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Climbing season officially begins for Japan’s tallest mountain, but with new rules meant to limit coronavirus risks.
Prize for stupidity commemorates “those who improve our gene pool — by removing themselves from it in the most spectacular way possible”.
Both prefectures that border Japan’s tallest mountain say that hiking trails will remain closed throughout the summer, politician suggests writing haiku poems instead.
Last words before slipping are “This part is dangerous.”
Mountain hiking trail looks as congested as any Tokyo-area expressway.
Kumamoto Prefecture‘s stunning “Road To Laputa“, which looks like Studio Ghibli’s Castle in the Sky come to life, may close permanently.
The Marine Corps members carried an ill woman for two miles to safety. Read More
We’ve all heard of instant noodles; now it’s time for instant rice balls. Or…sort of instant.
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