Greenland possesses abundant natural resources, and the melting of Arctic ice due to global warming has made these resources more accessible. Additionally, its proximity to Russia across the Arctic Ocean enhances its value as a strategic military location. Former President Trump has asserted that owning and managing Greenland is "absolutely essential for national security". Greenland already hosts U.S. Air Force and radar bases, making it an extremely important region for defense strategy.
Satsuma is cunning. Since invading in 1609, Satsuma effectively occupied Ryukyu for nearly 240 years, while pretending it was an independent nation. This was because the status of the Ryukyu king was recognized by the Ming dynasty. The shogunate monopolized trade with China in Nagasaki, so if Satsuma provoked the Ming, the Shimazu clan risked being dismantled by the shogunate.
In 1753, after a flood disaster in the Kiso Three Rivers area, the shogunate decided on a large-scale flood control project and ordered the distant Satsuma Domain to carry it out, aiming to reduce the power of the tozama daimyo (outer lords).
Hirata Yukie, a senior retainer of the Satsuma Domain who oversaw this project, is known as a figure who accomplished this great feat of flood control but later took his own life.
Gifu Prefecture and Kagoshima Prefecture formed a sister prefecture agreement in 1971, based on their historical connection through the Kiso Three Rivers flood control project carried out by Satsuma samurai during the Edo period.
Katsura Kokinji gained popularity on television talk shows due to his sharp approach to social issues and emotionally charged hosting style.
On “Afternoon Show,” he earned the nickname “Angry Kokinji” for his passionate critiques, resonating with viewers. His emotional displays, including shedding tears during touching moments, showcased his humanity and endeared him as “Crying Kokinji” to the audience.
Yukio Aoshima was a multifaceted Japanese figure who excelled as a novelist, lyricist, entertainer, actor, film director, and politician. Born in Tokyo, he graduated from Waseda University and began his career as a broadcast writer. He gained fame for penning songs like "Sudara Bushi" and appearing on television. Entering politics in 1968, he became a member of the House of Councillors and later served as the Governor of Tokyo in 1995. His diverse contributions spanned literature, music, entertainment, and public service.
Tanaka Miso was founded in 1871. Currently, it does not engage in brewing but operates as a specialized wholesaler, handling carefully selected miso from various regions across Japan.
田中家味噌醸造で財をなし、江戸という大消費地が隣接しているために栄えた。和洋式の立派な建築物であり、洋館は木造煉瓦造りの三階建て、和館は数寄屋造り、池泉回遊式庭園、そして茶室と欲しいものが全て揃ってある。現在は川口市の管理する文化財になっている。竣工は1923年(大正12年)で、関東大震災のあった年である Japan's largest miso producer is Marukome, headquartered in Nagano Prefecture, holding the top market share. Following Marukome, Hanamaruki ranks second, and Hikari Miso is third, all primarily based in Nagano. These companies play a significant role in the miso industry. During the Sengoku period, Takeda Shingen promoted miso as military provisions. Today, Shinshu miso accounts for approximately 50% of Japan's national market share.
