The Western Army was divided into “the serious Western Army” and “the passive Western Army”; only a limited number of forces, such as those led by Ishida Mitsunari and Otani Yoshitsugu, actively fought to remove Tokugawa Ieyasu. Most daimyo belonged to the latter group, unwilling to clearly align with either side. While Mitsunari was the producer who spearheaded the uprising against Ieyasu, the overall commander of the Western Army was Mori Terumoto. Kazuhito Hongo, *Intelligence of Sekigahara* https://t.co/OmC080u4L3

Wash your bra after seven wears? On the other hand, it’s recommended to wash underwear after every use. In French culture, a bra isn’t considered underwear.

Positive sentiments among Americans toward Japan and the U.S. have been improving. ※Trends in Americans’ perceptions of various countries, 2016 🟥 Positive 🟦 Negative Japan’s popularity surpasses that of the UK, its former colonial power A significant number of Americans hold a favorable view of Russia, with no notable change in sentiment before or after the Ukraine war https://t.co/O0Zv0Z2rsC

Largest companies in European countries *Based on market capitalization US: NVIDIA, Japan: TOYOTA https://t.co/XxUYKlZqzU

The official title of the 1776 Declaration of Independence is "The unanimous Declaration of the thirteen united States of America." Thus, it was not a single nation called "America" that gained independence; rather, each colony independently became a sovereign state and formed a union to wage war against Britain. The "Continental Congress" was not a national government, but merely a coalition formed for the purpose of conducting the war. Ishikawa Keishi, A History of the American Revolution https://t.co/vjRgg1Zgpn

The Aareschlucht Gorge in the Bernese Oberland region of Switzerland Carved by glaciers through limestone, this gorge spans 1.4 km in length, reaches a maximum depth of 200 meters, and narrows to just 1 meter at its tightest point—resembling a landscape sculpted by a divine blade. The water, suspended with fine particles of powdered rock (rock flour or glacial flour), refracts sunlight to appear turquoise.

I thought it was just that cargo arriving in Japan would first stop in Busan and be transferred to smaller container ships, but it’s actually common for containers originating in Japan to pass through Busan. Forty percent of Japan-to-North America export containers detour through Asian ports—centered on Busan—that are farther from their final destination. Is this a figure that should raise alarm? It’s undeniable that this is eroding Japan’s manufacturing competitiveness. https://t.co/qYu4Hky83J

Japan’s tax system, which heavily relies on wage taxes centered on social insurance contributions, concentrates the tax burden on the working generation and reduces their disposable income. Eastern Europe, in contrast, has a high value-added tax (VAT) system designed to distribute the tax burden across society as a whole, including tourists. Raising the consumption tax is urgent, but the bill currently under review in this session of parliament targets the working generation. VAT Rates: Czech Republic: 21% Poland: 23%

Recipients of the 2026 Sveriges Riksbank Prize Names consistently mentioned among bookmakers: Ariel Pakes Susan Athey Richard Blundell https://t.co/41gCdRdQSt

Disadvantages of a group consisting only of hardworking ants: - All become fatigued simultaneously: The group’s overall stamina declines over time. - No reserve forces available in emergencies. - Tasks requiring continuous attention come to a halt: Ant eggs must be constantly licked with saliva containing antimicrobial substances to prevent spoilage—making the presence of individuals who are not fatigued essential.