tv set B’z Stuns with Surprise Live Performance at 75th NHK Kouhaku Uta Gassen
B’z made a surprise live appearance at the 75th NHK Kouhaku, thrilling fans with an unforgettable performance on December 31st.
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Global Economy US Homelessness Surges 18% to Over 770,000 Amid Rising Inflation and Housing Costs
Homelessness in the US hit 771,480 in January 2024, an 18% increase driven by inflation, rising housing costs, and systemic challenges.
crime 4 Arrested for Confining Man They Met on Dating App in Shiga, Including Junior High Boy
Four people, including a junior high school boy and a university student, were arrested for confining a man they met on a dating app in Shiga.
Japanese economy Okinawa Woman with 1 Yen, Can’t Pay Electric Bill, Joins New Year’s Eve Soup Kitchen
A woman with 1 yen, unable to pay her electricity bill, joins the New Year's Eve soup kitchen in Yogi Park, Okinawa, with her young child.
Enterprise Seven-Eleven Struggles as High-End Products Backfire Amid Consumer Frugality
Seven-Eleven Japan faces sluggish sales growth as its high-end products like "Seven Premium Gold" appear overpriced to consumers.
crime Junior High Teacher Arrested for Fraudulent Billing Over Half-Price Stickers
A 58-year-old teacher was caught sticking unauthorized half-price stickers on items, claiming it was a clerk's oversight.
accident Jeju Air Disaster: NTSB and Boeing Begin Investigation at Muan Airport
The NTSB and Boeing team investigate the Jeju Air crash at Muan Airport, focusing on the missing flight recorder connector.
Japanese economy Rural Japan Faces Hiring Struggles: Youth Recruitment Challenges Amid Labor Shortage
Japan’s rural areas are facing a serious hiring crisis due to population decline and labor shortages, making youth recruitment increasingly difficult.
Politics Sluggish Consumption in South Korea: Jeju Air Disaster and Impeachment Impact
South Korea faces a brutal December with sluggish consumption due to impeachment and the Jeju Air disaster, affecting year-end and New Year's events.
Liberal Democratic Party Tokyo LDP Party Ticket Revenue “Skimmed” with 50% Split on Additional Sales
Tokyo LDP political party's ticket revenue has been "skimmed," with only half of the income reported. Additional tickets split between the secretariat and members.
news 75-Year-Old Lives on $320 Pension, Forgoes Meals Despite $10 Hourly Job
A 75-year-old man survives on a $320 monthly pension and a $10/hour traffic job, skipping warm meals and losing hope for 2025.
baseball Former Baseball Player Reveals $450 Monthly Pension, Highlights MLB Benefits
Yasushi Tao reveals his pension of $450 per month, contrasting it with MLB players earning over $130,000 annually after 10 years.