"If not drained, it will be submerged in 3 hours" - The backside of the world's oldest underwater road tunnel
The article discusses the construction plans for the Shimonoseki-Kitakyushu Road and details the current state of the Kanmon Tunnel, which requires constant pumping to prevent flooding.
Fire at a temple in Yamaguchi: The five bodies include two women, one man, and two individuals of unknown gender, according to the prefectural police.
A fire in Yamaguchi Prefecture has left five people dead, with the deceased identified as two women, one man, and two individuals whose genders remain uncertain, according to local police.
The Third Road Across Kanmon Strait Denies 'Son-taku': Project Costs Certain to Balloon, What Answer Will the Government Provide?
The Japanese government has begun serious consideration of the proposed Shimonoseki-Kitakyushu Road, a major infrastructure project connecting Honshu and Kyushu, despite concerns about escalating costs.
"Memories" Residents Bite Their Lips After Fire at Temple in Yamaguchi, Bodies of 5 Found in the Ruins
A fire at the Shorin Temple in Yamaguchi Prefecture resulted in the discovery of five bodies, prompting police and firefighters to conduct scene investigations.
"Why did this happen?" Residents watch over the temple fire site where five bodies were found
A devastating fire in Yamaguchi Prefecture, Japan, claimed the lives of five individuals, with their bodies discovered at the site of the destroyed temple and residence.
Foreign workers are 'essential' and support care and construction fields, even in rural areas
This article highlights the critical role of foreign workers in Japan's care and construction sectors, particularly focusing on a Vietnamese caregiver contributing significantly at a nursing home in Shimonoseki.