policy Finance Minister: Large-Scale Tax Cuts “Inappropriate” Despite Record Tax Revenue
Finance Minister Katsunobu Kato states that record tax revenue in fiscal 2025 doesn't justify large-scale tax cuts.
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news Hyogo Doctor Indicted for Surgery Error Causing Patient’s Leg Paralysis
A doctor at Ako City Hospital in Hyogo was indicted for a surgical error leading to nerve damage and paralysis of both legs.
talent Why Matsumoto Hitoshi Avoids Press Conferences: Insights from a Journalist
Entertainment journalist Nakanishi Masao reveals why Matsumoto Hitoshi avoids press conferences, offering insights from a direct interview.
news Cremation Fees in Tokyo’s 23 Wards Surge to $580 at Private Crematoriums
Cremation fees in Tokyo's 23 wards rise to $580 at private crematoriums. Price hikes continue since Chinese capital entered the market.
policy What is the “Single Tax”? Details on the Child and Childcare Support Fund in 2026
The "single tax" or Child and Childcare Support Fund, starting in April 2026, aims to aid families with children. How much does it cost and what is it for?
meal Yoshinoya’s “Fashionable” Transformation: Is It Still a Sacred Place for Older Men?
Yoshinoya's shift to a more fashionable atmosphere has sparked criticism. Is it still the beloved spot for older men or a cafe now?
talent Nakai Masahiro Faces $580K Woman Trouble Amid Retirement Rumors
Former SMAP leader Nakai Masahiro expresses a desire to retire as reports of a $580K woman trouble case surface.
talent Pakkun Warns of Record 340,000 School Dropouts: “Graduation is Crucial”
Pakkun highlights a crisis as school dropouts in Japan hit 340,000, urging the importance of graduation despite hardships.
Liberal Democratic Party Tokyo Prosecutors Drop Charges in LDP Slush Fund Case Involving 65 Lawmakers
Tokyo prosecutors declined to indict five LDP lawmakers and suspended prosecution for 65 others in a slush fund scandal.
manga. Pirated Manga Sites Cause $960 Million in Damages, Worst Ever Recorded
Pirate sites for manga and other content reached a record high of 540 million hits, causing $960 million in damages from "free reading."
talent Cat Food Recall: Pet Cats Die from Bird Flu Infection in Oregon
Cat food linked to bird flu deaths in Oregon. Manufacturer recalls product after H5N1 infection confirmed in pet cats.
talent Hiroyuki Criticizes Hoshino Gen’s Song Change for Red and White Song Battle
Hiroyuki Nishimura questions the fairness of Hoshino Gen’s song change for the Red and White Song Battle, sparking debate online.