Politics Anchor Damage Found on Chinese Ship Yipeng 3, Sabotage Suspected in Baltic Sea
Damage to the anchor of the Chinese ship Yipeng 3 raises suspicions of sabotage related to the Baltic Sea undersea cable cuts.
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talent Matsumoto Hitoshi Cornered After Nippon TV VP’s “Accountability” Remarks
Matsumoto Hitoshi faces career risks after Nippon TV's vice president calls for "accountability" regarding his ongoing controversies.
Global Economy Russian Ruble Plummets Over 30%, Central Bank Halts Currency Purchases
The Russian ruble has dropped over 30% since August, prompting the central bank to halt foreign currency purchases to calm markets.
crime Tokyo Court Dismisses NHK Party’s Defamation Lawsuit Over “Anti-Social Cult” Posts
Tokyo District Court dismisses NHK Party's lawsuit over "anti-social cult" posts, ruling key parts of the statement true.
news Higashikurume School Pays $1,161 for Unauthorized Use of Tennis Illustration
A teacher in Higashikurume used a tennis illustration without permission in a school newsletter, leading to a $1,161 compensation payment.
trip Green Water From Tap in Wuhan: Water Company Confirms It Meets Standards
Residents in Wuhan report green tap water, but the water company confirms it’s tasteless, odorless, and meets national hygiene standards.
politician Governor Saito in Trouble After PR Company President’s Big Revelation
Governor Saito faces backlash after PR company president’s revelation, with furious supporters accusing him of disrespecting Hyogo Prefecture.
news Fire in Bunkyo Ward Apartment Traced to LDP Senator Kuniko Inoguchi’s Home
A fire in a Bunkyo Ward apartment building originated in the home of LDP Senator Kuniko Inoguchi, police confirmed.
talent Why Hasn’t Takashi Tachibana Been Arrested? Hiroyuki’s Theory Sparks Debate
Takashi Tachibana's arrest status sparks debate as Hiroyuki's theory is denied by Ryuichi Yoneyama, leading to heated exchanges.
war Russia Warns of Retaliation if US Deploys Missiles in Japan, Cites Nuclear Doctrine
Russia warns of retaliation if the US deploys missiles in Japan, highlighting the revised nuclear doctrine and security concerns.
meal Furikake Sales Soar in 2024: A Budget-Friendly Dinner Trend in Japan
Furikake, once disliked in Japan, now reaches record sales in 2024 as a budget-friendly dinner choice for adults.
politician Kaede Logs Into Saito Motohiko’s Twitter, Posts Image Showing Private Item
Kaede reportedly logged into Saito Motohiko’s Twitter account and posted an image containing a private item only visible on his account.