────────────────────────────────────⟡──────────────────────────────────── A space dominated by the echoing sounds of footsteps, page-flipping, and clacking keyboards, it is both an archive that preserves its city’s long history and a modern facility that constantly feeds the people’s minds with new information; a place for the most explorative and curious minds to nurture their qualities: The Karakura News Station. ─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── Thank you to @Skvllr0t for the chibi art <3 This report is a deep dive into the outer and inner workings of KA/News from an outsider’s perspective; a recently admitted Reporter, Zachery Carluccio (that’s me). I devoted...

──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── Many families have sprouted within the territories of Karakura, yet only a few have had the impact required for everyone to know their reputation the moment they hear it. In this article we will go over a handful of families that are notable within this town for their contributions and overall popularity on the streets. Above all else, these families have one thing in common; wealth. To climb to the top of the ladder amongst the hierarchy of families, said clan must accumulate wealth. It’s the cruel nature of the modern world, yet it paves a path that allows each family to make their mark in their own ways. Some, more...

Karakura Street Names The Knowledge Behind Their Names Those who have been around our city for quite awhile have noticed the familiar and unfamiliar names of the streets that run everywhere in the city. Today I will be going over those familiar street names, what is nearby them, and possibly a tiny bit of their history. Karakura Avenue - Karakura Avenue runs from the front of complex I all the way down to the outdoor courtyard for the Karakura Police Department. It goes past Plaza, Family Store, both Shicho Park and Nakinawa park, and multiple resident houses. This street is essentially Karakuras ‘main street’, being one of the longest or the longest street in our entire city. Itsbyoshi Lane - A few of you may have noticed the...

CHINESE NEW YEAR: WHO CELEBRATES IT? Karakura News | Marceline Klein When January ends and February rolls around, you might start seeing red lanterns, gold decorations and maybe even hear a firecracker or two. That’s because Chinese New Year- also known as the Spring Festival- is right around the corner! But here’s something you might not know, despite the name, it’s not just China celebrating. Crazy, right? Chinese New Year follows the lunar calendar, meaning the date shifts every year, typically falling between late January and mid-February and lasts for a lengthy 15 to 16 days. While it’s the most important holiday in China, the celebrations stretch far beyond its borders. Countries like Taiwan, Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia and...

KARAKURAN'S FAVOURITE SWEETS! – By Marceline K. Klein | Karakura News Hello, Karakura! This is Celine, bringing you today’s report on something we can all agree on whether you’re young, old or somewhere in between- sweets. A candy bar from the corner store, baked goods from Koribureku Bakery, everyone has a treat they just can’t resist. As for myself, I absolutely adore s'mores. And I mean the classic kind- graham crackers, a perfectly toasted marshmallow and a chunk of melty chocolate squished together into gooey perfection. Oh, and don't even get me started on the campfire smell that clings to your clothes afterward. I remember making s'mores during camping trips with my family- usually with my dad burning half the marshmallows into...

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—------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ A wide look into the local Karakura Hospital! With the constant use of the Karakura Hospital and its advancements of prosthetics, medical treatment and psychological treatment. With all of these factors I was given the privilege of speaking with these highly educated people and giving us all a nice look into the Hospital and its employees! These range from Doctors to Psychiatrists and the in-between as well as giving a small inside look into their routines, how it operates and what happens to some people who are injured. All of these will be covered in hopes of bringing more light to the public when it comes to the...

As years pass and days pass, some parts of the city become famous and very popular. For example, Plaza and Beach are two well-known and popular places where you can meet friends, chat with them or just hang out. However, other places have remained forgotten, either for an unknown reason or if something terrible happened. This caused many people to forget the area because they don't want the memories to be anywhere in their minds. In this report, we will talk about those buildings and the possible renewal of the mentioned locations to keep them alive again. POWER PLANT While this place has had a lot of bad history like the Kishi vs Akihito war, or even when it got blown up just a few months ago, this place...

Servants of the Gods: Shinto Workers By: Aya Hanazono 10/30/24 Do note, that this report is longer than usual, as it’s meant to be a detailed guide for those interested in working within the shrine. OOC: Photos used in this report are credited to urrufu, Arkkwolf, lif_shy, and xaavia! Shinsei Seinaru Monastery, our beloved shrine here in Karakura... A place of worship and sanctuary that has bridged the physical and spiritual worlds for generations, one would wonder what truly goes on within its sacred grounds? Well my dear readers and viewers, you're in luck! I had the opportunity to interview our dedicated shrine workers, Maiden Haruka Hanazono (ahem, totally not my cousin), and Priest Evelin Löwe to give you a closer look...

Shrine Event, blessing the Onsen Water! After the recent construction of the hotsprings, the water was drained completely in order to help construction with the cavern. Now most people, including myself, might've found themselves curious about what happened throughout the day in case they’ve missed it. I also spoke with somebody who was at the event, including most of the shrine staff who were involved! Public Opinion Schwarz, Akari [ A MP3 Audio began to play ] Right, my name is DeLuca, may I get your name? Akari, Akari Schwarz. Right Miss Schwarz, what did you think about the blessing of the water and the Kagura dance? Well. I think it was beautiful to watch! It’s a nice opportunity for the people of Karakura to learn more...

Today after school, a small announcement was released to the town just as the school dismissal bells rang. “Good Afternoon Karakura, today after school please feel free to join us at the Plaza stage for a Traditional Geisha Performance! I hope to see a crowd there.” Soon after that, the Plaza stage began to fill with an audience to watch the performance. For those who do not know, a geisha is a traditional Japanese entertainer, primarily a woman, specialized in traditional Japanese arts and is known for her refined mannerisms and beautiful attire. For their training, they have learned different Japanese arts, including dance, music, poetry, and sometimes calligraphy. Their role is often called upon to entertain guests at banquets...

“The Spiritual Visitors” A report made by Karasuya Bando-Beaufoy The Month of October As the cold air starts to come in, the trees start to turn to vibrant colours of Oranges, yellows and reds. Signifying that Fall is here. Pumpkins and jacko-lanterns decorate the streets and the stores. People prepare their costumes in order to get ready to trick or treat. But the main reason most people love the Month of October, or some don’t. Is the thinning of the veil. Not just any veil, oh gods no. It’s the veil between our world, and theirs. You might be wondering what I’m talking about! I’m talking about the Spiritual world. The world of those who have passed on throughout the many years and generations that have passed. The Thinning...