Japanese economy Osaka-Kansai Expo Ticket Sales Lag: Losses Loom as Break-Even Point Nears
With only 7.44 million tickets sold, Osaka-Kansai Expo faces potential losses if 11 million tickets aren’t sold by opening day.
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news Parents Concerned Over “Depacos” in Kids’ Magazines: Makeup Trends for Students
The December issue of Ciao magazine introduces expensive cosmetics, causing concern among parents about makeup trends for elementary students.
meal Rising Costs Force Sweet Shops to Rethink Christmas Cakes as Profits Drop
Western sweet shops face challenges as ingredient costs soar. With strawberries over $12, some consider halting Christmas cake production.
crime Yamato Transport Faces Frequent iPhone Thefts Linked to Part-Time App Workers
Yamato Transport reports mysterious iPhone thefts at sales offices, coinciding with increased use of Timee app part-time workers.
tv set Are $45 Games Too Expensive? Debate on Entertainment Value Heats Up
Is $45 for a game worth it? A question sparks debate, with views comparing gaming's cost per hour to other entertainment forms.
Enterprise Ghosn: “Nissan Is in a State of Panic” in Bloomberg Interview
Carlos Ghosn, former Nissan Chairman, tells Bloomberg that Nissan is in panic and merger talks with Honda are difficult.
crime Mie High School Teacher Stole $5,000 and Misused Club Funds for Debts
A male teacher at Mie Prefectural Kimoto High School stole $5,000 in cash and misused baseball team funds for personal debt repayment.
Global Economy Even Koreans Fleeing the Market: KOSPI Underperforms Worse Than War-Torn Russia
The South Korean stock market is struggling, with the KOSPI failing to rise and performing worse than Russia despite its ongoing war.
politician Governor Saito Faces Investigation Over PR Firm’s Role in Hyogo Election Campaign
Governor Motohiko Saito refrains from commenting on allegations of hiring a PR firm for social media during the Hyogo election campaign.
accident Strange Sounds from Suspect Hirahara’s Home: Details of the Tragic School Stabbing
Unusual sounds were reported from suspect Hirahara Masanori's home before the fatal school stabbing in Kitakyushu shocked Japan.
foreigner Kabukicho Street Prostitution: Chinese Tourists Exploiting Vulnerable Women
Foreign Minister Takeshi Iwaya highlights sexual exploitation of women in Kabukicho, forced into prostitution for Chinese tourists.
accident 35 Children Killed in Nigeria’s Christmas Festival Cash Handout Tragedy
At a Christmas festival in Nigeria, 35 children died after rushing for a cash handout of about 3 dollars. The tragic incident occurred on December 18 in Ibadan.