45 Chinese aircraft detected around Taiwan

Since February, China has also deployed a martial show of force and coast guard ships and other formal fishing vessels around Taiwan’s remote area of Kinmen. The most recent incident was Tuesday, when five Chinese coast guard ships sailed through Kinmen’s “restricted waterways” for three days before leaving, Taiwan’s beachContinue Reading

Japan to introduce online booking for Mount Fuji trail

Tokyo: Chinese authorities made an announcement on May 13 that an online reservation system for Mount Fuji’s most well-known route would be made. During the summer walking season, the highest mountain in Japan has become more crowded, raising concerns about safety and economic harm. To ease congestion on the YoshidaContinue Reading

The last ‘ama’ fisherwomen of Japan: Free-dive fishing tradition in danger as diver numbers plunge

FISHING FOR Gems

In Mie prefecture’s Masaki Island, for example, there used to be more than 1, 000 persons working in the industry. Now, there are only 40, with many of them old.
 
As the number of jewel producers declines, related businesses with millennium- much histories are even dwindling. &nbsp,
 
Over in Kashikojima, an area in Mie known for its crystal jewellery, many of the users are getting on in years. &nbsp,
 
Younger people there are moving to major cities to get employment as their chances are dwindling.
 
” The market is steadily shrinking, with fewer people”, said Mr Naoto Yoshimori, president of crystal goldsmith Yoshimori Pearls. &nbsp,
 
He fears that his third-generation family business will be abandoned by him because his children do n’t seem interested in acquiring the store. &nbsp,
 
” I have two children. They have moved on in various information”, said Mr Yoshimori. &nbsp,
 
” I’ll make an effort to keep going a little bit more. If they come home, they do n’t need to work hard. It could be their area company”.

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