JR East to train up to 100 foreign workers annually | NHK WORLD-JAPAN News
East Japan Railway has announced plans to annually train up to about 100 foreign nationals in railway maintenance…
Discrimination Against Foreigners Surges Online, in Elections, and Daily Life
In some areas of Japan, including Kawaguchi and Warabi cities in Saitama Prefecture, the Kurdish community faces increasing…
Russia intensifies propaganda operations in Japan
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Tokyo man alerts police about ‘having hunting rifle’ before apparent suicide; police arrived at the scene four hours after the man made the call
Tokyo man alerts police about ‘having hunting rifle’ before apparent suicide; police arrived at the scene four hours…
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[Upper House Election] “News Station’s” Sanseitō Seat Prediction Sparks Online Frenzy: “Seriously?” “A Future Where The Prime Minister Bows?” “Terrifying”
On July 15, TV Asahi’s “Hodo Station” covered the status of the Upper House election, predicting Sanseitō could…
Frustrated Voters Support Sanseitō Over LDP and CDP, Unable to Endure “Inaction” and “Status Quo”
On social media, posts accuse Japan’s ruling parties, the LDP and Komeito, as well as the leading opposition…
Engel’s Coefficient at 43-Year High; Even Those Earning Over 10 Million Yen a Year Struggle, Influencing Upper House Election as Japan Falls Into Top-Tier Poverty Among Developed Nations
As Japan approaches the July 20 Upper House election, a Mainichi Shimbun article titled “Deciding Against a Third Child Despite…
“Family Business Bankrupt, Dumped by Girlfriend, Wanted to Die”: The Origin of Sanseitō Leader Kamiya’s “Dangerous Ideology”
Sohei Kamiya, leader of the Sanseitō party, has gained sudden popularity in Japan’s Upper House elections. However, his…
Sanseitō Leader Kamiya on WWII: “Because We Were Defeated by Force”; Responds Affirmatively to Nippon TV Analyst
Sohei Kamiya, leader of the Sanseitō party, appeared on BS Nippon Television’s “Shinso NEWS” to discuss his views…
Driver’s Licenses to Integrate with My Number Cards Starting March 2025: What Changes and Benefits to Expect?
Starting March 24, 2025, driver’s licenses in Japan can be combined with My Number Cards under the “My…
Unpaid tax issue arises as foreign buyers eye plots at Niseko resort
Unpaid tax issue arises as foreign buyers eye plots at Niseko resort by MagazineKey4532
Bird strikes: Japan singles out Baikal teal duck as major hazard to passenger jets
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