Beekeeping on the roof of a downtown building: bringing office workers “sweet morning activity”
In Tokyo’s office districts like Marunouchi, Otemachi, and Yurakucho, there’s a beekeeping project called the “Marunouchi Honey Project,”…
Foreigners flock to 100 million yen regional properties in Japan
Right now, in a certain city outside Tokyo, 18% of new residents are foreigners. This shows the city…
High barrier to employment for people with severe disabilities
This story follows Mione Fukada, a 21-year-old student from Otsu, Shiga Prefecture, who faces significant challenges due to…
A serious shortage of air conditioner installers in Hokkaido amid record-breaking heatwaves; Daikin and Panasonic step up measures
As record-high temperatures continue to sweep across Japan, even Hokkaido is experiencing unprecedented heat, with the average temperature…
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[Editorial by Morley Robertson] Is Japan’s right-wing populism a collection of “oshikatsu” activities?
The recent House of Councillors election in Japan highlighted the emergence of a unique form of populism, which…
A 36-year-old man was arrested for secretly filming a young girl with a smartphone hidden in his shoe at a shopping mall in Tomiya City, Miyagi Prefecture.
A 36-year-old company employee from Akenodaira, Tomiya City, has been arrested for secretly filming a girl under 10…
Prime Minister Ishiba’s “staying in office” is a stain on Japanese political histor
Would need to go to the library to read the complete article. Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba continues to…
Everyone is the main character, and someone is in the background: Shibuya Scramble Crossing is a “stage” that attract foreign visitors
The iconic scramble crossing in front of Shibuya Station in Tokyo has become a magnet for foreign tourists.…
Gunma Governor Ichita Yamamoto says “It’s difficult to just talk about multicultural
In response to the growing number of foreign workers and related issues like illegal employment and overstaying, Gunma…
Koizumi is ranked 1st as”post-Ishiba” prime minister. Takaichi is ranked 2nd, and Ishiba is ranked 3rd, according to a JNN opinion poll.
In the latest JNN opinion poll asking who would be the most suitable successor to Prime Minister Ishiba,…
Police officer arrested for allegedly attempting to upskirt a 26-year-old woman in a shopping mall
On August 3, a police officer from Gifu Prefecture was arrested for allegedly attempting to secretly film under…
Illegal market stalls in Osaka’s Chinese morning market. Owner saying they don’t speak Japanese to police
In Daito City, Osaka, a Sunday morning market offering authentic Chinese food and ingredients has become a popular…