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Why Japan’s Strong Culture Can Support Economic Growth through Immigration

Japan's resilient culture can handle increased immigration, helping the nation achieve economic growth while preserving its heritage.
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Ako Municipal Hospital Faces Fraud Scandal Over Neurosurgeon’s Treatment Records

Ako Municipal Hospital altered treatment records to qualify a neurosurgeon amid a doctor shortage, leading to a fraud scandal.
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Experts Debunk Replicon Vaccine Rumors as Regular COVID-19 Shots Begin

Experts confirm replicon vaccine rumors are false. Regular COVID-19 vaccinations now available for high-risk groups.
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Hyogo Governor Saito Begins 2nd Term Amid Whistleblower Allegations

Governor Saito starts his second term in Hyogo, facing unresolved whistleblower issues and allegations of law violations.
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Survey Reveals Japanese People’s Satisfaction with Romance and Sex Lives is Lowest Globally

An Ipsos survey found Japan ranks lowest in satisfaction with romance and sex lives among 31 countries for the second year, showing extreme dissatisfaction.
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University Student Arrested for Stealing Cash Cards from Elderly Woman in Yokohama

A male university student, Mizuki Iwami (23), was arrested for stealing cash cards from an elderly woman in Yokohama and...
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Victim Reveals 9 Years as Sex Slave in Shocking Accusation Against Theater

A victim reveals being forced into sex slavery for nine years, blackmailed with nude photos, and accuses the "dark side of popular theater" after being exploited.
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Wall Broken into at Luxury Goods Store in Ginza, Tokyo; Police Investigate

On November 17, a wall was reported broken into at a luxury goods store in Ginza, Tokyo. Police are investigating for pr...
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Why People Are Canceling My Number Cards Despite 7,500 Yen Incentives

Many canceled their My Number cards despite 7,500 yen incentives, citing loss worries, dislike of government policies, a...
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Chinese and Japanese SNS debate intensifies over calls for a boycott of Chinese products

A Chinese blogger highlighted calls for a boycott of Chinese products on Japanese SNS, citing distrust over quality and ...
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First children have higher IQs than their siblings

A 2015 study by the University of Leipzig found that intelligence slightly declines with later birth order, though no si...
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An in-depth look at a Chinese group that “bought up 4.5 million yen worth of Disney goods” “Reselling will never stop, especially in Japan”

In Japan, resale issues persist as scalpers buy limited items and inflate prices. Okukubo’s book explores the "good" and...