encounter Marriage Numbers Fall Below 500,000: Young People’s Desperate Reasons
For the first time since the war, marriage numbers in Japan fall below 500,000. Young people cite financial struggles as a major barrier.
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Politics President Yoon Declares State of Emergency, Shocking South Korea and Global Media
President Yoon Seok-yeol declares emergency martial law, a major shock to South Korea, sparking international media coverage.
crime Tachibana Takashi to File Criminal Charges Against Lawyer Gohara Nobuo
Tachibana Takashi, leader of the NHK Party, announces he will file criminal charges against lawyer Gohara Nobuo, following his own criminal charges.
news Shohei Ohtani Wins Grand Prize & Athlete Category at Yahoo! Search Awards 2024
Shohei Ohtani takes home both the Grand Prize and Athlete Category for the second consecutive year at the Yahoo! Search Awards 2024.
talent Nana Suzuki Shocks Followers with Belly-Baring Night Bra Post: “It’s Sexy, But…”
Nana Suzuki stuns Instagram followers with a photo showing her in a belly-baring night bra, sparking reactions of surprise and praise.
baseball Yakult Rejects Masahiro Tanaka: “Not Needed” Due to Lack of Value as a Player
Yakult executives decided not to pursue Masahiro Tanaka, citing his lack of value as a player, despite his free agency status after leaving Rakuten.
news Former Chunichi Dragons Pitcher Takuya Mitsuma Reveals Pressure from Public Institution in Strawberry Farming
Takuya Mitsuma, ex-Chunichi Dragons pitcher turned strawberry farmer, reveals pressure from a public institution during his farming journey.
news Niigata City Settles Damages for Artwork Destroyed by Students During School Trip
Niigata City agrees to pay $44,400 in damages after junior high students destroyed artwork at the Echigo-Tsumari Art Triennale during a school trip.
trip Tourist Surge from Japan and South Korea After China’s Visa Waiver Policy
China's visa waiver policy, effective from November 30, 2023, has led to a surge in tourists from Japan and South Korea, with Shanghai as a top destination.
baseball Baseball Cards Worth $325,000 Stolen by Mizuhara Ippei Returned to Ohtani
Baseball cards worth $325,000, purchased with stolen money by Mizuhara Ippei, are set to be returned to Shohei Ohtani, the US Attorney's Office announced.
meal “Mister Donut Lucky Bag Criticism: Why Donuts Dropped from 50 to 35”
Mister Donut's "Jump Out! Lucky Bag" faces backlash as the number of donuts decreases from 50 to 35. Here's why the change happened.
Politics Trump “Completely Opposed” to Nippon Steel’s Acquisition of US Steel
Trump renews opposition to Nippon Steel's acquisition of US Steel, citing tax breaks and tariffs to strengthen the company.