Vietnamese Man Arrested for Stealing Bonsai

Japan Society News - 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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Hyogo Governor Saito Attends Anti-Harassment Training

Japan Politics News - May 13, 2025 - 00:23
Hyogo Governor Motohiko Saito and senior prefectural officials have participated in an anti-power harassment training session aimed at fostering a more open and communicative workplace environment. (News On Japan)
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Japan Police Offer Gasoline Discount for Downloading Crime Prevention App

Japan Society News - 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 Optical Lattice Clock Aims for One-Second Accuracy Over 30 Billion Years

Japan Technology News - May 12, 2025 - 14:56
The current global standard for measuring time is based on the oscillation of cesium atoms. Its margin of error—just one second every 60 million years—might seem sufficiently precise, but for one Japanese physicist, it is not enough. (News On Japan)
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Worker Suffers Internal Radiation Exposure

Japan Technology News - May 12, 2025 - 14:49
A male worker cleaning Reactor Unit 3 at the Genkai Nuclear Plant in Saga Prefecture was found to have suffered internal radiation exposure, marking the first such confirmed case at Kyushu Electric, the company announced on Sunday. (News On Japan)
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Japan Sets Guinness Record for Largest Marching Band at Osaka Expo

Japan Society News - 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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Men's Sano International Tri-series 2025 (T20)|Japan vs Thailand FINAL

Japan Sports News - May 12, 2025 - 09:46
The Sano International T20I Tri-Series 2025 concluded on May 11 at the Sano International Cricket Ground in Japan, with Thailand emerging as the tournament champions. (News On Japan)
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Japan’s 2024 Current Account Surplus Tops 30 Trillion Yen as Exports and Investments Rise

Japan Business News - May 12, 2025 - 09:28
Japan recorded a current account surplus of 30.3771 trillion yen in fiscal 2024, according to the Ministry of Finance, continuing a long-standing trend of strong income from trade and overseas investment. (News On Japan)
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The Seven Spears of Shizugatake

Japan Education News - May 12, 2025 - 04:30
In this video we examine the lives of the famed "Seven Spears of Shizugatake," valiant warriors who would go on to become some of the most significant names of the late Sengoku period. (The Shogunate)
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Traveler Catches Bag Thief in Fukuoka Park

Japan Travel News - May 12, 2025 - 01:16
A man has been arrested in Fukuoka for allegedly stealing a backpack from a tourist in a city park. (News On Japan)
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Kyushu University Visitors Experience the Wonders of Science

Japan Technology News - May 12, 2025 - 01:13
Kyushu University opened its Chikushi Campus to the public on May 10th, offering a hands-on experience of science to prospective students and local residents. (News On Japan)
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Veteran Wrestler Set for Retirement After 17-Year Run

Japan Sports News - May 12, 2025 - 01:10
A founding member of Kyushu Pro Wrestling and one of its most recognizable stars, Mentai☆Kid, is preparing to retire after 17 years in the ring. (News On Japan)
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Boy Used Kitchen Knife to Kill Grandfather in Aichi Home

Japan Society News - May 12, 2025 - 01:07
A 16-year-old boy in Tahara, Aichi Prefecture, has been arrested on suspicion of killing his 75-year-old grandfather using a kitchen knife found at their home, according to investigators familiar with the case. (News On Japan)
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People Go Missing While Foraging for Wild Vegetables

Japan Society News - May 12, 2025 - 01:03
An increasing number of people have gone missing while foraging for wild mountain vegetables in Hokkaido between May 10th and 11th. (News On Japan)
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2 Day Scenic Mount Fuji Train Trip | Tokyo to Mount Fuji

Japan Travel News - May 11, 2025 - 23:05
Today, we travel through Japan’s mountains to experience spring at its most iconic site, Mount Fuji, and its stunning surroundings! From local food to scenic views—all in a 2-day journey. (Solo Solo Travel)
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Groping at Live Music Venues on the Rise

Japan Society News - May 11, 2025 - 22:58
While most groping incidents in Japan occur on crowded trains, recent reports indicate that live music venues are also becoming hotspots for these crimes. (News On Japan)
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Kanda Festival Reaches Fever Pitch as Over 200 Mikoshi Enter Shrine

Japan Travel News - May 11, 2025 - 22:52
The Kanda Festival, one of Edo’s three great festivals, reached its peak on May 11th as more than 200 mikoshi paraded through the streets of central Tokyo before converging on Kanda Myojin Shrine. (News On Japan)
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Toyota Expects 35% Drop in Net Profit as Tariff Uncertainty Weighs

Japan Business News - May 11, 2025 - 22:49
Toyota Motor announced on May 8th its earnings forecast for the fiscal year ending March 2026, projecting a 1.0% year-on-year increase in revenue to 48.5 trillion yen, but a 34.9% decline in net profit to 3.1 trillion yen. (News On Japan)
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Stolen Buddhist Statue Returns Home After 12 Years

Japan Politics News - May 11, 2025 - 22:48
A stolen Buddhist statue from Tsushima was returned to Japan on May 10th, marking a significant step toward resolving a diplomatic dispute that has strained Japan-South Korea relations for over a decade. (News On Japan)
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Fifteen Wartime Films Released Including Kamikaze Attack on US Carrier

Japan Society News - May 11, 2025 - 22:44
A civic group based in Usa City, Oita Prefecture, that collects and analyzes footage from the Pacific War, released 15 pieces of rare video to the press on May 10th. The footage includes scenes of kamikaze aircraft crashing into a U.S. aircraft carrier, as well as aerial shots of Japanese villages attacked by American forces. (News On Japan)
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