news Starting Today: Health Insurance Cards Consolidated into “My Number” System
From December 2nd, health insurance cards are unified into the "My Number Health Insurance Card," streamlining medical information sharing.
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news Bear Ransacks Meat Section at Akita’s Itoku Tsuchizaki Minato Store, Still Roaming
A bear has taken over Akita's Itoku Tsuchizaki Minato Store, ransacking the meat section. Authorities are still investigating.
news Forced Eviction of Homeless Begins at Airin General Center in Nishinari, Osaka
Forced eviction of homeless people starts at the Airin General Center site in Osaka's Kamagasaki, even after its closure as a symbol of the area.
crime Family Arrested for Illegal Part-Time Work: Father Speaks Out on the Impact
A father whose son was arrested for illegal part-time work shares the emotional toll and risks for families involved in crimes like fraud.
crime BOJ Governor Ueda Signals Rate Hike Timing Based on Wage and US Economic Data
BOJ Governor Ueda hints at an interest rate hike, citing wage trends and US economic conditions. Market eyes December or January.
crime Seven-Eleven Controversy: Shoplifting Photos Posted in Store, Later Removed
Photos of alleged shoplifters were posted at a Seven-Eleven store, sparking controversy. The photos were later removed after a stern warning from HQ.
accident Councilman Iguchi Explains “No Stove, Only Floor Heating and Air Conditioning” in Deadly Bunkyo Apartment Fire
Senator Kuniko Inoguchi explained there was no stove in her Bunkyo apartment, where a deadly fire claimed two lives on November 27, 2024.
news National Universities Face Financial Crisis, Causing Toilet Renovation Delays
National universities, including Kanazawa University, face financial crises, delaying necessary toilet renovations, leading to waiting traffic jams.
foreigner Why Kurds in Kawaguchi Apply for Refugee Status Seasonally: The Real Reason
Explore why Kurds in Kawaguchi apply for refugee status during Turkey's farming off-season and return during the busy season.
crime Tokyo Court Dismisses NHK Party’s Defamation Lawsuit Over “Anti-Social Cult” Posts
Tokyo District Court dismisses NHK Party's lawsuit over "anti-social cult" posts, ruling key parts of the statement true.
news Higashikurume School Pays $1,161 for Unauthorized Use of Tennis Illustration
A teacher in Higashikurume used a tennis illustration without permission in a school newsletter, leading to a $1,161 compensation payment.
news Fire in Bunkyo Ward Apartment Traced to LDP Senator Kuniko Inoguchi’s Home
A fire in a Bunkyo Ward apartment building originated in the home of LDP Senator Kuniko Inoguchi, police confirmed.