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Earthquake Magnitude 1 in Aso City and Other Areas

At around 2:07 pm on the 18th, an earthquake with a seismic intensity of 1 occurred in Aso City and Minamiaso Village. According to the Kumamoto Regional Meteorological Observatory, the epicenter was in the Aso region, at a depth of approximately 10 kilometers. The magnitude of the earthquake is estimated to be 2.4.Kumamoto · Kumamoto Read Article

Ja Zennoh Fails to Meet Target for Rice Collection for 2025 Harvest (Kyodo News)

It was learned on the 18th that the amount of rice collected by the National Federation of Agricultural Cooperative Associations (JA Zen-Noh) for the 2025 crop is expected to fall short of its target of 2.27 million tons, which is about 30% of the total production volume.Kumamoto · Kumamoto Read Article

Softbank Extends Manager Kokubo's Contract Until 2028 (Kyodo News)

On the 18th, SoftBank announced that they had signed a new three-year contract with manager Hiroki Kokubo (54) until 2028. Next season was the final year of Kokubo's three-year contract. In his first year in charge last season, the team led the league and won its first league championship in four years. This season, a series of injuries to key players have prevented the team from opening.SoftBank · Kumamoto Read Article

Newcomer Taniguchi to Run in Kumamoto/minamata Mayoral Election

On the 18th, Akihiro Taniguchi (57), a newcomer and former city council member from Fukagawa, announced his intention to run as an independent in the Minamata City mayoral election in Kumamoto Prefecture (nominations will be announced on February 1st next year, with voting on the 8th), due to the expiration of the current mayor's term. He is the second person to announce his candidacy for the mayoral election, following incumbent Toshiharu Takao…Kumamoto · Kumamoto Read Article

<Fishing Report> a Full 32cm Horse Mackerel During Spawning Season. Exploring the Current's "Turn" and Enjoying the Delicate Bite. the Rocky Shore of Iwaya, Oyano-Cho, Kamiamakusa City

On December 2nd, when the cold winter air began to spread, I headed to the rocky shore of Iwaya in Oyano-cho, Kamiamakusa City to try my hand at night fishing for a large horse mackerel. By reading the tide and getting the timing right, I was able to catch my target. The tide changed from rising to falling at 12:19 AM, coinciding with low tide (Mitsumi Port),Kumamoto · Kumamoto Read Article

Roasso's Relegation Is Disappointing, but We'll Support Them Next Season Too [Yes! This Is the Editorial Department]

I have been a supporter of Roasso Kumamoto for about 15 years, but nothing has been more disappointing than this season. On November 29th, the final match of the season, Toyama, who was ranked lower, played a game that they absolutely had to win and secured their place in the league, while Roasso was defensively determined that a draw would be enough.Kumamoto · Kumamoto Read Article

Early Morning Car Crash: Thanks for the Help [Hi! This Is the Editorial Department]

The other day, I was driving near Yoshiji Pass (Gyokuto Town) when a car behind me tailgated me, causing me to move to the left, and my left front and rear wheels ended up falling into a ditch. It was just before 6am and it was pitch black all around. Unfortunately, I didn't have my cell phone with me. I waved to a passing car,Kumamoto · Kumamoto Read Article

(13) Driven by the Enthusiasm of Two People

Our relationship with Kusano Ryuji continued even after we opened Restaurant Hobun. Kusano was thinking of opening a store in the brewery next to Hobun. That was the beer restaurant Ichino Souko in Minami Tsuboi-cho, Chuo-ku, Kumamoto City. This was the warehouse of the Kamoto Silk Mill in Yamaga City, built in 1861 (the first year of Bunkyu).Kumamoto · Kumamoto Read Article

Countermeasures Against Rising Prices: Equal Support for Everyone

Kumamoto City has announced subsidies for premium gift certificates as a measure to combat rising prices. It appears that they will provide up to 40% of the premium portion. Citizens are struggling with rising prices, but those who need support in particular are non-taxable households, single-parent households, and those living in poverty. These households are struggling financially.Kumamoto · Kumamoto Read Article

Kuma Village Mayor to Resign; Villagers Need to Start Anew in the Chaos Amidst Absence

We want to put an end to the confusion and quickly make a fresh start. Kuma Village Mayor Matsutani Koichi has decided to resign from his position midway through his second term. He made the decision after being presented with a vote of no confidence by the village assembly (10 members) with whom he has been in conflict for some time. In response to this, the village assembly, whose term is due to expire in May next year, also announced yesterda…Kumamoto · Kumamoto Read Article

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Earthquake Magnitude 1 in Aso City and Other Areas

Ja Zennoh Fails to Meet Target for Rice Collection for 2025 Harvest (Kyodo News)

Softbank Extends Manager Kokubo's Contract Until 2028 (Kyodo News)

Newcomer Taniguchi to Run in Kumamoto/minamata Mayoral Election

<Fishing Report> a Full 32cm Horse Mackerel During Spawning Season. Exploring the Current's "Turn" and Enjoying the Delicate Bite. the Rocky Shore of Iwaya, Oyano-Cho, Kamiamakusa City

Roasso's Relegation Is Disappointing, but We'll Support Them Next Season Too [Yes! This Is the Editorial Department]

Early Morning Car Crash: Thanks for the Help [Hi! This Is the Editorial Department]

(13) Driven by the Enthusiasm of Two People

Countermeasures Against Rising Prices: Equal Support for Everyone

Kuma Village Mayor to Resign; Villagers Need to Start Anew in the Chaos Amidst Absence

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Earthquake Magnitude 1 in Aso City and Other Areas

Ja Zennoh Fails to Meet Target for Rice Collection for 2025 Harvest (Kyodo News)

Softbank Extends Manager Kokubo's Contract Until 2028 (Kyodo News)

Newcomer Taniguchi to Run in Kumamoto/minamata Mayoral Election

<Fishing Report> a Full 32cm Horse Mackerel During Spawning Season. Exploring the Current's "Turn" and Enjoying the Delicate Bite. the Rocky Shore of Iwaya, Oyano-Cho, Kamiamakusa City

Roasso's Relegation Is Disappointing, but We'll Support Them Next Season Too [Yes! This Is the Editorial Department]

Early Morning Car Crash: Thanks for the Help [Hi! This Is the Editorial Department]

(13) Driven by the Enthusiasm of Two People

Countermeasures Against Rising Prices: Equal Support for Everyone

Kuma Village Mayor to Resign; Villagers Need to Start Anew in the Chaos Amidst Absence

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