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Listly
7 days ago
- General
- Listly
5 Perfect Summer Day Trips from Kyoto: Your Next Refreshing Escape!
Situated by the eastern shores of Lake Biwa, Japan's largest lake, Omihachiman is an underrated summer getaway. The town's network of canals showcases Venetian charm with a quintessential Japanese flair, winding through historic merchant homes, museums, and the old quarter. Omihachiman not only offers a respite from the crowded streets of Kyoto, but also a step back in time to the feudal period. Naturally, the best way to experience Omihachiman is through its canals. Take in the views of the traditional structures and blooming cherry blossoms on a ride along the Hachiman-bori Canal. Be sure to try famous local delicacies before you go, including the renowned Omi beef—a tender, regional variety of Wagyu.
Time Out
27-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time Out
From sweet matcha treats to saké: a new Japanese dining wonderland opens in Melbourne's CBD
Japanophile foodies, this one's for you. What would you do if we said you could now get premium Wagyu, artisanal matcha, picture-perfect baked treats and quality saké in Melbourne's CBD – all under the one roof? If the answer is call a friend and jump on the tram for a lunch date asap, then you'll want to keep reading. Cult fave eatery Omi has just opened its flagship destination, Omi 380, a multi-sensory space offering five distinct Japanese dining specialties: Wagyu, bēkarī (bakery), matcha, gelato and saké. Over at Omi 380's Wagyu station, tuck into a mouth-watering meal of your choice – from signature donburi and premium A5 Wagyu cuts to izakaya-style plates and steaming hotpots. This is where your journey begins, but it doesn't stop there. For dessert, you're spoilt for choice at the bakery; think tasty sweet morsels like the mini pan pan, just-baked shokupan and canelés made fresh daily. If a frozen indulgence is more your jam, don't skip a visit to the gelato station, where East-meets-West scoops celebrate inventive and matcha-inspired flavours. Note: there are three levels of intensity to dial up the matcha magic. Since we're on the topic of matcha, trust that true enthusiasts can enjoy the ingredient in drinkable form with traditional matcha lattes and 'grammable new creations like the Matcha Daydream, plus house-made speciality coffees like the Misty Forest. While Omi's much-anticipated saké experience is still yet to be unveiled, we're promised it won't be long before fans of the Japanese liquor are treated to an enticing array of tasting sets, infused cocktails and more.
The Mainichi
30-04-2025
- The Mainichi
Shiba Inu dog on the loose captured on Tokyo-area highway with help of holidaymakers
TOKYO -- A runaway Shiba Inu was safely captured on a highway near Tokyo on April 29, thanks to cooperation from drivers and holidaymakers amid Japan's Golden Week holiday. At around 11 a.m., a caller reported a dog running loose on the outbound lane of the Daisan-Keihin Road near the Tamagawa Toll Gate in Kawasaki's Takatsu Ward, close to the Tama River. Kanagawa Prefectural Police's highway unit rushed to the scene and reportedly spotted the male dog running away down the road. Shunsuke Omi, a 29-year-old from Tokyo heading to a concert in Shizuoka Prefecture with his band members, told the Mainichi Shimbun, "When I saw an electric board sign warning of an animal intrusion, I thought, 'It can't be a wild animal in an urban area like this.' Then I saw a Shiba Inu loitering around. It was a heartwarming sight." According to police and witnesses, the male dog was wearing a collar but had no leash or identification tag. Its owner remains unknown. Though it wasn't barking, the dog seemed frightened by the passing vehicles. "The dog appeared quite wary of people trying to capture it," Omi said. Before police arrived, several drivers stopped their vehicles on the roadside and attempted to catch the dog, while cars behind them apparently stopped and watched the scene unfold. A 31-year-old man who assisted in the capture recalled noticing many leaves stuck to the dog's body. "I wonder if it had run away from a riverbed and strayed onto the highway. It was excited, and a police officer was bitten on the hand when they reached out (to the dog)," he told the Mainichi. After being surrounded by five to six people, the dog was finally taken into police "custody" approximately 20 minutes after the initial emergency call. A highway patrol officer wearing a helmet successfully lured the animal and carried it to the backseat of a patrol car. The dog was then "taken away" to the nearby Tsuzuki Police Station. Reflecting on the incident, the 31-year-old added, "Even though I was a bit behind schedule, it made me smile. The drivers around me also appeared to be shrugging it off." A highway police unit representative commented, "The Shiba Inu is a male, but its age is unknown. There were no injuries to our personnel. There are cases of raccoon dogs popping up in mountainous areas, but I've never heard of a dog running along Daisan-Keihin Road in an urban area before." Prefectural police say they are currently searching for the dog's owner.
Yahoo
19-04-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Steak specialty restaurant "STEAK SUDAKU" opens its third store in Telok Ayer as its first franchise in Singapore
SINGAPORE, April 18, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- General Omi Beef Trading Co., Ltd., a trading company specializing in Omi beef, exports Omi beef from Shiga Prefecture to Singapore through its own business and will further spread the Omi beef brand through a wholly owned subsidiary. OMIGYU TRADING SINGAPORE PTE. LTD., a wholly owned subsidiary of General Omi Beef Trading Co., Ltd. (Head office: Moriyama City, Shiga Prefecture / CEO: Takaoki Nishino), opened its first franchise store, "STEAK SUDAKU" Telok Ayer store (3 Boon Tat St) on Monday, April 14, 2025. [STEAK SUDAKU] "STEAK SUDAKU" is a fast-casual restaurant with Omi beef steaks as its main product, and offers quick delivery and service. The new brand name "Sudaku" has the following meaning, and is a coined word using Chinese simplified characters that is similar in sound and meaning to the Japanese word "Sudaku (gather)". -Xǐ: joy, enjoy -Dá: achieve -Jù: gather The meaning behind "Sudaku": A place where people can gather and have fun. [Store details] Store name: Steak Sudaku Telok Ayer Address: 3 Boon Tat St, Singapore 069612 Opening hours: 11:00-15:00 (last orders 14:30) 17:00-21:00 (last orders 20:30) Opening date: Monday, April 14, 2025 Instagram: @steak_sudaku_telok_ayer [To apply for a franchise] Application URL: [Company information] Company name: OMIGYU TRADING SINGAPORE Head office: 20 COLLYER QUAY #12-06 20 COLLYER QUAY SINGAPORE 049-319 Business: Import business, restaurant business, franchise business RALPH in to access your portfolio
Yahoo
07-04-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Fillmore Jazz Festival back on after crypto billionaire steps in to help
SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) — First it was off, now it's on again. The 2025 Fillmore Jazz Festival will take place as planned after a crypto billionaire philanthropist came to the long-running festival's aid. Last week, festival organizers announced the festival was canceled this year due to financial reasons. According to festival organizers, city fees, talent, security, medical support, staffing and city-mandated standard operating procedures pushed the event's budget to well over $500,000. Zara to open flagship store in SF's Union Square, mayor says The festival, which is held for two days over Fourth of July weekend, was effectively on hold until 2026 as of last week. However, following news of the cancellation, Timothy Made' Omi, president of the Fillmore Merchant Association, said he was contacted by a representative of Chris Larsen and Avenue Greenlight. Larsen, founder of the crypto company Ripple, 'generously stepped in to offer the financial support' needed to bring the festival back, Omi said. 'I am thrilled to announce that the 2025 Fillmore Jazz Festival is officially back on and will take place July 5th and 6th,' Omi said. While festival organizers say that support from Larsen and Avenue Greenlight will be enough to produce this year's festival, they are still seeking support to maintain it over the long term. A GoFundMe has been launched to keep the Fillmore Jazz Festival Alive. Through the nonprofit, Avenue Greenlight, Larsen has previously donated $2 million to support San Francisco's struggling retail districts. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
