Japan’s dwindling population means that small, rural towns often struggle to stay afloat. Tsunan, in inland Niigata Prefecture, was one such town, forced to close shops, schools, and more in the face of disappearing
In response to another reader’s request, I went down to West Coast to tour the landed houses there. This is an area that I’m quite familiar with, as my Mother has been working there my entire life. I remember when it was still a sleepy area that wasn’t very in demand. Our hairdresser actually bought a semi-D for a few.
SHAH ALAM: It was a colourful affair at the Bon Odori celebrations here Saturday (July 16), which took place after a two-year hiatus due to Covid-19 restrictions.
SHAH ALAM: Following a two-year hiatus, the Bon Odori festival in Selangor returned to strong support from Malaysians at the Shah Alam Sport Complex here.