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...
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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.
breaking news 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...
economy 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...
abroad 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 ...
breaking news 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...
hobby 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...
hobby 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...
breaking news 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 ...
abroad 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...
Global Economy 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...
hobby A 4-year-old girl had her right middle finger bitten off by a horse in Hokuto City on November 18
On November 18, a 4-year-old girl had the tip of her right middle finger bitten off by a horse while feeding it at a fac...