gambling 57 Online Casino Gamblers, Including Firefighter, Referred to Prosecutors
Tokyo police referred 57 individuals, including a firefighter, for illegal online casino gambling using cryptocurrency platforms.
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Liberal Democratic Party Chinese Gambling CEO Indicted for Bribing Japanese Lawmakers: US DOJ
The US DOJ charges a Chinese gambling CEO with bribing Japanese lawmakers, implicating Foreign Minister Takeshi Iwaya.
talent Matsumoto Hitoshi’s Lawsuit Withdrawal: Yoshimoto Kogyo’s Apology Tour
After Matsumoto Hitoshi dropped his lawsuit, Yoshimoto Kogyo apologized to TV stations, addressing the impact on his hiatus.
meal Fujiya to Increase Prices of “Milky” and “Country Ma’am” by up to 31%
Fujiya will raise prices of 54 items, including "Milky" and "Country Ma'am," by up to 31% from February 2025 due to rising cocoa and ingredient costs.
news Harry Potter Sword Recalled Over Suspected Sword and Firearms Control Violation
The Harry Potter sword sold at a Tokyo facility is recalled due to suspected violation of the Sword and Firearms Control Law.
soccer 200 Million Yen Lawsuit Against Junya Ito Begins, Women Claim Sexual Assault
Junya Ito faces a 200 million yen lawsuit over false sexual assault accusations, while the women claim the assault is true.
talent Director Yuichi Fukuda Faces Backlash for Inviting Kanna Hashimoto to Late-Night Party
Director Yuichi Fukuda's post about Kanna Hashimoto joining a late-night party sparks criticism online, leading to its deletion.
Politics Chinese Government Announces “Action Plan for Saving Food and Preventing Waste”
The Chinese government launches an action plan to reduce food waste and promote conservation, aiming for long-term improvements by 2027.
talent Ariyoshi Gets ¥800K, Chidori ¥1M: Exclusive Access to Top MC Comedians’ Salaries
Explore the latest salary list for top MC comedians like Ariyoshi and Chidori, as internet TV reshapes traditional TV station finances.
Enterprise Japan Fair Trade Commission Inspects Amazon Japan Over Alleged Price Pressure
The Japan Fair Trade Commission inspects Amazon Japan for allegedly forcing sellers to lower prices below competitors on its online marketplace.
baseball Masahiro Tanaka Hints at Rakuten Exit: “Felt Expectations Were Low”
Masahiro Tanaka reveals feeling undervalued by Rakuten, suggesting plans to explore opportunities where he is truly needed.
Japanese economy Governors Urge Government to Cover Revenue Losses from Annual Income Barrier Reform
At the National Governors' Conference, leaders demand the government compensate local revenue losses from income cap revisions.