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Tokyo Haneda airport has won No.1 since 2016 for the World's Cleanest Airports by Skytrax. Haruko Niitsu, she is a legendary cleaner in the airport who is said to play a key role to achieve the great feat.

【Joining the Winter Cycling Race in Biei Town】 Last weekend, on January 22, I had the opportunity to participate in the Biei Snow Cycle Festival for the first time. The Biei town is known for its picturesque scenery, with rolling hills...

【Ski in Pippu: Enjoy the Unbeatable View of Daisetsu Mountain Range】 Pippu's ski area is a hidden gem in northern Hokkaido, that offers skiers and snowboarders a truly unique experience. One of its main draws is the breathtaking views ...

【Discover the Simple Pleasures of Skiing at Tohma Town' Tiny Ski Area】 While large ski resorts offer an array of amenities and facilities, sometimes it's nice to take a step back and enjoy the simpler things in life. Tucked away in the...

【Kamui Ski Links: A Biggest Powdery Paradise in Northern Hokkaido】 Kamui Ski Links, located in Fukagawa city in Hokkaido, is a skier's dream come true. With its early December opening, Kamui Ski Links is one of the first ski resorts in...

This theme would be a critical issue especially for the business suit industry. In Japan, the industry is in danger of extinction. As time passed, office clothing became more and more casual, and less and less people wore a business suit. I think the fundamental reason for the decline would be the fact that business suits are uncomfortable.

I know we have received a lot of benefit from innovation mostly made by courageous or reckless decision-makers, but sometimes I can't help feeling that the value of being the first penguin is overestimated because of its high-risk nature. Think about it for a second: Nobody knows if such innovations can make the world richer. I think it may be better to leave it to some weirdos like Elon Musk.