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What's the secret to successful fishing? I confess that my human ego prefers bait over the grace of fly fishing. This leads to the salmon homecoming—a majestic life-and-death spectacle in Hokkaido's rivers. I explore the profound ecology of the salmon, arguing that our wooden furniture is made from the ocean's nutrients. I conclude with the amusing human paradox: why you should savor the freshest Ikura (salmon roe) after witnessing the species' great sacrifice.

Why did Sadako have to crawl out of the TV? Because in a Japanese "rabbit hutch," there's nowhere else to hide! Explore the humor and genius of small-space living, from space-saving bathroom hacks to the philosophy of choosing quality over square footage.

【The charm of bonfires】 Do you like bonfires? What kinds of things have you burned in your childhood? I was a very serious child and never played with fire, but I completely got fascinated by bonfire when I grew up and started camping....

【Giant trees are symbolic of the nature 】 Giant trees are nurtured over a long period of time to be symbolic of the nature or climate of the land. They have been the home of various creatures, the object of people's faith, and the symb...

【What's the Niseko HANAZONO hill climb?】 The 11th running of the Niseko HANAZONO hill climb was held on August 7th. This is a road race time trial to Niseko Annupuri Goshiki Onsen (Niseko Town boundary, elevation 796m). The total lengt...

Many adults feel the Sunday night dread—in Japan, the Sazae-san Syndrome—proving animated shows are a universal part of our lives. Global hits like Attack on Titan demonstrate that anime is now a complex, adult medium, forming a market independent of Disney. Smart marketers are leveraging this by realizing high-quality collaborations between anime characters and Japanese traditional crafts. I admire pioneer PREMICO, whose marketer requires directors to read the source manga to build genuine attachment. This synergy—modern emotional appeal breathing life into ancient craft—is the key to a vibrant Japanese economy.

What is the limit of the online experience? We argue it’s the soundwave that hits your internal organs during a Japanese fireworks festival. We explore the 'Sliding Peony' innovation, revealing how fierce skills competitions in pyrotechnics (and woodworking) fuel continuous craftsmanship.

Hokkaido is blessed with mountains, and there are so many ways to enjoy them. Climbing, jogging, driving, rafting, bird watching, sightseeing, photograph, skiing and snowboarding, and cycling. Which do you want to do here? The other day,...

【The highest compensation on disaster-related court dicisions】 Last month, two important disaster-related court decisions were handed down in Japan. The first was a lawsuit by shareholders against the former management of Tokyo Electri...

【A virtual hotel built on the bedrock of Daisetsuzan】 Recently our company launched a virtual hotel, Hokkaido Rock House designed by Sou Fujimoto. It is built on the bedrock of Daisetsuzan in Hokkaido. I am sure that anyone who was bor...