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ᕼᗩᗰᗩKKO

@kanpaiyokohama.bsky.social

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I'm just a big Otaku sharing the two hobbies I love the most: Anything anime and photography. Of course, I care what's going on in the world so some news here and there I will share. What does HAMAKKO [浜っ子, はまっこ] mean? It means a "native of Yokohama."

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ᕼᗩᗰᗩKKO @kanpaiyokohama.bsky.social · Jul 29

Interesting "Made In Japan" map.
How many do you know?
#Japan #Products

ᕼᗩᗰᗩKKO

@kanpaiyokohama.bsky.social

【My steak Ebisu】
📍MKT Building 1F, 1-7-12 Ebisu-nishi, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
✔︎【JR Ebisu Station West Exit】3 minutes walk
✔︎11:30 - 15:00L.O. 14:30 　17:00 - 22:30L.O. 22:00
︎︎Nonstop
✔︎050-5597-3994
✔︎Credit card, e-money, QR code payments accepted
#Japan #Foodie

December 22, 2025 at 1:02 AM

ᕼᗩᗰᗩKKO

@kanpaiyokohama.bsky.social

FYI Kyoto Eki [Full Story in ALT]
#Japan

Kyoto Station’s massive entry hall quietly hides engineering, culture, and shockingly modern design
Kyoto Station’s entry hall is part of a bold 15 story structure designed by Hiroshi Hara and opened in 1997 to mark the city’s 1,200th anniversary.
At its heart is a 70 meter high glass and steel atrium, one of the largest enclosed interior spaces in Japan, flooded with constantly shifting natural light.
A massive zigzagging staircase known as the Daikaidan cuts through the space, doubling as public seating and a dramatic architectural centerpiece.
Every winter, the hall hosts Japan’s largest indoor Christmas tree, rising nearly 50 feet tall and covered in thousands of LED lights.
Despite its scale, the hall’s acoustics are carefully engineered with sound absorbing materials to prevent overwhelming echo.
Beneath the sleek modern design lies advanced seismic technology, allowing the structure to flex and absorb major earthquakes.
The entry hall functions as a critical transportation hub linking JR lines, the subway, buses, and the Kintetsu Railway in one space.
Subtle nods to traditional Japanese design appear throughout, from shoji inspired glass grids to eco friendly airflow based temperature control.

December 21, 2025 at 7:32 PM

ᕼᗩᗰᗩKKO

@kanpaiyokohama.bsky.social

Singer Toshinobu Kubota Makes a Guest Voice Appearance in "Let’s Play" Anime Episode 12.
Kubota has provided both the anime's opening theme song "1, 2, Play" and ending theme song "Left & Right." His character retains his manbun in the #anime.

December 21, 2025 at 8:24 AM

ᕼᗩᗰᗩKKO

@kanpaiyokohama.bsky.social

Meanwhile in #Japan
Japanese do not like using the "All Gender Toilet" at the Osaka World Expo 🤣
📸 by kinahiropapa

December 21, 2025 at 5:34 AM

ᕼᗩᗰᗩKKO

@kanpaiyokohama.bsky.social

I've worked in A/V when I was younger, so this is pretty awesome to me. 👍🏽

The 120th Chinese Film Anniversary Vitality Night in 2025/12/18
400pcs SK-750 PLUTUS were used from #DAGE
Specially thanks: Beijing Zhonghe Guangyao Culture Media
#Conference #Even #Venue #Gala #LEDs #Mapping #Spotlight

December 20, 2025 at 12:45 PM

ᕼᗩᗰᗩKKO

@kanpaiyokohama.bsky.social

Seafood HIMEJIMA - 姫 - - - 新
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📍: 1-5-6 Shinbashi, Minato-ku, Tokyo, #Tokyo
橋: Shinbashi
💰：￥1,000～￥2,999
* Hours and prices listed on the menu may change.
#Japan

December 19, 2025 at 9:43 AM

ᕼᗩᗰᗩKKO

@kanpaiyokohama.bsky.social

They also serve chicken hamburg steak and karaage without egg mayo, and at night, you can enjoy yakitori as well.
The staff are fun, super friendly, and welcoming.
There is no other hidden gem like this✨🍗
📍Hareleya in Osaka

December 19, 2025 at 9:20 AM

ᕼᗩᗰᗩKKO

@kanpaiyokohama.bsky.social

Got an early Christmas gift from a friend. #Japan made the "Group F" for 2026 FIFA. Stoked! I hope to watch it live on TV. Too scared to go to America. ICE made a mess for anyone traveling there. Anyway, her note says that this jersey is what Adidas made for the team. Custom-made with my name! ✌🏽😁

December 18, 2025 at 11:06 PM

ᕼᗩᗰᗩKKO

@kanpaiyokohama.bsky.social

One of the better views of the Skytree in all its rainbow glory. . . 👍🏽

Gaijin Mommy @gaijinmommy.bsky.social · 3d

larger than light

Rainbow lit Skytree towers over Tokyo and all its twilight colors as they go from orange to yellow to blue to dark blue to darker blue to nothing.

December 18, 2025 at 8:26 PM

ᕼᗩᗰᗩKKO

@kanpaiyokohama.bsky.social

I am guilty of this. For the past 7 years I've only sent digital equivalents and only physical new years. . .😅

More people in Japan quit sending New Year’s cards and many have started to regret it

With increasing numbers of people embracing nengajo-jimai and switching to digital equivalents, many now find they are left feeling empty.

soranews24.com

December 18, 2025 at 8:18 PM

ᕼᗩᗰᗩKKO

@kanpaiyokohama.bsky.social

*The full story in ALT

It has been revealed that the latest iPhone 17 Pro from Apple has nearly half of its components made in Japan, followed by Korea and Taiwan.

Much to everyone’s surprise, China is in 6th place behind the U.S and the EU with only 4 parts.

According to the component count, Japan provides 1,282 parts, Korea and Taiwan supply 475 each, the United States contributes 38, the EU 11, and China a mere 4.

Japan’s dominance comes from its specialization in precision components like sensors, capacitors, and camera modules.

Sony leads with its advanced image sensors, while Kioxia, Murata, and TDK play crucial roles in storage, power, and sensing technologies.

This reflects Japan’s long-term “big fish in a small pond” strategy — mastering niche technologies rather than competing in mass-scale manufacturing.

Despite over half of the phone’s components being made in Japan, it was also revealed that these 1282 parts only accounted for 9% of the total cost.

The low unit cost of the Japanese made components (under $0.01 each) minimizes economic impact despite high volume in devices like iPhones.

High-profit parts (displays, processors, memory) were dominated by Korea (Samsung, LG), Taiwan (TSMC), and the US (Apple's own designs).

Many Japanese said they were proud of the fact that without Japan there would be no iPhone 17 Pro whilst many were pained after learning that Japan did “lots of work for little reward”

December 18, 2025 at 8:44 AM

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The Japan Times

@japantimes.co.jp

You know the song. You probably sang along. AiScReam, the group behind the year’s most viral Japanese hit, explains how a question about ice cream turned into a global singalong.

The year’s most viral song was about more than ice cream

The hyper-cute J-pop track 'Ai Scream!' became an unlikely global hit by inviting listeners to fill in the blanks — and join in the chorus.

ebx.sh

December 18, 2025 at 3:12 AM

ᕼᗩᗰᗩKKO

@kanpaiyokohama.bsky.social

soranews24.com/2025/12/18/t...

Tokyo’s Tsukiji sushi neighborhood asks tour groups to stay away for the rest of the month

Inbound tourism boom and Japanese New Year’s traditions are too much for the world’s most famous sushi town to handle simultaneously, request says.

soranews24.com

December 18, 2025 at 4:57 AM

ᕼᗩᗰᗩKKO

@kanpaiyokohama.bsky.social

Very true, no? Along with all the walking. ✌🏽😁

December 17, 2025 at 11:26 PM

ᕼᗩᗰᗩKKO

@kanpaiyokohama.bsky.social

【WAGYU BURGER HIROKIYA】
1F, Imperial Roppongi No.1 Building, 5-16-5 Roppongi, Minato-ku, Tokyo
1F Imperial Roppongi Hall 1, 5-16-5 Roppongi, Minato-ku, Tokyo, Japan
Mobile phone 5-16-5 Imperial phone number 1, 1st floor, Minato-gu, Tokyo-do, #Japan

December 17, 2025 at 2:13 AM

ᕼᗩᗰᗩKKO

@kanpaiyokohama.bsky.social

🏡Kaneko Hannosuke Tsukiji(Hannosuke Kaneko, Tsukuji Main Store)
5-minute walk from Tsukiji Market Station)
📍2-15-4 Tsukiji, Chuo-ku, #Tokyo
🇯🇵This place serves incredibly crispy tempura with a deep, aromatic flavor from sesame oil. Despite the high quality, the prices are surprisingly affordable.

December 17, 2025 at 2:08 AM

ᕼᗩᗰᗩKKO

@kanpaiyokohama.bsky.social

A mid size Japanese game company is now asking art job candidates to draw something on the spot during interviews to confirm their portfolio was not created with generative AI.
[More in ALT]

December 16, 2025 at 11:18 AM

ᕼᗩᗰᗩKKO

@kanpaiyokohama.bsky.social

Yokohama, the light that appears at night. Yorunoyo 2025
I can only believe that Yokohama city built for lovers ✨
Probably the best date spot in Japan🥰👩 ❤️ 👨
#Japan #Yokohama #Christmas