An event will be held in Yonago and Takamatsu where you can enjoy golf or backpack travel at an affordable price Air Seoul announced on the 28th that it will start a "Battle Trip Event." The special ticket purchase period is until May 30 and the boarding period is until September 30 special tickets for each region will be released A package of discount tickets will be presented including free round-trip tickets for limousines by region and discounts on tickets to major tourist attractions It is characterized by the inclusion of green fees If you choose the 'Backpack Travel Package' you can enjoy food and sightseeing experiences The Yonago line offers discounts on restaurants and cafes while the Takamatsu line offers discounts on the Buschozan Hot Spring Pass and discounts on kimono experiences for 100 people on a first-come you can enjoy the round at a golf course with a view of Daisensan Mountain you can find various things to enjoy related to animation and casting Takamatsu can relieve fatigue in the hot spring after the round the Takamatsu Art Festival's spring festival will be held to enjoy more colorful travel during this period "Yonago and Takamatsu are the same small cities but they have different charms," an Air Seoul official said "As individual tastes and preferences are different we have prepared these optional package events to satisfy customer tastes." ※ This service is provided by machine translation tool Visuals of the French submarine Kermadec and Japanese submarine Wadatsumi transformed into female characters were also released along with the announcement The visual novel's story is set in an alternate Japan, where fiction is forsaken and otaku are persecuted which generates on the upper layer of the Mohorovicic discontinuity — the boundary between the Earth's crust and mantle — activates the fiction function in the human brain a large quantity of MOE is released due to the Earth's crust movement which triggered the outbreak of Personification Phenomenon (P.P) in Japan where MOE is used as a medium to transform anything into a character who was one of the first to discover the existence of MOE and the person who holds the key to resolving P.P suddenly disappears along with the help of the similarly transformed submarine Wadatsumi embark on a journey across chaos-stricken Japan to look for Dr The novel is regarded as a science-fiction classic in Japan and around the world Sources: 4Gamer.net (Chihiro), Gematsu (Sal Romano) AD Leave a rating/comment#Photography#Video and Film#Installation#PaintingBack to ArticlesSHARE Your browser does not support JavaScript, or it is disabled．Please check the site policy for more information National Report the second daughter of Crown Prince Fumihito and Crown Princess Kiko addressed high school students at a speech contest here in flawless sign language on Sept During her “speech” at the opening ceremony of a national sign language competition Kako let the students know she had previously taken Tottori Prefecture’s sign language test for elementary school pupils and had studied from the prefecture’s “sign language handbook.” She expressed her hope that people would become more understanding of hearing disabilities and more accepting of diverse personal backgrounds Kako added that she “strongly hopes” for a society where everyone can live in peace and have a wider range of choices the 11th National High School Sign Language Performance Koshien was supported by The Asahi Shimbun Social Welfare Organization and other groups It has been held since 2014 to promote sign language among people without hearing disabilities through the competition by showcasing high school students’ abilities to communicate in that manner Kako has attended the competition since it began the competition was divided into two categories: drama that passed the preliminary round performed sign language Kako attended a social gathering with the students participating in the competition She used sign language to “chat” with 19 students from all 16 teams and encouraged them ahead of the upcoming event a second-year high school student at Ishikawa Prefectural School for the Deaf about her family following recent heavy rain and flooding Princess Kako attends national sign-language contest in person Parents of daughter bullied at school sue city over her suicide Information on the latest cherry blossom conditions Please right click to use your browser’s translation function.) A series based on diplomatic documents declassified by Japan’s Foreign Ministry Here is a collection of first-hand accounts by “hibakusha” atomic bomb survivors chefs and others involved in the field of food introduce their special recipes intertwined with their paths in life A series about Japanese-Americans and their memories of World War II In-house News and Messages No reproduction or republication without written permission I have a theory that Yonago derives its name from a contraction of “You wanna go” I’m not sure whether I should tell you this I feel like my relationship with Yonago is a dirty little secret an exultant affair that I had behind Tokyo’s back and that it might be too soon to share my delightful sins If you have heard of Yonago, that’s probably because of its airport. Located in Japan’s southwest, the city itself has very few sights. Instead, it acts as an access point to Tottori or Shimane — two prefectures that are both stunningly beautiful and chronically underrated On the spur of the moment in late November a friend and I hopped on a plane to Yonago It became our base from which we planned to explore the area and make a trip to the Oki Islands we had been strongly advised to not visit the Oki Islands at this time of year due to rough weather frequently canceling ferries and flights But my companion had seen photos of horses on cliff tops and there was no dissuading her We waited two and a half days before the waves calmed enough before boarding a ferry from Yonago “You’ve got the whole island reserved just for you,” we were told numerous times The wind was fierce and fueled our energy for exploring devouring scenery more reminiscent of northwest Europe than anything we had seen in Japan But this is what you should know: Yonago is even wilder than the Oki Islands Here are some of our delicious nighttime adventures Izai is an unmissable modern izakaya They combine creative cuisine with beautiful crockery all accompanied by an extensive sake menu and great service The otoshi (a small appetizer served with alcohol) was chawanmushi — a savory steamed egg custard that I personally often find underwhelming But Izai’s version was a delight and promised good things to come The agedashi nasu (deep-fried eggplant in a light broth) was possibly the best I’ve ever tasted Their homemade potato salad comes as a perfect circle topped with tobikko (flying fish roe) like an extravagant cake And they’ve brought the ebi chili mayo (battered fried prawns with a sweet sauce) into a new realm of sophistication order the satsumaimo (sweet potato) tempura It takes about 40 minutes to prepare and only increases the tantalizing anticipation for the sweet I get butterflies in my stomach just remembering it If you don’t know where to start on the sake list Perhaps later you can ask for something with bolder umami to stand up to the fried dishes I want to offer a big thank you to the chef and owner who helped run us and our suitcases to the bus stop to get to the airport on time the food and experience are so good at Izai missing your flight wouldn’t be the biggest sacrifice to make Whereas Izai represents the face of the modern izakaya, Sake-dokoro Hisa is the traditional tavern we determined that sashimi and yakitori seemed to be their strong points a beautiful platter of sashimi was presented before us I’m a yakitori snob who is notoriously hard to please but the sasami shiso maki (chicken tenderloin wrapped with perilla) was juicy and flavorful as was the succulent negima (chicken thigh and leek) Also worth noting is their platter of smoked snacks to pair with your drink plus a notably generous portion of a fluffy Japanese rolled omelet If you visit Yonago and want somewhere cheap yet charming to stay, L’Atelier Wine Café and Guest House is your place French owner Michael has beautifully decked out the rooms as if he airlifted them straight from a French cottage the first floor is home to possibly one of the most stylish bars in Yonago And so we settled down on the low leather sofas in the dark wood-paneled room admiring the art while waiting for both drinks and desserts The wine options are actually fairly limited, but we enjoyed crisp sparkling wine from the Loire in France, alongside a decadently rich and smooth chocolate terrine that Michael orders from a local patisserie This quasi-French experience was not something we had been expecting on our travels Wild Yonago Energy: The point in the night when the color of your face matches the color of your ribbon New River-Side Air is a laid-back and welcoming American-style bar and café It has garnered rave reviews for its hamburgers and offers craft beers and a wide variety of drinks Bonus point: it’s clear that the owner has a passion for music too it was the ideal setting to end a wild Yonago night dancing to System of a Down and Ed Sheeran (I guess my musical tastes are as diverse as Yonago’s nighttime dining scene…) We arrived very late and only ordered a simple cocktail I can only insist that the relaxed atmosphere and friendliness of the owner makes this a place to stop by the hamburgers look delicious and will be on my list for next time On Nishinoshima, enjoy local dishes at Isoshiki serves amazing sushi and kaisendon (seafood bowls) a local fish stew traditionally eaten by fishermen at sea For caffeine junkies, there’s an extremely stylish coffee shop Sailing Coffee where you recharge with double espresso shot lattes For a warming lunch, a stone’s throw from the ferry terminal on Okinoshima, stop by MS Home. 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The page may not be displayed properly if the JavaScript is deactivated on your browser Japanese version Please upgrade to a more modern version to fully experience JapanToday site and for security reasons Yonago, the largest city in western Tottori Prefecture, is a nature lover’s paradise with convenient access to Mount Daisen the Sea of Japan and Nakaumi—the fifth-largest lake in the country Nakaumi’s brackish waters support a rich ecosystem that includes hundreds of species of birds Encompassing about 28 hectares of lakeside wetlands the Yonago Waterbird Sanctuary is the best place to observe the most famous of these birds in their natural habitat a plan was unveiled for reclaiming land around Nakaumi—developing lakeside areas into farmland and changing the lake’s composition from brackish to freshwater and their voices helped to put an end to the development and garner support for conservation sits on a stretch of artificial land that was created when the reclamation project was in effect the sanctuary and Nakaumi as a whole are officially recognized as a vital wintering area for migratory birds which features floor-to-ceiling windows that look out over the water The nature center also provides birdwatching telescopes and educational displays and occasionally hosts special events such as craft workshops and a “first sunrise” gathering for New Year’s Day are quiet spaces where one can be immersed in Tottori’s nature observing the seasonal birds and a prominent view of Mount Daisen Click here to read more Join the leading Asian tourist attraction to assist our diverse range of customers 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 2022Mitsubishi HC Capital Inc.Chubu Electric Power Co.,Inc.Tokyu Land CorporationNew Energy Development Co. a joint venture of Mitsubishi HC Capital Inc Tokyu Land Corporation (President & CEO: Masashi Okada) (Representative Director: Shinya Takahashi) and SANKO Inc (President: Masateru Miwa) has completed construction of Yonago Biomass Power Plant (Yonago-shi Tottori Prefecture; "the power plant") and commenced commercial operation on April 2 The power plant is fueled by wood pellets and palm kernel shells (PKS) and generates approximately 54,500 kW of electricity which is sold under the feed-in tariff system for renewable energy the palm kernel shells used in the power plant are procured based on the "Guidelines for the Formulation of Business Plans (Biomass Power Generation)" presented by the Agency for Natural Resources and Energy in April 2021 and voluntary efforts are being made to ensure sustainability (see Note) We appreciate the cooperation and understanding of the local community and relevant parties in the construction of this power plant All investors will continue to contribute to the realization of a sustainable society through the operation of this power plant (Note) Yonago Biomass Power Plant strives to procure palm kernel shells that have obtained internationally recognized certification We are working with domestic and international fuel suppliers to confirm the origin of palm kernel shells and their distribution routes 390 million kWh (equivalent to the electricity demand for approx Real estate development and operation business General consulting for development and operation of biomass power plants Comprehensive environmental business (waste collection Press Releases and Other Company News Go to the Top of the Page Energy Business Development Global Business Investor Relations ESG Procurement About Chubu Electric Power spun off the power transmission and distribution business to Chubu Electric Power Grid Co. and retail electricity business to Chubu Electric Power Miraiz Co. Hong Kong Airlines has launched two winter season routes to Hakodate and Yonago in Japan These two seasonal services will run four times weekly from December 18 The Hakodate service will operate every Monday while the flights to Yonago will be on every Monday Seafront stays and heritage charm at Penang Marriott Hotel Is Your Business Listed On TTGmice Planner Online Tottori Prefecture--All that remains of Yonago Castle an impressive feudal-era fortress here designated by the government as a historic site are the hand-hewn stones that form the base keen to promote the ruins to give tourists a better understanding of how the structures once looked released digitally reconstructed images in virtual reality (VR) format on a free smartphone app called StreetMuseum that offers six viewing spots across the complex The structures of Yonago Castle in or after the mid-Edo Period (1603-1867) are featured in high-precision 3-D CGI imagery according to officials at the culture promotion section of the city government "nobori-ishigaki" vertically sloped stone walls that form the base the Ninomaru palace and the "Kurogane-gomon" gate an augmented reality (AR) card allows users to use their smartphones or other devices to view Yonago Castle in its entirety with its two main keeps StreetMuseum is also available at Matsue Castle and the Izumo Taisha shrine in Shimane Prefecture The Yonago Castle ruins are the first in Tottori Prefecture to feature on the app The AR card will be distributed at tourist information offices and related facilities in the city as well as guided tours "The app makes it easier to understand the structures that once stood here," a city official said "Because we are still in the coronavirus pandemic we hope local residents will be the first to heighten their interest in the site before tourists from elsewhere start doing the same."  A-bomb ruins of wartime army facilities found in Hiroshima Siege game app for those who want to ‘attack'’ Hikone Castle Drone eye-view: Shuri-jo castle a year after devastating fire Early Meiji Era embankment set to get nod as historical site Unfinished base for subs to defend mainland Japan found on island Parasite eggs in old toilet came from pork eaten 1,300 years ago Matsuba crab is one of the treats on offer in the sea port area of Sakaiminato It's a meaty crab with a soft shell that is a pleasure to eat and when you see the prices of crab meals you may find yourself booking a flight to visit Some also love the area as it is a shrine to the home of popular Japanese manga writer Shigeru Mizuki where streets and sweets are devoted to his quirky characters And sometimes you may meet one in real life Covering Japan like a whirlwind the Shinkansen train leaves from Okayama and heads towards Yonago in and out of tunnels and two hours later the nasal sound of the driver (they speak through their nose to preserve their voice) sounds He is apologising for arriving two minutes late for a two hour train ride I think back to our own train system in Sydney and think that only in Japan would this happen From there Mico San and I drop our bags at the hotel and then catch a train from Yonago to Sakaiminato station I've become really quite addicted to a drink called Amazake a non alcoholic drink made from sake It doesn't look particularly exciting but once you try this fermented drink you may become addicted to its natural I sip some at the train station and also try an eki ben Eki (train) ben (bento) is a popular choice for commuters and at Yonago station they feature one of the local specialities: Sabazushi Saba is Spanish mackerel and here it is served on vinegared sushi rice and konbu kelp The sushi has a sweetness from the vinegar and is absolutely worth a try the slightly oily mackerel such a good counterpoint for the vinegar Sakaiminato is about an hour away but the area that we are headed to is called Sakai port The train that we board departs from Platform No 0 and all trains going to Sakaiminato are decorated with one of Sakaiminato's most beloved manga artists creations GeGeGe no Kitaro by Shigeru Mizuki The trains are decorated on the inside and outside with the story's characters (more on them later) and many make the pilgrimage to Sakaiminato to see the museum and his house From the train station it is a short taxi ride to the area known for its seafood We pass squid boats and other maritime sights Here you're best to bring a love of seafood because there is plenty of it usually very busy but as we are arriving a bit later There is a choice of low tables or regular tables I bask in the sun through the window and open up the menu a glorious specimen with long legs with dense and plentiful meat inside There are plenty of choices and the main ones have pictures-if you're not a fan of seafood the flipside of the menu features regular non seafood Japanese dishes We decide to share a Y2700 seafood platter which they suggest is a good idea given the size And at around $30AUD it is an incredible amount of food Eating Matsuba crab is pure pleasure for not only is the meat wonderfully textured and sweet (and made all the more sweeter with a sweet vinegar dipping sauce) but the shell is also very soft and pliable and breaking it allows the meat to come out in long The raw prawns have a wonderfully creamy texture to them and a sweetness especially amaebi which is so named "sweet shrimp" Many Japanese like using specific soy sauce for sushi as opposed to cooking. Here it is thicker as it is cooked to thicken it which concentrates the flavour. The tempura prawns are especially fantastic and there is a generous serve of uni or sea urchin, white squid sashimi, chawanmushi, a fish soup and stew One of my favourite things apart from the crab and raw prawns is the crab miso soup with just the right amount of miso added so that the crab flavour shines through I'm not particularly taken with the very chewy turban shell or the fried rice-although adding some uni to the rice gives it a much needed saltiness We head back to Sakaiminato town where our next stop is a sweet stop on Mizuki Shigeru road The story of GeGeGe no Kitaro is the story of a boy who with his fellow yokai or spirit monster friends fights demons to unite the human and spirit world Hanging on the side of him is his father Medama-oyaji or "eyeball daddy" which is just a big eyeball for a head with a body And these wagashi sweet made by a quality wagashi maker sell like hot cakes or hot eyeballs They're filled with red bean and coated with a rice flour coating They even suggest poses in which to pull with the eyeball (sticks are extra) Next door is the museum where there are plenty of visitors posing for selfies with their eyeball wagashi Behind us is the mute figure of Neko Musime I feel like I'm in the presence of manga royalty Walking down streets they're well themed in celebration of the manga comic On the walk back to the station we pass by so many shops selling the manga merchandise There is one shop close to the station selling sembei along with toasted sembi that tastes exactly like sembei or rice crackers crossed with mochi for texture Many hotels have shuttle buses to and from the Adachi Museum of Art It's a little out of the way so it's a good idea to try and make use of these if you want to visit The museum named after the founder Adachi Zenko is regarded as having one of the top gardens in Japan to visit Called a Dry Landscape Garden spanning 165,000 square metres some of it can be viewed from behind glass Despite the fact that you can't walk through it it is very soothing the harmony in which it was designed apparent as soon as you see it There is white gravel and pine garden and off in the distance you can see the Kikaku waterfall We stop for a matcha latte and some anmitsu in one of the tea rooms Midori coffee shop has wonderful views and we sip our teas and snack on anmitsu which is a dessert snack made with shiratama (white chewy mochi balls) matcha ice cream and warabi mochi dusted with kinako or sweet toasted soybean flour There is a little jug of kuromitsu syrup to pour on top The artists featured include many notable Japanese artists like Yokoyama Taiken Alas no photography is allowed of any of the works so we enjoy the garden view I've only got a short time before we head out to dinner Mico san has managed to get us a spot at a renowned Kappou restaurant in the main area of Yonago called Kisara A Kappou restaurant is usually one in which the customer eats fine dining food but is seated at a counter opposite a chef When you book at a Kappou restaurant you need to specify the number of courses that you want The food is prepared right in front of you and it is easy to talk to a chef this way This also means that if you dine alone you won't feel completely alone Kappo itself simply means cooking and the food prepared is often traditional Jazz plays and there is French wine available by the glass The chefs wear ties here-they're a world away from the chefs that we often see with tattoos They bow deeply and service from all of the staff is wonderful Chef Takahiro Takabe is busy preparing the food They begin the service with a flourish as they turn the plate around so that the front faces us From left to right there is Hotaruika raw squid with Brussels sprout Sakura ebi or spring prawn with egg omelette (tamagoyaki) jinenjo sticky rice potato with Tasmanian mustard in soy sauce and asari seafood with egg The next item looks like salmon but it is Karasumi or pollock roe that has been shaved and topped with ikura fish eggs The karasumi has been dipped in Dasai sake The last bite in the lidded cup is farmed salmon from Sakaiminato served with ponzu and daikon We go from left to right tasting and sipping water Every little morsel is delightful and we enjoy the variety of flavours and textures every bite affords us We lift the lid and see that there is a Hamaguri clam negi or the white end of a green onion and a single sansho leaf I've become really taken with sansho with its fantastic burst of complex flavours that dance on the tongue they use the term otskuri instead of sashimi which denotes one level up for sashimi The items on this otskuri plate come with a lit candle and a branch of cherry blossom tree They're beautifully clean and I savour each bite slowly Now I'm a total seafood lover but here this beef wins me over They ask me how I'd like the beef done and I always say however the chef recommends The cut they use is called Ichibo is comes from the lower back above the rump It has been dry aged for 1 month and there are three finishes on top So good that I just want this course to repeat itself a dozen times until I'm left on the floor shrieking "no more!" Then I pop the second piece in my mouth topped with mosa prawn and it is even better The last piece with maguro tuna intestines is the best thing I've eaten today and while intestines may not sound palatable just a pronounced savouryness and depth of flavour We are back to seafood in the next course with Sumiso or miso with vinegar hotaruika or tiny full sized adult shrimp and spring seaweed with ponzu The shrimp melts in the mouth as it is lightly torched on the grill To reset the palate here they use dried persimmon or kaki Next there is a choice of topping for the anago or saltwater eel Anago is less fatty than unagi eel that is usually served with a sweet sauce ume plum and sansho or Japanese prickly ash pepper Yes it's a thing and it is absolutely delicious Intense in flavour and definitely pink in colour Mico san and I loved it so much we bought some The next palate cleanser is another square of dried persimmon this time grilled with butter Well what can I say but I love the taste of butter There are two more savoury courses and the next is a Hatahata fish that has been slightly dried and then grilled It is served with two pieces of anago eel fillet with sansho I flip the fish over and remove the backbone which is easy to do The fish has a slightly oily and still moist texture even though it has been slightly dried The last course is a choice of rice or soba and I go for the soba It is served in a dashi (fish broth) made with ago or a jumping fish that is said to make a sublime dashi It is served with a Jinenjo sticky potato cake made with Matsuba crab and some Ita wakame The dessert is a typical Japanese dessert made with traditional ingredients as well as fresh fruit Absolutely perfect looking (I often wonder what happens to the not so perfect looking fruit) and unbelievably sweet it is also strawberry season so they are widely available at reasonable prices It's small but perfectly portioned and with a light sweetness to end the meal have you ever been to a Kappou restaurant before And have you ever heard of that GeGeGe No Kitaro NQN travelled to Japan as a guest of the JNTO (Japan National Tourism Organisation) but all opinions remain her own Tottori Prefecture--Initially scheduled to debut in May the new long-distance sightseeing train West Express Ginga will finally commence operations in the Sanin region on Sept (JR West) train was delayed due to the novel coronavirus pandemic To reduce the risks of exposing passengers to the virus air purifiers and ventilation devices are installed on the train while partitions are set up in a free space in the No "We have introduced infection prevention measures to ensure the safety and security for passengers We will also make sure that prevention measures are thoroughly followed during special events to be held at each station," said Hiroshi Makihara The West Express Ginga will now run until Nov offering special treats at each station it stops in Tottori and Shimane prefectures It will operate as an overnight train to make about two round trips a week linking Kyoto and Osaka with Izumoshi Station in Shimane Prefecture Passengers will be given an original "tenugui" hand towel at Yonago Station in Tottori Prefecture and Yasugi When they present the "Ginga Passport" sightseeing pass they can receive discounts for bike rentals in the Kaike onsen hot spring resort in Yonago and at Yasugi Station in addition to a one-day ticket for the Lakeline Bus service in Matsue Many other treats are also offered in collaboration with local communities Tomato juice produced in Nichinan will be sold at Shoyama Station in Tottori Prefecture while a branch shrine of Kamochijinja shrine in Hino will be set up at Neu Station to offer lucky charms Available at Yonago Station is a special bento lunch box with food items prepared with locally grown Hoshizoramai brand rice as well as a guided tour to the Yonago Castle ruins A special "ekiben" boxed meal and a “yokan” (sweet jellied bean paste) will also be available at Matsue Station passengers will be greeted and given a send-off by Matsue Wakamushatai whose members are dressed as feudal warriors to promote local tourism passengers can wear virtual reality goggles to enjoy a view of the star-filled dark skies over Tottori Prefecture Tickets for the West Express Ginga are handled exclusively by Nippon Travel Agency Co Rail networks in Kyushu severed by torrential rain disaster Test runs begin to resume trains along Hakone mountain route Bullet train that reigns ‘Supreme’ the new hero of Tokaido Line Milky Way and wind chime trains reach end of line in Shikoku Gainax co-founder and Princess Maker game series creator Takami Akai began streaming a trailer on Sunday for Yonago Gainax's science-fiction anime short "Gainatamager." The anime centers on a boy named Tarō as he transforms into the hero Gainaman The anime short will begin streaming in December The cast includes Momoko Takami, Kumiko Fukahori, Kenji Kanechiku, and Aino Kuronaga (Note: the name romanizations of some cast and staff members are not confirmed.) Akai is directing the short at Yonago Gainax and designing the characters. Tetsuya Teranishi, Kō Matsumura, Kiyoshi Takenaka, and Akai are writing the script. Jun Tamatani (Yorozu Kōbō Tamaya) is in charge of art, and Asami Misato is composing the music. HANDSOME KENYA is performing the theme song The anime was previously slated to begin streaming in November, but Yonago Gainax announced on November 14 that the anime was delayed so that staff could improve its quality Gainaman is serving as the mascot character for Tottori-based soccer team Gainare Tottori Sources: Takami Akai's YouTube channel TOTTORI--Cyclists can now board trains on the JR Sanin Line with their unbagged and unfolded bicycles for journeys between Tottori and Yonago stations in the prefecture The first regularly scheduled Cycle Train service on the line is a joint effort by the prefectural government and West Japan Railway Co The section runs alongside the Tottori Uminami Road a prefecture-designated 150-kilometer-long cycling route hugging the Sea of Japan coast between Iwami and Sakaiminato The Cycle Train runs on weekends and holidays until Dec The outbound service leaves Tottori Station at 8:05 a.m. while the inbound service departs from Yonago Station at 3:59 p.m Cyclists can board the train only at Tottori where safety belts are provided so users can secure their bicycles cyclist passengers cannot get off the train at Higashiyamakoen Kurayoshi and Tottori Daigaku-mae stations Boarding with a bicycle incurs an additional fee of 500 yen ($3.30) The prefectural government is still discussing whether to operate the Cycle Train throughout the year and increase the number of services visit the official website at (https://www.jr-odekake.net/railroad/uminami/cycletrain/) made two emergency go-arounds — which occur when the pilot aborts and then reattempts a landing — at Yonago Airport in Tottori Prefecture Transportation authorities are investigating the incident 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 The airliner’s ground proximity warning system (GPWS) sounded as the plane made its descent indicating abnormal proximity to the ground The warning twice prompted the pilot to abort the landing and make a go-around just before touching down the Japan Transport Safety Board said the incident was serious and might have resulted in a crash It began investigating the cause of the incident on Friday Transport and Tourism Ministry and the airline the ANA 389 flight departed from Tokyo’s Haneda Airport for Yonago Airport The plane was a Boeing 737-800 carrying 138 passengers and crew members It descended from the east of the airport shortly after 9:20 p.m After circling over Lake Nakaumi and other sites by the airport the plane reattempted its landing from the west the pilot began descending too early to maintain a sufficient altitude and the GPWS issued another warning about 85 meters above the lake The pilot eventually landed the plane successfully The transport ministry received a report immediately after the incident and began conducting interviews and other investigations The results of the investigations led the ministry to find that the case constituted a serious incident in which aircraft crew executed an emergency maneuver during flight in order to avoid crashing into the water or making contact with the ground as provided in the Regulation for Enforcement of the Civil Aeronautics Law Our weekly ePaper presents the most noteworthy recent topics in an exciting © 2025 The Japan News - by The Yomiuri Shimbun For those wanting a peek at the now defunct line two of its wooden passenger cars can be found on display in Tottori Prefecture the passenger cars on display are a faithful reminder of its history The line opened along its full length on Aug carrying riders over the 12.4 kilometers between Yonagoshi Station in Yonago and Hosshoji Station in Nanbu in 40 to 50 minutes Though the trains were not fast — clocking in at only 30 kph at top speed — in their heyday they were packed during rush hour every morning thanks to their comfortable rides and low fares They transported more than one million passengers every year from fiscal 1959 to 1964 as a major way locals commuted to work or school The passenger cars were nicknamed “matchboxes” for their cute appearance a municipal facility near the former site of Hosshoji Station in Nanbu and the other at Motomachi Patio Square in Yonago “The passenger cars tell of the passion of our predecessors I hope people will have a look at them and see why they were loved by the local community,” said Yoko Sasao chief curator of the Yonago Municipal Historical Museum in Yonago Tottori — Around 150 people participated in a photo event held at Yonago Castle Ruins in Yonago to promote a sunset view known as the “Orange Road.” During the phenomenon which can be observed from the castle ruins in May and from late July to early August the sunset glow reflected on the surface of Lake Nakaumi resembles an orange road The castle ruins are more well-known as a viewpoint of “Diamond Daisen,” in which the sun rises over the summit of Mt the city tourism association planned the Orange Road promotional event Although clouds were dense and the sun was faint on May 20 the sunset glow reflected on Lake Nakaumi became brighter as the sun started setting and looked like a road at around 6:50 p.m The tourist association gave out orange juice and orange daifuku mochi to event participants I want to come back,” said a 41-year-old woman who visited with her family members and took pictures of the spectacular view Record-setting rains battered Japan's Sanin Region on July 12 with towns in eastern Shimane Prefecture and western Tottori Prefecture issuing evacuation and safety alerts recorded its most precipitation per hour ever according to Tottori and Matsue local meteorological observatories In Iinan town’s Akana district in Shimane Prefecture the rainfall per hour totaled 71.5 mm in the hour until 10 a.m. issued its highest Level 5 evacuation and safety alert at 10:35 a.m. The Japan Meteorological Agency is warning people in the region to be on the alert for landslides until the evening A Level 4 evacuation and safety alert has been issued in four cities Nanbu town has issued a Level 4 evacuation alert Some residents in the cities of Shobara and Miyoshi cities in Hiroshima Prefecture have also been ordered to evacuate According to the Yonago Branch of West Japan Railway Co the Sanin Line suspended operations between Hoki Daisen and Hamada stations in the morning The Hakubi Line also halted trains between Hoki Daisen and Kamiiwami stations and the Sakai Line did so between Yonago and Sakaiminato stations sightseeing train to make 1st run in Sanin region 20 missing in Atami in rain-triggered landslide 10 injures dozens; torrential rain warning in effect VOX POPULI: Did new disaster alert system help save Atami from more casualties Pet owners who have a red swamp crayfish or red-eared slider turtle can breathe a sigh of relief as they can continue keeping them under a proposed change to the law on invasive species both species won't be allowed to be imported into Japan and can't be released into the wild The Environment Ministry’s advisory body on Jan 11 recommended banning the release of red swamp crayfish and red-eared sliders into the wild and the import of both species Both popular pets are native to the United States and can severely damage the local ecosystem In its recommendations to the environment minister and the minister of the agriculture the Central Environment Council also proposed allowing people to continue keeping those species they caught themselves as pets The council called for new measures to prohibit the release of red swamp crayfish and red-eared sliders into the wild as well as the breeding and import of those species for sale or giveaways without imposing a uniform ban on keeping the species the government will submit a bill to the ordinary Diet session that starts on Jan 17 to revise the invasive alien species law It will make an exception to rules that prohibit the release of designated invasive alien species into the wild and the breeding of such species without permission VOX POPULI: Ecosystem will never reveal wonders to kids without protection Survey warns mountaineers to avoid carrying in invasive plants Rare species in Fukushima raise hopes for end to radiation rumors Rare birds found at site of planned wind farm in Hokkaido Tree species believed ‘extinct’ in Japan found after a century Asahikawa-Jitsugyo and Yonago Kita among teams earning promotion to the Premier League - Prince Takamado Trophy JFA U-18 Football Premier League 2022 Play-Off The Prince Takamado Trophy JFA U-18 Football Premier League 2022 Play-Off took place on Sunday 11 December with six second-round fixtures played in Hiroshima to decide the six teams that will be promoted to the Premier League from the 2023 season the match between Asahikawa-Jitsugyo High School (Hokkaido 1) and Kyoto Sanga FC U-18 (Kansai 2/Kyoto) came down to the wire The match started with Kyoto controlling the ball possession to create chances SHIMA Ryunosuke (#9) attempted a long-range shot but Asahikawa-Jitsugyo goalkeeper ECHIGO Kichi (#1) made a superb save to stop the shot Despite their dominance in ball possession Kyoto found it difficult to penetrate Asahikawa-Jitsugyo's disciplined defence The second half saw Asahikawa-Jitsugyo create more chances in the attacking third but couldn’t find ways to finish their plays with a shot Kyoto also struggled to capitalise on their opportunities as the shot taken by KUMAGAI Kudai (#16) was denied by the woodwork in which neither side was able to score the decisive goal sending the match into a penalty shoot-out who displayed a total team effort to keep the clean sheet successfully converted all of their spot kicks to secure the victory earning their spot into the Premier League which will be their first appearance since the 2012 season The match between Yonago Kita High School (Chugoku 1/Tottori) and Teikyo High School (Kanto 2/Tokyo) saw action from the early minutes The opening goal came in the second minute when Yonago Kita’s NAKATA Kenshin (#15) capitalised on an errant pass committed by the Teikyo defence and struck a sharp shot that found the back of the net Teikyo maintained their composure and gradually accelerated their pace despite giving up the lead Led by ITO Sota (#10) and SAITO Yoshito (#13) the Tokyo side created number of opportunities to threaten the opposing goal but the Yonago Kita defence displayed great tenacity to fend off the attacks “We expected to be on the defensive end for a long time While Teikyo applied more pressure in the second half Yonago Kita also increased their intensity level to win the ball and initiate counterattacks Yonago Kita’s NAKAI Yuito (#10) delivered a well-timed pass behind the Teikyo defence line to assist the goal of FUKUTA Hideto (#9) Despite scoring back a goal from the spot in the 88th minute Teikyo fell short from equalising the match as Yonago Kita earned their place in the Premiere League Funabashi Municipal High School (EAST/Chiba) sustained their seat in the Premier League and Kamimura Gakuen High School (Kyushu 1/Kagoshima) earned their promotion to the Premier League Coach (Asahikawa-Jitsugyo High School)We entered this match with the emphasis on collecting the second ball which we were successful at throughout the match There were some difficult moments in the second half especially from the 10th to the 25th minute we were able to improve our ball recovery rate we needed to be more creative in the attacking third We are pleased to have achieved our season's goal of getting promoted to the Premier League We anticipate matches similar to these in the Premier League so we must concentrate on earning points while also advancing our players through the tough competition FW #7 HIRAGA Sora (Kyoto Sanga FC U-18)We came into the match prepared to display our best football and secure the victory Although we were able to showcase our style in terms of ball possession I regret that we couldn’t capitalise on the opportunities we created in the final third That was an area we had been working to improve throughout the season so this match served as a reminder that we didn’t have what it takes to get promoted We entered extra time with the same approach and told each other to give our all until the very end MF #15 NAKATA Kenshin (Yonago Kita High School)When I scored the goal I knew Fukuta would find me once he had the ball so I just took my chance and struck the ball as hard as I could One of our objectives for this match was to score the first goal and we were also focused on winning the second ball in defence Knowing how Teikyo High School can possess the ball we expected to be on the defensive end for a long time We hope to display our counterattacking football at the Premiere League Coach (Teikyo High School)We tried to keep our feet moving from the outset even though we knew our opponents were anticipating for their chance to counter but we were unable to take advantage of our opportunities in the final third With this being our second match in three days We managed to stick with our football and the players did what they were asked for Tournament Information Prince Takamado Trophy JFA U-18 Football Premier League by Year JFA Youth & Development Official Partner JFA Youth & Development Programme（JYD） situated at the foot of mount daisen in the japanese city of yonago, y+M design office has completed a residence that protects its occupants from the large amount of precipitation that occurs throughout the year the dwelling’s hilltop location means that is exposed to the elements meaning that a giant folded roof canopy was required to protect the home from rain and snow the family residence is left exposed to the elements appropriately titled ‘rain shelter house’ caters for a family of five with clearly defined areas for each individual that result in an adequate provision of privacy and seclusion volumes of various sizes are articulated around a communal courtyard which connects the scheme while a separate bedroom for the wife’s older mother is also provided the upper level contains the children’s sleeping accommodation linked with a spiral staircase and an open terrace which also leads to an elevated private study area with clearly defined areas for each individual volumes of various sizes are articulated around a communal courtyard the view from the upper level of the design the folded steel roof canopy unifies the entirety of the dwelling a ladder leads to a small perch that overlooks the courtyard AXOR presents three bathroom concepts that are not merely places of function but destinations in themselves — sanctuaries of style Ferris wrestler Kyle Yonago is a man apart the antithesis of the prevailing emphasis on single-minded devotion to a sport He has never devoted himself exclusively to wrestling or any one athletic endeavor for that matter “I go from sport to sport all year long,” Yonago said That didn’t prevent the 140-pound athlete from last year becoming the third state wrestling champion in Saxons history Yonago is one of two defending Greater Spokane League state titlists who begin another season of wrestling tonight will top-to-bottom be stronger than last year when 19 league wrestlers medaled at state Both U-Hi (10 returning regional wrestlers six of them state qualifiers) and East Valley (five three) are expected to compete for state team hardware in their respective 4A and 3A classifications Most of these wrestlers spent the spring and summer participating in camps and freestyle competitions “He hasn’t been one who goes to camps or wrestle freestyle and still has the ability to win a state title,” marveled his coach Tim Owen “I can’t think of too many that have done that At the weight he’s at it’s even more uncommon.” winning four straight matches at Mat Classic in Tacoma in one of the sport’s strongest weight classes including 7-6 in the title match with an escape and throw as time ran out “It was kind of scary,” Yonago said I started to get flustered and thought I had to get going or this match is over.” carried him through and in the end he prevailed but I knew it wasn’t,” said Yonago “I saw the kid (a mat assistant who taps a wrestler with a towel to signal match’s end) walking forward to tap (his opponent) Playing a potpourri of sports while growing up was manifest of the family philosophy “We never wanted to ever be controlled by only one sport,” said Yonago’s dad you don’t play for a college scholarship A lot of times if you put your eggs in one basket it doesn’t work out.” Keeping his children busy was one of the goals when Ford Yonago involved his three sons in youth sports Kyle developed footwork and balance from judo basketball and soccer (he was a second-team All-GSL selection last spring) But once high school loomed on the horizon given his size and with a little urging from dad “Basically when my dad said I was going to wrestle I stopped basketball right there,” said Kyle “I kind of expected it because everyone in the family did it.” was a three-time qualifier who placed at state in 2002 Although Kyle didn’t participate in junior wrestling or have time to compete in a freestyle tournament everything about his upbringing had prepared him for a date with state wrestling title destiny Yonago further showed how well-rounded an athlete he is by playing football for the first time He started in the Saxons’ defensive secondary “I guess it’s probably work ethic during each season,” he said “I work really hard at that sport to get as good as possible I switch to the next sport and work hard on that one.” Owen isn’t dismissing the importance of summer camps and freestyle competition in the making of a 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To learn more see our FAQ Sponsored contents planned and edited by JT Media Enterprise Division Japanese version Inland Northwest high school wrestlers seemed to make Mat Classic XVII at the Tacoma Dome old-home week while Lakeside captured the team title in Class 2A Many other schools had impressive performances but none may have been as inspiring as that of Liberty in the 1A/B tournament “We had a great season,” said Lancer coach Dom Duncan we would have liked to have gotten our whole team there (to state) but six out of eight set a new record for our school.” The Class B Lancers from southern Spokane County finished 12th overall and second among B schools with 57 points despite having just six wrestlers in the 14 weight classes “I think it’s the highest our school has finished in the history of our wrestling program,” Duncan said “It’s a great thing for the kids it proved the coaching staff’s theory that we were a good team but we would show it when the time counted.” Liberty’s success in the postseason may have been a surprise to those who saw the Lancers finish below .500 in dual meets but their coach knew his team could peak at the state level you’re looking at your dual-meet season and you’re not favored to win a whole lot of dual meets forfeiting six or seven weights depending on the night,” Duncan said “The least we ever forfeited was six matches I think we only got beat one time on the mat If we got better every time we went out on the mat “We told them from the first meeting we had this year that the only tournament that mattered was the one at the end of February Everything was geared toward getting better and making it there “I kept telling our kids we were looking forward to the postseason and we’ll prove to people how good we are then.” State champion Brice Williams at 119 pounds led the Lancers The senior pinned Matt Ellingson of Concrete at the 3:35 mark in the championship match to cap his senior season “He was a great leader,” Duncan said “He motivated guys and kept the team up He was one of those guys that got things rolling “He and Brian (Mumby) were one of our first guys up He deserved everything he got this year.” Liberty sophomore Adam Thies finished third at 135 pounds while junior Andrew Smith took sixth at 140 pounds and we’re looking for him to come back just as strong next year and take the next step The Freeman invite had the top three ranked kids in the state at that tourney We’re looking for some great things from him next year.” and 275-pound senior Nate Stehr also made the trip to state for the Lancers “Every one of the kids who made it there (to state) deserved to be there “I’m hoping with the success we had We have three or four incoming freshmen that are going to be tough “We’re also returning four state participants “I think we’ve got a pretty good future and if we can get the numbers to fill the weights out we’ll be right there competing for the league championship.” As for other South Side and West Plains schools that competed at the Mat Classic Ferris took 19th place in the 4A competition with 29 points His younger brother Taylor took fifth at 125 pounds the Lewis and Clark sophomore Anthony Yarnell placed third at 135 pounds the Cheney Blackhawks ended up in a tie for 20th in the team standings with 28 points Cheney was paced by Blake Risk’s second place at 130 pounds Medical Lake placed 11th in 2A competition with 55 points The Cardinals’ David Snyder finished third at 140 pounds while Tony Fino at 112 and Brad Groce at 152 each finished sixth Get breaking news delivered to your inbox as it happens Japanese version 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.