US Fund Criticizes Fuji HD for Rejecting Board Nominees

Japan Business News - May 19, 2025 - 00:06
U.S. investment fund Dalton Investments has issued a statement criticizing Fuji Media Holdings for rejecting its proposed board nominees, calling the move "regrettable" and stating it "does not appear to have been seriously considered." (News On Japan)
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Space Rocks Without the Crowds

Japan Technology News - May 19, 2025 - 00:03
Visitors to the Osaka-Kansai Expo may be surprised to learn that one of the most popular attractions—moon and Mars rocks—can be seen and touched without waiting in long lines, thanks to a lesser-known exhibit at the far western end of the venue. (News On Japan)
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Spectators Soak Up Rainy Sanja Festival

Japan Travel News - May 18, 2025 - 15:58
The Sanja Festival at Asakusa Shrine in Tokyo, a signature early-summer tradition of the downtown area, reached its peak on Saturday as groups of local carried mikoshi through the streets in the main 'Rengo Togyo' procession despite the rain. (News On Japan)
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Okinawa Protesters March Around U.S. Bases

Japan Politics News - May 18, 2025 - 15:53
A peace march calling for the reduction of the burden caused by U.S. military bases was held in Okinawa on May 17th, marking 53 years since the prefecture's reversion to Japan. (News On Japan)
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Thousands Take On Grueling Uphill Sprint in Japan

Japan Sports News - May 18, 2025 - 15:44
The "Red Bull 400," billed as the world's toughest 400-meter race, was held on May 17th at the Okurayama Ski Jump Stadium in Sapporo. The venue, known for hosting international ski jumping competitions, challenged participants to climb a 37-degree slope under intense physical strain. (News On Japan)
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JR Launches Remote Support System at Unstaffed Stations in Shizuoka

Japan Travel News - May 18, 2025 - 15:41
JR Central will launch a new remote customer assistance service at eight stations on the Tokaido Line in Shizuoka Prefecture starting June 1st. This initiative aims to support passengers at stations that are unstaffed during early morning and late-night hours, improving convenience for travelers. (News On Japan)
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Baby Boom at North Safari Sapporo Despite Eviction Plans

Japan Society News - May 18, 2025 - 15:33
Spring has brought a wave of newborn animals to North Safari Sapporo, a privately run zoo in Minami Ward, Sapporo City, even as the facility remains under pressure to remove illegal structures and relocate its animals. (News On Japan)
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Vending Machine Catches Fire in Hokkaido

Japan Society News - May 18, 2025 - 15:30
A soft drink vending machine caught fire late Saturday night in Asahikawa City, Hokkaido, with no clear cause found in the surrounding area. (News On Japan)
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Toyota Unions Secure Highest Wage Hikes Since 2000

Japan Business News - May 18, 2025 - 15:19
Toyota Group unions have secured the highest average wage increase since 2000, with 123 manufacturing unions achieving pay hikes averaging 16,430 yen and a 5.72% increase, according to the All Toyota Labor Federation, which represents about 362,000 members across 307 unions. (News On Japan)
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Kudo-kai Gang Leader Arrested for Hosting Dice Night

Japan Society News - May 18, 2025 - 15:13
A senior member of the Kudo-kai crime syndicate, designated as a particularly dangerous group, was arrested on Friday in Kitakyushu for allegedly operating an illegal dice gambling den known as 'Tabusai,' which reportedly generated over one million yen in a single night. (News On Japan)
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Lake Biwa Canal to Become First Modern Infrastructure Named a National Treasure

Japan Travel News - May 17, 2025 - 16:36
A canal built more than 130 years ago to carry water from Lake Biwa to Kyoto is set to become the first modern civil engineering structure in Japan to be designated a National Treasure. (News On Japan)
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Tour Boat with 25 Aboard Catches Fire off Kagawa

Japan Society News - May 17, 2025 - 16:29
A sightseeing boat carrying 25 people caught fire off the coast of Ogijima Island in Takamatsu, Kagawa Prefecture on the evening of May 16th. All passengers and crew were safely rescued by a nearby fishing boat, and no injuries were reported. (News On Japan)
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KANAZAWA, JAPAN Travel Guide

Japan Travel News - May 17, 2025 - 10:24
Kanazawa is one of Japan’s most underrated travel spots, filled with cultural treasures and authentic local experiences. Whether you're exploring the famous Kenrokuen Garden or getting lost in charming old samurai districts, this Kanazawa travel guide will help you uncover the best things to do in Kanazawa. (News On Japan)
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Southern Kyushu Enters Rainy Season Earlier Than Okinawa for First Time in 49 Years

Japan Travel News - May 17, 2025 - 07:33
Southern Kyushu has entered the rainy season, marking the first time in 49 years that it has done so earlier than Okinawa. It is also the earliest rainy season start for any region in Japan since the Meteorological Agency began keeping records. Authorities are warning of heavy rainfall not only in Kyushu but across other parts of the country as well. (News On Japan)
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Saitama Road Collapse Recovery to Take 5-7 Years

Japan Society News - May 16, 2025 - 18:45
A road collapse in Yashio City, Saitama Prefecture is expected to take five to seven years to fully restore, local officials said on Friday, following the recovery of a truck cab that had remained lodged in the sewer system since the January accident. (News On Japan)
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Volcanic Ash Disrupts Flights as Eruptions Persist in Southern Japan

Japan Travel News - May 16, 2025 - 17:47
Explosions and eruptions continued at Sakurajima in Kagoshima Prefecture, with volcanic activity intensifying since May 15. In an early morning eruption before 6 a.m., a plume of ash rose approximately 2,700 meters above the crater. (News On Japan)
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Cabinet Approves Pension Reform Bill Without Support for Ice Age Generation

Japan Politics News - May 16, 2025 - 17:45
The government approved a long-awaited pension reform bill in a cabinet meeting on May 16th, aiming to eliminate the so-called "1.06 million yen barrier" that has prevented many part-time workers from enrolling in the welfare pension system. (News On Japan)
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Japanese Man Gets 12 Years in China for Spying, Underscoring Risks for Japanese Business Travelers

Japan Business News - May 16, 2025 - 13:43
A Japanese man in his 50s was sentenced to 12 years in prison by a Chinese court on May 13 under the anti-espionage law, following his December 2021 detention in Shanghai and formal arrest in June 2022 after six months of interrogation. (News On Japan)
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Nissan Plant Closure Raises Alarm in Kitakyushu Over Job Losses

Japan Business News - May 16, 2025 - 13:22
Nissan's plan to shut down several of its production facilities has drawn concern from Kitakyushu Mayor Kenji Takeuchi, who said at a press conference on May 15th that the move is "a matter directly linked to citizens' employment and livelihoods." (News On Japan)
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Japanese Team Finds Black Holes Shoot Gas Like Bullets, Not Wind

Japan Technology News - May 16, 2025 - 13:12
A research paper co-authored by a lecturer at Fukuoka University of Education has been published in the British scientific journal Nature, detailing a groundbreaking discovery about supermassive black holes. (News On Japan)
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