The Real Battle Behind Rice Reform: Revisiting Koizumi's JA Clash Nine Years On

Japan Politics News - June 10, 2025 - 06:46
Amid rising rice prices, Minister of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries Shinjiro Koizumi has stirred debate by floating the idea of emergency rice imports. This is not his first confrontation with Japan’s powerful agricultural cooperatives. Nearly a decade ago, Koizumi attempted major reforms of JA (Japan Agricultural Cooperatives), only to face fierce resistance from entrenched interests within the ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP). (News On Japan)
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Rice Shop Forced to Close as Price Surge Persists

Japan Business News - June 10, 2025 - 06:24
As government rice stockpiles went on sale in Fukuoka, long lines formed outside stores even before opening hours. At the Mega Don Quijote in Nishi Ward, customers queued early on June 9th to purchase the reserve rice, with distribution beginning at 7 a.m. (News On Japan)
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Sacred Tree Carried into Ise Inner Shrine Ahead of 2033 Shikinen Sengu

Japan Travel News - June 10, 2025 - 01:41
A ceremonial ritual to carry sacred timber into the Ise Grand Shrine’s Inner Shrine was held on June 9th in preparation for the next Shikinen Sengu in 2033, when the shrine buildings are reconstructed once every 20 years. (News On Japan)
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Tokyo Police Use Fake ID to Infiltrate Underground Network

Japan Society News - June 10, 2025 - 01:36
Tokyo Metropolitan Police have made the first arrest in Japan using a new investigative method known as "undercover identity investigation," in which officers apply for illegal jobs using fabricated IDs. (News On Japan)
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Sumiyoshi-Kai Leader and Hong Kong Mafia Allegedly Form Pact

Japan Society News - June 10, 2025 - 01:31
A total of five individuals, including senior figures from organized crime groups, have been arrested on suspicion of reserving a hotel room without disclosing their ties to criminal organizations. Authorities believe the site was used to conduct an alliance ceremony between a Japanese gang and the Hong Kong-based mafia group known as 14K. (News On Japan)
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Former Yokozuna Hakuho Resigns from Sumo Association

Japan Sports News - June 10, 2025 - 01:23
Former Yokozuna Hakuho Sho, 40, held a press conference in Tokyo on June 9th to announce his resignation from the Japan Sumo Association and to outline his future plans. The association had already stated on June 2nd that it would formally accept his resignation on the 9th. (News On Japan)
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Junior High School Trip Costs Now Top 70,000 Yen

Japan Education News - June 10, 2025 - 01:16
In a segment known as “Today’s Price,” which uses everyday expenses to explore broader social trends, TBS highlighted a seemingly simple but revealing figure: 70,456 yen. This is the average cost of a junior high school field trip in fiscal 2023, a number that is troubling not only for parents but also for schools themselves. (News On Japan)
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Japan's January–March GDP Slightly Revised Up

Japan Business News - June 9, 2025 - 11:04
Japan's gross domestic product (GDP) for the January to March quarter was slightly revised upward to an annualized contraction of 0.2%, the Cabinet Office announced on June 9th. (News On Japan)
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Japan Posts Current Account Surplus of 2.258 Trillion Yen in April

Japan Business News - June 9, 2025 - 11:01
Japan’s current account posted a surplus of 2.258 trillion yen in April, according to data released by the Ministry of Finance. The current account, which reflects how much Japan earns from trade and investment with the rest of the world, remained in the black for the month. (News On Japan)
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Patient Arrested for Stabbing Doctor at Chiba Hospital

Japan Society News - June 9, 2025 - 07:02
A 75-year-old man was arrested on June 5th at a hospital in Chiba City for stabbing a doctor during a consultation. The suspect, Fukoyoshi Nobe, is being held on charges of attempted murder after he slashed a 53-year-old male physician in the neck and other areas with a knife, causing serious injuries. (News On Japan)
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Nara Deer Facing Food Crisis

Japan Society News - June 9, 2025 - 06:11
Nara Park, a world-famous site where wild deer freely roam among tourists, is facing growing concern over the animals’ survival as local authorities continue cutting down acorn-bearing trees. Researchers warn the move could seriously affect the deer's ability to endure the harsh winter months. (News On Japan)
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Pioneering Technology That Expands Human Potential

Japan Technology News - June 9, 2025 - 05:56
Masahiko Inami, professor and deputy director at the University of Tokyo’s Research Center for Advanced Science and Technology, is leading groundbreaking research into human augmentation—technology that expands human capabilities beyond natural limitations. Inspired by science fiction and driven by a vision of a more inclusive and creative future, Inami’s work aims not only to assist those with physical challenges but to elevate all individuals through the integration of new skills and sensory functions. (News On Japan)
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Farewell to Shigeo Nagashima: Sadaharu Oh and Hideki Matsui Pay Tribute

Japan Sports News - June 9, 2025 - 03:51
Shigeo Nagashima, known affectionately as "Mr. Professional Baseball," was remembered at his funeral in Tokyo on June 8th, following his death from pneumonia on June 3rd at age 89. (News On Japan)
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Okinawa Sees Earliest End to Rainy Season

Japan Travel News - June 9, 2025 - 03:41
Okinawa has entered summer faster than ever before. The Japan Meteorological Agency announced around 11 a.m. on June 8th that the region is believed to have ended its rainy season—marking the earliest such declaration since records began in 1951. (News On Japan)
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Academics Protest Bill Allowing Dismissal from Science Council for Political Views

Japan Education News - June 9, 2025 - 03:33
A group of scholars staged a sit-in near the Diet on June 4th to protest a new bill concerning the Science Council of Japan, warning that it could threaten academic independence and freedom of expression. (News On Japan)
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Exploring Tokyo's Greatest Temple, Sensoji - 4K HDR

Japan Travel News - June 9, 2025 - 03:00
Wandering around Tokyo's most famous temple, Senso-ji, in the Asakusa district from day to night. As the sun sets on Japan, the temple and pagoda are illuminated, and is a beautiful sight with Tokyo Skytree lit up in the background. For sure one of my favorite even spots to wander around and take in the sights. (VIRTUAL JAPAN)
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Thought You Nailed It? One Fix Made the Composition Shine!

Japan Education News - June 9, 2025 - 02:53
Have you ever felt like your painting was going well—until you looked at it later and something just felt… off? (Watercolor by Shibasaki)
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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 Disneyland Considers Revising Ticket Pricing, Eyes Return of Annual Passes

Japan Business News - June 7, 2025 - 04:19
Oriental Land President Wataru Takahashi announced on June 6th that the company is considering revising ticket prices for Tokyo Disney Resort. Currently, adult admission prices vary between 7,900 yen and 10,900 yen depending on the day of the week and season. (News On Japan)
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