crime

Kawasaki Heavy Industries Probed for 40 Years of Fictitious Transactions

Kawasaki Heavy Industries faces scrutiny over decades of fictitious transactions to fund goods for Maritime Self-Defense Force crews.
news

Doctors Sue Over Mandatory My Number Health Cards, Citing Burden and Closures

Mandatory My Number Health Cards face backlash as doctors struggle with compliance, leading to lawsuits and business closures.
talent

Ano-chan’s Winter Fairy Look: Fans Swoon Over Her Mini-Length Coat Style

Singer Ano-chan stuns in a winter fairy-like outfit with a mini-length coat. Fans adore her charm and call her "incredibly cute!"
policy

LDP’s Onodera Urges Tax Solutions Amid $11 Billion Gap in Tax Base Proposal

LDP's Onodera asks the Democratic Party to address the $11 billion tax gap in their proposal to raise the tax-free income threshold.
meal

Customer Rage at Saitama Ramen Shop: “One Bowl for Two” Sparks Heated Clash

A Saitama ramen shop's social media post details a customer outburst over sharing one bowl, escalating to thrown tickets and coins.
Enterprise

Panasonic’s 40-Year Quality Fraud Exposed: Shocking “Special Mode” Scandal

Panasonic Industry's 40-year quality fraud includes a shocking "special mode" to fake inspection data, with concealment at the top level.
foreigner

Japan Strengthens Subsidies to Attract Foreign Nursing Care Workers

Japan’s Ministry of Health, Labor, and Welfare boosts subsidies for local information sessions to recruit foreign nursing care workers amid a growing shortage.
Japanese economy

Tesla Shares Soar to 3-Year High, Doubling Since US Presidential Election

Tesla stock hits a 3-year high, doubling since the US election. Trump’s return fuels optimism for EV maker's success.
crime

Kitakyushu Murder Case: Suspect Hirabaru’s Troubled Past and Sudden Isolation

Masanori Hirabaru, born into wealth and once a father, became isolated after divorce. Kitakyushu murder case shocks the community.
talent

Nakai Masahiro’s $580,000 Settlement Sparks Tension in Advertising Industry

Former SMAP member Nakai Masahiro's $580,000 settlement for a past woman-related issue is causing ripples in the industry.
foreigner

Two Chinese Brothers Arrested for Cabbage Theft in Shimotsuma, Ibaraki

Two Chinese brothers were caught stealing eight cabbages from a field in Shimotsuma, Ibaraki. Both were arrested on the spot.
youtuber.

Hikaru Reveals $79 Million in Business Sales: Beyond YouTube Success

YouTuber Hikaru shares his impressive $79M business sales, showcasing ventures beyond YouTube from Jan to Oct 2024.