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Trump Prepares National Emergency Declaration for Large-Scale Deportations

President-elect Trump plans to declare a national emergency and mobilize the military for large-scale deportations, a promise he first outlined after the election.

2024.11.19

Politics

University Student Arrested for Stealing Cash Cards from Elderly Woman in Yokohama

A male university student, Mizuki Iwami (23), was arrested for stealing cash cards from an elderly woman in Yokohama and...

2024.11.19

crime

Victim Reveals 9 Years as Sex Slave in Shocking Accusation Against Theater

A victim reveals being forced into sex slavery for nine years, blackmailed with nude photos, and accuses the "dark side of popular theater" after being exploited.

2024.11.19

crime

Wall Broken into at Luxury Goods Store in Ginza, Tokyo; Police Investigate

On November 17, a wall was reported broken into at a luxury goods store in Ginza, Tokyo. Police are investigating for pr...

2024.11.19

breaking newscrime

Sony in Talks to Acquire Kadokawa, Deal Expected Within Weeks

Sony is in talks to acquire Kadokawa, with a deal expected within weeks if negotiations succeed. Both companies have dec...

2024.11.19

Enterpriseeconomy

Car Crash Injures Multiple Children Outside Elementary School in Hunan, China

A car crashed into children outside an elementary school in Hunan, China, on the 19th, injuring many. The exact details ...

2024.11.19

abroadtrip

Why People Are Canceling My Number Cards Despite 7,500 Yen Incentives

Many canceled their My Number cards despite 7,500 yen incentives, citing loss worries, dislike of government policies, a...

2024.11.19

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Japan’s Digitalization Struggles: Why Sticking to Analog is Holding Us Back

Japan lags in digitalization, hindered by analog practices and low AI adoption. The solution may lie in charging for ana...

2024.11.19

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Saito’s re-election in Hyogo was fueled by his past efforts and hopeful speeches

Motohiko Saito's re-election in Hyogo was driven by his past efforts for the prefecture and hopeful speeches, which earn...

2024.11.19

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Chinese and Japanese SNS debate intensifies over calls for a boycott of Chinese products

A Chinese blogger highlighted calls for a boycott of Chinese products on Japanese SNS, citing distrust over quality and ...

2024.11.19

breaking newsnews

Japan pledges $3 billion to Ukraine, secured by profits from frozen Russian assets

Japanese Foreign Minister Iwasaki pledged $3 billion in aid to Ukraine, secured by frozen Russian asset profits. Zelensk...

2024.11.18

abroadwar

China may retaliate if Trump imposes a 60% tariff on imports

A former Chinese central bank official warned of retaliation if Trump imposes a 60% tariff on Chinese imports. China hol...

2024.11.18

Global EconomyPoliticspolicy