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A 19-year-old man has been arrested in Taishi, Osaka Prefecture, after a car accident left three passengers dead or injured. Police suspect he made a passenger ride on the roof or luggage box ('hako-nori') while accelerating sharply and weaving between lanes. The suspect reportedly denied the allegations, saying he does not remember the situation.
- 2Sumo Entertainment Show HIRAKUZA to Debut in Hakuba●豪州・英国で好評を博した相撲エンタメショー 「The Sumo Show HIRAKUZA」 2027年1月、国際スノーリゾート・白馬で初公演決定！ 株式会社阪神コンテンツリンク（本社：大阪市福島区、社長：清水奨）が展開するエンタテインメン
The Sumo Show HIRAKUZA, a sumo-themed entertainment show well received in Australia and the UK, will hold its first Japan performance from January 16 to 22, 2027, in Hakuba village, Nagano Prefecture. The show is produced by Hirakuza, an entertainment brand run by Hanshin Content Link, based in Osaka and led by president Sho Shimizu. The company is positioning the international ski resort as a stage for bringing sumo entertainment to Japanese audiences.
- 3Why Kishiwada's Danjiri Floats Race at Full Speed●『地車が 来る道脇に 身を寄せた 突然声出 せえと聞こえた』 なぜ岸和田のだんじりは疾走するのか 答えは歴史とヒトの本性にあった https://www. sankei.com/article/20261002-5U VAGLAHZVO3P
Kishiwada's danjiri festival in Osaka Prefecture is back in focus, with a Sankei feature exploring why the massive wooden floats are pulled at breakneck speed through narrow streets. The article traces the tradition's sprinting custom to history and human nature, while a tanka poem capturing the thrill of a float rushing past has been shared alongside the piece.