Inside the Nordic Circle Pavilion

Japan Travel News - May 24, 2025 - 15:28
The Expo pavilion known as the "Nordic Circle" showcases five Nordic countries—Sweden, Denmark, Norway, Finland, and Iceland—collaborating under a shared structure built from recyclable materials and modeled after traditional Nordic dwellings. (News On Japan)
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Trump Approves U.S. Steel-Nippon Deal

Japan Business News - May 24, 2025 - 15:08
In a dramatic reversal from past resistance to foreign ownership of U.S. Steel, President Donald Trump has now announced his approval of what he is calling a partnership between U.S. Steel and Japan’s Nippon Steel. (News On Japan)
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The 10 Reasons Why Foreigners Should Not Marry Japanese Women

Japan Society News - May 24, 2025 - 04:22
Japanese women are often admired internationally for their beauty and kindness, particularly during the dating phase, when many present themselves as sweet, supportive, and attentive partners. Foreign men are often captivated by this image, but many are unprepared for the transformation that can occur after marriage and especially after children. (Japanese Comedian Meshida)
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Aichi Woman Cleared After Dumping Bird Carcass in Neighbor’s Yard

Japan Society News - May 23, 2025 - 23:11
A 61-year-old woman from Togo Town, Aichi Prefecture, who had been arrested on suspicion of illegally discarding a bird carcass in the yard of a neighboring house, has not been prosecuted. (News On Japan)
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Job-Quitting Services Boom After Golden Week Holidays

Japan Business News - May 23, 2025 - 20:04
As workplaces reopen following the Golden Week holidays in Japan, agencies offering "retirement代行" (job-quitting proxy) services are reporting a surge in requests. These services, which inform employers of a worker's resignation on their behalf, are increasingly used by new employees—many of whom find themselves overwhelmed in their first year of work due to power harassment, excessive unpaid overtime, or discrepancies between job listings and actual duties. (News On Japan)
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Yakuza Boss Not Indicted Over Theft of 172 Rolexes

Japan Society News - May 23, 2025 - 19:40
A gang leader arrested in connection with the theft of 172 Rolex watches valued at approximately 280 million yen has been released without indictment, Osaka prosecutors announced. (News On Japan)
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TikTok Prankster Arrested Again for Confining Woman in Car

Japan Society News - May 23, 2025 - 19:30
A 22-year-old man known for repeatedly posting nuisance videos on TikTok, was arrested by Osaka police on suspicion of confining a female gas station employee in a car on May 19th in Hirano Ward after he and an accomplice allegedly lured her into the vehicle under false pretenses as part of another stunt. (News On Japan)
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World-Class Cycling Race Kicks Off in Sakai, Birthplace of Shimano

Japan Sports News - May 23, 2025 - 13:43
The 2025 Tour of Japan, one of the world’s top-tier international cycling races, has started in Sakai, Osaka. This city, historically known for its skilled gunsmiths, later became a major hub for Japan’s bicycle industry. (News On Japan)
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Four Giant Pandas to Return to China on June 28

Japan Travel News - May 23, 2025 - 13:38
All four giant pandas at Adventure World in Wakayama Prefecture will be returned to China on June 28th, the park announced. The pandas—Rauhin, born in 2000, and her three daughters Yuihin, Saihin, and Fuhin—will be sent back as the breeding and loan agreement with China nears its end this August. (News On Japan)
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Rice Rises 98.4% Year-on-Year in April

Japan Business News - May 23, 2025 - 13:33
Japan’s consumer inflation continued its upward trajectory in April, marking the 44th consecutive month of increase, with rice in particular climbing 98.4% year-on-year. (News On Japan)
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Japan’s Foreign License Conversion System Raises Safety Concerns

Japan Society News - May 23, 2025 - 05:02
A growing number of foreign nationals are converting their overseas driver's licenses into Japanese licenses through a process known as gaimen kirikae—a system that has come under scrutiny due to apparent loopholes and increasingly lax enforcement. (News On Japan)
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Dark Side of Men's Concept Cafes

Japan Society News - May 23, 2025 - 04:57
A growing number of so-called men’s concept cafes in Osaka are drawing scrutiny for blurring the line between themed entertainment and unlicensed adult services. In one case, a cafe was found offering a single drink for 1.65 million yen, underscoring the escalating concerns around financial exploitation and regulatory loopholes. (News On Japan)
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Former Staff Reveals Billions in Unpaid Refunds Behind English Camp Scandal

Japan Education News - May 23, 2025 - 04:52
Refund troubles are mounting across Japan over a now-defunct English camp program promoted through elementary schools, with a former staff member revealing that unpaid debts linked to the operation could total billions of yen. Run by a general incorporated association based in Sendai called the Miyagi Reconstruction Support Center, the international exchange program—where local children interacted with foreign students—was abruptly canceled without refunding participation fees. (News On Japan)
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Japan's Real Wages Fall 0.5% as Pay Hikes Fail to Keep Up with Inflation

Japan Business News - May 23, 2025 - 04:49
Real wages in Japan declined for the third consecutive year, as rising prices continued to outpace wage growth. According to the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare’s Monthly Labour Survey for fiscal 2024, inflation-adjusted wages fell by 0.5% compared to the previous year. (News On Japan)
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Swarm of Insects Causes Panic at Osaka Expo's Giant Ring

Japan Travel News - May 23, 2025 - 04:44
A massive outbreak of insects is causing serious problems at the Osaka-Kansai Expo site, prompting alarm both on the ground and online. (News On Japan)
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FamilyMart Unveils Apollo Plan to Expand Stores and Boost Sales by 10%

Japan Business News - May 23, 2025 - 03:50
FamilyMart has unveiled a new retail strategy dubbed the "Apollo Plan," aiming to expand its sales space by attaching small, three-tsubo (about 10 square meters) white containers to existing stores. At a location in Kanagawa Prefecture, curious customers noticed the unfamiliar structure next to the usual storefront, wondering aloud what it might contain. (News On Japan)
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Okinawa Enters Rainy Season, Fourth-Latest Start on Record

Japan Travel News - May 23, 2025 - 03:49
The Japan Meteorological Agency announced that the Okinawa region is believed to have entered the rainy season on May 22nd, marking the fourth-latest start since records began in 1951. The onset is 12 days later than the average year and one day later than in 2024. (News On Japan)
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Illegal Massage Parlor Busted Offering Sex for 10,000 Yen

Japan Society News - May 23, 2025 - 03:44
A man walked straight out of the building, eyes fixed ahead. He was identified as 54-year-old Taniguchi, the manager of a private massage parlor, and is among nine people arrested on suspicion of illegally soliciting customers for prostitution on the streets of Gotanda, Tokyo. (News On Japan)
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Pilot Mistakenly Lands on 'Runway Under Repair' at Hiroshima Airport

Japan Travel News - May 23, 2025 - 03:30
A passenger jet arriving from Hokkaido made an unexpected stop on Wednesday after entering a restricted construction area at Hiroshima Airport, running over a concrete base and coming to a halt on the taxiway. (News On Japan)
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Man Stabbed with Chopsticks by Ex-Wife Speaks Out

Japan Society News - May 23, 2025 - 03:22
"I was stabbed in the chest with cooking chopsticks." That’s how A, a man in his 40s living in Shikoku, describes the abuse he endured from his ex-wife about 15 years ago. "Things like that happened all the time. It felt like hell," he recalls. (News On Japan)
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