Monster Bear OSO18 Was Extreme Carnivore

Japan Society News - June 7, 2025 - 04:33
A bear known as OSO18, which attacked more than 60 cattle in eastern Hokkaido, has been revealed to be an unusually extreme carnivore, primarily feeding on Ezo deer. (News On Japan)
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Wild Deer Spotted in Central Sapporo

Japan Travel News - June 7, 2025 - 04:30
A wild male deer was seen roaming through a residential neighborhood in Chuo Ward, Sapporo, on the morning of June 6th, prompting police to issue warnings to residents. (News On Japan)
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Japan’s Private Moon Landing Attempt Ends in Failure Again

Japan Technology News - June 7, 2025 - 04:10
Japan’s bid for a successful private-sector moon landing has ended in failure for the second time, after startup ispace announced that it lost communication with its lunar lander Resilience during the final descent. (News On Japan)
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Police Officer and Buddhist Priest Arrested for Sexual Assault of High School Girl

Japan Society News - June 7, 2025 - 03:58
A police officer and a Buddhist priest have been arrested on suspicion of sexually assaulting a female high school student in Aomori Prefecture. (News On Japan)
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Crackdown on Vietnamese Girls' Bar in Tokyo

Japan Society News - June 7, 2025 - 03:53
A Vietnamese-themed girls' bar in Tokyo's Bunkyo Ward has been raided by police for operating without a license and employing foreign students on study visas to entertain customers. (News On Japan)
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Airbnb Rentals Proliferate in Osaka as Tourism Booms

Japan Travel News - June 6, 2025 - 19:56
To meet surging inbound tourism demand, so-called "special zone minpaku" (private lodgings permitted under special deregulation zones) have rapidly increased in Osaka. This system, introduced in 2014, allows for more relaxed rules on operating private accommodations. Today, approximately 95% of all approved special zone minpaku are concentrated in Osaka, and tensions with neighboring residents are rising. (News On Japan)
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Over Half of Female Local Lawmakers Report Harassment

Japan Politics News - June 6, 2025 - 19:52
More than half of female local assembly members in Japan have experienced harassment, according to a Cabinet Office survey released on June 6th. (News On Japan)
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Leader of JP Dragon Detained in Philippines, Linked to Luffy Group

Japan Society News - June 6, 2025 - 02:25
The suspected ringleader of a Japanese criminal group known as "JP Dragon," which is believed to have been operating a large-scale phone fraud scheme out of the Philippines, has been detained by local authorities. (News On Japan)
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From Factory Floor to Campfire Hit: The 10,000 Yen Pot That Boils Water in 2 Minutes

Japan Business News - June 6, 2025 - 02:23
A local metalworking factory in Tochigi Prefecture has developed a high-performance pot called the "Explosive-Speed Boiling Cooker" that is gaining popularity among outdoor enthusiasts. The pot features 108 protrusions on its base that significantly improve heat conductivity, allowing water to boil much faster than with ordinary pots. (News On Japan)
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Nara Seeks Luxury Hotels Without Breaking Its Historic Skyline

Japan Travel News - June 6, 2025 - 02:18
Nara, famed for its ancient temples and historic cityscape, faces a modern dilemma: how to increase tourism revenue while preserving the city's low skyline. Due to strict regulations designed to protect the views of landmarks such as Mount Wakakusa and the Great Buddha, no building in Nara Prefecture exceeds 50 meters in height. (News On Japan)
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Smart Storage Simplifies Parenting and Daily Routines

Japan Business News - June 5, 2025 - 18:19
Parenting and household management can become overwhelming when balancing the everyday routines of meal preparation, playtime, and household chores. Families over time have adjusted to living in more compact spaces with fewer items and have come to realize the importance of organization more than ever before. (News On Japan)
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Daihatsu Launches New Move with Sliding Doors

Japan Business News - June 5, 2025 - 18:00
Daihatsu has unveiled a new model of its Move mini vehicle, featuring sliding doors as its standout characteristic—an increasingly essential feature in Japan's family car market. (News On Japan)
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NHK Party Leader Sent to Prosecutors over Defamation

Japan Politics News - June 5, 2025 - 17:53
Tachibana, head of the NHK Party, has been referred to prosecutors on suspicion of defaming a Hyogo prefectural assembly member during last year’s gubernatorial election campaign, according to investigative sources. (News On Japan)
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Record Number of Stalker Arrests in 2024

Japan Society News - June 5, 2025 - 17:49
The number of people arrested for violating Japan’s anti-stalking law reached a record high of 1,341 in 2024, while consultations regarding the misuse of tracking devices such as Apple’s AirTag also hit an all-time high, prompting the National Police Agency (NPA) to consider new regulations. (News On Japan)
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Super-Long-Term Interest Rates Surge as Foreign Influence Grows

Japan Business News - June 5, 2025 - 11:43
Japan’s super-long-term government bond yields—covering 30- and 40-year maturities—have climbed sharply in recent months, reaching their highest levels in years. The upward momentum has also pushed up 10-year yields, which are commonly used as a benchmark in financial markets. (News On Japan)
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Legionella Bacteria Found at Osaka Expo’s Quiet Forest and Water Plaza

Japan Travel News - June 5, 2025 - 04:33
Legionella bacteria have been detected in multiple locations at the Osaka-Kansai Expo site, prompting health and safety measures. According to the Japan Association for the 2025 World Exposition, seawater collected on June 3rd from the Water Plaza, where water shows are held, was found to contain Legionella bacteria at 20 times the guideline limit. (News On Japan)
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Man Ordered to Vacate Home After Years of Harassment in Osaka Suburb

Japan Society News - June 5, 2025 - 03:38
A man who repeatedly harassed his neighbors in a residential area of Ibaraki City, Osaka Prefecture, has been ordered to leave his home following a ruling by the Osaka High Court on June 4th. (News On Japan)
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Four Arrested for Selling Elephant Ivory as Mammoth Tusk

Japan Society News - June 5, 2025 - 03:27
The Tokyo Metropolitan Police have arrested four individuals, including Nobumasa Daigo, a director of an ivory sales company, on suspicion of violating the Unfair Competition Prevention Act. The group is accused of falsely labeling elephant ivory as mammoth tusk—a material not subject to trade restrictions—and selling it via online auctions. (News On Japan)
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Japan's Welfare Applications Rise for Fifth Consecutive Year

Japan Politics News - June 5, 2025 - 03:26
The number of applications for public assistance in fiscal 2024 rose 3.2% from the previous year to 259,353, according to statistics released by the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare. This marks the fifth consecutive year of increase. (News On Japan)
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Kyoto Researchers Launch Final Trial for Alzheimer’s Drug

Japan Technology News - June 5, 2025 - 03:25
Kyoto University's Center for iPS Cell Research and Application (CiRA) and pharmaceutical company Towa announced they began the final phase of clinical trials in May, aiming to treat Alzheimer’s disease using an existing medication. (News On Japan)
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