crime Sapporo Tattoo Artist Arrested for Tattooing Junior High School Student A 36-year-old tattoo artist in Sapporo was arrested for tattooing a 14-year-old girl, violating Hokkaido's youth protection laws. 2024.11.23 crime
Enterprise Mercari Seller Defrauded After Return, Sparks Complaints Over Support A Mercari seller was defrauded after agreeing to a return, leading to complaints about insufficient support. Mercari is considering changes. 2024.11.23 Enterprise
Enterprise Toyota Hybrids Dominate Paris Taxis, Highlighting Challenges for European EVs At the Paris Motor Show, Akira Yamazaki noted 80% of Paris taxis are Toyota hybrids, signaling hurdles for European EV makers. 2024.11.22 Enterprise
Politics Chinese Consul General’s Post Supporting Reiwa Shinsengumi Deemed Inappropriate The Japanese government condemned the Chinese Consul General's post urging Reiwa Shinsengumi votes, calling it highly inappropriate. 2024.11.22 Politics
crime Mitsubishi UFJ Bank: Former Employee Steals Billions from Safe Deposit Boxes Mitsubishi UFJ Bank reports that a former employee stole customer assets worth billions from safe deposit boxes at two Tokyo branches. The employee has been dismissed. 2024.11.22 crime
meal Seven-Eleven’s Changing Customer Base: From Youth to Middle-Aged Shoppers Seven-Eleven’s customer base has shifted over 50 years, with middle-aged and older generations now becoming the primary shoppers, replacing younger crowds. 2024.11.22 meal
Enterprise Sagami Railway Conductor Video Sparks Controversy Over Overtime and Staffing A video showcasing a female Sagami Railway conductor highlights concerns over chronic understaffing and excessive overtime, sparking heated comments online. 2024.11.22 Enterprise
politician Governor Saito Denies Election Law Violation Amid SNS Campaign Payment Claims Governor Saito responds to allegations of illegal payments to ad companies during his SNS election campaign, with the Ministry of Internal Affairs raising concerns. 2024.11.22 politician
Politics Harris Campaign Struggles to Raise Funds After Presidential Election Loss Despite raising over $1 billion, Harris' campaign continues to ask for donations after the election due to high advertising costs and mounting debts. 2024.11.22 Politics
talent Shohei Ohtani MVP Moment: Mamiko’s Fist Bump and Forehead Flick Go Viral Shohei Ohtani's MVP announcement was celebrated by his wife Mamiko with a fist bump and forehead flick, sending the internet into a frenzy. 2024.11.22 talent
Liberal Democratic Party Retirement Tax Revisions: Government Explores Salaryman Tax Increase The Government Tax Commission begins talks on revising retirement benefit taxation, sparking concerns over a potential salaryman tax hike. 2024.11.22 Liberal Democratic Party
trip Good Couple Day: 70% Choose Domestic Honeymoon Destinations Amid Weak Yen A survey reveals 70% of newlyweds prefer domestic honeymoons, driven by the weak yen. Conducted by Meiji Yasuda Life Insurance. 2024.11.22 trip