baseball Masahiro Tanaka Leaves Rakuten Eagles, Seeks New Team After Free Agent Status
Rakuten announces Masahiro Tanaka's free agency as he decides to leave the team and explore new opportunities for the 2024 season.
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tv set Nintendo Switch 2 Could Ship 7 Million Units, Breaking Console Records
Rumors suggest the Nintendo Switch 2 might ship 7 million units initially, setting a new record for game console shipments.
Liberal Democratic Party Kishida Urges Ishiba to Work on Restoring Trust After Election Defeat
Former PM Fumio Kishida emphasized to Ishiba that regaining public trust after election defeat is not easy, highlighting continued public scrutiny.
Enterprise Bosch to Cut 5,500 Jobs by 2032 Due to EV Slump and Declining Demand
Bosch announces plans to cut 5,500 jobs worldwide by 2032, citing sluggish EV sales and low demand, with most cuts affecting German employees.
gambling Take Yutaka’s Doudeuce Wins Japan Cup, Achieving Fifth G1 Victory
Doudeuce, ridden by Take Yutaka, wins the Japan Cup, securing his fifth G1 victory with an impressive record of 8 wins from 16 races.
politician Hyogo Governor Saito Faces Public Election Law Violation, Re-election at Risk
Governor Saito is accused of paying for social media strategy during his campaign. If proven, it could lead to job loss and re-election.
policy Criticism of Japan’s Ministry of Finance Surges 15x on X After Election
After Japan's October 27 election, replies to the Ministry of Finance's X posts surged 15x, with many demanding reforms or abolition.
meal City Cafe Bans Students from Studying with One Coffee, Sparks Online Debate
A city cafe bans students from studying over one coffee, citing space issues. Students protest online, claiming they have no place to study.
youtuber. YouTuber Hikaru Criticizes Fans Turning into “Antis” Over Ignored Opinions
Hikaru responds to fans turning into "antis," urging them to accept his choices and trust his process rather than demanding changes.
news Yamanashi Uses Metaverse to Support Socially Withdrawn Individuals
Yamanashi launches "Furatopia," a metaverse-based community for reclusive individuals to connect via events and consultations online.
meal Nagasaki Rice Prices Soar 1.6x, Impacting Restaurants and Management
Rice prices in Nagasaki have surged 1.6 times this year, straining restaurants like a Chinese eatery famous for fried rice and mapo tofu.
encounter 70% of Unmarried People in Japan Struggle to Find Partners, Survey Reveals
A survey shows 70% of unmarried Japanese lack confidence or direction in finding partners. The government plans to boost support.