Struggling with a bus and taxi driver shortage, transportation operators in Aomori Prefecture are hoping to employ retiring Self-Defense Forces members seeking a second career. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2025/10/06/japan/retiring-sdf-officers-find-new-job-as-drivers/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #japan #sdf #aomori #jobs #buses

In 35 years of living in or visiting Japan I’ve never seen sake offered at a hotel for breakfast, ever. Since I’m on vacation and haven’t had a proper drink yet, yes, yes I did try all 3. 😋
My verdict was the Sugidama from Momokawa is the perfect balance for Japanese breakfast pairing. 👍 #japan #aomori #sake #wine

Note the sign says “Sake in the morning.”

In 35 years of living in or visiting Japan I’ve never seen sake offered at a hotel for breakfast, ever. Since I’m on vacation and haven’t had a proper drink yet, yes, yes I did try all 3. 😋
My verdict was the Sugidama from Momokawa is the perfect balance for Japanese breakfast pairing. 👍 #japan #aomori #sake #wine

Note the sign says “Sake in the morning.”

Prefectural governors have urged the central government to give top priority to measures against Japan's shrinking population, calling for a national campaign involving private companies. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2025/07/24/japan/politics/japan-governors-meet-population/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #japan #politics #localgovernment #population #taxes #consumptiontax #aomori #2025upperhouseelection

Tokyo Electric Power Company Holdings suggested Monday that it plans to transfer spent nuclear fuel from its Fukushima No. 1 nuclear power plant to an interim storage facility in Mutsu, Aomori Prefecture. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2025/07/08/japan/tepco-move-mutsu/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #japan #tepco #aomori #mutsu #fukushima #nuclearenergy