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昼は大手企業の正社員、夜は街でインタビューを行う。
🎤 Tokyo street interviewer | 🎥 IRL streamer in Japan
🇺🇸🇯🇵
Follow on my main platforms -> openinapp.link/tokyoharri
🚨 BREAKING: A 6.7 magnitude earthquake struck off Japan's northeast coast yesterday at 11:44 AM, prompting a tsunami advisory. Waves up to 1 meter expected along Pacific coasts of Hokkaido, Aomori, Iwate & Miyagi. This follows a larger 7.5 quake earlier this week. 🧵
December 12, 2025 at 8:00 AM
🚨 BREAKING: A 6.7 magnitude earthquake struck off Japan's northeast coast yesterday at 11:44 AM, prompting a tsunami advisory. Waves up to 1 meter expected along Pacific coasts of Hokkaido, Aomori, Iwate & Miyagi. This follows a larger 7.5 quake earlier this week. 🧵
🎌 Japan's soft power is the secret sauce here. Anime, ramen, traditional arts - global fascination drives language interest. Cultural exports become immigration magnets. Genius, really.
December 4, 2025 at 8:57 PM
🎌 Japan's soft power is the secret sauce here. Anime, ramen, traditional arts - global fascination drives language interest. Cultural exports become immigration magnets. Genius, really.
💼 Why this matters: Japan's aging population + labor shortages = foreign workers as economic lifeline. But integration hinges on language. No Japanese skills = limited economic contribution. The stakes are high.
December 4, 2025 at 8:57 PM
💼 Why this matters: Japan's aging population + labor shortages = foreign workers as economic lifeline. But integration hinges on language. No Japanese skills = limited economic contribution. The stakes are high.
⚠️ Plot twist: While learners surge, infrastructure lags. 38.2% of areas lack Japanese classes for foreign residents. Most teachers? Volunteers (86.4%), not professionals. Japan's playing catch-up with its own success.
December 4, 2025 at 8:57 PM
⚠️ Plot twist: While learners surge, infrastructure lags. 38.2% of areas lack Japanese classes for foreign residents. Most teachers? Volunteers (86.4%), not professionals. Japan's playing catch-up with its own success.
🌏 The learner breakdown tells a story: 78,821 from China, 45,821 from Nepal, 33,547 from Vietnam. These aren't just statistics - they're vibrant communities reshaping local culture. Vietnamese festivals now dot Japanese calendars!
December 4, 2025 at 8:57 PM
🌏 The learner breakdown tells a story: 78,821 from China, 45,821 from Nepal, 33,547 from Vietnam. These aren't just statistics - they're vibrant communities reshaping local culture. Vietnamese festivals now dot Japanese calendars!
🇯🇵 BREAKING: Japan hits record 294,198 Japanese language learners - a 5x increase since 1990! This isn't just numbers; it's Japan's quiet transformation from homogenous society to multicultural tapestry. Thread 🧵
December 4, 2025 at 8:57 PM
🇯🇵 BREAKING: Japan hits record 294,198 Japanese language learners - a 5x increase since 1990! This isn't just numbers; it's Japan's quiet transformation from homogenous society to multicultural tapestry. Thread 🧵
December 4, 2025 at 7:58 AM
💰 The numbers tell an incredible story: 2.7 trillion yen in tax cuts, 8.9 trillion yen for living cost relief (including 20,000 yen cash per child!), and 6.4 trillion yen for strategic tech investments in AI, semiconductors, and shipbuilding.
December 4, 2025 at 5:02 AM
💰 The numbers tell an incredible story: 2.7 trillion yen in tax cuts, 8.9 trillion yen for living cost relief (including 20,000 yen cash per child!), and 6.4 trillion yen for strategic tech investments in AI, semiconductors, and shipbuilding.
🇯🇵 BREAKING: Japan just approved a massive $117 billion supplementary budget - the largest since COVID-19! This isn't just economics - it's a fascinating window into Japanese society and governance. Thread 🧵
December 4, 2025 at 5:02 AM
🇯🇵 BREAKING: Japan just approved a massive $117 billion supplementary budget - the largest since COVID-19! This isn't just economics - it's a fascinating window into Japanese society and governance. Thread 🧵
🚨 Bitcoin's dip below $87k following Japan's yield shock is more than just a market blip. The 10-year JGB yield hitting 1.84% and the 2-year breaching 1% for the first time since 2008 has rattled investors.
December 3, 2025 at 8:03 AM
🚨 Bitcoin's dip below $87k following Japan's yield shock is more than just a market blip. The 10-year JGB yield hitting 1.84% and the 2-year breaching 1% for the first time since 2008 has rattled investors.
🇯🇵 Japan's 'Mirai Human Washing Machine' is going public! This $400k futuristic bathing pod perfectly captures Japan's genius for blending ancient bathing traditions with cutting-edge innovation. 🛁✨
December 2, 2025 at 7:58 AM
🇯🇵 Japan's 'Mirai Human Washing Machine' is going public! This $400k futuristic bathing pod perfectly captures Japan's genius for blending ancient bathing traditions with cutting-edge innovation. 🛁✨
6/🛡️ Japan's role in Taiwan security is often understated. As a key US ally, Japan's strategic location makes it vital in any potential Taiwan Strait conflict. Self-Defense Forces regularly conduct joint exercises with US forces.
November 27, 2025 at 8:58 PM
6/🛡️ Japan's role in Taiwan security is often understated. As a key US ally, Japan's strategic location makes it vital in any potential Taiwan Strait conflict. Self-Defense Forces regularly conduct joint exercises with US forces.
5/👥 Generational attitudes in Japan are shifting. Younger citizens are more open to remilitarization, reflecting broader societal changes where traditional pacifism is being reexamined due to China's regional assertiveness.
November 27, 2025 at 8:58 PM
5/👥 Generational attitudes in Japan are shifting. Younger citizens are more open to remilitarization, reflecting broader societal changes where traditional pacifism is being reexamined due to China's regional assertiveness.
4/💰 Japan's defense spending surged to a record $51 billion in 2022. This aligns with strengthening capabilities amid regional threats, including a possible Taiwan crisis, showcasing Japan's shift towards proactive defense.
November 27, 2025 at 8:58 PM
4/💰 Japan's defense spending surged to a record $51 billion in 2022. This aligns with strengthening capabilities amid regional threats, including a possible Taiwan crisis, showcasing Japan's shift towards proactive defense.
3/🏠 For Japanese citizens, these tensions are more than headlines. Japan's proximity to Taiwan means any conflict could directly affect their security. Public opinion shows increasing support for stronger defense measures.
November 27, 2025 at 8:58 PM
3/🏠 For Japanese citizens, these tensions are more than headlines. Japan's proximity to Taiwan means any conflict could directly affect their security. Public opinion shows increasing support for stronger defense measures.
2/📚 This diplomatic moment echoes the 1972 Nixon visit to China, which recalibrated US-China-Japan dynamics. Just as then, Japan must reassess its position in a rapidly shifting geopolitical landscape.
November 27, 2025 at 8:58 PM
2/📚 This diplomatic moment echoes the 1972 Nixon visit to China, which recalibrated US-China-Japan dynamics. Just as then, Japan must reassess its position in a rapidly shifting geopolitical landscape.
1/🎯 Japan's diplomacy involves navigating complex relationships with the US and China. Takaichi's Taiwan comment highlights Japan's strategic tightrope walk - prioritizing economic ties with China while relying on US security assurances.
November 27, 2025 at 8:58 PM
1/🎯 Japan's diplomacy involves navigating complex relationships with the US and China. Takaichi's Taiwan comment highlights Japan's strategic tightrope walk - prioritizing economic ties with China while relying on US security assurances.
🇯🇵 THREAD: Japan's Diplomatic Balancing Act 🧵
Trump just told Japan's PM Takaichi to "lower the volume" on Taiwan after her comments sparked a diplomatic furor with China. This triangular chess game reveals fascinating insights about East Asian geopolitics.
Trump just told Japan's PM Takaichi to "lower the volume" on Taiwan after her comments sparked a diplomatic furor with China. This triangular chess game reveals fascinating insights about East Asian geopolitics.
November 27, 2025 at 8:58 PM
🇯🇵 THREAD: Japan's Diplomatic Balancing Act 🧵
Trump just told Japan's PM Takaichi to "lower the volume" on Taiwan after her comments sparked a diplomatic furor with China. This triangular chess game reveals fascinating insights about East Asian geopolitics.
Trump just told Japan's PM Takaichi to "lower the volume" on Taiwan after her comments sparked a diplomatic furor with China. This triangular chess game reveals fascinating insights about East Asian geopolitics.
🇯🇵 Japan's New Nationality Screening: A Cultural Crossroads
Japan is considering tougher screening for foreigners seeking nationality - but this policy shift reveals much deeper cultural tensions at play.
Japan is considering tougher screening for foreigners seeking nationality - but this policy shift reveals much deeper cultural tensions at play.
November 27, 2025 at 7:58 AM
🇯🇵 Japan's New Nationality Screening: A Cultural Crossroads
Japan is considering tougher screening for foreigners seeking nationality - but this policy shift reveals much deeper cultural tensions at play.
Japan is considering tougher screening for foreigners seeking nationality - but this policy shift reveals much deeper cultural tensions at play.
🇯🇵 BREAKING: Japan just announced a massive ¥21.3 trillion ($135 billion) stimulus package - the largest since COVID-19. Here's why this is a game-changer for Japan and the region 🧵
November 26, 2025 at 8:58 PM
🇯🇵 BREAKING: Japan just announced a massive ¥21.3 trillion ($135 billion) stimulus package - the largest since COVID-19. Here's why this is a game-changer for Japan and the region 🧵
🇯🇵 THREAD: Japan's Demographic Revolution
In a remarkable shift, Japan's foreign population has surged in the past decade, particularly in 10 prefectures where it more than doubled.
In a remarkable shift, Japan's foreign population has surged in the past decade, particularly in 10 prefectures where it more than doubled.
November 26, 2025 at 8:02 AM
🇯🇵 THREAD: Japan's Demographic Revolution
In a remarkable shift, Japan's foreign population has surged in the past decade, particularly in 10 prefectures where it more than doubled.
In a remarkable shift, Japan's foreign population has surged in the past decade, particularly in 10 prefectures where it more than doubled.
🇯🇵 BREAKING: Japan 'crossed a red line' with Taiwan remarks, Chinese Foreign Minister says
PM Sanae Takaichi's bold stance on Taiwan marks a significant shift in Japan's foreign policy.
PM Sanae Takaichi's bold stance on Taiwan marks a significant shift in Japan's foreign policy.
November 25, 2025 at 9:00 PM
🇯🇵 BREAKING: Japan 'crossed a red line' with Taiwan remarks, Chinese Foreign Minister says
PM Sanae Takaichi's bold stance on Taiwan marks a significant shift in Japan's foreign policy.
PM Sanae Takaichi's bold stance on Taiwan marks a significant shift in Japan's foreign policy.