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02/11/2025

Thought the trip was ruined—then the clouds disappeared 🏔️☁️
#白馬 #上高地 #旅行

23/08/2025

Expo 2025

18/08/2025

OSAKA — A major fire broke out this afternoon in a building near the famous Glico sign in Osaka’s Dotonbori district, killing two firefighters and injuring four others.Thick black smoke was seen rising from the scene as fire crews battled the blaze in one of the city’s busiest entertainment areas. Authorities confirmed that six firefighters were caught in the operation, with two losing their lives and four others rushed to hospital with injuries.The cause of the fire is still under investigation. Police have closed off nearby streets and urged people to avoid the area.The Dotonbori district, known as one of Osaka’s top tourist spots, was quickly evacuated as emergency responders worked to contain the flames.

Breaking News: Fire Near Glico Sign in Osaka Leaves 2 Firefighters Dead, 4 InjuredOSAKA — A major fire broke out this af...
18/08/2025

Breaking News: Fire Near Glico Sign in Osaka Leaves 2 Firefighters Dead, 4 Injured

OSAKA — A major fire broke out this afternoon in a building near the famous Glico sign in Osaka’s Dotonbori district, killing two firefighters and injuring four others.

Thick black smoke was seen rising from the scene as fire crews battled the blaze in one of the city’s busiest entertainment areas. Authorities confirmed that six firefighters were caught in the operation, with two losing their lives and four others rushed to hospital with injuries.

The cause of the fire is still under investigation. Police have closed off nearby streets and urged people to avoid the area.

The Dotonbori district, known as one of Osaka’s top tourist spots, was quickly evacuated as emergency responders worked to contain the flames.

In 17th-century Japan, during a fierce thunderstorm, a wealthy feudal lord took shelter under a large tree near a small,...
10/08/2025

In 17th-century Japan, during a fierce thunderstorm, a wealthy feudal lord took shelter under a large tree near a small, poor temple.

As lightning flashed, he noticed a cat sitting by the temple entrance, seemingly beckoning him closer with its raised paw. Curious, the lord stepped away from the tree toward the cat.

Moments later, lightning struck the exact spot he had been standing an instant that could have ended his life.

Grateful for the cat’s mysterious, life-saving gesture, the lord became the temple’s patron, providing it with wealth and protection. Over time, this story inspired the creation of the Maneki Neko, or “beckoning cat” figurines, which are still widely displayed in Japan today.

Often found in shops, restaurants, and homes, these cats with one paw raised are believed to bring good fortune and prosperity.

The tale is a blend of chance, symbolism, and gratitude, showing how a single moment can inspire centuries of tradition. What began as a quiet act by an ordinary temple cat evolved into one of Japan’s most recognizable cultural icons, continuing to “beckon” luck to anyone who passes by.

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