Stories from Japan
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Cat Wheelchair Project Gains Attention
The 'Corleo electric horse' transport project, which may appear by 2050, has gained popularity. Crowds were consistently present around the Kawasaki stand at an exhibition, and its video accumulated 1.2 billion views online. A special development team was subsequently created, with the Prime Minister of Japan personally curating its work. The electric horse is planned to be equipped with a hybrid hydrogen power unit. The project was shared via Reddit and a European website.
Vesti FM
Shiogama Event On May 10 Sets Adult Price At 1000 Yen, Students 500 Yen
A popular event experienced long queues, with one individual arriving at 1 AM on a weekday and still being fourth in line an hour before opening.
Baywave FM Japan
Tokyo Radio Broadcast Mentions Killing Boys, 9000 Guns
A Tokyo FM broadcast contained a statement about needing to kill two or three boys.
Tokyo FM
Nintendo Shares Slump Amidst Price Hikes and Game Shortfall
Nintendo now expects to incur a 100 billion yen financial hit due to rising prices. Nintendo shares experienced a 7% decline following the company's decision to raise prices for the Switch 2. Investors expressed concerns over a perceived lack of high-profile games for the console.
RTHK Radio 3 HK
Yokohama Road Collapse Expands, City Investigates Water Pipes After 4-Meter Crack
A section of a city road in Yokohama has cracked for 4 meters, with a collapse approximately 15 centimeters deep. Yokohama City confirmed a part of the city road cracked over 4 meters and collapsed about 15 centimeters deep near Yokohama Station.
Shonan Beach FM
Flounder Fishing Difficult Due To High Swells, Some Catches Made
During the first half of Golden Week, high swells made it difficult to get a reaction from flounder.
Shonan Beach FM
Sarenon-chan Live Event Praised For Member Colors, Increases Fan Support
A first live event, generally open to the public, featured approximately 10 songs. Performers were praised for their talking skills and cuteness. One performer, Sarenon-chan, was noted to be nervous during the event but performed well.
Baywave FM Japan
China Reiterates Japan's Failure To Reflect On WWII Aggression
The publication of "full scripture" records and the revelation of the Sutton Diary are again cited as evidence of Japan's militaristic aggression during World War II.
CNR Voice of China
6th VFX Festival Scheduled For May 12-17
The 69th Tsurugashima Fireworks Festival is scheduled to be held next week on Sunday, May 21st.
Shonan Beach FM
Sarenon-chan Live Event Praised For Member Colors, Increases Fan Support
A 'first live' event, open to the public, was held, featuring approximately 10 songs. The public event featured approximately 10 songs, and post-performance interviews revealed members felt 'special' and experienced a 'wonderful atmosphere.' Fan support was notably strong, with attendees matching colors to individual members, which pleased the performers. Performers at Renora TV's first public live event were praised for their talk skills and cuteness, with fans showing strong support, including using colored lights for each member. Following the performance, member Sarenon-chan expressed feeling "special" and experiencing a "wonderful atmosphere" on stage, despite initial nervousness. Merchandise such as "pen life" and "Tsusta" were also discussed.
Baywave FM Japan