Ryuichi Tadokoro

Ryuichi Tadokoro is a staff writer of the Sankei Shimbun based at the headquarters office in Osaka.

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'Do It Somewhere Else': Tokyo Metro Turns Etiquette into Fun Art

Ryuichi Tadokoro June 24, 2025

Since 1974, Tokyo Metro has used creative posters to grab commuters' attention and promote...

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The 102-Year-Old Seawater Bathhouse Where Time Stands Still

Ryuichi Tadokoro April 23, 2025

Minato Shioyu, Kansai's last seawater bathhouse, uses seawater piped 2.5 km offshore, filtered, and...

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Iconic Daihatsu Cars of the Showa Era

Ryuichi Tadokoro November 28, 2023

Explore the journey of Japan's oldest surviving car manufacturer Daihatsu, from its tarp-fitted mini...