If you’re like me, you’re not worried about gifts for your loved ones during the holiday season as you’ve already given them all of your money during the year and are now penniless. If you’re not and are scrambling for last-minute gift ideas, you’re in luck!
Turns out a boulder which, in scientific terms, is classified as “friggin’ big” was loosened during the quakes, slid down a hill, and ended up smack in the middle of a small lane connecting to a chestnut orchard in Mifune, rendering the lane impassable. At a loss, the village finally decided to auction it off. Bids started today at Yahoo Action 「ヤフオク！」. So, if there is someone on your shopping list who already has everything - well, they likely do not have a friggin’ big boulder. Better act fast! (Delivery costs are, apparently, extra.)
(A village resident said, “We don’t expect it to sell, but we hope the publicity draws attention to our plight.”) - William