gambling JRA Sales in 2024 Reach $21 Billion with Slight Increase Over Last Year
JRA’s 2024 sales reached $21 billion, a slight increase from last year, as the entire schedule concluded on December 28th.
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war Russia’s Plan to Attack Finland? Putin Claims “Enough Power to Reclaim History”
NATO sources reveal Russia is rehearsing attacks on Finland and NATO's eastern flank, with Putin vowing to reclaim historic lands.
tv set Masashi Tashiro Returns to Terrestrial TV in Fuji TV Special on December 30
Masashi Tashiro announces his return to terrestrial TV in the Fuji TV special "Cho Shirabete Mitara" on December 30 at 5:00 PM.
Global Economy South Korea Plans KSMC Foundry with $200 Billion Economic Impact
South Korea aims to revive its semiconductor industry with KSMC, a state-run foundry inspired by Taiwan's TSMC model.
talent Fuji TV Denies Employee Involvement in Nakai Masahiro’s Reported Troubles
Fuji TV refutes claims about employee involvement in Nakai Masahiro’s alleged troubles with women, calling them "not true."
Enterprise Chinese Automakers Challenge Toyota’s Lead in Hybrid Vehicles: French Media
Chinese automakers like BYD and MG are shifting focus to hybrid vehicles, challenging Toyota's dominance in the market.
Liberal Democratic Party PM Ishiba Shares Challenges of Leadership: “It’s Tough When You Become One”
Prime Minister Ishiba reflects on the hardships of leadership in a speech, stating it's far tougher than being a regular cabinet minister.
Liberal Democratic Party LDP Donates $5 Million to Settle Political Funding Issue with Community Chest
The Liberal Democratic Party donated $5 million to the Central Community Chest of Japan to address political funding concerns.
talent Ex-Fuji TV Announcer Nagisa Watanabe Stuns in Weekly Playboy Gravure
Former Fuji TV announcer Nagisa Watanabe debuts a stunning gravure shoot in Weekly Playboy, with sexy advance cuts on TikTok.
policy Free School Lunches Require $3 Billion Annually, Says Japanese Ministry
Japan's Ministry of Education estimates free school lunches need $3 billion yearly, citing fairness and disparity concerns.
Obituary. Osamu Suzuki, Creator of Suzuki’s Global Success, Passes Away at 94
Osamu Suzuki, who transformed Suzuki into a global automobile giant and launched the iconic Alto, dies at 94 from lymphoma.
talent Masahiro Nakai’s $580,000 Scandal Ignored by TV Stations Sparks Controversy
Masahiro Nakai faces a $580,000 woman trouble scandal, reported by Josei Seven, but TV stations remain silent on the issue.