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As Nut Allergies Soar in Japan, Airlines Grapple with a Response - Unseen Japan Nut allergies are overtaking both wheat and milk in Japan. Here's how airlines are responding and how to stay safe on your trip.

According to a nationwide monitoring survey, nut allergies have climbed rapidly over the past decade. In the most recent 2023 survey, eggs accounted for 26.7% of cases and nuts 24.6%. The 2026 survey will likely show nuts taking the top spot for the first time.

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Police to enhance security at U.S. and Israel-related facilities in Japan In light of Iran's suggestion of retaliation, Japan's police departments will reinforce their security posture while also working to prevent disturbances or unexpected incidents.

Japan's National Police Agency instructed prefectural police departments nationwide to increase security at facilities related to the U.S. and Israel, following the two countries' military attacks on Iran.

Keep the contaminated soil in the areas of Fukushima where no one lives until it's not contaminated - moving it around the country while it is still contaminated makes NO sense
Why? To spread/share the risk?

Japan’s Best Seaside Towns: Our Ranking of the Most Idyllic - Unseen Japan Our top-scoring towns feature beautiful, swimmable waters, a balance of attraction and solitude, and authentic marine culture.

Want an authentic ocean experience while on your vacation to Japan? Get away from the crowds and try one of these seaside locations, which we've ranked according to beauty, number of activities, and authenticity.

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Always a good time to invest in self-sufficient energy with solar if you can, fossil fuel imports for energy will only keep getting more expensive but price of your home solar and battery is always decreasing year on year till it's free

Recentering Okinawa, one story at a time Through conferences, films and publications, international scholars and journalists are building bridges with Okinawan communities and amplifying the voices of local residents.

Award-winning documentarian Jon Mitchell’s new book and the ongoing dialogue of scholars, advocates and artists are calling attention to Okinawa’s long history of geopolitical struggle.

Small City, Big Pride: Japanese Prefecture Gets Its First Pride Parade - Unseen Japan The parade in Hitachi, Ibaraki Prefecture, shows how Japan's LGBTQ+ citizens are committed to raising awareness in smaller cities and towns.

In December, on the second-last day of 2025, a small group gathered in Hitachi City to take part in Ibaraki Prefecture’s first-ever LGBTQ+ Pride parade. Here's why participants and organizers think these small events across Japan are so important.

Agreed 💯 it's a hardship for factory & low wage workers, a tiered fee structure by income level would seem more fair

Japan Visa Fees Are Rising in 2026: A Guide for Foreign Workers and Employers Japan visa fees are set to increase in 2026, with permanent residency likely rising to ¥200,000. Here’s what foreign workers and employers need to know.

While it is reasonable to collect fees at cost as needed, the PR fee looks punitive and aimed at discouraging lower wage workers becoming permanent residents

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Pretty 🌸

Cluster of cherry blossoms

Branch of cherry blossoms with a stone lantern in the background

I am speechless and angry and unable to comprehend, so here are some cherry blossoms for it is all I can offer

I'm not so angry about these lines as I'm angry with the media and pundits that took him at his word

Quince flowers.

Quince flowers.

Quince fruit.

Quince flowers.

🍏Japanese Quince (木瓜)-
These blossoms are far easier to tell apart, as they look a little like camellia flowers in miniature (and tend to come in darker pinks).

a nippy wind-
quince fruit
quince blossoms
うそ寒き風やぼけのみ木瓜の花
-Kobayashi Issa, 1808.

#Kyoto #quince #京都 #木瓜

Almond blossoms.

A parrot perches amongst almond blossoms.

Almond pudding.

Almond blossoms.

🌰Almond (アーモンド)-
The flowers are very similar to sakura, but petals darken towards centre (they have a jasmine like aroma).

Only the leaves are gently stirred
By the soft breathing of the gale,
And in the almond-scented vale
The lonely nightingale is heard.
-Oscar Wilde.

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Do you remember when we went to war with Iraq to save the USA
and found the weapons of mass destruction (WMD) ?

You don't, because it was all a lie.

And so today we’re bombing Iran.

And this is just another lie, except it's designed to distract you from one thing.

This is an ineffective marketing strategy - is waste attractive?
I'd add a hand using the soap & highlight a refillable strategy & recyclable / reusable containers of natural, healthy & earth friendly products to create high value brand appeal instead of single-user waste #sustainable #japan

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Future-Proofing the UK High Street: Scalable, Certified, and Sustainable Manufacturing. 🇬🇧🌱
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#TheSynerg #sustainable #organic #SustainableFashionUK #EthicalClothingManufacturer #UKFashionSourcing #GOTSClothing #EcoFriendlyApparel #TirupurExports #PrivateLabelUK

Interesting strategy that has potential esp if they make the offer to international visitors with at least 2 nights accommodation booked, they will create more value for the visitors as well as locals and the economic benefits will be greater for local businesses as well #sustainable #travel #japan

Critics decry Kagoshima’s free shinkansen plan for tourists as ‘unfair’ Prefectural officials have defended the plan to fully subsidize one-way fares for foreign tourists as a necessary bet on inbound demand.

Criticism is mounting over a Kagoshima Prefecture plan to fully subsidize one-way shinkansen fares for foreign tourists.

Why foreign runners are flocking to Japan’s top marathons A look at the major marathon races coming to Japan from March onward.

For runners from abroad or living in Japan, marathon races offer a unique way to explore the country, connect with others, and create memories that no guidebook can capture.

Japan faces headwinds in efforts to boost share of female airline pilots The government aims to raise the share of female pilots from only 2% as of 2024 to 10% by the end of 2035.

Japan wants to raises the share of its female pilots from only 2% as of 2024 to 10% by the end of 2035, but there are plenty of headwinds.

Paternity leave gets boost as local governments make it easier to take time off The move is aimed at retaining human resources amid unabated population outflow to bigger cities.

A growing number of local governments across Japan are making it easier for male workers to take paternity leave.

This year, Pikachu turns 30. Zelda and Link hit 40, and Donkey Kong celebrates his 45th. How did Japan's gaming icons reach middle age, and what's in store for them once they're officially over the hill? 👉 ebx.sh/BDEEqg

Should Kagoshima government fund one-way shinkansen 🚄 travel for international visitors with at least 1 night stay booked to increase number of inbound travelers? It could work if they spend 3x more than domestic travelers - I would suggest minimum stay of 2 nights for greater local & visitors value

The SAVE Act is built to trip women up. About 69 million married women have names that do not match their birth certificates, and this bill turns that paperwork into a weapon against their voice.

Screw the patriarchy. #SaveActTaxesYourVote

YouTube video by Seek Sustainable Japan | JJWalsh Why preserve traditional Japanese boatbuilding? On location chat with Douglas Brooks #podcast

Why we need to preserve traditional Japanese boat building - my visit to carpenters workshop last week as an American author-educator & filmmaker worked with the last craftsman of Cormorant fishing boats in this area - So interesting & beautiful to see! #sustainable #japan
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YouTube video by Seek Sustainable Japan | JJWalsh 🎨🚀 Art meets utility! Can these colorful buggies change island life?

Love the artistic design & utility of these buggies on Ogijima island 🏝️ in Setouchi, Kagawa area
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YouTube video by Seek Sustainable Japan | JJWalsh Japanese inspired by UK appreciation of 'honey brick'

I love his 'honey brick' story being inspired by a local in the UK as a JHS student & motivated his move to the Kagawa area from Tokyo years later because of it
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Great Design & Sustainable Travel in Setouchi Japan - talking with You Sakana YouTube video by Seek Sustainable Japan | JJWalsh

Wonderful to focus on sustainable travel & design in the Setouchi area of Japan with You Sakana
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