Company and Tepco start work on first 24MW building NTT has broken ground on a new data center outside Tokyo the Shiroi Data Center (SHR1) is expected to be completed by April 2027 NTT said the 24MW building will support AI and the next generation of digital services NTT GDC currently lists three data centers in Japan: Tokyo 11 in Tokyo, Osaka 7 in Osaka, and the upcoming Keihanna facility outside Osaka and Kyoto The wider NTT company operates a number of other facilities across the country NTT and Tepco Power Grid formed a joint venture to develop data centers in Japan last year with plans to develop 50MW of IT capacity in the Inzai-Shiroi area of Greater Tokyo the companies said the first phase of development was expected to be delivered by the second half of 2026 NTT has more than 1.5GW of data center capacity globally across 20 countries in North America Data Centre Dynamics Ltd (DCD), 32-38 Saffron Hill, London, EC1N 8FH Email. [email protected]DCD is a subsidiary of InfraXmedia Chiba — A plan to construct data centers in residential areas in Shiroi has been met with opposition from nearby residents who said the envisaged buildings will overwhelm the area and block out sunlight please disable the ad blocking feature and reload the page This website uses cookies to collect information about your visit for purposes such as showing you personalized ads and content By clicking “Accept all,” you will allow the use of these cookies Users accessing this site from EEA countries and UK are unable to view this site without your consent both 30-40 meters high: one in front of a seven-story apartment complex in the Sakuradai district and the other next to an estate of houses in the Fuku district Tokyo-based company is known for building huge logistics centers and other facilities across the nation three buildings between 31.8 and 33.5 meters high are planned for a 3.6-hectare site that faces three blocks of the apartment complex across the road The plan has led residents of the complex to form a group in an effort to preserve the neighborhood and call for a review of the plan such as changing the height of the facility to the company and the Shiroi city government Some residents have hung banners on their balconies with messages including “Don’t destroy our neighborhood.” the planned buildings are 1.7 times the height of the three apartment blocks and only 43-60 meters away the data center would create a very oppressive atmosphere,” he said “I’m also worried about the safety of the heavy oil tanks that are going to be installed underground and the negative impact on sunlight and property values.” a data center is planned on a 13-hectare site to the south of Shiroi Station on the Hokuso Line The site is surrounded on three sides by a junior high school and a residential area or Category 1 low-rise exclusive residential district meaning buildings cannot be erected there in principle construction can be done if a district plan is formulated who said its huge wall would deteriorate the environment of the neighborhood saying it would construct a terraced building instead the part of the building closest to the neighboring apartments would be no higher than 15 meters but the building would gradually increase in height to 26 meters the further away it got the city government’s planning council meeting discussed the revised plan and concluded it was “generally appropriate,” in that it met such conditions as “working on necessary measures after deepening the understanding of residents in the surrounding areas regarding the height.” The city government is expected to formulate a district plan the company held an information session for residents in late September last year where it presented a further revised plan that set the height of the building at 40 meters including the part closest to the residential area The residents are becoming more and more opposed to the plan with one of them saying: “We weren’t convinced with the original revised plan to begin with said: “This is like cheating in a game by watching your opponent’s move before making a move yourself Deliberating the actual plan has a proper procedure and what’s going on now makes the council’s deliberations meaningless It could be a violation of the City Planning Law.” to block the city planning decision for the project the plan to construct the two data centers was discussed at the Shiroi city assembly which stated that it had conveyed the residents’ requests to the company “We have not announced any construction plans or disclosed any relevant location so we cannot answer any questions,” GLP Japan said responding to questions from The Yomiuri Shimbun Our weekly ePaper presents the most noteworthy recent topics in an exciting © 2025 The Japan News - by The Yomiuri Shimbun Your browser does not support JavaScript, or it is disabled．Please check the site policy for more information Manga & Anime SAPPORO--With its rich pop culture heritage the city is hosting an experience-based exhibition at the Shiroi Koibito Park’s Collection House in Nishi Ward The Sapporo Manga Park event features more than 350 manga artists who have ties with the northernmost main island On display are popular comic books in which locations of Sapporo are depicted They include “Golden Kamuy,” “Principal,” “Silver Spoon” and “Ushio and Tora.” Visitors can also read the comics A timeline of manga history shows cartoons associated with Hokkaido There is also a collection of manga works that range widely in genre and time of their release that are aimed at offering visitors an opportunity to make new discoveries They include “Slum Dunk,” “Pretty Guardian Sailor Moon,” and even the manga version of “The Unwomanly Face of War” by 2015 Nobel Literature Prize winner Svetlana Alexievich Concurrently held at the venue is an immersive exhibition dedicated to the popular “Blue Period” manga series Two great “shojo manga” (girls’ comics) artists approached the municipality with the idea of establishing a manga museum in Hokkaido officials had been seeking ways to make use of manga and other pop culture resources for community development The exhibition at the Sapporo Manga Park runs until Dec on Monday through Thursday and on Sundays and holidays The “Blue Period” exhibition is open on Fridays Icy giants of Sapporo Snow Festival return in full force Magnificent art for ‘Kingdom’ manga now on show in Osaka Exhibition marks 20th anniversary of ‘Fullmetal Alchemist’ The magical ‘Kingdom’ where the art of war is on display Information on the latest cherry blossom conditions Please right click to use your browser’s translation function.) 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harnessing its new technologies!Capable of serving new data center demand as the world’s digital transformation ramps up IIJ’s Shiroi Data Center Campus in Shiroi-shi is a large-scale data center designed to cope with the explosive growth in data center demand for 5G In anticipation of further growth in demand a second building on the site was opened in July 2023 We have 40,000m2 of space at Shiroi Data Center Campus and envision eventually expanding it based on market growth In pursuit of carbon offsets at Shiroi Data Center Campus we use outside-air cooling to reduce air-conditioning power consumption and we are installing large-scale lithium-ion batteries to facilitate peak shaving of our grid power usage We also plan to introduce power derived from renewable energy sources by installing solar cells both on and offsite we are actively pursuing labor-savings by using robots to perform security and attendant duties and implementing RPA we have set up the Shiroi Wireless Campus to conduct research on advanced wireless communication technologies such as local 5G so the facility goes beyond simply being a place to house communications and server devices and also functions as a research campus A campus is a hub for all sorts of endeavors so the name reflects our desire to make the facility a hub for creating new value by bringing together digital data and designing in the flexibility to handle new technologies and to address new needs and services you know how brittle and delicate the pencil lead is Japanese artist Shiroi is able to carve that fragile material into stunningly detailed micro-artworks Shiroi (@shir0003) took up pencil lead carving seven years ago after watching a segment on renowned Japanese pencil carver Toshiyuki Yamazaki on TV He was blown away by the level of detail the master lead carver could achieve simply keeping his hand steady enough to keep from breaking the fragile lead was a huge challenge in the beginning Shiroi is a pencil lead carving master in his own right The fragile nature of the lead is what makes this art form so challenging but it’s also what originally attracted Mr We’ve all broken the tip of a pencil at one point in our lives so we can appreciate the work and patience that goes into making one of these tiny masterpieces the fact that it’s so difficult to make is what makes lead carving interesting A post shared by Shiroi (@shiroi8) Shiroi’s most impressive creations is a pencil lead carved into all the letters of the alphabet and the Japanese artist recalls that by the time he reached the letter Z he was so nervous that his hands were shaking but it was so fragile that after managing to take a few photos of it A post shared by Shiroi (@shiroi8) After sharing his AtoZ sculpture on social media Shiroi was disappointed to read a critical comment that called his work wasteful and although there were plenty of positive comments this one struck deep and made him wan to improve so that people wouldn’t consider it a waste anymore A post shared by Shiroi (@shiroi8) Shiroi honed his pencil lead-carving skills to a point where he is now able to carve almost anything out of a pencil to replicas of famous landmarks and even chains or car maker names and brands A post shared by Shiroi (@shiroi8) takes frequent breaks to make sure he doesn’t lose focus and is always on the lookout for new techniques to take his lead carving art to the next level A post shared by Shiroi (@shiroi8) A post shared by Shiroi (@shiroi8) A post shared by Shiroi (@shiroi8) A post shared by Shiroi (@shiroi8) A post shared by Shiroi (@shiroi8) A post shared by Shiroi (@shiroi8) A post shared by Shiroi (@shiroi8) Stay updated with the latest in Tech, Science, Culture, Entertainment, and more by following our Telegram channel here Anyone who's ever used a pencil will know just how easy it is to break the stick of lead inside of it Even if you attempt to handle it as gently as possible there are still times where you end up breaking the graphite the fragility of pencil lead sticks proves to be absolutely no bother as demonstrated by the absolutely splendid sculptures that he's able to craft out of them the artist posts images of his artwork on Twitter and Instagram and has slowly been gathering fans with his intricate pencil-lead sculptures of things like buildings According to Oddity Central Shiroi took his first steps into pencil carving after getting inspired by celebrity Japanese pencil carver Toshiyuki Yamazaki as he was featured on a television segment Since catching a glimpse of the master's talent on screen around seven years ago Shiroi has tried his best to emulate the same level of intricacy and craftsmanship in his own carvings – an incredibly challenging task considering the brittle nature of pencil lead and the extremely limited surface area afforded to the artist Taking a look at some of his creations will show just how much care and attention the artist has put into his work From Cloud Strife's Buster Sword and Sora's Keyblade to imitations of Big Ben and miniature versions of household items like cutlery and furniture all of his work features a significant level of accuracy and detail One particularly impressive carving is a functioning "metal chain" made by meticulously breaking parts of pencil lead in all the right places It's clear that Shiroi's work requires plenty of patience and unwavering concentration to complete but his mastery of the craft has arrived at the point where he's able to carve just about anything he wishes from pencil lead Unfortunately, Shiroi has yet to officially put his work up for sale on any commerce platform, possibly due to the extremely delicate nature of his creations. For now, though, we can just continue admiring his craft through the posts that pop up on his Twitter and Instagram profiles Porsche opens its second Southeast Asian retail store in Vietnam Singapore creates tool to help employers measure staff's stress levels 'Vaccinate first if you want to perform the hajj', Saudi Arabia declares Cover image sourced from shiroi8 on Instagram Make your digital transformation a reality The successful integration of AI and IoT in manufacturing will depend on effective change management Leverage our capabilities to accelerate your business transformation Discover how to achieve your business goals through cloud modernization practices Discover how to maximize operational excellence business continuity and financial sustainability through our cloud-advanced optimization services end-to-end digital on-premises platform that supports different industries with the benefits of private 5G We’ll help you navigate the complexities and opportunities of GenAI When organizations focus on transformation a move to the cloud can deliver cost savings – but they often need expert advice to help them along their journey Make zero trust security work for your organization across hybrid work environments Helping you meet the demand for constant innovation and transformation Discover how we accelerate your business transformation Liantis – an established HR company in Belgium – had built up data islands and isolated solutions as part of their legacy system We ensured that Randstad’s migration to Genesys Cloud CX had no impact on availability ensuring an exceptional user experience for clients and talent NTT DATA is a Leader and Star Performer in the Everest Group Sustainability Enablement Technology Services PEAK Matrix® Assessment 2024 As the first project under the partnership the joint venture will acquire land in Inzai-Shiroi area one of the major hubs for large-scale data centers in the Asia-Pacific region The initial plan is to build data centers in the Inzai-Shiroi with a total planned IT load of 50MW plans to deliver first capacity in the second half of fiscal year 2026 NTT Global Data Centers is investing 1.5 trillion yen (approx 12 billion USD) over the next five years to expand and upgrade its data center business globally As demand for data usage and computation continues to increase with the wider use of generative AI and other technologies the need for data centers is expected to continue to grow around the globe This partnership is part of the broader NTT Global Data Centers strategy to expand its data center presence in Japan and continue to serve data center clients around the world The two companies aim to develop an advanced data center model that helps enhance digitalization of society and helps solve carbon neutrality issues drawing upon NTT DATA Group’s expertise in telecommunications and building and managing globally standardized data centers coupled with TEPCO Group's expertise in power facilities and optimum usage of dispersed power for carbon-neutral solutions (IIJ) has launched a second data center on a campus outside Tokyo The company this week announced the start of operations at the second phase building on its Shiroi Data Center Campus in Shiroi-shi The facility had been under construction since May 2022; and will offer 10MW and capacity for 1,100 racks across 8,000 sqm (86,110 sq ft) with the remaining half due to come into use by February 2024 The new air-cooled building offers densities of 10-20kW per rack and utilizes on-site solar “The Shiroi DCC's second phase building aims to meet increasingly diverse colocation needs from companies offering private cloud services and SI service providers to cloud vendors and content providers as well as data center service providers needing reseller space with outstanding energy efficiency,” the company said The Shiroi campus is sat on a total of 40,000 sqm (430,555 sq ft) and will eventually span four buildings and offer 50MW across 6,000 racks The Shiroi campus is also the location for an Edge data center deployment trial with Australian micro data center firm Zella DC and houses a Tesla Powerpack lithium-ion battery storage system The company installed solar panels at the Shiroi campus in February 2023 In March the company announced a similar deployment at its Matsue Data Center Park in Matsue The Matsue City campus opened in 2011 and expanded in 2013 It totals 16,000 sqm (172,225 sq ft) and 5MW Last year the company announced plans for another 2,000 sqm (21,525 sq ft) module with capacity for 300 racks The system capacity of the newly-installed solar panels is expected to be approximately 340 MWh in annual electric power generation amounting to around seven percent of the Matsue DCP server building needs KDDI acquired a stake in IIJ from NTT earlier this year IIJ has built one of the largest Internet backbone networks in Japan The company operates around 17 locations in Japan and five more internationally 2023 has seen IIJ announce two more international projects IIJ announced a data center trial project in Iceland in partnership with national power company Landsvirkjun sees IIJ install a microdata center at the Landsvirkjun Írafoss hydropower station in southern Iceland The facility will be remotely-controlled by IIJ’s European unit from London the company announced it was to provide data center infrastructure to Uzbektelecom in Uzbekistan Installation is scheduled to begin in 2023 with IIJ saying it expected the facility to significantly improve the communications environment of Uzbekistan The project funded by the Japan Bank for International Cooperation (JBIC) Nippon Export and Investment Insurance (NEXI) will see Toyota Tsusho will serve as the overall coordinator NEC provide optical wavelength multiplexing communications equipment and training and NTT providing equipment for the large-scale communication network and education for Uzbektelecom's operational staff Data Centre Dynamics Ltd (DCD), 32-38 Saffron Hill, London, EC1N 8FH Email. [email protected]DCD is a subsidiary of InfraXmedia Lifestyle Culture Shiroi Koibito and Golden Kamui have collaborated several times in the past: in December 2020 with "Ashiㇼpa" and "Letaㇻ" Original illustrations drawn for this collaboration are designed The character for this collaboration is Tanigaki Genjiro He is known by such nicknames as "Tanigaki Nishipa" and "Genjiro-chan," and has a particularly strong physique which is depicted in the collaboration can as a flying button It is also well known among fans that Nishipa Tanigaki is a favorite character of the original author such as "An original can made for Noda-sensei" and "I think he would be the most pleased #GoldenKamui https://t.co/BCMdVFUhhb pic.twitter.com/xXL9ToDgiN- This "Golden Kamuy" collaboration can of 36 Shiroi Koibito pieces will be sold at "Shop Piccadilly" and "ISHIYA Sapporo Odori Main Store" in Shiroi Koibito Park in Sapporo be sure to get your hands on a Tanigaki Nishipa collaboration can with white buttons 2024 (Thursday) - Ends when all the cans are gone *Sales hours will be based on store operating hours ■Online Sales ISHIYA Online Shop Annex ( https://ishiya.base.ec/ ) ISHIYA Online Shop will start selling from 10:00 on March 14 Sold out as soon as the quantity is reached Sales outlets Shiroi Koibito Park Shop Piccadilly (open from 10:00 to 19:00) ISHIYA Sapporo Odori Main Store (Business hours: 10:00 - 20:00) No advance reservations or lay-backs are accepted No advance reservations or layaways are available Each store will accept a maximum of two cans per person Store locations and hours of operation are subject to change without notice © Satoru Noda/Shueisha/Shueisha Golden Kamui Production Committee "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" 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 Ishiya had been dabbling with the different taste for quite a while but decided the time wasn’t ripe until the supply shortage hit Shiroi Koibito are a famed souvenir item representing Hokkaido that consist of two layers of cookies with a white chocolate filling Eggs are an essential ingredient to the cookies but a series of avian flu outbreaks after the turn of the year resulted in a dire supply shortage Even though the company is now moving back into regular production it was forced to stop making some products Deciding to turn the situation to its advantage Ishiya in late April launched the “Shiroi Koibito” Chocolate Tablet line its chocolate-only version that doesn’t require eggs The company was aware there were customers who craved only chocolate fillings The white chocolate for the “Shiroi Koibito White” is kneaded longer to achieve a melt-in-the-mouth feel The kneading temperature of black chocolate for the “Shiroi Koibito Black” is carefully controlled to produce a mellower taste “The chocolate tablet product was developed to cater to those who only want to eat chocolate,” said Kanako Nozaki of Ishiya's public relations division “We want everyone to enjoy the original chocolate blended exclusively for Shiroi Koibito.” Hokkaido’s ‘Shiroi Koibito’ cookies to be sold in China Valentine’s Day chocolate ramen back on the menu at Kourakuen Starbucks to sell special local Frappuccinos in each prefecture Women in Japan who got haircuts once had to tell government why Panels to cover just 3 percent of data center’s needs Japanese ISP Internet Initiative Japan Inc (IIJ) has installed solar panels at one of its data centers The company this week announced the installation of a 336kWp rooftop solar power system on the data hall and administrative buildings at its Shiroi data center campus in Chiba Prefecture The first 700-rack data center launched at the 40,000 sqm (430,500 sq ft) Shiroi site launched in May 2019 and the new solar system went into operation in February 2023 The panels are expected to generate approximately 373MWh annually amounting to just 3 percent of the facility’s needs Installation of the solar panels was partially funded by an FY2021 program of Japan's Ministry of the Environment for subsidizing measures taken to control carbon dioxide emissions The company said similar deployments are planned at IIJ’s Matsue data center park in Shimane Prefecture and on the phase two server building of the Shiroi DCC which is scheduled to go into operation in July 2023 the second building at Shiroi will offer space for around 1,100 racks the site will feature four buildings totaling around 6,000 racks and 50MW and also houses a Tesla Powerpack lithium-ion battery storage system The company has also previously opened a data center near Fukuoka Airport Data Centre Dynamics Ltd (DCD), 32-38 Saffron Hill, London, EC1N 8FH Email. [email protected]DCD is a subsidiary of InfraXmedia Internet Initiative Japan (IIJ) is set to break ground on a data center campus in the city of Shiroi the first phase of which is expected to come online in spring 2019 The site on which it will be built spans 40,000 square meters (430,550 sq ft) and can reportedly provide up to 50MW of power capacity though the company has not disclosed tecnical details of the facilities themselves cloud and network service provider said it would be building the campus module by module to allow for incremental expansions based on demand each module can be built rapidly and at a low cost Another one of the company’s sites, in Matsue, is a container-based modular campus -  it was the first of its kind in Japan when it launched in 2011. Two years later, IIJ doubled the size of the deployment to 48 containers and also increased the power capacity twofold While such a construction model has advantages in terms of speed and ease of deployment French hosting company OVH learnt this the hard way when an electrical fault caused and outage at two of its Strasbourg data centers The issue was caused by a lack of redundancy which the company said was a consequence of the haste in which the facilities were built with free air cooling technology and intelligent systems for energy and cooling control The company plans to implement automation and machine learning technologies throughout the facility for fault detection as well as for a range of operational tasks Data Centre Dynamics Ltd (DCD), 32-38 Saffron Hill, London, EC1N 8FH Email. [email protected]DCD is a subsidiary of InfraXmedia The facility will be IIJ’s second in Shiroi and the security for the data center will be handled by a robot Internet service provider Internet Initiative Japan has built a 430,500 square foot (40,000 sq m) data center in Shiroi The 50MW carrier-neutral facility in the Chiba Prefecture was built in just eight months thanks to the modular design of the data center and other operational tasks in the data center will be handled by a Reborg-Z security robot The Reborg-Z robot is a standing guard robot created by security company Alsok The robot is equipped with options for detecting hazardous gases and has a fire extinguishing function It is unclear how a standing robot can patrol a facility Humans will likely still be required for the majority of tasks The company said that "the Shiroi DCC uses outside-air cooling system that accounts for a significant portion of data center energy consumption “It was designed to maximize electricity usage efficiency through an air-conditioning system that delivers cooled air more efficiently than conventional floor-blown systems by using wall-mounted air conditioner fans that directly cool servers.” Another Japanese data center operator is about to start building an air and snow cooled facility in Hokkaido, Japan. Kyocera Communication Systems plans to build a data center solely powered by wind Hokkaido temperatures regularly reach below 30°F (-1°C) during the winter allowing the data center to be cooled by ambient air during these months snow will be collected and stored to provide cooling in warmer summer months Data Centre Dynamics Ltd (DCD), 32-38 Saffron Hill, London, EC1N 8FH Email. [email protected]DCD is a subsidiary of InfraXmedia To meet diversifying collocation needs including rapidly growing AI demandAt the same time will accelerate initiatives toward carbon neutral data centers TOKYO - July 3, 2023 - Internet Initiative Japan Inc. (TSE Prime: 3774), one of Japan's leading Internet access and comprehensive network solutions providers, today announced the start of operation this month of the second phase building on the Company's Shiroi Data Center Campus (Shiroi-shi which had been under construction since May 2022 The Shiroi DCC's second phase building has a site area of approximately 8,000 square meters maximum incoming power capacity of 10MW (megawatts) Starting the datacenter service with around 50 percent of the 1,100 racks all remaining racks are expected to be in service by February 2024 besides expanding the space housing equipment for IIJ services for which demand is growing is also able to meet increasingly diverse collocation needs as well as data center service providers needing reseller space with outstanding energy efficiency The Shiroi DCC is one of the centers concentrating infrastructure equipment for IIJ cloud and network services As use of IIJ services has increased lately against the background of growing ICT demand construction was carried out on the second phase building as a facility for expanding service infrastructure equipment Another recent trend is the provision of hyperscale data centers having incoming power capacity exceeding several tens of MW Most of these are intended for use by"mega-cloud service providers," whereas data center facilities for collocation or housing of other kinds of service providers or enterprises have tended to be in short supply the Shiroi DCC's second phase building aims to meet increasingly diverse collocation needs given that plans have been announced for the use in data centers of server CPUs with maximum power use (Thermal Design Power: TDP) exceeding 300W along with the expected growth in demand for servers equipped with graphics processing units (GPUs) which consume large amounts of electric power and are needed for data processing in the rapidly growing generative AI services the new server building meets power demand of 10 to 20kW per rack An additional factor is the increasingly challenging demands on the data center industry for initiatives in the areas of energy efficiency and renewable energy use Examples include the new benchmark system introduced in the Act on Rationalizing Energy Use of 2022 calling on the industry to aim for an energy efficiency level of PUE(*) 1.4 or below; the setting of new measures for switching to non-fossil energy in fiscal 2023; and the revision of technical requirements in RE100 encouraging the spread of energy efficiency with high additionality In the second phase building of the Shiroi DCC besides bringing together the existing energy-saving technology built up by the IIJ Group to date carbon neutrality will be aggressively advanced through experimental introduction of new technology and technology development while supporting decarbonization by customers Expansion of the Shiroi DCC to a second server building is being done without a large increase in operators thanks to the automation and systemization of data center operations including the automated reception system carried over from the first phase building Besides the ability to connect directly to various IIJ network service and cloud service equipment a JPNAP (Japan Network Access Point) site in the Shiroi DCC provides Internet exchange (IX) service realizing interoperability among content providers and Internet access providers in Japan and overseas The Inzai district where the Shiroi DCC is located is drawing attention for its concentration of data centers bringing the advantage also of use as a network hub for connection to various cloud services and nearby data centers IIJ is committed to further expanding infrastructure for meeting the vigorous demand for data center services while aiming to lead the way in the ICT industry's efforts to advance the cause of carbon neutrality IIJ is one of Japan's leading Internet-access and comprehensive network solutions providers IIJ and its group companies provide total network solutions that mainly cater to high-end corporate customers IIJ's services include high-quality Internet connectivity services IIJ has built one of the largest Internet backbone networks in Japan that is connected to the United States IIJ was listed on the Prime Market of the Tokyo Stock Exchange in 2022 The statements within this release contain forward-looking statements about our future plans that involve risk and uncertainty These statements may differ materially from actual future events or results If 30 days have gone by since your purchase unfortunately we can\u2019t offer you a refund or exchange your item must be unused and in the same condition that you received it Please do not send your purchase back to the manufacturer Refunds (if applicable)Once your return is received and inspected we will send you an email to notify you that we have received your returned item We will also notify you of the approval or rejection of your refund.If you are approved and a credit will automatically be applied to your credit card or original method of payment Late or missing refunds (if applicable)If you haven\u2019t received a refund yet first check your bank account again.Then contact your credit card company it may take some time before your refund is officially posted.Next contact your bank There is often some processing time before a refund is posted.If you\u2019ve done all of this and you still have not received your refund yet Sale items (if applicable)Only regular priced items may be refunded unfortunately sale items cannot be refunded Exchanges (if applicable)We only replace items if they are defective or damaged  If you need to exchange it for the same item send us an email at info@thepitldn.co.uk and send your item to: 70 Guy Road you should mail your product to: 70 Guy Road You will be responsible for paying for your own shipping costs for returning your item.  the time it may take for your exchanged product to reach you you should consider using a trackable shipping service or purchasing shipping insurance We don\u2019t guarantee that we will receive your returned item.\u00A0 Photo Credit: Ollie Adegboye a style bespoke to the South-East London jazz scene which Brown is a key player within This is illustrated by the bass lines in the title track of the album & ‘Straight to the Point’ both having pulsating melodies which evoke images of walking through a busy metropolis on a mission The dark driving forces of these 2 tunes are bathed in soulful guitar chords meeting spatters of Brown’s signature jazz-rock infused licks Of course there are some epic solos and shredding Highlights include the climaxes of ‘Shiroi’ – where he applies some mad guitar effects to make it sound more like a kora - ‘Me Up’ – a funky bullet of sound where Brown channels his inner-Hendrix - & ‘God Willing’ – a beautiful song which will take to the listener to celestial plains Brown’s choice of grounding the music with trap beats is refreshing and surprising considering his history of working with one of the best live percussionists of our time; Yussef Dayes This stylistic choice gives the album a laid-back feel making Shiroi perfect music to listen to whilst on the move The record is simultaneously energising and calming an aspect testament to Brown’s ability to tap into higher musical powers SAPPORO--Amid a prolonged slowdown in tourism from the novel coronavirus pandemic is looking to expand into foreign markets for its "Shiroi Koibito" cookies The confectionery maker plans to open its first overseas shops in China and the United States to increase sales of its signature treat and bring back tourists to Hokkaido it could lead to an increase in tourists visiting Hokkaido in the future," said an Ishiya public relations representative Ishiya said it will work out details such as locations and the number of shops but new stores will open by the end of the year Although the company operates 12 shops in Sapporo Shiroi Koibito is not sold outside the northernmost prefecture Ishiya has promoted the rarity of the cookie saying that it can only be purchased in Hokkaido But with no prospect of recovery in the number of tourists in the near future the confectioner deemed it necessary to expand sales channels overseas Inbound tourists had accounted for a large portion of Ishiya's sales But their number dramatically plunged in and after February last year when the pandemic was worsening in Japan forcing the company to temporarily shut down the production line for Shiroi Koibito between February and March sales were still about half of the same period of the previous year Shiroi Koibito is famed as a souvenir representing Hokkaido It is already available in the country via Tmall Global an online shopping website operated by Chinese IT giant Alibaba Group Dying teacher offers life savings to show kids the power of books More stores shutter in Tokyo’s high-end Ginza Six mall amid travel bans Visual Kei band Faze will be releasing their first mini-album this year on August 26, titled Shiro Kage (白い影). The album will contain five tracks, check out the preview in the video below. If you have time to check out their YouTube they’re very active and upload frequently They will also be releasing with you single in December this year but tracklist and cover art has yet to be announced Topic Artist A friend of mine is deep into tokusatsu and kaiju the genre of Japanese sci-fi movies and television shows that gave us the likes of Godzilla and Ultraman the Tokyo Broadcasting System commissioned producer/director Eiji Tsuburaya to create a sequel to Ultraman The spinoff was eventually named Ultra-Seven for the team of seven astronauts (the Terrestrial Defense Force) that protected the Earth from alien invaders sometimes with the help of superpowers and Earth’s monsters Forty-nine episodes of the serial were broadcast This was the era of the original James Bond films as well as the campy Batman series starring Adam West the Ultra-Seven team had a special car at its disposal Knowing my interest in movie and television cars my friend brought over a 1:32 scale model for me to check out Top speed was supposed to be more than 225 mph (in autopilot mode) the Pointer’s front end can most charitably be described as a hot mess Despite the mashed-up Nipponese-American styling So popular that if you were a Japanese boy in 1967 you were more likely to have a toy Pointer than a scale-model Toyota 2000GT Yasushi Shiroi was one of those boys and by the mid-1980s he had a job and a burning desire to recreate the Pointer The original movie car disappeared sometime after the series was canceled in 1968 and it was donated to a kindergarten the community center where I went to school for K-9 here in the U.S.A had a vintage 1927 Ahrens Fox fire pumper and a decommissioned F-86 jet fighter as playground equipment is a foreign country; they do things differently there Getting back to the Pointer: Keeping any vintage car on the road in Japan is a challenge Anything more than 10 years old must undergo an expensive finding an almost 30-year-old American luxury sedan would not be easy so Shiroi decided to use a Japanese car that had a similar profile even if it lacked the Imperial’s majestic scale Japanese motor vehicle standards are rigorous and modifications to the basic structure are generally not permitted Meeting those standards while creating an accurate replica was costly and time consuming; Shiroi sometimes went without food to pay the bills He was determined to recreate the car of his childhood so he tracked down the original fabricator to determine the correct details he finished a slightly smaller-scale replica of the PO-1.  Shiroi wanted a true replica on the correct Imperial chassis Six years after he started the first replica he started hunting for a correct donor car it only took him three months to find a ’58 Imperial but since those two were separated only by the ’58s dual headlights it was close enough; the headlamps would be removed in the modifications anyways He assembled a like-minded team of Ultra-Seven fans and solicited donations for the project he scrimped to cover the bills—once living on a pound of chocolate for a week while waiting for the next paycheck Shiroi is quick to credit the members of his team Everyone cooperated to accomplish a goal. For our generations it’s like an homage… or more like… a sacred object,” he told theAFICIONAUTO.  Meeting Japanese regulations was still a problem All the revised body panels were fabricated from steel and nudged the car’s weight towards the 2.5-ton mark Top speed wasn’t anywhere near the stock Imperial’s Auxiliary jet engines weren’t in the replica’s build sheet but that doesn’t stop people from recognizing Shiroi’s Pointer The car gets thumbs up and photos snapped whenever he takes it out for a ride One of the original stars of Ultra-Seven even sent Shiroi a letter of authenticity saying that it was even better than the original Keeping the PO-1 on the road isn’t simply a labor of love for Shiroi Japanese registration fees are based on engine displacement and the ’58 Imperial’s 392 cubic-inch V-8 puts it in the six-liter-and-above class That costs 110,000 yen a year (about $1000 U.S To encourage new car sales by Japanese automakers there is also a 16-percent surcharge for vehicles over 13 years old believes that owning and driving the Pointer 1 is worth the cost His Pointer 1 isn’t Shiroi’s only vintage TV car replica He also has a Mazda Cosmo decked out in the livery used in The Return of Ultraman the 1971 sequel produced by Eiji Tsuburaya’s son Hajime Similar to some folks who own Batmobile replicas wearing an Ultra-Seven costume when showing the Pointer at car shows When he first started displaying his Pointer back in the 1990s Shiroi even hired a model to dress as the female Ultra-Seven astronaut Shiroi’s original plans were to enjoy the car for a while and then sell it after a couple of years After realizing how much his Ultra-Seven replica had enlarged his circle of friends and how much others enjoyed it He had even met one particularly special friend because of his superhero car the model who regularly played Ann couldn’t work the show To this day they go to car shows dressed in character trying to get my standard dozen photographs of every car that my OCD demanded but the people who make and own them have even better stories but it exists only because Yasushi Shiroi is a very special person and website in this browser for the next time I comment Δdocument.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value" Sign up to receive our Daily Driver newsletter Please upgrade to a more modern version to fully experience JapanToday site and for security reasons With it's multiple Pokemon collaborations and golden KitKat creations Tokyo Banana is the go-to souvenir sweets to bring home but when one travels the northern island of Hokkaido The popular Hokkaido sweet's name translate to "White Lover" consists of langue-de-chat style sandwich cookies filled with white chocolate Those seeking out the prized Hokkaido treats will have two all new forms to try them out in: a white chocolate drink and ice cream sandwich based on Shiroi Koibito Shiroi Koibito White Chocolate Drink is pretty much what its name says a rich and sweet beverage that recaptures the white chocolate filling of the cookies with a hint of the langue-de-chat biscuits in the drink as well The Shiroi Koibito Sandwich Ice is an ice cream sandwich that takes two large butter cookies and uses them to sandwich white chocolate ice cream and langue-de-chat bits The beverage will be available all throughout Japanese starting Feb 2 while the ice cream sandwich will a convenience store exclusive starting Feb 1 and then available throughout Japan starting March 1 -- Sanrio teams up with Japan’s ‘nature’ organic doughnuts company for sweetest Valentine’s Day treats -- Japanese mangaka Ozaki Keishi creates manga based on his real-life international marriage -- Iconic Evangelion scenes make up the design for this new outdoor clothing collection Join the leading Asian tourist attraction to assist our diverse range of customers I have to say that some congratulations goes to this company for continuing to develop goods and services during the pandemic waving Hokkaido's flag during the worst of times Do you take these before or after the insulin shot Do you take these before or after the insulin shot Shiroi Koibito's sugar content is pretty tame compared to for example most American cereal At least the people at Ishiya admit and advertise their products as sweet compared to the cereal companies That unaccountable triumph of marketing over mental faculties Use your Facebook account to login or register with JapanToday you will also receive an email inviting you to receive our news alerts A mix of what's trending on our other sites but they’ve been a staple of the Japanese luxury fruit market for years The Asian country actually has several varieties of white strawberries or Shiroi Houseki stands out as the rarest and most expensive White Jewel strawberries were created four years ago and his farm in Japan’s Saga Prefecture remains the only one in the world that produces this unique fruit Teshima-san claims he spent years cross-breeding different types of strawberries and perfecting his growing technique in order to come up with a large strawberry that was white both on the inside and the outside One of the secrets to growing White Jewel strawberries is reduced exposure to sunlight the natural chemical that gives fruits and vegetables their color But Yasuhito Teshima says that even after years of trial and error Only 10 percent of his strawberries turn out white and only a few of these are perfectly pale White Jewel strawberries will not turn red Teshima acknowledges that his White Jewels have to compete against other types of white strawberries developed in Japan but claims that his are considerably larger and whiter than any of the other breeds a novelty fruit that is ultra rare and extremely difficult to produce can fetch a very high price and the White Jewel strawberry is a perfect example that’s super expensive for a strawberry “The flavor is something deep, something that doesn’t have a huge impact, but it does give you a slightly mysterious feeling and finally, you understand it, and it is really, really tasty,” Teshima told Great Big Story John Daub got a chance to try White Jewel while visiting Teshima’s farm and reports the following: “The Shiroi Houseki smells very sweet The first bite is juicy with a initial taste like fresh pineapple—but that disappears after a couple of seconds the natural sugars don’t stay in your mouth and leaves a fresh aftertaste.” Daub adds that in Japanese culture, rare and expensive fruit like the White Jewels are bought as special gifts Interestingly enough, White Jewels are not the most expensive Japanese strawberries. That title goes to Kokota strawberries a rare breed of giant red strawberries that have “good acidity and rich sweetness” 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 snacks and moreFrom cakes and cookies to chocolate and potato chips Tokyo’s souvenir sweets are some of the best around souvenir shops in train stations or even at the airport.  While the variety of confectionery may be overwhelming we’ve narrowed down a list of the most popular snacks you must pick up when you next see them.  RECOMMENDED: For more tasty treats, head to the best chocolate shops in Tokyo Photo: Kisa ToyoshimaPerhaps one of the most popular edible souvenirs from Japan, Tokyo Banana is always a winner The treat is simply a banana-shaped sponge cake filled with various types of custard but these days you’ll find special editions like caramel Keep an eye out for Tokyo Banana collaborations featuring your favourite characters like Pikachu Tokyo Banana has even expanded to include other small confectionery such as cookies You can find Tokyo Banana at Tokyo Banana World at Tokyo Station or Daimaru Tokyo. For more retail information, visit here Photo: Shukley Co., Ltd.Cheese is typically a savoury treat, but Tokyo Milk Cheese Factory has made a name for itself offering an assortment of cheese-filled sweets and desserts including cookies and cheesecakes One of the brand’s most popular items is its cheese cookies which come in different salty-sweet flavours including salt camembert and honey gorgonzola You’ll want to keep an eye out for seasonal combos such as truffle cheddar lemon cream cheese and chocolate mascarpone.  Tokyo Milk Cheese Factory can be found at most depachika and airports. For more retail information, visit here Photo: Kisa ToyoshimaIf you love potato chips, you’re going to enjoy Jagga Pokkuru This popular potato snack is a fan favourite for its pure potato flavour and addictive Made from 100-percent Hokkaido-grown jaga imo potatoes the savoury snack is seasoned with roasted sea salt sourced from Hokkaido's Saroma lagoon giving the sticks a unique texture and flavour.  Produced by snack giant Calbee, you can find boxes of Jagga Pokkuru at any Calbee Plus store, including the one at Tokyo Station. For more retail information, visit here You’ll find Yoku Moku at most department store depachika food halls. For more retail information, visit here Photo: Kisa ToyoshimaShiroi Koibito is a special sweet hailing from Hokkaido that’s become so popular you can find it almost everywhere in Japan The treat is simply a tablet of white chocolate sandwiched between two buttery langues de chat biscuits There is also a milk chocolate version if you prefer a little more cacao in your dessert The small cookies are so popular that there is a Shiroi Koibito chocolate theme park in Sapporo and you can even find soft serve ice cream flavoured after the confectionery in Tokyo Shiroi Koibito are available at Ishiya shops around Japan. For more retail information, visit here Photo: Kisa ToyoshimaNothing says kawaii more than these adorable baby-bird-shaped sweets known as Hiyoko The little pastries have been around for a long time their widespread popularity means you can find them in most cities The tiny birds consist of a thin pastry shell with a sweet bean paste filling They make a perfect accompaniment to a cup of tea.  Hiyoko are sold at most depachika and airports. For more retail information, visit here Photo: Kisa ToyoshimaThis Tokyo-born confection translates as ‘sesame egg’ and is precisely that but once you cut through the white coating inside you'll find a lovely layer of sponge cake and a centre of sweet black sesame paste There are also seasonal egg variations like a chocolate marron (chestnut) tamago and even a cute purple sweet potato egg You’ll find Goma Tamago at depachika as well as the brand’s official outlet in Ginza. For more retail information, visit here Photo: Kisa ToyoshimaNo visit to Japan is complete without picking up a few KitKats Japan is known for its wacky and distinctive KitKat flavours like sake or wasabi and there are even special collaborations with other brands to make limited edition flavours you won’t find elsewhere Regional KitKat flavours are often sold in nice gift boxes but you can also pick up share bags of KitKats – the paper bags even double as origami paper.  head to one of Tokyo’s KitKat Chocolatory outlets where you’ll find unique flavours like ruby chocolate The premium KitKats can be packaged into boxes and customised with stickers for birthdays and other celebrations KitKats are pretty much everywhere in Japan. Find them at your local convenience store, Don Quijote, or at the KitKat Chocolatory. For more retail information, visit here Photo: fb.com/roycechocolateAnother sweet treat from Hokkaido, Royce is best known for its melt-in-your-mouth nama (raw) chocolates Royce also makes a decadent collection of cookies The nama chocolates come in milk and dark chocolate varieties as well as more peculiar flavours such as sakura cheese Unless you’re visiting Hokkaido, the best spot to pick up Royce is at the airport, however, you can also find a few select Royce items at the Hokkaido antenna shop Hokkaido Dosanko Plaza in Tokyo. For more retail information, visit here. ¥864 for a box of 20 nama chocolate pieces Photo: Keisuke TanigawaFrom curry doughnuts to yuzu tarts these excellent bread shops and patisseries are definitely worth your dough Thanks for subscribing! Look out for your first newsletter in your inbox soon! facebooktwitterpinterestinstagramAbout us Shochiku started streaming the first four minutes of the live-action film adaptation of Akane Torikai's Sensei's Pious Lie (Sensei no Shiroi Uso) manga on Thursday The clip begins with Misuzu's thoughts on the unequal gender dynamics between men and women which is interrupted by her friend Minako and Minako's fiancé Masami arriving at the izakaya to drink with her After telling Misuzu that she should make some effort to look better to attract men Minako tells Misuzu that she is getting married to Masami The scene changes as Misuzu continues her earlier monologue as a new school day begins Nao Honda (My Broken Mariko Haruka no Sue) stars as the high school teacher Misuzu Hara HiHi Jets member Sōya Igari plays Yuki Niizuma, a student in Misuzu Hara's class. Ayaka Miyoshi plays Minako Fuchino, Misuzu's best friend and complete opposite. Shunsuke Kazama will play Masami Hayato Other cast members include Momoko Tanabe, Sora Inoue, Yuka Itaya, Bengal, Ryōko Kobayashi Kôichirô Miki (Yowamushi Pedal) is directing the film with a screenplay by Naoko Adachi Sensei's Pious Lie is the first work that Miki personally aspired to adapt and he has been developing the project for seven years the film will play in a new "three-screen" format in two theaters in Tokyo and Kumamoto The ultra wide format can run different footage on each screen such as additional sequences that are not part of the main story Torikai launched the manga series in Kodansha's Morning two magazine in 2013 Kodansha shipped the eighth and final compiled book volume in October 2017 Kodansha USA shipped the fourth and final omnibus volume in English in October 2022 Sources: Shochiku's YouTube channel, Comic Natalie lifestyleWhat to buy in Japan: Tokyo Banana Shiroi Koibito cookies and more Japanese snack pricesPHOTO: Money SmartPUBLISHED ONOctober 21 2022 6:38 AMOur love for Japanese food doesn't stop at sushi and sashimi - it extends to sweets and confections as well Think the famous Tokyo Banana cake and Shiroi Koibito 'white lover' cookies But as much as we love these Japanese goodies they're kind of reserved for special occasions because of expensive they are to buy in Singapore okay - before you start throwing rotten veggies at me I know that flights to Japan are expensive But Japan is one of the top travel destinations of Singaporeans anyway so if you're already planning to head there If you too have a sweet tooth and are visiting Japan anytime soon here are some snacks you 'die die' must buy home they make great gifts for your office and colleagues If you're thinking of dabao-ing food souvenirs from Japan here's a helpful price list of how much they cost Some of these snacks are now sold in Singapore and at Don Don Donki You can also get these snacks online via retailers on platforms like Shopee If you don't know what Tokyo Banana is It's a sponge cake snack that's filled with banana cream filling I wish I could say it's not worth the hype and that I'd never pay that much more for it but the sad truth is that I would because I genuinely enjoy this snack That's not half bad for 'cake' [embed]https://www.instagram.com/p/BxJaO1THNpL/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link[/embed] so quite a few online and offline retailers sell it But since there's so much competition The Shiroi Koibito 'white lover' biscuit features a white chocolate slice sandwiched between two 'cat tongue' cookies If you're looking at Japanese food souvenirs in general [embed]https://www.instagram.com/p/ByHfl3EAmPj/?utm_source=ig_embed&ig_rid=2ba6a582-c186-4da8-b573-0f6635f7a991[/embed] Although slightly more expensive (~$0.80 / piece) most people get the 27-piece one at $21.48 because that one comes with a nice metal tin This Calbee Potato Farm 'French fries' snack from Calbee is originally from Hokkaido but even if you're not heading so far up north you can still buy it at the Tokyo and Osaka airports The Singapore-Japan price difference for this is quite dramatic And that’s excluding any extra shipping fees since it delivers from Japan [embed]https://www.instagram.com/p/Bujcr_4Bw4p/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link[/embed] Tokyo Milk Cheese Factory is the only one with an official store in Singapore This is another one of my personal favourites [embed]https://www.instagram.com/p/BjMe9R2ADSr/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link[/embed] The prices quoted are for the cheaper classic flavour The honey and gorgonzola flavour is slightly more expensive Ichiran Ramen is a famous tonkotsu (pork broth) ramen restaurant chain in Japan most tourists aim to at least eat there once Of course nothing can beat the freshly made ramen but if you can't afford the time and/or energy to wait several hours [embed]https://www.instagram.com/p/Bpn9cMSlCXv/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link[/embed] which is a whopping 37 per cent more than the price in Japan the cheapest price I can find locally is $36 on Shopee Mall This article was first published in MoneySmart Moving ahead toward carbon neutrality at IIJ data centers one of Japan's leading Internet access and comprehensive network solutions providers today announced the installation of solar power systems on server and administrative buildings at its Shiroi Data Center Campus (Shiroi where data center services have been provided since May 2019 The solar system went into operation in February 2023 The system capacity of the installed solar panels is expected to be approximately 373 MWh in annual electric power generation amounting to around 3% of the Shiroi DCC server building needs Future plans call for installation of solar power systems also at the Matsue Data Center Park and on the phase two server building of the Shiroi DCC scheduled to go into operation in July 2023 Committed to meeting the carbon neutrality targets in the Japanese government's Green Growth Strategy IIJ will continue introducing the latest energy-saving technology actively working to realize carbon neutral data centers and to combat climate change The Future of AI and Buddhist Teachings (Dr 60th Anniversary of Normalization of Japan-South Korea Diplomatic Relations: Pre.. Copyright © 2015- Foreign Press Center Japan The introduction of the Shiroi Suna no Aquatope ( Aquatope of White Sand ) anime has been revealed. According to the official website, the series arrived on TV in Japan on July 8th The series takes place at Gama Gama Aquarium Kukuru Misakino is an 18-year-old high school student who works there and she knows the aquarium's “secret”: sometimes you can see mysterious things in front of a water tank with her hair loose and a tear rolling down her face Finally, Shiroi Suna no Aquatope is directed by Toshiya Shinohara (Kuroshitsuji) at studio PA Works (Nagi no Asukara) and character design is by Yuki Akiyama All images on this site belong to their respective owners Never mind that your countertops are encrusted under spills or that you only pretend to know what “chiffonade” is luminous—are meant to evoke the possibility of all that your kitchen could be Included in the set—which goes on sale today through Kickstarter—are a full-size 7.5-inch chef’s knife and a 7.5-inch slicer with a rectangular blade All of the knives have Edge of Belgravia’s signature and even the large chef knife feels startlingly light and balanced The core of each knife in the Shiroi Hana collection is made of AUS-10 steel and is fortified by outer layers of steel that help maintain its sharp edges over repeated wear The specialized blades glide into ingredients with precision—so you can feel just as elegant carving leftover deli ham as you would preparing sustainably farmed Kanpachi sashimi which safely encloses your knives in a free-floating display the Shiroi Hana collection is meant to be seen The knives will almost certainly attract the admiring gazes of dinner guests But extrinsic validation is far less important than the private extravagant culinary ambitions that beautiful kitchen tools such as these excite in you cooking in real life is frequently messy and mundane they are an assurance that those fantasies of Michelin stardom may be a little closer within reach than you think Its unique morphology and genetic structure may be useful for the development of bioelectronics.Ritsuko KawaiWired CouponsWayfair Coupons10% Off Wayfair Promo Code with sign-up $50 Off In-Person Tax Prep When You Switch From Your Tax Current Provider Exclusive: Up To 50% Off 6 Boxes With Factor Promo Code It is the essential source of information and ideas that make sense of a world in constant transformation The WIRED conversation illuminates how technology is changing every aspect of our lives—from culture to business The breakthroughs and innovations that we uncover lead to new ways of thinking TV Asahi announced on Sunday that the Crayon Shin-chan anime will have an anime collaboration with the upcoming live-action Shiroi Kyotō series. V6 member Junichi Okada who will star in the Shiroi Kyotō (The White Tower) series as Goro Zaizen will voice the same character in a "short anime" that will air on May 17 during Crayon Shin-chan's normal programming time of Friday at 7:30 p.m The segment of the episode featuring Okada is titled "Sugoi Kyotō da zo" (That's an Amazing Tower) Okada has previously done voice acting work for anime — notably as Shun Kazama in From Up On Poppy Hill and as Prince Arren in Tales from Earthsea — but this will be his first time voicing a character in the long-running Crayon Shin-chan anime series Shiroi Kyotō is an adaptation of Toyoko Yamasaki's novel of the same name that centers on two doctors who work at a big hospital The show will air for five consecutive nights from May 22 through 26 Sources: Crayon Shin-chan anime's website, Shiroi Kyotō show's Twitter account, Mainichi Shimbun's Mantan Web Gourmet [7 minutes walk from Sapporo Station] Enjoy hot springs A comfortable stay at the 605-room "Sapporo Hotel by Granbell" 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? and their focus on original series was a throwback to the glory days of Gainax and Gonzo (and early Bones too did one of the PAW shows I actually liked (though few others seemed to) And writer Kaikhara Yuuko is an industry stalwart who penned one of the best originals in years They’ve become a kind of ouroboros of self-plagiarism to the point of unintentional self-parody usually a small city (this time around it’s Nanjou Even the PAW color palette and art design I once admired seems tired and recycled to me now Aquatope seems to borrow most liberally from Nagi no Askura which Shinohara also directed though as with any Okada-written show That one was pretty good for a cour before totally jumping the shark but I see no reason to think I’ll hold out that long here I was thoroughly bored by the ten-minute mark and nothing that happened in the episode struck me as remotely interesting is both that I’ve changed as a viewer and PAW hasn’t changed as a studio Their recent work (with the notable exception of the Uchouten Kazoku franchise – for obvious reasons) has almost universally had the texture and flavor of Spam anime – pressed meat stuffed into a can popping out exactly as people expect it every time If Pringles is your potato chip of choice the modern P.A I’ve eaten a few in my day but my preferred chip is a lot more irregular and misshapen I don’t see much chance Shiroi Suna no Aquatope has any surprises in store so I suspect this is a one-and-done for me I like pringles AND spam (especially in stir fry or spam musubis) Though I do agree that I don’t get through most of PA Works series very often with boredom being the #1 culprit but that’s basically an aesthetic thing more than anything else I never get tired of the soft water colored shows but the sameness of these shows is just too much for me at this point In my minds eye PAW has become a mirror of KyoAni If Kyoto mostly cashes in on cute girls (or boys) doing cute things is all about cute girls doing weird things I might’ve appreciated the consistency in their style and execution but for a visual medium it just doesn’t work anymore PAW and KyoAni have always been mirror studios to me They represent studios with very strong stylistic signatures (so do Shaft and Trigger but it’s quite different there) who have a pretty insular corporate and creative culture For a long time I was more aesthetically compatible with PAW but the last few years they’ve just descended into their own burrow so much that unless they totally break mold (like Appare-Ranman which isn’t that good but is at least different) I drift off by the first eyecatch the way it hangs down and criss-crosses perfectly between her eyes Please consider becoming an LiA patron through one of the methods below 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 The official website of the PA WORKS released a new promotional video for the anime Shiroi Suna no Aquatope as well as a new image and more voice actors to join the cast in the second part of the adaptation The video shows the anime's second opening theme song called “ Tomedonai Shiosai ni Bokutachi wa Nani wo Utau Darоou ka ” by the group ARCANA PROJECT Shiroi Suna no Aquatope premiered in Japan on July 8 Source: ANN National Report Chiba Prefecture--A woman gets a haircut here and then reports doing so to the local authorities along with the reason for altering her appearance or she'll face punishment for transgressing societal norms since only men are allowed to cut their hair freely The scene is recorded in a newly found document nearly 150 years old that one resident submitted to justify her decision to deviate from her standard chignon bun hairstyle The document turned up during a recent study of archives kept at the residence of the Inoue family one of the oldest households in Shiroi city's Yata district The study was carried out by the Shiroi municipal board of education The Meiji government in 1871 issued an edict allowing men to freely choose their own hairstyles letting them decide whether to continue to knot their top-hair The order was designed to promote the Westernization of Japan just after it emerged from more than 200 years of national isolation under the feudal rule of the Tokugawa Shogunate But women were not permitted to switch to short hair without a convincing reason and had to maintain an elaborately done chignon bun otherwise Women were punished if they failed to report they had changed their hairstyles to local authorities hailed the document's discovery as a testament to an era when women had limited options “It is a valuable find that illustrates the prevailing value of the time that women should adhere to the traditional notion of beauty,” he said the woman’s father-in-law and other relatives reported that she had her hair cut in July as part of a religious ritual to pray that she would recover from a lengthy illness The document is believed to be a copy of one submitted to prefectural authorities also rushed to have their hair cut short in order to be freed from the burden of maintaining the chignon It reportedly required half a day for women to complete washing their hair because the chignon was firmly constructed using a large amount of oil Many women at the time were lucky if they could wash their hair once a month it was not uncommon for them to develop headaches due to the foul smell of their hair public opinion was largely against them wearing their hair short the Tokyo metropolitan government enacted an ordinance prohibiting women from wearing their hair short without a having special reason for doing so alongside a ban on men urinating in the street and getting tattoos Prefectures elsewhere followed suit in the ensuing years "I suspect that she was prompted to pray in July because the summer heat was exacerbating her poor health," Totani said Hairstylists adjust to COVID era with cuts that match the mask Home | English | Shiroi Koibito and More: Explore the Christmas Magic of Hokkaido Shiroi koibito isn’t just a delightful treat; it’s a magical gateway to Hokkaido’s winter wonderland and the enchanting northern gem of Hokkaido extends a warm invitation to a holiday season like no other a pristine blanket of snow adorns the landscape and the air carries the joyful spirit of the season As you snuggle up by the crackling fireplace let’s go on an unforgettable journey to discover the treasures of Hokkaido’s holiday charm Let’s kick off this adventure with a tasty bite of shiroi koibito These delightful confections are Hokkaido’s little bites of heaven Imagine a thin layer of white chocolate warmly sandwiched between two delicate langue de chat biscuits These treats are not your ordinary cookies; they are a love letter to Hokkaido’s snow-covered landscapes But there’s more to shiroi koibito than meets the eye—or You’re in for a whimsical journey at Shiroi Koibito Park where the magic of these cookies comes to life It’s not just a spot to satisfy your cravings; it’s a whimsical trip through a real-life chocolate factory where you can witness the artistry behind these heavenly delights Inside, you’ll uncover the meticulous process of crafting these delicious treats. It’s a sensory delight as you watch the cookies come to life, from the finest ingredients to the finishing touch. And the best part? You can bring home your piece of Hokkaido’s love neatly wrapped in a shiroi koibito souvenir which pairs especially well with Hokkaido milk tea It’s not your average zoo; it’s home to Hokkaido’s delightful penguins These delightful birds are the true stars of winter in Hokkaido you’ll find a winter wonderland crafted just for these adorable creatures Picture penguins playfully sliding down icy slopes and gracefully diving into chilly waters and it’s impossible not to be smitten by their cuteness you’ll instantly connect with the heartwarming spirit of Hokkaido’s winter get ready to dive into the penguin paradise and let your heart melt in the wintery charm of Hokkaido one word immediately pops into our heads – skiing that word is synonymous with the Niseko Ski Resort a snowy paradise that’s nothing short of a winter sports enthusiast’s dream come true.  whether seasoned pros or first-time skiers Its freshly groomed slopes are perfect for letting your winter adventure unfold without limits But it’s not just about the thrill of the downhill ride; it’s also about the breathtaking views that accompany it Picture this: you’re up on the pristine slopes of Niseko and your gaze falls upon the majestic Mount Yotei This iconic peak is often lovingly called the “Ezo Fuji,” Hokkaido’s very own Mt. Fuji symbolizing the island’s untouched natural beauty Skiing in its shadow isn’t just a sport; it’s an experience a chance to be part of Hokkaido’s awe-inspiring landscapes Are you interested in enjoying snacks while enjoying holiday places like Hokkaido? Check out TokyoTreat! TokyoTreat delivers the latest Japanese snacks and noodles from Japan directly to your door Winter in Hokkaido isn’t confined to the great outdoors; it’s a captivating experience that also unfolds indoors Let me introduce you to the Hokkaido Ice Pavilion where you can step from the ordinary world into an extraordinary frozen wonderland It’s like walking right into the pages of a fairy tale the shimmering ice sculptures will leave you in awe From majestic animals sculpted in ice to intricate ice castles it’s a gallery of frozen art that defies belief The play of light on ice creates a surreal otherworldly atmosphere where reality and fantasy blend seamlessly.  The Hokkaido Ice Pavilion isn’t just a place; it’s a journey through a glittering wonderland where you can immerse yourself in the beauty of ice and snow without braving the winter chill step inside this frozen realm and let your imagination run wild amidst the glistening magic of Hokkaido The chilly weather doesn’t cool the warm hearts of its people Snowy landscapes set the stage for thrilling experiences like playful penguins Embrace the holiday spirit in Hokkaido as an active participant in the grand celebration Craft memories with unique attractions and experiences that’ll last a lifetime and get set for a sweet and unforgettable winter adventure ─Article from Tokyo Treat Japanese Snacks Blog Kohima: Leaders like Shiroi provide a benchmark in the profit and purpose space and we look forward to supporting their work Co-founder of Nagaland based digital education company has been named as one of this year’s Meaningful Business 100 (MB100) among a global group of leaders combining profit and purpose to tackle the world’s most pressing issues corporate leaders and impact investors whose work supports the UN Global Goals Spanning 93 countries with 833 nominations the MB100 represents a paradigm shift in the global business arena NagaEd informed in a press release on Wednesday celebrates outstanding business leaders helping to achieve the UN Global Goals NagaEd is the only company from North-East India to be recognised on this prestigious list The company recently became the first from the North East Region to win the CII DX Awards where it won for Award for Best Practice in Digital Transformation is designed to help these inspiring leaders increase their positive impact through pro bono services storytelling and exclusive networking opportunities “Congratulations to Shiroi Shaiza Sanyü whose work at NagaEd is an inspiration to us all We are at a critical juncture in the 2030 agenda and there is a lot of work to be done in order to achieve the Global Goals Leaders like Shiroi provide a benchmark in the profit and purpose space and we look forward to supporting their work as they continue to scale and make a substantial difference.” “This recognition is more than an accolade It’s a call to action for all businesses By intertwining our core operations with societal upliftment we’re not only serving our communities but ensuring NagaEd’s sustained growth in an ever-evolving landscape.” feedback@nagalandtribune.in