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Prices Soar Every Year, This Time '4.73 Billion Won'... "Winning the Bid Brings Good Luck All Year"
A Japanese sushi chain has set a Guinness World Record for the "most expensive tuna sold at auction," winning a single tuna for 4.73 billion won. According to Japanese media outlets such as the Mainichi Shimbun on April 25, Kiyoshi Kimura, President of Kiyomura Co., Ltd., which operates the Sushi Zanmai chain, stated at the Guinness certificate award ceremony held at the flagship store on April 20, "We will continue to offer the highest quality tuna in the future." The company won the bid for a 243kg tuna at the first tuna auction of the year held on January 5 at the Toyosu Fish Market in Tokyo, paying 510.3 million yen (approximately 4.73 billion won). This bluefin tuna was caught off the northeastern coast of Aomori Prefecture, Japan. Kiyomura prepared the tuna at the Tsukiji flagship store in Tokyo and served it to customers at Sushi Zanmai outlets nationwide. According to Guinness World Records, "Although this tuna was recognized as the most expensive in the world, the sushi made f
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Robot Caddies Arrive: Changing the Landscape of Golf Course Management
The landscape of golf courses is changing from the moment golfers arrive. Robot caddies now carry players' bags from the parking lot, and once the round begins, machines provide course maps, distance guidance, and even club recommendations. Robots are replacing a significant portion of the work that was traditionally handled by human caddies. On the fairways, robots mow the grass and repair divots, while in the sky, drones and satellites monitor the course in real time. In addition, robots offer features such as maintaining safe distances and providing lightning warning alerts, enabling golf courses to rapidly transform their overall operations. Although the initial investment is high, robot caddies are emerging as a new alternative, as they can be operated 24 hours a day and do not require additional employee benefits. According to the industry on April 24, domestic golf courses have been facing widespread challenges since the end of the COVID-19 boom. While demand at golf courses in
"Violin Worth Billions" Spins Through the Air and Crashes to the Floor...Dramatic Concert Hall Accident
In Finland, a violin soloist accidentally dropped a violin worth several billion won onto the stage floor during a performance, causing a temporary interruption. The accident occurred when the conductor's swinging arm and baton struck the instrument. According to Finnish media outlet Yle and others on April 23, the incident took place on April 16 during a concert at the Sibelius Hall in Lahti, Finland. At the time, soloist Elina Baekhella was performing the finale of a concerto with the orchestra. The orchestra was conducted by British-born Matthew Hols.At the peak moment of the performance, the baton and arm that Hols swung widely struck the violin that Baekhella was holding. The violin slipped from Baekhella's hand, bounced into the air, spun several times, and then fell to the stage floor. Baekhella was startled and covered her face in shock. Hols also paused for a moment but soon signaled the orchestra to stop playing. The performance was halted for about two minutes, after which B
From Actors to Editing: China's First 100% AI-Produced Film Set for Summer Release
A movie in which all aspects of production?including actors, video scenes, and editing?are realized through artificial intelligence (AI) is set to be released in China this summer. According to Chinese media outlets such as Zhonghuawang on April 23, the film is titled 'Soul Wave·Budsaengmong', co-produced by the online video platform iQIYI and Changxin Media. Scheduled for theatrical release this summer, the work is based on the 2014 thriller drama 'Soul Wave.' Every element of production?including character and scene design, visual effects, voice, background music, and post-production editing?was entirely generated using AI. Zhonghuawang described the project as "the first fully AI-generated film to be publicly screened in China." Guo Jingyu and Xiao Jixiangtian, who were responsible for the original 2014 production, oversaw the overall production and screenplay, respectively, managing the core structure of the story. The film has been recognized for demonstrating the potential for c
Male Runner Participates as Substitute in Women's Marathon... Even Wins the Race
It was belatedly revealed that a man participated on behalf of a woman in a women's half marathon held in China and even won the race. According to local media such as Hongsheng News on April 22, on the 17th, the Anyang Marathon Organizing Committee in Henan Province announced that they had permanently banned three people from participating in future events after it was discovered that the winner of the women's half marathon citizen division was actually a man running as a substitute. The competition took place in Anyang, Henan Province on March 22. At the time, participant A won first place in the women's half marathon with a record of 1 hour, 29 minutes, and 5 seconds. A received a prize of 1,000 yuan (approximately 210,000 won). However, on April 14, when the organizing committee released the list of women's half marathon award winners, suspicions were raised online that "A's race bib was worn and run by another man." As the controversy spread, the committee immediately launched an
"Why Are They Doing This?" Bizarre 'Streetlight Challenge' Involving Leg-Wrapping Leads to Police Callouts
The so-called "Streetlight Challenge," in which participants wrap their legs around a streetlight pole and hang from it, is trending in China. There have been frequent incidents where young people attempting the challenge are unable to release themselves from the position, prompting rescue teams to be dispatched. According to the South China Morning Post (SCMP) on the 22nd, the streetlight hanging challenge has recently been spreading across Chinese social networking services (SNS). In this challenge, participants twist their legs around a streetlight pole and sit, then attempt to release themselves from the position. Although it may appear easy at first glance, many challengers are surprised to find they cannot free themselves on their own. Rescue Teams Dispatched Due to Absurd ChallengeIn Jiangsu Province, eastern China, a woman who was taking a walk after dinner attempted the challenge and ended up with her legs tangled around the pole, leading her to call the police for help. The m
"I Can't Believe They're Real": Cockroaches Squirm Inside Transparent Jacket in Chilling Subway Fashion Sighting
A man wearing a transparent jacket filled with live cockroaches was spotted in the New York subway, sparking widespread attention online. Initially perceived as a bizarre stunt, it was later confirmed that the jacket was part of a marketing project by a streetwear brand.Recently, international media outlets including Free Press Journal reported that a video showing a man standing inside the New York subway with several cockroaches encased in a transparent plastic jacket has been spreading rapidly across social media and online communities, stirring up controversy. In the video, some passengers can be seen reacting with shock, while others pass by without intervening. Online users commented, "It's like a nightmare," "I can't believe those are real cockroaches," and "It's shocking that someone actually wore that on the subway." Some also noted the nonchalant reaction of certain citizens, saying, "This scene perfectly captures the unique indifference of New Yorkers." At first, some online
Tragedy While Filming SNS Short-Form Video: Three Brothers Die Performing Motorcycle Stunts in India
In India, three brothers performing stunts on a motorcycle while speeding down a highway were killed instantly in a traffic accident. It was reported that the accident occurred while they were filming a short-form video to upload to social media (SNS). On April 22, local media outlets such as New Delhi Television (NDTV) reported that three brothers riding together on a single motorcycle died after crashing into a truck while performing stunts on a highway in Mauganji, Madhya Pradesh, India. The accident occurred on the 14th on a highway in Mauganji, Madhya Pradesh. At the time, the three brothers were riding together on one motorcycle, while two others on another motorcycle behind them were filming their ride with a mobile phone. They were weaving through trucks and attempting to overtake each other on the highway, engaging in what is known locally as "Kalchigi" driving. In particular, they repeatedly performed dangerous overtaking maneuvers between trucks to film short-form videos for
"From 8,000 Won to 730,000 Won: The Toy Everyone Wants but Can't Get"
Recently in the United States, the tactile toy 'NeeDoh' has experienced an unprecedented shortage due to explosive popularity fueled by social networking services (SNS). Some products are being traded at dozens of times their original price, leading to signs of market overheating. Not only are people lining up before stores open?known as 'open run'?but there have even been physical altercations among consumers rushing to buy the toy. According to The New York Post on April 21 (local time), NeeDoh, a fidget toy characterized by its soft and stretchable texture, was released about 10 years ago by the American toy company Schylling. Although it has a simple structure that returns to its original shape when squeezed and released, it has recently gained attention as a 'healing item' on TikTok and Instagram, causing a surge in demand. The flagship product, 'NeeDoh Nice Cube,' is officially sold for about $5.99 (approximately 8,000 won), but on secondary trading platforms such as eBay, price
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