talent

Nagiko Tono Shares Heartbreaking Incident at Pet Shop on Instagram

Actress Nagiko Tono reveals a sad experience at a pet shop, overhearing an elderly couple refer to a cat as being "past its expiration date."
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Takashi Tachibana’s YouTube Videos Garner 15 Million Views in Hyogo Election

Takashi Tachibana's media criticism and YouTube campaign garnered 15 million views during the Hyogo gubernatorial election, surpassing other candidates.
policy

Murakami, Japan’s Internal Affairs Minister, Plans Action Against Fake News

Minister Murakami expresses intent to address false information on social media, citing its impact during the US presidential election.
smartphone

Takahiko Fujii Warns About the Filtered Information Flow on Social Media

Newscaster Takahiko Fujii warns that SNS platforms often show content based on user preferences, creating a self-reinforcing information loop.
Enterprise

Big Motor Fraud Scandal: 80,000 Cases and Billions in Compensation Predicted

BALM reveals up to 80,000 fraud cases at Big Motor, with billions in compensation and refunds expected for customers and insurers.
crime

Man Arrested for Alleged 20-Year Shoplifting Spree Worth 400 Million Yen

Tokyo police arrested a man suspected of shoplifting electronics worth 400 million yen over 20 years, including expired cases.
foreigner

Chinese Blogger Shares Why Living in Japan is Challenging, Sparks Debate

A popular Chinese blogger outlines reasons Japan is hard to live in, citing culture and lifestyle, sparking heated discussions online.
policy

Ishiba Shigeru Emphasizes Japan-US Cooperation to Trump in Brazil

Prime Minister Ishiba Shigeru discussed the importance of Japan-US cooperation with the incoming Trump administration during his visit to Brazil.
meal

Egg Prices Rise Again, Affecting Oyakodon in Restaurants Like Toriichimi

Egg prices are gradually rising, with concerns over avian influenza. Toriichimi restaurant works to maintain oyakodon prices despite the increases.
foreigner

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.
news

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.
Japanese economy

Cabbage Prices Triple Amid Heatwave, Consumers and Restaurants Struggling

Cabbage prices have soared to three times the average, impacting consumers and restaurants. High prices expected to last until mid-December.