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Oct 09 (Aden Films) - A visit to Teppanyaki Kaikan to have dinner of Foie Gras, Wagyu, Lobster and a few side dishes

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Bear attacks are intensifying across Japan, with fatalities in fiscal 2025 already matching the record high set in 2023. Experts warn that the rise reflects not only an increase in bear numbers but also changes in human society that have blurred the line between mountain habitats and residential areas.

As of the night of October 9, Typhoon No. 23 (Nakri) was moving northwest over waters south of Japan. According to the Japan Meteorological Agency, at 9 p.m. the typhoon was located about 300 kilometers east-southeast of Minami-Daito Island, traveling northwest at a speed of around 20 kilometers per hour.

Typhoon No. 22, classified as a very strong system, made a direct hit on the Izu Islands, leaving widespread damage across the region. On Hachijo Island, located about 300 kilometers south of Tokyo, the storm brought record-breaking rainfall and violent winds, leaving residents stunned by the destruction.

Elementary and junior high school teachers in Japan still work the longest hours among their peers worldwide, according to an OECD report released on Tuesday. While the 2024 results by the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development showed working hours had fallen by around four hours per week compared with the previous survey in 2018, Japan’s teachers still far exceeded their global counterparts.

Beer deliveries from Asahi Group Holdings have been disrupted following a ransomware cyberattack, causing shortages that have already begun to affect izakaya and other establishments across Japan. Some bars have reported their beer stock falling to “only one left” as supply chain delays ripple through the industry.

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A visit to Teppanyaki Kaikan to have dinner of Foie Gras, Wagyu, Lobster and a few side dishes (Aden Films)

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Looking for hidden gems in Tokyo? Join us as we spend an entire day exploring Koenji (高円寺) — one of Tokyo’s coolest neighborhoods loved by locals. From parks and shrines to amazing food, coffee, shopping streets, and even a traditional bathhouse, Koenji is full of surprises. (TabiEats)

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A visit to Hiyama to have Wagyu Sukiyaki prepared (Aden Films)

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