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The Era of Donut Wars in Japan

May 15, 2025 - 07:28
Japan’s growing donut market has entered a new phase with the opening of popular American chain Randy’s Donuts’ first store in Daikanyama, Shibuya, marking its debut with handmade offerings and an iconic oversized donut monument as the 'donut Sengoku era' intensifies. (News On Japan)
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Teenage Girl Found Dead After Abduction, 36-Year-Old Man Arrested

May 14, 2025 - 04:02
A 36-year-old unemployed man has been arrested on suspicion of abducting a teenage girl who was later found dead in Yamagata Prefecture. The suspect, Hiroki Kishinami from Fukushima City, has previously been arrested three times for offenses including the abduction of minors and assisting in suicides. (News On Japan)
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Loose Socks Make a Comeback in the Reiwa Era

May 14, 2025 - 03:55
Loose socks, once a symbol of 1990s gyaru fashion, are making a stylish comeback among Japan's Gen Z, driven by a broader 'Heisei retro' trend that celebrates nostalgic aesthetics. In Harajuku, young people are pairing the evolved, shorter versions of the socks with miniskirts and shorts. (News On Japan)
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Black Market Jobs Lure Workers to Steal Japanese Card Data

May 13, 2025 - 14:37
A growing number of credit card fraud cases in Japan has been linked to a shadowy underground labor network, where Chinese nationals are suspected of stealing Japanese consumers' card data. (News On Japan)
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Vietnamese Man Arrested for Stealing Bonsai

May 13, 2025 - 00:25
A 30-year-old Vietnamese man has been arrested for allegedly stealing 22 high-end bonsai trees worth a total of 670,000 yen from a garden center in Akishima, Tokyo. (News On Japan)
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Japan Police Offer Gasoline Discount for Downloading Crime Prevention App

May 13, 2025 - 00:21
Shizuoka Prefectural Police have launched a new initiative offering gasoline discount coupons to promote the use of their crime prevention app. This is the first such campaign in Japan to tie fuel discounts to public safety app downloads. (News On Japan)
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Japan Sets Guinness Record for Largest Marching Band at Osaka Expo

May 12, 2025 - 14:35
A total of 12,269 people from across Japan performed together in a massive marching band at the "Ring" venue of the Osaka-Kansai Expo, setting a new Guinness World Record. (News On Japan)
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