Japan set to see first primary balance surplus in 28 years in 2026
https://www.japantimes.co.jp/business/2025/12/27/economy/primary-balance-surplus/ by Turbulent-Tea-2172
Under the U.S. military occupation, people struggled daily to find food. Residents of the Amami islands sought reversion to Japan through a nonviolent movement. 72 years after the success, events commemorating their ancestors are held across the islands
Under the U.S. military occupation, people struggled daily to find food. Residents of the Amami islands sought reversion…
Drunk police officer suspected of beheading Hideyoshi statue
https://www.asahi.com/ajw/articles/16254858 by Turbulent-Tea-2172
Ministry of Justice dismisses a male prosecutor who leaked investigative information to his girlfriend
https://www.sankei.com/article/20251226-D5ELOHO53FLNVFKLNALTGB5QQQ/ The Ministry of Justice dismisses a male prosecutor who leaked investigative information to his girlfriend after indicting…
Ministry of Defense disciplines submarine crew members who “begged” for personal belongings; more than 100 people disciplined for series of misconduct
https://news.livedoor.com/article/detail/30276949/ The Ministry of Defense punishes submarine crew members who "begged" for personal belongings, including game consoles, wallets,…
Agriculture Minister Suzuki denies “pressure” to increase rice production, but says “we will not compensate even if rice prices fall” and quietly “points out to producers” at press conference
https://news.yahoo.co.jp/articles/904a5475e9bf85bad4c264f556b67b9af37d28b2?source=sns&dv=pc&mid=other&date=20251226&ctg=dom&bt=tw_up In the Akita Sakigake Shimpo (website broadcast on December 17th), a local newspaper in Akita Prefecture, former…
Japan protests South Korean military drills near Takeshima
Japan protests South Korean military drills near Takeshima by diacewrb
Japan faces a serious shortage of truck drivers. A shortage of 200-300 thousand is possible by 2030, meaning that 40% of goods would not be transported. In response the government is turning to foreigners and has added to truck driving to the new “special skills” visa.
Japan faces a serious shortage of truck drivers. A shortage of 200-300 thousand is possible by 2030, meaning…
Itoman City Council rejects proposal to criminalize destruction of national flags and other items
https://ryukyushimpo.jp/news/national/entry-4900031.html by YamatoRyu2006
“80 years of trampling on, we will never forgive them” – Four Nagasaki atomic bomb survivors’ groups issue statement after Prime Minister’s Office remarks about nuclear possession
https://www.nagasaki-np.co.jp/kijis/?kijiid=c0bbadfb87b04f8eb59a27076119ef12 In response to comments made by a source in the Prime Minister's Office in charge of security…
Junior high school advisor suspected of secretly filming in girls’ restroom at workplace in Nagoya
https://mainichi.jp/articles/20251225/k00/00m/040/248000c On the 25th, Aichi Prefectural Police arrested Nagoya City employee Kengo Kato (26), resident of Asada Heiko…
Minowa Town Board of Education dismisses 74 year old after-school club instructor for sexually assaulting Nagano girl
https://news.web.nhk/newsweb/na/nb-1010037015 The Minowa Town Board of Education announced on the 22nd that it had dismissed a 74-year-old instructor…