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Yokozuna Stroll Through London Eating Hotdogs

LONDON, Oct 16 (News On Japan) - Two yokozuna preparing for a special sumo exhibition in London spent the day exploring the city’s famous landmarks before the event’s opening.

They were seen posing for commemorative photos with Hello Kitty, who is originally from London and is serving as the official ambassador for the tour. Dressed in traditional attire, the wrestlers visited popular tourist spots such as the London Eye, Buckingham Palace, and Westminster Bridge, drawing attention from locals and tourists eager to take photos with them. At one point, the pair stopped for hot dogs during their walk, laughing and enjoying the local street food. As the excitement builds for sumo’s first London performance in 34 years, banners have already been raised outside the historic Royal Albert Hall, where the event will take place. According to organizers, tickets for the 27,000-seat venue are almost sold out ahead of the opening day.

Source: TBS

Northern Japan Warned of Heavy Snow and Blizzards

A strong winter-pattern pressure system drove the season’s coldest air across the country on November 18th, making snow and rain more likely along the Japan Sea coast while bringing heavy snow and blizzard conditions to parts of northern Japan, with temperatures falling sharply nationwide and even areas that see sunshine experiencing a biting northerly wind.

Japanese Embassy in Beijing Urges Citizens to Stay Vigilant

The Japanese Embassy in Beijing urged Japanese nationals in China on November 18th to take extra precautions for their personal safety as the Chinese government intensifies its opposition to Prime Minister Takai’s recent comments regarding a potential Taiwan contingency, prompting the embassy to send a warning email later in the evening.

Japan Is Facing an Unprecedented Surge in Bear Attacks

A reporting team found itself face to face with a bear while investigating the sharp rise in bear-related incidents that has left 13 people dead this year.

Sakurajima Erupts, Sending Plume 4,400 Meters High and Disrupting Flights

Sakurajima erupted in the early hours on October (date not provided in source), sending a plume of ash soaring to 4,400 meters above the crater, the first time it has exceeded 4,000 meters since October last year, with volcanic rocks reaching as far as the sixth station on the mountainside as the volcano continued erupting intermittently throughout the morning and caused ash to fall over Kagoshima Airport, where a thin layer accumulated on aircraft.

JAL Cabin Crew Get OK to Wear Sneakers

Japan Airlines (JAL) has introduced a new policy starting November 13th allowing its cabin crew and ground staff who serve customers at airports to wear sneakers during work hours.

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