Yobai: The Japanese Practice of Sneaking Into Women’s Bedrooms

Japan Education News - May 20, 2025 - 14:08
For much of Japan’s history, particularly in rural areas, a now-banned tradition called yobai—or “night crawling”—was a common courtship practice. Until the early 1900s, it was socially accepted for young men to sneak into women’s homes at night for consensual sex, with variations depending on the region. (News On Japan)
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Vietnamese beauty queen arrested for fraud over fibre gummies

BBC World News - May 20, 2025 - 14:00
The former Miss Grand International winner had heavily touted the gummies on social media.
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Vietnamese beauty queen arrested for fraud over fibre gummies

BBC World News - May 20, 2025 - 14:00
The former Miss Grand International winner had heavily touted the gummies on social media.
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Ainu Perform Traditional Dances at Expo

Japan Travel News - May 20, 2025 - 13:58
A group of around 220 Ainu from across and beyond Hokkaido performed traditional dances at the Osaka-Kansai Expo on May 17th, conveying the Ainu spirit of mutual support and the importance of diversity and coexistence. (News On Japan)
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Okinawa Builders Turn to 3D Printing to Tackle Labor Shortage

Japan Technology News - May 20, 2025 - 13:56
In Okinawa, the construction industry is exploring the potential of 3D printing as a solution to pressing labor shortages and to reduce project timelines. A demonstration event showcasing this emerging technology was held in the prefecture for the first time. (News On Japan)
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Teen Suspect in Fatal Stabbing Bought Deadly Monkshood Seeds

Japan Society News - May 20, 2025 - 13:47
A 15-year-old junior high school student arrested for fatally stabbing an 84-year-old woman on a street in Chiba City was found to have purchased 'monkshood' seeds of the highly toxic plant aconite before the incident, according to police. (News On Japan)
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Peruvian Man Arrested After Driving the Wrong Way on Expressway, Causing Four-Car Accident

Japan Society News - May 20, 2025 - 13:44
A Peruvian man has been arrested for a hit-and-run incident after driving the wrong way on the Shin-Meishin Expressway and triggering a four-car accident that left four women injured. (News On Japan)
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Cancer touches us all, says Biden after outpouring of support

BBC World News - May 20, 2025 - 09:06
The former US president has been diagnosed with an aggressive form of prostate cancer that has spread to his bones, his office says.
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Diddy smashed on Cassie Ventura's door with hammer, trial told

BBC World News - May 20, 2025 - 07:07
Sean "Diddy" Combs' sex trafficking trial heard more allegations of violence against his former girlfriend.
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Diddy smashed on Cassie Ventura's door with hammer, trial told

BBC World News - May 20, 2025 - 07:07
Sean "Diddy" Combs' sex trafficking trial heard more allegations of violence against his former girlfriend.
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Is China the winner in the India-Pakistan conflict?

BBC World News - May 20, 2025 - 06:58
Pakistan's Chinese-made fighter jets were battle tested for the first time during hostilities with India.
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Russia and Ukraine to 'immediately' start ceasefire talks, says Trump

BBC World News - May 20, 2025 - 06:13
The US president holds talks with leaders of both countries in the latest efforts to end the fighting.
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US Supreme Court lets Trump end deportation protections for 350,000 Venezuelans

BBC World News - May 20, 2025 - 04:43
Temporary Protected Status allows people to live and work in the US legally if their home countries are deemed to be unsafe.
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Huge challenges await new president of divided Romania

BBC World News - May 20, 2025 - 03:48
"Fear managed to defeat fury" is how one analyst interpreted liberal Nicusor Dan beating hard-right George Simion to the presidency.
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Harajuku Street Becomes Hub for Animal Cafes

Japan Travel News - May 20, 2025 - 03:33
In Harajuku, Tokyo’s trendsetting district, animal cafes are rapidly multiplying along the bustling Takeshita Street, drawing large crowds of foreign tourists. (News On Japan)
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Shibuya Station Redevelopment Enters Final Phase

Japan Business News - May 20, 2025 - 03:23
A groundbreaking ceremony was held for the final phase of a major redevelopment project around Shibuya Station, where Tokyu Corporation and JR East plan to construct two new complex buildings at Shibuya Scramble Square and develop a pedestrian deck connecting the station's east and west sides. (News On Japan)
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Who are the winners and losers from the UK-EU agreement?

BBC World News - May 20, 2025 - 02:55
A deal between the UK and European Union (EU) has been agreed at a post-Brexit leaders summit in London.
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Spanish PM calls for Israel ban at Eurovision

BBC World News - May 20, 2025 - 02:15
Pedro Sánchez warns against "double standards" after Russia was banned from the song contest in 2022.
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Spanish PM calls for Israel ban at Eurovision

BBC World News - May 20, 2025 - 02:15
Pedro Sánchez warns against "double standards" after Russia was banned from the song contest in 2022.
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Brussels hails UK deal as 'new chapter' - but much is yet to be written

BBC World News - May 20, 2025 - 01:46
The two sides have struck a new post-Brexit deal but this so-called 'reset' of the relationship is just the beginning.
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