Liberal Democratic Party NTT Group and Fujitsu Receive Large My Number Orders, Tied to LDP Donations
NTT Group and Fujitsu, major LDP sponsors, received large My Number-related project orders after donating millions to the party.
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tv set Over 500 Opinions Sent to BPO About TV Lies in Hyogo Gubernatorial Election Coverage
BPO received over 500 opinions on Hyogo gubernatorial election coverage, with some claiming TV reports about Governor Saito were lies exposed by the internet.
policy Ruling Party Moves to Set 1.23 Million Yen Barrier Amid Talks Break
The ruling party plans to include a 1.23 million yen barrier in next year's tax reform, following a break with the Democratic Party for the People.
crime Woman in Her 70s Stabbed at Kobe’s Sannomiya Station, Suspect Apprehended
A woman in her 70s was stabbed near the ticket gates of Sannomiya subway station in Kobe. The suspect has been arrested.
news “Water from Air” Dispenser Tested in Gunma: Up to 33 Liters Daily per Unit
A Tokyo company is testing a device in Gunma that produces up to 33 liters of drinking water daily from air vapor.
crime Author Nozomi Takashima Arrested for Abandoning Skeletal Body in Apartment
Author Nozomi Takashima was arrested for leaving a skeletal body in her Tokyo apartment. Investigation is ongoing.
news Kairos 2 Rocket Launch Fails, Stock Prices Plummet Following Ascent Issue
The Kairos 2 rocket launch from Wakayama fails due to ascent issues, causing stock prices to plummet for the Tokyo venture company.
Japanese economy Japan’s Household Financial Assets at 2,179 Trillion Yen, Down Due to Market Decline
Japan's household financial assets fell to 2,179 trillion yen due to stock market decline and a strong yen, the first drop in 8 quarters.
Enterprise Mitsubishi Motors Joins Honda-Nissan Merger Talks, Competing with Toyota
Mitsubishi Motors may join Honda-Nissan's merger talks, potentially creating a global competitor to Toyota.
war Explosion in Moscow Kills Russian General, Linked to Ukrainian Operation
A Moscow explosion killed a Russian lieutenant general and two others. Ukrainian authorities claim a special operation was behind it.
Outdoor Gasoline Prices Near $1.25/Liter in Rural Areas as Subsidies Are Reduced
Gasoline prices in Japan are nearing $1.25 per liter as subsidies phase out on December 19, leaving rural drivers concerned.
Japanese economy Honda and Nissan to Merge: Talks Begin for New Holding Company
Honda and Nissan are in talks to merge under a new holding company, aiming to strengthen their position in the global market.