Hikosaemon
@hikosaemon.bsky.social
Tokyo based Vlog/Video podcaster & bilingual news geek 東京在住外国人ブロガーです♪ Livestream 10:30pm JST on YouTube
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Meanwhile on Tokyo Digital Crew
Check the mash battle winner at 21:45 Mash Battle Episode 38 (Club Can't Handle Me!): THE WINNING TRACK! youtu.be/GDCt3YFx8kY?...
And join me for the afterparty if there is time at 23:00 here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hb8Y...
Check the mash battle winner at 21:45 Mash Battle Episode 38 (Club Can't Handle Me!): THE WINNING TRACK! youtu.be/GDCt3YFx8kY?...
And join me for the afterparty if there is time at 23:00 here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hb8Y...
Mash Battle Episode 38 (Club Can't Handle Me!): THE WINNING TRACK!
YouTube video by Tokyo Digital Crew
youtu.be
February 8, 2026 at 12:35 PM
Meanwhile on Tokyo Digital Crew
Check the mash battle winner at 21:45 Mash Battle Episode 38 (Club Can't Handle Me!): THE WINNING TRACK! youtu.be/GDCt3YFx8kY?...
And join me for the afterparty if there is time at 23:00 here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hb8Y...
Check the mash battle winner at 21:45 Mash Battle Episode 38 (Club Can't Handle Me!): THE WINNING TRACK! youtu.be/GDCt3YFx8kY?...
And join me for the afterparty if there is time at 23:00 here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hb8Y...
Quick reminder that 2.5 Oyajis is ON tonight starting in half an hour in Victor's Channel!
2.5 Oyajis - I'm in Japan! Now what? www.youtube.com/live/KfjEV5A...
2.5 Oyajis - I'm in Japan! Now what? www.youtube.com/live/KfjEV5A...
2.5 Oyajis - I'm in Japan! Now what?
YouTube video by Gimmeabreakman
www.youtube.com
February 8, 2026 at 12:32 PM
Quick reminder that 2.5 Oyajis is ON tonight starting in half an hour in Victor's Channel!
2.5 Oyajis - I'm in Japan! Now what? www.youtube.com/live/KfjEV5A...
2.5 Oyajis - I'm in Japan! Now what? www.youtube.com/live/KfjEV5A...
Better 10 years late than never…
Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group plans to hire bankers to arrange financing deals for data centers as Japan’s biggest bank jumps on the AI boom.
MUFG eyes piece of AI boom with hiring for data center financing
Financing AI initiatives is becoming a lucrative business for banks worldwide.
ebx.sh
February 6, 2026 at 4:45 AM
Better 10 years late than never…
So technically police were fencing the property..?
A man who returned lost property to police kobans over 60 times has been arrested. Police realized he was actually stealing items, looking to get reward money. www.yomiuri.co.jp/national/202...
交番に６０回以上「落とし物」届けた無職の５７歳、１４人からお礼の報労金…詐欺と窃盗の疑いで逮捕
【読売新聞】 報労金をだまし取ったとして、警視庁深川署は５日、江東区の無職の男（５７）を詐欺と窃盗の疑いで逮捕した。 発表によると、男は昨年１０月１４日、江東区の飲食店で盗んだ５０歳代男性のスマートフォンを拾得物として交番に届け、同
www.yomiuri.co.jp
February 6, 2026 at 4:42 AM
So technically police were fencing the property..?
Now I think she needs to make up some kind of trophy for him…
February 6, 2026 at 4:41 AM
Now I think she needs to make up some kind of trophy for him…
Sanseito is criticizing increasing immigration of workers. LDP denies increased immigration saying only permanent residents count as immigrants. OMG, am I agreeing with Sanseito's definition of immigration?
Japan election debate stalls over definition of 'immigration' mainichi.jp/english/arti...
Japan election debate stalls over definition of 'immigration' mainichi.jp/english/arti...
Japan election debate stalls over definition of 'immigration' - The Mainichi
TOKYO (Kyodo) -- Japan's growing intake of foreign workers has emerged as a key issue taken up by some opposition parties against the ruling Liberal D
mainichi.jp
February 6, 2026 at 2:01 AM
Sanseito is criticizing increasing immigration of workers. LDP denies increased immigration saying only permanent residents count as immigrants. OMG, am I agreeing with Sanseito's definition of immigration?
Japan election debate stalls over definition of 'immigration' mainichi.jp/english/arti...
Japan election debate stalls over definition of 'immigration' mainichi.jp/english/arti...
Japan is not avoiding these topics. Anti immigration policies serve to actively accelerate population decline and rural depopulation. This seems to be the most popular thing
Editorial: Avoiding debate on population decline and regional futures won't help Japan mainichi.jp/english/arti...
Editorial: Avoiding debate on population decline and regional futures won't help Japan mainichi.jp/english/arti...
Editorial: Avoiding debate on population decline and regional futures won't help Japan - The Mainichi
Population decline and the future of regional areas is one of the most critical themes that should be addressed in Japan's national elections. However
mainichi.jp
February 6, 2026 at 1:57 AM
Japan is not avoiding these topics. Anti immigration policies serve to actively accelerate population decline and rural depopulation. This seems to be the most popular thing
Editorial: Avoiding debate on population decline and regional futures won't help Japan mainichi.jp/english/arti...
Editorial: Avoiding debate on population decline and regional futures won't help Japan mainichi.jp/english/arti...
New Week New Mash Battle! Please support by listening and voting A/B based on which battle mash sounds best!
Mash Battle Ep 038: Club Can't Handle Me! YOU VOTE, YOU DECIDE THE WINN... youtu.be/AXGxiChBAlI?...
Mash Battle Ep 038: Club Can't Handle Me! YOU VOTE, YOU DECIDE THE WINN... youtu.be/AXGxiChBAlI?...
Mash Battle Ep 038: Club Can't Handle Me! YOU VOTE, YOU DECIDE THE WINNER!!
YouTube video by Tokyo Digital Crew
youtu.be
February 5, 2026 at 3:22 PM
New Week New Mash Battle! Please support by listening and voting A/B based on which battle mash sounds best!
Mash Battle Ep 038: Club Can't Handle Me! YOU VOTE, YOU DECIDE THE WINN... youtu.be/AXGxiChBAlI?...
Mash Battle Ep 038: Club Can't Handle Me! YOU VOTE, YOU DECIDE THE WINN... youtu.be/AXGxiChBAlI?...
Reposted by Hikosaemon
Usually, when a zoo runs a drill for an escaped animal, a member of staff puts on a full body costume. Red pandas are only the size of a cat, so this drill required a different approach. www.youtube.com/watch?v=A1Cj...
February 5, 2026 at 9:05 AM
Usually, when a zoo runs a drill for an escaped animal, a member of staff puts on a full body costume. Red pandas are only the size of a cat, so this drill required a different approach. www.youtube.com/watch?v=A1Cj...
Reposted by Hikosaemon
Yes we're all going to freeze to death over the weekend in drifts of up to several centimetres.
Which reminds me, I'm due at Narita early Saturday evening, so I'd better set out at the crack of dawn tomorrow to make sure I get there on time.
Which reminds me, I'm due at Narita early Saturday evening, so I'd better set out at the crack of dawn tomorrow to make sure I get there on time.
February 5, 2026 at 9:50 AM
Yes we're all going to freeze to death over the weekend in drifts of up to several centimetres.
Which reminds me, I'm due at Narita early Saturday evening, so I'd better set out at the crack of dawn tomorrow to make sure I get there on time.
Which reminds me, I'm due at Narita early Saturday evening, so I'd better set out at the crack of dawn tomorrow to make sure I get there on time.
Toyota got a lot of bad press for not going all in on full EVs like other automakers, but history seems to have once again proven that Toyota was right all along
Toyota plans 30% increase in global hybrid production asia.nikkei.com/business/aut...
Toyota plans 30% increase in global hybrid production asia.nikkei.com/business/aut...
Toyota plans 30% increase in global hybrid production
World's biggest automaker responds to fading appeal of EVs as subsidies are cut
asia.nikkei.com
February 5, 2026 at 5:24 AM
Toyota got a lot of bad press for not going all in on full EVs like other automakers, but history seems to have once again proven that Toyota was right all along
Toyota plans 30% increase in global hybrid production asia.nikkei.com/business/aut...
Toyota plans 30% increase in global hybrid production asia.nikkei.com/business/aut...
Ironic that anti-muslim xenophobia in Japan seems to be mostly aimed at practices Christians and Westerners also follow
Candidate opposing mosque spreads unfounded 'burial' claims ahead of Japan election mainichi.jp/english/arti...
Candidate opposing mosque spreads unfounded 'burial' claims ahead of Japan election mainichi.jp/english/arti...
Candidate opposing mosque spreads unfounded 'burial' claims ahead of Japan election - The Mainichi
FUJISAWA, Kanagawa -- A House of Representatives election candidate opposing the construction of mosque in this east Japan city has repeatedly made un
mainichi.jp
February 5, 2026 at 5:23 AM
Ironic that anti-muslim xenophobia in Japan seems to be mostly aimed at practices Christians and Westerners also follow
Candidate opposing mosque spreads unfounded 'burial' claims ahead of Japan election mainichi.jp/english/arti...
Candidate opposing mosque spreads unfounded 'burial' claims ahead of Japan election mainichi.jp/english/arti...
Just so long as they are not reckless idiots about it...
Central Japan utility received internal alerts on reactor data rigging mainichi.jp/english/arti...
Central Japan utility received internal alerts on reactor data rigging mainichi.jp/english/arti...
Central Japan utility received internal alerts on reactor data rigging - The Mainichi
TOKYO (Kyodo) -- The operator of a nuclear power plant in central Japan received whistleblower reports regarding alleged manipulation of quake-resista
mainichi.jp
February 5, 2026 at 5:21 AM
Just so long as they are not reckless idiots about it...
Central Japan utility received internal alerts on reactor data rigging mainichi.jp/english/arti...
Central Japan utility received internal alerts on reactor data rigging mainichi.jp/english/arti...
With increasing power needs and climate change accelerating this is pretty urgent
TEPCO plans to restart halted nuclear reactor early next week: source mainichi.jp/english/arti...
TEPCO plans to restart halted nuclear reactor early next week: source mainichi.jp/english/arti...
TEPCO plans to restart halted nuclear reactor early next week: source - The Mainichi
TOKYO (Kyodo) -- Tokyo Electric Power Company Holdings Inc. plans to restart a reactor at a nuclear power plant in Niigata Prefecture, northwest of To
mainichi.jp
February 5, 2026 at 5:20 AM
With increasing power needs and climate change accelerating this is pretty urgent
TEPCO plans to restart halted nuclear reactor early next week: source mainichi.jp/english/arti...
TEPCO plans to restart halted nuclear reactor early next week: source mainichi.jp/english/arti...
Wow, just had a conversation about this with a Japanese coworker over lunch. I strive for 7hrs weekdays but never achieve it, normally do 8 on Sat/Sun
The Eepiest Nation: Why Japan’s Sleep Problem May Soon Get Worse unseen-japan.com/japan-sleep-...
The Eepiest Nation: Why Japan’s Sleep Problem May Soon Get Worse unseen-japan.com/japan-sleep-...
The Eepiest Nation: Why Japan's Sleep Problem May Soon Get Worse - Unseen Japan
Japan gets less sleep than any other nation. But the country's workaholic Prime Minister doesn't seem to care.
unseen-japan.com
February 5, 2026 at 5:18 AM
Wow, just had a conversation about this with a Japanese coworker over lunch. I strive for 7hrs weekdays but never achieve it, normally do 8 on Sat/Sun
The Eepiest Nation: Why Japan’s Sleep Problem May Soon Get Worse unseen-japan.com/japan-sleep-...
The Eepiest Nation: Why Japan’s Sleep Problem May Soon Get Worse unseen-japan.com/japan-sleep-...
They should branch out into marriages...
Japan’s job-quitting service claims bosses contact it to try to make their employees quit soranews24.com/2026/02/04/j...
Japan’s job-quitting service claims bosses contact it to try to make their employees quit soranews24.com/2026/02/04/j...
Japan’s job-quitting service claims bosses contact it to try to make their employees quit
Some employers want to flip the script to indirectly get rid of workers they don’t want, company says.
soranews24.com
February 4, 2026 at 4:04 AM
They should branch out into marriages...
Japan’s job-quitting service claims bosses contact it to try to make their employees quit soranews24.com/2026/02/04/j...
Japan’s job-quitting service claims bosses contact it to try to make their employees quit soranews24.com/2026/02/04/j...
Another column suggesting that Abe's links to the Unification Church were mitigating factors in favor of the defense for his assassin that should have been taken into account.
Yamagami Sentencing Reveals Japan’s Troubled Response to Religious Cults www.nippon.com/en/in-depth/...
Yamagami Sentencing Reveals Japan’s Troubled Response to Religious Cults www.nippon.com/en/in-depth/...
Yamagami Sentencing Reveals Japan’s Troubled Response to Religious Cults
In January 2026, Yamagami Tetsuya was sentenced to life for the July 2022 assassination of former Prime Minister Abe Shinzō, which shone light on the Unification Church’s ties to leading politicians a...
www.nippon.com
February 4, 2026 at 4:03 AM
Another column suggesting that Abe's links to the Unification Church were mitigating factors in favor of the defense for his assassin that should have been taken into account.
Yamagami Sentencing Reveals Japan’s Troubled Response to Religious Cults www.nippon.com/en/in-depth/...
Yamagami Sentencing Reveals Japan’s Troubled Response to Religious Cults www.nippon.com/en/in-depth/...
Some feelings of nostalgia for old YouTube and people vlogging about certain realizations as they go through the Japan version of the Dunning-Kruger roller coaster. Nice vid and commentary.
I thought living in Japan would fix my 20’s youtu.be/ZvLqr-liYTc?...
I thought living in Japan would fix my 20’s youtu.be/ZvLqr-liYTc?...
I thought living in Japan would fix my 20’s - Video Reaction to Silvie the Queen
YouTube video by Gimmeabreakman
youtu.be
February 4, 2026 at 12:49 AM
Some feelings of nostalgia for old YouTube and people vlogging about certain realizations as they go through the Japan version of the Dunning-Kruger roller coaster. Nice vid and commentary.
I thought living in Japan would fix my 20’s youtu.be/ZvLqr-liYTc?...
I thought living in Japan would fix my 20’s youtu.be/ZvLqr-liYTc?...
Reposted by Hikosaemon
This a real sign of sushi's status as a worldwide staple.
February 4, 2026 at 12:18 AM
This a real sign of sushi's status as a worldwide staple.
So yeah, this is SpaceX now.
X's Paris HQ raided by French prosecutors www.engadget.com/social-media...
X's Paris HQ raided by French prosecutors www.engadget.com/social-media...
X's Paris HQ raided by French prosecutors
Paris prosecutors announced that a search was under way at offices belong to Elon Musk's X platform.
www.engadget.com
February 4, 2026 at 12:39 AM
So yeah, this is SpaceX now.
X's Paris HQ raided by French prosecutors www.engadget.com/social-media...
X's Paris HQ raided by French prosecutors www.engadget.com/social-media...
So technically, this means SpaceX will be under investigation in multiple countries for CSAM violations ahead of it's IPO... Not sure I'd be happy as an employee
The Morning After: Elon Musk’s SpaceX is buying his AI company, xAI www.engadget.com/general/the-...
The Morning After: Elon Musk’s SpaceX is buying his AI company, xAI www.engadget.com/general/the-...
The Morning After: Elon Musk’s SpaceX is buying his AI company, xAI
The biggest stories you might have missed: iPhone Fold rumors: Everything we know so far, including the leaked design, Rivian made an electric ambulance for Grey’s Anatomy.
www.engadget.com
February 4, 2026 at 12:37 AM
So technically, this means SpaceX will be under investigation in multiple countries for CSAM violations ahead of it's IPO... Not sure I'd be happy as an employee
The Morning After: Elon Musk’s SpaceX is buying his AI company, xAI www.engadget.com/general/the-...
The Morning After: Elon Musk’s SpaceX is buying his AI company, xAI www.engadget.com/general/the-...
I remember when DHS was established as a temporary measure to fight Al Qaeda after 911.
Homeland Security is trying to force tech companies to hand over data about Trump critics techcrunch.com/2026/02/03/h...
Homeland Security is trying to force tech companies to hand over data about Trump critics techcrunch.com/2026/02/03/h...
Homeland Security is trying to force tech companies to hand over data about Trump critics | TechCrunch
The use of administrative subpoenas, which are not subject to judicial oversight, are used to demand a wealth of information from tech companies, including the owners of anonymous online accounts docu...
techcrunch.com
February 4, 2026 at 12:35 AM
I remember when DHS was established as a temporary measure to fight Al Qaeda after 911.
Homeland Security is trying to force tech companies to hand over data about Trump critics techcrunch.com/2026/02/03/h...
Homeland Security is trying to force tech companies to hand over data about Trump critics techcrunch.com/2026/02/03/h...
"My parents were members of a shitty religion" would probably acquit a high percentage of murderers globally...
Shooter of ex-Japan PM Abe to appeal life sentence: sources mainichi.jp/english/arti...
Shooter of ex-Japan PM Abe to appeal life sentence: sources mainichi.jp/english/arti...
Shooter of ex-Japan PM Abe to appeal life sentence: sources - The Mainichi
NARA, Japan (Kyodo) -- The man who fatally shot former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe in 2022 will appeal his life sentence handed down last month by a dis
mainichi.jp
February 4, 2026 at 12:33 AM
"My parents were members of a shitty religion" would probably acquit a high percentage of murderers globally...
Shooter of ex-Japan PM Abe to appeal life sentence: sources mainichi.jp/english/arti...
Shooter of ex-Japan PM Abe to appeal life sentence: sources mainichi.jp/english/arti...
Ironic that the current "status quo" supported by the communists and CDP was set by Abe. Also a bit sad that law abiding workers supporting Japan's economy and welfare system are being scapegoated
Nearly 40% of Japan election candidates want foreign worker curbs asia.nikkei.com/politics/jap...
Nearly 40% of Japan election candidates want foreign worker curbs asia.nikkei.com/politics/jap...
Nearly 40% of Japan election candidates want foreign worker curbs
Immigration policy debate is contentious despite labor shortage
asia.nikkei.com
February 4, 2026 at 12:30 AM
Ironic that the current "status quo" supported by the communists and CDP was set by Abe. Also a bit sad that law abiding workers supporting Japan's economy and welfare system are being scapegoated
Nearly 40% of Japan election candidates want foreign worker curbs asia.nikkei.com/politics/jap...
Nearly 40% of Japan election candidates want foreign worker curbs asia.nikkei.com/politics/jap...