Mainichi English article on the subject. mainichi.jp/english/arti...

Not being able to rely on weather forecasts is a nice reminder of being back in Britain.

As well as those, Kushikatsu Tanaka (串カツ田中), and Sekai no Yama-chan (世界の山ちゃん) for tebaskai have gone down well, especially if you've got four or more and haven't booked anywhere. If there's a Tengu (旬鮮酒場 天狗) near you, that's also cheap and cheerful. Not gourmet dining, mind you.

I don't go a lot to the main izakaya chains but visitors often like them, as they are cheap and lively. This post was a handy guide. urayamashika-machida.com/blog/2025052...

There's also a not entirely legal subtitled version online. m.ok.ru/video/757546...

二代目はクリスチャン is currently free to watch on YouTube. Nun becomes head of yakuza gang (not based on a true story). Billed as a comedy, with some very violent moments. www.youtube.com/watch?v=7Vzx...

No-one is going to beat Tetsuko Kuroyanagi's TV longevity. Also, Akiko Wada probably burned the candle at both ends for a large part of her life.

Soltie has this suggestion. bsky.app/profile/solt...

There's a subsection showing the most popular names used for both boys and girls, albeit with different kanji. The top 5 are Sena, Aoi, Hinata, Haru and Tsumugi.

More seriously, I haven't seen a girl called Sui on daycare or school lists either.

Well...

It is forbidden to eat chicken or eggs on the grounds of Washinomiya Shrine in Saitama, as the bird is sacred. No yakitori or karaage on festival days.