foreigner Why Japan’s Strong Culture Can Support Economic Growth through Immigration Japan's resilient culture can handle increased immigration, helping the nation achieve economic growth while preserving its heritage. 2024.11.20 foreigner
news Ako Municipal Hospital Faces Fraud Scandal Over Neurosurgeon’s Treatment Records Ako Municipal Hospital altered treatment records to qualify a neurosurgeon amid a doctor shortage, leading to a fraud scandal. 2024.11.20 news
Japanese economy Cabbage Prices Triple Amid Heatwave, Consumers and Restaurants Struggling Cabbage prices have soared to three times the average, impacting consumers and restaurants. High prices expected to last until mid-December. 2024.11.20 Japanese economy
war Sweden and Finland Urge Citizens to Prepare for War with Survival Pamphlets Sweden and Finland distribute pamphlets advising citizens to stock up on food, medicine, and supplies amid rising NATO defense measures. 2024.11.20 war
news Experts Debunk Replicon Vaccine Rumors as Regular COVID-19 Shots Begin Experts confirm replicon vaccine rumors are false. Regular COVID-19 vaccinations now available for high-risk groups. 2024.11.20 news
crime Hyogo Governor Saito Begins 2nd Term Amid Whistleblower Allegations Governor Saito starts his second term in Hyogo, facing unresolved whistleblower issues and allegations of law violations. 2024.11.19 crime
policy Hyogo Governor Motohiko Saito to Consider Enacting Social Media Ordinance Hyogo Governor Motohiko Saito, at his first press conference, confirmed he would consider enacting a social media ordinance, following heated discussions during the election. 2024.11.19 policy
news Survey Reveals Japanese People’s Satisfaction with Romance and Sex Lives is Lowest Globally An Ipsos survey found Japan ranks lowest in satisfaction with romance and sex lives among 31 countries for the second year, showing extreme dissatisfaction. 2024.11.19 news
Japanese economy Japan’s Economic Growth Leads G7 Despite ‘Lost Thirty Years’ Stagnation Despite Japan's "Lost Thirty Years" and economic stagnation, its growth rate has been the highest among G7 countries, with experts analyzing the reasons behind this unexpected result. 2024.11.19 Japanese economy
Politics 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
crime 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
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