoking story The aliens haven’t done anything truly terrible in the first chapters so the hate against them feels exaggerated The series needs to show both sides of the conflict better to avoid coming off as promoting xenophobia The reception to Drama Queen has been somewhat mixed but leans mostly positive on the Manga Plus platform and social media one thing is clear: the series has grabbed the attention of many manga readers People are curious to see how the story will develop from here the series is trending at the Number 1 position on Manga Plus even though only the second chapter has been released If the author’s goal was to get readers talking Drama Queen is off to a controversial start Namamoto’s and Kitami’s hatred for aliens isn’t fully justified yet and the aliens themselves aren’t shown doing anything bad enough to deserve it If the series dives deeper into the consequences of prejudice and explores moral gray areas and dark humor that raises more questions than answers Stay updated with the latest anime and manga developments by following us on Google News! iPhone X / iPhone 8 / Apple Watch Series 3 / Apple TV 4 K and others appeared "Apple Special Event" Summary Appeal that Linux birth parent Linus Torvalds wants a hacker attacking Linux to come "before dark side falls" Sep 12, 2017 22:00:00 in Tasting