crime Osaka Waste Company Execs Arrested for 9-Meter Drop “Punishment” Incident
Three former executives of an Osaka waste company arrested for attempted murder after dropping an employee 9 meters as "punishment."
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Japanese economy 2025 Food Prices to Rise by 60%: Over 6,000 Items Affected, Teikoku Data
Teikoku Data reports a 60% rise in food prices for 2025, with 6,121 items from 195 major manufacturers seeing price hikes.
Japanese economy Sekisui Chemical to Mass-Produce Flexible Solar Cells with New Company in 2027
Sekisui Chemical announces plans to mass-produce flexible perovskite solar cells by 2027 with a new company, aiming for global expansion.
talent Nakai Masahiro’s View on Love: ‘Marriage is Prison’ and Trouble with Women
Masahiro Nakai's controversial comments on love and marriage, including "Marriage is prison" and issues with women, draw attention as the year ends.
Other Sports Why School Physical Education is Creating People Who Hate Exercise: A Hot Topic on X
A genuine comment from a sports-savvy person about those who hate physical education goes viral. What’s wrong with school PE?
baseball Masahiro Tanaka’s Childhood Claim of Being a Giants Fan Sparks Debate
Masahiro Tanaka's statement about being a Giants fan as a child resurfaces, leading to fan discussions and renewed interest.
Japanese economy Narita Yusuke Predicts Future Japanese Facing Loneliness, Poverty, and Depression
Yusuke Narita warns that future Japanese may face middle age unmarried, childless, and poor, leading to widespread depression.
talent Nakai Masahiro Faces Scandal: Woman Trouble Shatters His “Nice Guy” Image
Nakai Masahiro’s June 2023 trouble with a woman, reported by media, raises questions about his "nice guy" persona.
crime 52-Year-Old Arrested for Shoplifting and Injuring Store Clerk in Aichi
A man in Toyohashi, Aichi, was arrested for shoplifting figures, hitting a clerk with his car, and injuring a customer during his escape.
crime Adachi Tokyo Gyoza Shop to Close in 2025 After 25 Theft Incidents
A popular unmanned gyoza shop in Adachi Ward, Tokyo, faces closure in January 2025 after enduring 25 thefts in 2024 alone.
baseball Masahiro Tanaka Joins Giants at Abe’s Request for $1M Plus Incentives
Masahiro Tanaka signs with the Giants for $1 million plus incentives, fulfilling Abe’s strong request to boost the team.
news Should Middle School Students Get Hair Removal? A Guide for Concerned Parents
Middle schoolers seeking hair removal? Discover how parents can approach this growing trend in grooming and self-awareness.