Major credit card failure hits train stations

Japan Business News - November 12, 2023 - 07:29
A major malfunction in Japan's credit card payment system impacted consumers at train stations and convenience stores for almost 8 hours from midday Saturday. (News On Japan)
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HAKODATE Travel Guide | 15 Things to do in HAKODATE in Hokkaido, Japan

Japan Travel News - November 12, 2023 - 04:36
Today, we’re exploring the port city of Hakodate in Southern Hokkaido. So if you’re planning a trip to northern Japan, stick around because in this video, we’ll be sharing the best things to do in Hakodate during your visit. (Samuel and Audrey)
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Chicks' Unusual Feast: Removing a Hornet Nest

Japan Education News - November 12, 2023 - 04:35
Join us on an unexpected journey as we tackle a daring removal of a hornet's nest from our backyard. But what comes next is even more astonishing – we transform this potential danger into a unique dining experience for our flock of silkies! (Japanese natural beekeeping)
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Japan’s Largest Anime Theme Park | Awaji Island

Japan Travel News - November 12, 2023 - 04:29
Nijigen no Mori is an anime-focused theme park, located on Awaji Island and is easily accessible from Kobe and Osaka. It was a lot of fun and we seriously enjoyed what they offered. If you’re a fan of anime, this should be on your must-visit list. (TabiEats)
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Who are the New Wrestlers in Top Division? | Sumo Wrestler Spotlight Ep. 10

Japan Sports News - November 12, 2023 - 04:28
There are a lot of new wrestlers in Grand Sumo Wrestling to get to know this year. This November Kyushu Basho 2023, there are 4 sumo wrestlers in Makuuchi (sumo top division) that are making their debut. (Sumostew)
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The ULTIMATE Japanese V8 Engine Tier List

Japan Technology News - November 12, 2023 - 04:17
The V8 engine is one of the best formats out there, and when Japanese manufacturers gave it a try, the result was incredible. In this installation of the engine tier list series, we find out which of the Japanese V8s comes out on top! (Running2Redline)
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Tokyo professor discovers Vatican helped Japanese in Siberia return home

Japan Education News - November 12, 2023 - 04:12
Professor Saho Matsumoto says that the Vatican's diplomatic intervention saved many World War II Japanese prisoners. (ROME REPORTS in English)
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First snowfall in many parts of northern Japan, blizzard conditions in Hokkaido

Japan Travel News - November 11, 2023 - 16:26
The first snowfall of the season has been observed in various parts of northern Japan due to the influence of a cold air mass sweeping across the upper atmosphere, with Hokkaido facing blizzard conditions. (News On Japan)
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Japan's nursing homes plunge into deficit for first time

Japan Business News - November 11, 2023 - 10:52
Profit margins for special nursing homes in Japan have hit negative territory, diving to minus 1 percent for the first time since the introduction of the nursing care insurance system in April 2000. (News On Japan)
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Booking.com to compensate accommodation providers over delayed payments

Japan Business News - November 11, 2023 - 05:31
The CEO of Booking.com, Glenn Fogel, has sent an email to accommodation providers in Japan who have been experiencing significant delays in payments, the first intervention by the company since the issue was uncovered. (News On Japan)
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57-year-old man ties up schoolgirl in hotel, steals cash using stun gun

Japan Society News - November 11, 2023 - 05:10
An elementary school employee has been arrested for allegedly binding a high school girl's hands and feet in a hotel and stealing cash. (News On Japan)
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All-female Takarazuka Revue sued over death of performer

Japan Society News - November 11, 2023 - 04:45
An all-female singing and dancing troupe in Hyogo Prefecture, western Japan, has been sued by the family of one of its performers who apparently took her own life. (NHK)
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Blood splattered wild boar charges workers at Hiroshima factory

Japan Society News - November 11, 2023 - 04:42
Footage of a boar on a rampage at a factory in Fukuyama City, Hiroshima Prefecture, shows the stricken beast continually charging workers before being captured. (News On Japan)
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Tokyo Imperial Palace 'autumn leaves' opens to public from Nov 25

Japan Travel News - November 11, 2023 - 04:21
Inui Street in the grounds of Tokyo Imperial Palace will opened to the public for nine days, starting from November 25th, the Imperial Household Agency has announced. (News On Japan)
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Yamaha to release 'new retro' 125cc motorcycle in December

Japan Business News - November 11, 2023 - 02:49
Yamaha has announced a "new retro" themed 125cc motorcycle amid shrinking sales of mopeds in Japan. (News On Japan)
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Japanese YouTuber caught defaming students in fictitious murder plot

Japan Society News - November 10, 2023 - 16:40
A 25-year-old self-proclaimed YouTuber has been arrested on suspicion of defaming two students, a 15-year-old junior high school girl and a 21-year-old male university student, by claiming they were planning to murder him. (News On Japan)
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Russia terminates agreement with Japan regarding safe disposal of nuclear weapons

Japan Politics News - November 10, 2023 - 14:27
The Russian government has declared an end to the Japan-Russia non-nuclear cooperation agreement, which involved the safe disposal of nuclear weapons, according to the Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs' website on November 9. (News On Japan)
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Worker who fell from Nagoya moat and left for 2 hours recalls harrowing ordeal

Japan Society News - November 10, 2023 - 12:17
A 61-year-old worker who fell from a 7-meter high stone wall while setting up a ladder for weeding work in the inner moat of Nagoya Castle in July was left without emergency transport for 2 hours. (News On Japan)
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First migratory bird survey of the season sees safe landing

Japan Technology News - November 10, 2023 - 08:31
Despite concerns about the impact of a warm winter, migratory birds to Japan are generally arriving on track. (News On Japan)
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Kishida, Cabinet ministers to return increased portion of salary, Matsuno says

Japan Politics News - November 10, 2023 - 07:28
Japan's top government spokesperson has said the prime minister, his ministers and some other senior officials will return salary increases to the state coffers if a pay-raise bill for such people is enacted. (NHK)
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