Sakura-Shinmachi in south-central Tokyo is a quiet residential area bordered by the Tamagawa River on its western edge The town is known for its connection to cartoonist Machiko Hasegawa and as the setting of her manga Sazae-san Sazae-san has never been exported overseas it has been a beloved comic series since its release in 1946 the manga landed on the small screen with an animated series still broadcasting to this day the anime achieved the Guinness World Record for the longest running animated TV series My Filipina wife even enjoys the series and credits the 30-minute program with helping her raise her Japanese language proficiency Sazae-san is 30-minutes long and consists of three short vignettes with funny but family-oriented heartwarming stories featuring Sazae’s careless My wife said the show never fails to cheer her up and she never misses it when it airs on Sundays the old-fashioned settings and traditional behaviors always remind me of the good old days of my youth To enjoy the unique atmosphere of the town filled with Sazae-san’s cheerful spirit my wife and I recently visited Sakura-Shinmachi where cartoonist Hasegawa lived and illustrated the townscape and people in her manga series A bronze statue of Sazae-san and her family welcomed us at the station cherry trees along the streets were blossoming adding spring colors to the town of Sazae-san and the street between the station and Hasegawa Machiko Museum named “Sazae-san Street” boasts countless colorful illustrations and statues along the walk anywhere on the street offered a great photo-op The Hasegawa Machiko Museum displays about 800 art pieces and craftworks that were collected by the cartoonist and the annex includespanels of her life and cartoon works Fans can also shop at the museum store or grab a refreshment at the café on-site Whether you’re familiar with the hit manga or not Sakura-Shinmachi is a fun area to explore and learn more about Sazae-san Sign up for our weekly newsletter of articles from Japan 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 on WKAR-HD 23.1 | Discover the resilience of a unique Japanese community in Hilo a deadly tsunami reduced Shinmachi to rubble Discover the resilience of a unique Japanese community in Hilo Their stories bring to life the once-thriving small business district founded by Japanese immigrant plantation laborers who made the bold decision to establish their economic independence from the sugar industry Watch this documentary anytime on video.wkar.org with a WKAR Passport Look out for your first newsletter in your inbox soon We help you navigate a myriad of possibilities Sign up for our newsletter for the best of the city By entering your email address you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy and consent to receive emails from Time Out about news, events, offers and partner promotions. Tokyo facebooktwitterpinterestinstagramAbout us this suburban neighborhood is a symbol of Japan’s postwar idealism By Sakurashinmachi is a section of the city that lives half in pop-culture fame, half in scenes of everyday suburban life. It’s an understated stop along the Tokyu Den-en-toshi Line in Setagaya Ward, a neighborhood that — with its appealing name and connection to the long-running Sazae–san manga series — offers visitors more than just cherry blossoms in springtime Routines and day-to-day scenes play out here a catharsis for any notion that the capital is a rush of people neon lights and drunken businessmen — rather Tokyo is a patchwork of towns and villages stitched together in some kind of city formation The bus out to this part of Tokyo’s suburbs rolls gently through busy backstreets laden down with smart school children who alight like ducklings in their Catholic school uniforms and sit quietly alongside older residents Tokyo is a patchwork of towns and villages stitched together in some kind of city formation.  Sakurashinmachi was actually Tokyo’s first designated suburban residential area Before the arrival of condominium buildings and villas the district was merely a place of fields and farmers Tokyo Trust (now Japan Real Estate) acquired this land in 1911 establishing Shinmachi Housing to develop a suburban neighborhood inspired by Western real estate development Appealing to the well-to-do with its modern facilities the rich and famous quickly bought into this new way of living The desirable district was dubbed “The Karuizawa of Tokyo” — referencing the affluent weekend vacation spot — and from 1913 onwards wealthy Tokyoites snapped up houses in this new It was around this time that 1,000 cherry trees were planted along the streets under the concept of creating a Garden City: an idealized urban area which balanced out city life with a taste of the countryside “Sakura” wasn’t officially added to the town’s name until the 1960s Modern day Sakurashinmachi still plays the part of being an amiable suburban town although much has changed since the glamor of a century before Life here revolves around the train station the parade of nearby local shops and Sazae-san Street The Sazae-san identity anchors Sakurashinmachi’s spirit of today Around the station area and along the streets playful statues and fun artworks depicting familiar Sazae-san characters welcome passersby Even the local bank is thematically decorated A post shared by Hatsuyo Sugawara (@hatsuyosugawara) on Oct 1 It was here that creator of the 1946 manga series, Machiko Hasegawa, once lived. Although the manga, which deals with postwar Japan’s social issues making record-breaking history as the world’s longest-running animated television series Sazae-san and her family are very much a staple of Japanese culture Sazae-san Street runs downhill directly across from the Sakurashinmachi Station. The sloping road is home to numerous shops dedicated to the manga creator and her stories. One such, Fujiya Bakery sells a selection of freshly baked goods stamped with Sazae-san characters; people stop by to snap pictures of sweet desserts and sample them in the old-fashioned atmosphere from Japanese and Western-style paintings to ceramics and sculptures Back out onto Sazae-san Street and into the low-key hum of life it’s hard to see remnants of the original Garden City development Much of it was disturbed by the building of a main road that has spliced the area in two but some of the feeling of old Shinmachi remains along the Nomigawa Water Park This laid-back green space is not really a waterpark more of a stream with pathways and bridges 300 of the original 1,000 cherry trees still remain This seasonal landscape — overflowing with lucious greens in the summer burnt oranges in autumn and vivacious cherry blossoms in spring — was selected as one of the “100 Views of Setagaya.” In peak bloom the lines of trees create tunnels of blossom over the water the march of local life moves in formation uphill towards the train station It’s near here that Sakura Jingu is situated and holds some interesting ceremonies throughout the year.  In April the chinka shiki (fire-calming ceremony) is a ritual of purification that sees worshipers walk barefoot on red-hot embers the kugatachi shiki or yutate ceremony consists of the priest dousing themselves in boiling water using bamboo branches The shrine grounds are particularly pretty in early spring as the sakura trees planted here are some of the first to bloom in Tokyo The delicate sakura colours are eye-catchingly accented by pink ribbons which are scrawled with personal prayers and tied to the trees’ branches by shrine-goers.  Before stepping on the train or taking the bus home, there’s a chance to pick up something special to snack on. Baumkuchen is the name of the game at Villon This old-fashioned cake shop serves up a choice of mouthwatering baumkuchen: densely packed layers of sponge cake made kebab-style on a spit the Japanese version was introduced in 1917 by German confectioner Karl Juchheim who came to Japan as a prisoner during World War I Villon sells slices of the specialized cake in varieties of rainbow colors; some of them emblazoned with images of Sazae-san others are artfully crafted in the shape of vases The mid-priced circular cakes are a moist and moreish treat to take back home is the suburb —  intentionally designed as the new vision of Kanto living — that was the backdrop on which Sazae-san played out: the story of an outspoken the connection of Sakurashinmachi to the origins of Tokyo’s development remains poignant Maybe there aren’t the fancy houses or celebrities but there is a sense of slower suburban life an easygoing energy and an identity all of its own Check out the rest of our Heartlands series and discover some of Tokyo’s lesser-known neighborhoods:  Heartlands: Senzoku Heartlands: Jujo Heartlands: Tachiaigawa Heartlands: Zoshigaya   Heartlands: Sasazuka Heartlands: Todoroki  Heartlands: Togoshi Ginza Heartlands: Musashi Koyama 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 Leaf KYOTO ［2024] Summary of traffic regulations for the "Gion Festival" in Kyoto Also times and dates of pedestrian streets (pedestrian paradise) The Gion Festival is a month-long summer festival in Kyoto We will show you how to enjoy the most exciting period of the festival Yamaboko erection/July 10 (Wed) - July 18 (Thu) all day ○Muromachi Dori/ Nishiki-koji Dori to Shijo Dori (July 10-18) Takoyakushi Dori to Nishiki-koji Dori (July 13-17) Ayakoji Dori to Butskouji Dori (July 12-18) ○Shinmachi Dori/ Nishikikoji Dori - Shijo Dori Butsukoji Dori - Takatsuji Dori (July 11 - 18) ○ Higashinotoin Dori / Takatsuji Dori - Matsubara Dori (July 12-17) ○Nishikikoji Dori/Karasuma Dori to Shinmachi Dori (July 13-17) ○Ayakoji Dori / Muromachi Dori - Shinmachi Dori (July 13-18) Shinmachi Dori - Nishinotoin Dori (July 12-18) Nishinotoin Dori - Aburakoji Dori (July 13-17) Yamaboko erection/July 18 (Thursday) to 25 (Thursday) ○Muromachi Dori / Anekoji Dori - Rokkaku Dori (July 18 - 24) Rokkaku Dori - Takoyakushi Dori (July 19 - 24) Takoyakushi Dori - Nishikikoji Dori (July 21 - 24) Shinmachi Dori / Anekoji Dori - Rokkaku Dori (July 19 - 24) Rokkaku Dori - Takoyakushi Dori (July 19 - 25) Takoyakushi Dori - Nishikikoji Dori (July 18 - 25) ○Sanjo Dori / Karasuma Dori - Shinmachi Dori (July 18 - 24) Shinmachi Dori - Nishinotoin Dori (July 19 - 24) ○Rokkaku Dori/Karasuma Dori to Muromachi Dori (July 19-25) Muromachi Dori to Nishinotoin Dori (July 19-24) Takoyakushi Dori/Karasuma Dori to Nishinotoin Dori (July 21-24) Korodana Dori / Anekoji Dori - Sanjo Dori (July 18 - 24) ○Kamaza Dori / Anekoji Dori - Sanjo Dori (July 19 - 24) ○ Nishikikoji Dori/Karasuma Dori to Nishinotoin Dori (July 21-23) (18:00-22:00) Shinmachi Dori / Nishikikoji Dori - Shijo Dori (July 21-23) (18:00-22:00) For more informationhere HPM in Hilo back when it was founded in 1921 As HPM Building Supply prepares to round out its centennial next year expect brand-new Hale Plus modular homes to address the Big Island’s housing crisis HPM Building Supply will celebrate its 100th year in business in Hawai‘i the fifth-generation company continues to build on its legacy in the community CEO Jason Fujimoto is the great-great grandson of founder Kametaro Fujimoto He cites his family’s deep roots in Hilo as the inspiration for the company’s core philosophies that have been passed down through the generations “I look to my dad and grandfather and all those who came before me because they carried forth the values that are integral to our mission today,” Jason says “I have lots of big shoes to fill and am very thankful for the strong foundation I’ve received I am excited to take the company forward into its 100th anniversary.” HPM boasts eight facilities across three islands HPM has three full-service retail locations in Kona along with its corporate and manufacturing operations based in Kea‘au at Shipman Industrial HPM established a facility on O‘ahu followed in 2012 by the acquisition of Kaua‘i Lumber opening a second HPM location on the Garden Isle a few years later HPM’s distribution facility is located in Keaukaha in Hilo — across from the pier not far from where the company’s first-ever store was built in the now-defunct town of Shinmachi Unbeknownst to the family until just recently Kametaro was instrumental in creating Shinmachi (which He helped found Shinmachi with a group of 18 fellow immigrant business entrepreneurs who left the plantations to become independent A young Michael Fujimoto with his dad Robert Fujimoto we have learned so much about my great-great-grandfather that we didn’t know before,” says Jason “We were contacted by a history professor from Nebraska who was doing research for her book about the old town of Shinmachi and its residents She was able to dig up different shipping manifests that documented his arrival to Hilo from Hiroshima in 1894 when he was just 16 years old “He came here all by himself and started working on a plantation where he learned construction — that led to him becoming a general contractor in the early 1900s the Big Island was a multi-class society comprised of the plantation owners “He and the other immigrants left the plantation at great risk to their future to start their own businesses in a town that would be mutually supportive with a self-sustaining community where everyone would take care of each other.” HPM was one of the first businesses to be established in Shinmachi the town met its demise twice by tsunami in 1946 and 1960 Most of the written records of Shinmachi’s history were destroyed in the natural disasters several of those original businesses are still thriving today “We learned these new details about our family history in 2019,” says Jason We were in the middle of communicating our refresh of our company mission statement The tie-in with that story and with our vision was serendipitous and coincidental Now that we know more about the spirit of how and why that town was created I really believe that spirit still lives on in Hilo today — and the entire Big Island “This is what inspired us to distill our mission and values as an organization into a succinct corporate culture statement: ‘Enhance homes HPM also specializes in custom metal roofing fixtures Jason took the helm at HPM in early 2019 from his father who served as CEO from 1992 and now serves as executive chairman of the board continuing to come into the office every day until just recently Michael never felt pressured by his father to join the family business He chose HPM because of the company values of inclusiveness “It is an exciting place to work,” says Michael “It’s a company that has always been innovative and progressive in spirit My father always encouraged us to change and do things differently “One example is our Kailua-Kona branch which we relocated across from Target in 2001 The location afforded us the concept of a drive-through lumberyard As for the newest innovation being undertaken by HPM single-family residences that can easily be added to over time as a family’s budget allows The concept was born during the 2018 Kīlauea eruption in which 700-plus homes were destroyed by lava in lower Puna HPM converted storage sheds into 20 living quarters where displaced eruption victims could reside temporarily through a program with Hope Services and other organizations our small Hale Plus homes include a full bath and kitchen,” adds Michael it’s difficult to find contractors who want to build small homes because of the lower profit margin therefore there has always been a gap in the market for homes of this size “We have a couple of prototype homes built already and plan to launch Hale Plus to the public in 2020 These homes will be built on-island at our factory here and can be quickly transported to a home site for minimal cost we will also continue to focus on community projects with Hope Services to address the desperate need for housing for the disadvantaged We are committed to providing whatever we can to help make a dent in the huge challenge of affordable housing in this state.” /**/ Please enable JS and disable any ad blocker Kyoto’s long-established coffee roasters Ogawa Coffee have finally set up shop in the capital with a flagship coffee laboratory in residential Setagaya. The spacious café was designed by interior design firm Yusuke Seki Studio and is full of muted tones, with the focal point being the wrap-around counter encircling the barista space. Thanks to the large floor-to-ceiling windows at the front of the shop, the café offers generous natural lighting which works well with the textured plywood counter and white washi paper accents. To add a touch of Kyoto, the floor also features old stones from the old capital's tramways. We learned a little bit more about what it means to be Ainu today Ainu culture has also recently begun to receive global recognition. In September 2023, Japan House London, a Japanese cultural center in the UK, welcomed Ainu singing duo Ankes (pronounced an-kesh) for an exclusive performance, ahead of the Ainu exhibition, “Ainu Stories: Contemporary Lives by the Saru River.” With the help of Japan House London I was able to speak with Rino Harada and Seiya Shinmachi the two performers who make up the Ankes duo to understand a little more about Ainu culture and what it means to be Ainu today in Japan and beyond Born and raised in the Nibutani area of Biratori a town in Hokkaido where 70-80% of the population is of Ainu descent Harada was brought up surrounded by the Ainu culture Shinmachi’s relationship with his Ainu heritage growing up was more estranged He was 17 years old when he first learned of his familial ties with the Ainu people He explains how the time he spent at university was critical in his journey to determining and understanding his cultural identity Loosely translated as “growing together,” the Urespa Club aims to bring together students of Ainu heritage encouraging them to learn more about Ainu culture It was in this club at Sapporo University where Harada and Shinmachi reconnected Although they had been friends as children the would-be duo uncovered their shared love for both traditional Ainu singing and dancing — a discovery that set them on their shared journey today They decided to form Ankes in the summer of 2022 Translating to “twilight dawn,” the name Ankes was chosen in the hope that listeners might feel “more energetic” and “motivated to take on challenges” when enjoying their music Singing and dancing are core to Ainu culture Harada and Shinmachi explain that they are not only enacted for performance purposes While dances and songs are sometimes delivered as an offering to the gods (referred to as kamuy in the Ainu language) singing and dancing are for spectators and performers alike to enjoy This notion of enjoyment is at the heart of why Harada and Shinmachi decided to form Ankes Referred to as “upopo” in the Ainu language the songs that Harada and Shinmachi sing have been passed down from generation to generation the duo explain how they listened to sound recordings left by their ancestors perfecting the versification unique to the Ainu culture A commitment to faithfully transmitting this ancient way of singing is core to the group’s principles Upopo are commonly described as “sitting songs” and they’re sung by several people while beating the lid of a container The songs also deploy a technique referred to as “ukou”: they are sung in a round it becomes difficult to distinguish between the parts and determine by whom they are being sung The melodies are seamlessly woven together Upopo are traditionally performed by women so Shinmachi acknowledges that some audiences might be shocked to witness a man performing the songs that his palpable joy might inspire others to also engage in new possibilities and experiences Harada and Shinmachi express how moving it has been to perform these traditional songs in places previously inhabited by their Ainu predecessors all across Hokkaido on the difference between performing in Japan and their experience performing abroad for the first time at Japan House London As a consequence of the traditionally tense relationship between Ainu people and the mainstream Japanese population the presence of a broader Japanese audience sometimes engenders a greater sense of self-consciousness they note a deeper sense of freedom afforded by the blank canvas of foreign audiences and express a desire to continue performing in this vein in the future Harada also spoke about her experience learning the Ainu language considered an “endangered language” by UNESCO It’s a journey that only really began in earnest following her time at Sapporo University She asserts how central she believes the Ainu language is to the culture more broadly oral literature and anything relating to nature While she had previously believed herself to be someone without the knack for language learning she explains how her involvement with “Te Ataarangi,” a Maori language revitalization project helped her to develop her confidence and skills in learning an indigenous language Harada helps to teach the Ainu language as part of an after-school club the teaching of the Ainu language is becoming increasingly widespread with an increasing number of children and adults alike beginning to study the ancestral tongue The existence of groups like Ankes also plays an important role in both the sustaining and development of Ainu culture for contemporary audiences With an international debut under their belts who hope to continue performing in this capacity spreading awareness and appreciation for a culture that has for too long been ignored HAWAII magazine reader Edd Kogan wrote us with a question about the city of Hilo’s history with tsunamis: When were the last three tsunamis that damaged Hilo Tsunamis—large sea waves generated by earthquakes underwater landslides and other disturbances—aren’t common occurrences in Hawaii Hilo Bay on the Big Island has often been subject to the worst of their devastating effects The funnel-like underwater shape of Hilo’s bayfront amplifies the incoming waves creating larger heights Hilo Bay (pictured below) received wave heights reaching 35 feet during a May 1960 tsunami that struck the Islands while other areas of Hawaii reported wave heights of 3 to 17 feet Hawaii experienced at least one damaging tsunami every 12 years between 1837 and 1975—but none causing any significant damage in the last 35 years the last three tsunamis that caused significant damage in Hilo occurred in 1946 (Hawaii Standard Time)Source of tsunami: 7.1 magnitude earthquake in the Aleutian Islands AlaskaMaximum wave height: 50 feetDamages: $26 million ($300 million today)Deaths: 159 This tsunami struck Hilo Bay in a succession of seven waves for a duration of 15 minutes The downtown area of Hilo was torn apart and flooded by the massive wave the brunt of the tsunami was felt by a bayfront residential community called Shinmachi or “new town.” The entire district was washed away except for a Coca-Cola bottling plant Residents rebuilt Shinmachi in the same area which would prove disastrous with the arrival of the next major Hilo tsunami 14 years later 1946 wave also struck the Hamakua Coast town of Laupahoehoe killing 25 people including students and teachers whose school was located on Laupahoehoe Point The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration photo above shows the tsunami cresting over Hilo Harbor’s Pier 1 The man designated by the arrow was one of the wave’s fatalities The loss of life prompted the establishment of a territory-wide Tsunami Warning System in 1948 (Hawaii Standard Time)Source of tsunami: 8.3 magnitude earthquake in Chile.Maximum wave height: 35 feetDamages: $24 million ($171 million today)Deaths: 61 people This Pacific-wide tsunami was caused by the largest recorded earthquake in the 20th century many Hilo residents in the bayfront area refused to leave their homes because of the relatively small damage caused by tsunamis in 1952 and 1957 the first few of an eventual succession of eight waves were just over 3 feet so people who had left low-lying areas returned Subsequent waves would grow to an overwhelming 35 feet the entire Hilo downtown business area suffered heavy damages and the newly rebuilt Shinmachi town was totally destroyed A portion of Wailoa State Park is now located where Shinmachi once thrived and much of Hilo’s bayfront is now grass-filled park space (Hawaii Standard Time)Source of tsunami: 7.2 magnitude earthquake off the southeastern coast of Big Island of Hawaii.Maximum wave height: 26 feetDamages: $1.4 million ($5.6 million today)Deaths: 2 people This tsunami was caused by the largest locally-generated earthquake in recorded Hawaii history Damages in Hilo were mostly limited to overturned boats and the city’s downtown bayfront spared from a wave The most damage occurred in coastal towns along the Big Island’s southeastern coast and Halape Beach Park in Hawaii Volcanoes National Park approximately 19 miles from the earthquake’s offshore epicenter a remote beach park with a large grove of coconut trees near the base of a high cliff The movement of the earth and the sound of rocks falling down the cliff awakened campers who began heading to the beach they were met by two tsunami waves—the first one 5 feet the next one 26 feet—that pushed them into an inland ditch near the base of the cliff where they were tossed about by the churning surf including the coconut grove where a few campers took shelter Please view the main text area of the page by skipping the main menu. The page may not be displayed properly if the JavaScript is deactivated on your browser Japanese version Fishing in Like a Dragon Ishin is a key thing to learn It's an easy and quick way of earning valuable Virtue and you can use the fish you catch for cooking yourself meals which will save you money in the long run There are quite a few things to remember when fishing in Like a Dragon Ishin but once you get your head around it it's a pretty simple but rewarding side activity which makes it one of the best ways of earning Virtue We're going to show you how to fish in Like a Dragon Ishin You can start fishing in Like a Dragon Ishin once you reach Chapter Two and once you can exit Teradaya Inn the Koma River location won't be available until later in this Chapter and later in Chapter Three There are four fishing spots in Like a Dragon Ishin River locations and the latter two are Sea Fishing locations all fishing spots are located in Shinmachi in Fushimi near the Teradaya Inn You start off with an Easy Starter rod which is the most basic one but it allows you to catch most of the fish on offer in each spot How far you can cast your line is marked by a red dotted line at the top of your screen you should see white fish-shaped or blob-like shadows floating in the water These are your fish (or water creatures) that you're after there are two casting methods you need to know then cast your line just a little bit in front of the one you want to catch Use your movement control to control where the line will land when you cast it This is indicated by a red circle and a small arrow that appears above it on the water use your action button to cast your line out You will need to use your judgement as some fish swim quickly which means you will need to judge where they're headed and cast in front of them Casting for the blob-like shadows is the same as casting for the fish but you need to know which way they're floating cast your line in the opposite direction that the blob is floating in watch your float (the bobbing thing in the water) There's a red line at the top of the float your controller will vibrate when this happens hit your action button to pull your fish in the word 'Hooked' will appear on the screen and this is the indicator that you have caught your fish Uji River in Like a Dragon Ishin is South of Teradaya Inn in Fushimi It's one of the fishing spots you can access from the beginning of Chapter Two Here are all of the fish that you can catch in the Uji River your best bet to get a good variety of fish in the Uji River is to use Top-Grade and Special Bait the Rivermaster and Peerless Rods are best here Kamo River in Like a Dragon Ishin is in Mukurogai You can access the spot late in Chapter Two Here are all of the fish you can catch in Kamo River your best bet to get a good variety of fish in the Koma River is to use Top-Grade and Special Bait the Rivermaster and Peerless Rods are also best here The Fishing Banks in Like a Dragon Ishin are South of Teradaya Inn in Fushimi It's one of the fishing spots you can access from the beginning of Chapter Two by speaking to the man with a boat and is one of the two sea fishing locations available Here are all of the fish that can be caught at The Fishing Banks To get the best results at The Fishing Banks we suggest you use Top-Grade and Special Bait the Seamaster and Peerless Rods are best here The East Coast in Like a Dragon Ishin is South of Teradaya Inn in Fushimi It's the other fishing spot you can access from the beginning of Chapter Two by speaking to the man with a boat and is the other sea fishing location Here are all of the fish you can catch at The East Coast and increase your chances of getting Bluefin Tuna Bait can be bought at a few places in Like a Dragon Ishin The first place is at Ichikura's General Goods Store in Fushimi These are both the cheaper and lower-quality types of Bait available but they are good if you are only after the smaller fish The next place you can buy bait cannot be accessed until Chapter Three There is a Bait Monger running around the eastern side of Shijo Street in Rakunai Walk up to the vendor when you spot him and interact with him to buy: This is the one of the places you can get the Special and Top-Grade Bait that are perfect for attracting higher-quality fish You can also buy bait from Ebisu Pawn Rakunai, but you're more likely to get valuable Prize Tickets by visiting the Bait Monger To use bait when you are fishing in Like a Dragon Ishin look at the bottom right corner of your screen before you cast your line out There will be a set of command prompts there and there should be one with 'Bait' next to it Use the prompted command and then select 'Scatter Bait' Select which bait type you want to scatter into the water to use it The bait will only have an effect for a short period of time To upgrade your rod in Like a Dragon Ishin you need to collect Virtue and visit a Shrine This is the Shrine closest to the Fushimi fishing spots: you will need to buy the rods in order - you cannot automatically jump to buying the best one The order and cost of the rods are as follows: fishing is an easy way of earning Virtue quickly so it's very easy to get the Peerless Pole early in the game To change your Fishing Rod in Like a Dragon Ishin and there should be one with 'Tackle' next to it Use the prompted command and then select the rod you want to use Now that you know everything there is to know about fishing relax and cast your line out into the beautiful waters of Like a Dragon Ishin © 2025 Eurogamer.net a brand of IGN Entertainment No part of this website or its content may be reproduced without the copyright owner's permission Eurogamer is a registered trademark of Gamer Network Limited By Associated Press HILO >> Three weeks after massive tsunamis killed thousands in northeastern Japan and swamped Big Island resorts Hilo residents are remembering tsunamis that killed 159 people statewide 65 years ago Tsunamis generated by a magnitude-7.1 earthquake in the Aleutian Islands pounded Hilo on April 1 told the Hawaii Tribune-Herald the waves spun her family’s two-story house on Piopio Street Water rose to the 9-year-old’s chest You could hear the sound of crackling from the other houses and our house breaking apart "Then we heard the next-door neighbor calling Fujimoto and other Hilo tsunami survivors are due to speak at the 9th Annual Tsunami Story Festival on April 17 at the Pacific Tsunami Museum in Hilo The theme is: "I grew up on Piopio Street."  The original Hilo Meshoin temple will also be remembered and for knowledge and awareness about tsunamis," Donna Saiki "Our home was tilted at about a 45-degree angle," she said The state later declared the Piopio Street and Shinmachi neighborhoods tsunami areas and ordered them permanently evacuated The remaining structures were demolished.  The tsunamis also killed 25 people at Laupahoehoe Point north of Hilo including 16 students and five teachers at Laupahoehoe School which was still more than a decade from statehood installed a territory-wide tsunami warning system in 1948 and used it during tsunamis that came in 1952 and 1957 the system was unable to prevent tsunamis generated by an earthquake off Chile from destroying much of downtown Hilo in May 1960.  Sixty-one people were killed in those tsunamis Today's print edition Home Delivery Even a stunning 5-2 loss to the United States can't harm the legacy of Homare Sawa who likely made her final World Cup appearance in Sunday's match That's how many of her local supporters feel Sawa "means a lot not only for our city but also Japan She gave us a lot to cheer for," said Daisuke Kofuji who grew up with Sawa in the Tokyo suburb of Fuchu I want her to continue to play (in the next World Cup) But it is her decision."googletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.display('div-gpt-ad-1499653692894-0'); }); More than 120 fans gathered at the Fuchu Shinmachi Culture Center on Monday 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Leaf KYOTO Pancake-style dorayaki at the hideaway cafe [nota ［Dorayaki and Japanese tea Nota opened in November in the storehouse of the Kubo Family Residence (formerly the Imao Keinen Family Residence) a registered tangible cultural property of Japan Visitors can enjoy a new style of sweets combining pancakes and dorayaki It is not too sweet and lighter than its apparent volume Another attraction is that you can taste their special teas imported from all over Japan in a relaxed atmosphere like a hideout The story behind Gellers seems like the stuff of made-for-TV movies A bunch of kids meet one another on the outskirts of the city release an album and tour the country as adults "Everyone has known each other since childhood," says Kenichi Kawasoe vocalist and guitarist for Gellers.googletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.display('div-gpt-ad-1499653692894-0'); }); Kawasoe says the Tokyo quintet formed over a shared interest in punk group The Blue Hearts during junior high school It took a few years for the final lineup to shake out but today Gellers features burgeoning indie star Shugo Tokumaru The band recently released "Guatemala," a mini-album and will play shows in three of Japan's biggest cities in late May and early June Sugoroku became world-class by three-dimensional "Earth whole suugoroku" Research results indicating that there is no effect on labor demand even if introducing 'basic income' which can receive money without working Jun 02, 2017 20:00:00 in Coverage,   Video 2022 Aiba Beach Shinmachibashi East Park Ryogokubashi Nishi Park ufotableCINEMA Entrance ufotableCINEMA Theater 1 ufotableCINEMA Theater 2 10:00 Opening Ceremony/Animation 'Demon Slayer: Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba' Stage-Machi ★Asobi 'Demon Slayer: Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba' will go flashy Trajectory to Disklonia CA-Until the sparks born in Matthiasobi create a VR game series- I tried to verify the performance of Google's genuine smartphone 'Pixel 7 Pro' such as 30x zoom and macro shooting Review ``Hot stew cream'' tasting review that can make a gentle stew of meat and vegetables just by warming it in a microwave oven Oct 14, 2022 22:15:00 in Coverage Ever wondered how a hobby could turn into a worldwide phenomenon cosplay—dressing up as characters from anime and games—has grown from niche gatherings to dazzling events and even international championships The word “cosplay” itself was coined by a Japanese journalist in the 1980s inspired by fans who brought their favorite characters to life.  Japan is a playground for cosplay enthusiasts with specialty shops in places like Akihabara and Ikebukuro and events that welcome everyone from seasoned creators to curious newcomers Let’s dive into the colorful world where imagination meets craft and creativity takes center stage See also: Best Anime Characters Cosplays to Buy The modern concept of cosplay originated in the late 20th century but its roots are closely tied to the rise of fan culture in Japan The term “cosplay” itself was coined in 1984 by Nobuyuki Takahashi a Japanese journalist who attended the World Science Fiction Convention in Los Angeles He was inspired by the elaborate costumes worn by attendees and introduced the concept to Japan blending the words “costume” and “play” to describe the activity costumes were far from new to Japanese society woodblock prints from the Edo period feature geisha participating in costume parades known as “nerimono sugata,” during the Gion Festival in Kyoto where they dressed as various historical or mythical figures annual costume parades featured waitresses and courtesans performing skits or pantomimes about well-known figures from contemporary society Although these historical events involved dressing in elaborate costumes the concept and practice of modern cosplay fan gatherings such as Comic Market (Comiket) provided a space for enthusiasts to showcase costumes inspired by manga As the fan community expanded in the 1980s and 1990s cosplay became a defining feature of these events with participants creating increasingly intricate costumes What started as a niche hobby has grown into a global phenomenon Japan remains the epicenter of cosplay culture with large international events and countless gatherings at conventions across the country and community continue to drive its evolution turning cosplay into an expressive art form celebrated worldwide Japan is home to some of the world’s most dynamic cosplay gatherings where fans showcase their creations and celebrate their favorite characters Here we mention a few of the most prominent events:  Nagoya hosts one of the most prestigious cosplay events in the world: the World Cosplay Summit the event has grown into a global championship Competitors showcase their costumes and also perform skits that bring their characters to life The summit’s fun parades and photo sessions in the streets of Nagoya are also some of the highlights of this international event Official website: https://worldcosplaysummit.jp/en/ is a biannual event in Tokyo best known for its massive doujinshi marketplace it’s also a cornerstone of Japan’s cosplay scene Thousands of attendees dress as characters from anime with designated areas for cosplayers to pose for photos and interact with fans turning the event’s designated cosplay areas into a spectacle of creativity.  Official website: https://www.comiket.co.jp/ Smaller, frequent events like Acosta! cater to cosplayers looking for a relaxed and welcoming atmosphere. Held in different locations such as Ikebukuro and Osaka, Acosta! events provide changing rooms, photography spaces, and a community vibe that appeals to cosplayers of all levels. Meanwhile, themed events like the Ikebukuro Halloween Cosplay Festival add seasonal flair to the mix with the best of seasonal festivities with fan culture.  Official website: https://acosta.jp/en/ Why stop at dressing as your favorite anime character Fancy wandering through the neon chaos of Tokyo’s streets like you’ve stepped into a cyberpunk dystopia If you’re a fan of futuristic settings One standout activity is the Cyberpunk Tokyo Experience which transforms Akihabara’s bustling streets into the backdrop of a sci-fi adventure This guided tour takes you through the district’s glowing alleys and gadget shops that feel ripped straight from a cyberpunk anime More info: Cyberpunk Tokyo: Step into a Futuristic Cosplay Adventure in Akihabara or accessory is half the fun—and Japan offers some of the best places to shop for everything cosplay-related Here’s where you can gear up like a pro: Tokyo’s Akihabara is a treasure trove for cosplayers Ikebukuro is a prominent hub for anime and manga enthusiasts offering a range of stores catering to cosplayers For a truly unique shopping experience, head to Nakano Broadway is a prime destination for cosplay shopping For more information about anime-related spots and traveling in Japan I was born in Caracas and lived for 14 years in Barcelona before moving to Tokyo Currently working towards my goal of visiting every prefecture in Japan I hope to share with readers the everlasting joy of discovery and the neverending urge to keep exploring About the difference between the former British territory and the former French territory, about the wonder that a small country Gambia surrounded by Senegal was a gentleman country Lack of exercise is a source of all kinds of diseases, excuses of people who withdraw from home all day on holidays and how to deal with it May 01, 2011 16:30:14 in Anime There is a terrible beauty salon that makes a haircut using swords and flames The world's smallest wireless earphone "EARIN" review connecting with a smartphone just by removing it from a capsule Dec 08, 2015 06:00:00 in Coverage,   Anime