U.S. tariffs to kick in Aug. 1, barring trade deals
U.S. tariffs to kick in Aug. 1, barring trade deals by MagazineKey4532
Padres’ Yu Darvish to return tomorrow, first start of the season, record-breaking expected
Padres’ Yu Darvish to return tomorrow, first start of the season, record-breaking expected by ayematcha
Outside Japan, tofu’s ‘happiness’ crumbles as tool in sociopolitics
Outside Japan, tofu’s ‘happiness’ crumbles as tool in sociopolitics by MagazineKey4532
Upper House Election—Despite Feeling Distant from Politicians—Can Shake the Government! Will Voters Abandon the LDP After Its Big Tokyo Loss?
People often think Japan’s Upper House election (参院選) is less important than the Lower House election (衆院選) because…
Major daycare center may be discriminatory in hiring: Internal rules to “refuse” male and pregnant applicants
A major childcare company in Japan called Kids Corporation, which runs about 300 daycare centers (mostly inside hospitals…
Domestic milk “crisis” has been reversed; dairy farm bankruptcies have dropped sharply, to none for the first time in four years; price has increased, management has improved, and half of the farms have turned in a profit
In the first half of 2025 (January–June), there were no bankruptcies in Japan’s dairy farming industry for the…
Israeli military targets Nippon Yusen transport ship in airstrikes, accusing Yemeni Houthi rebels of using it for terrorist activities
Early on July 7, the Israeli military said it carried out airstrikes on ports and power facilities in…
Japan’s real wages in May fall 2.9%, sharpest drop in nearly 2 years
This won't be good for the LDP. https://english.kyodonews.net/ by Soakinginnatto
Ishiba Cabinet’s Approval Rating at 32.8%, Down 1.8 Points from Previous Survey: July JNN Poll
The latest JNN opinion poll shows that support for the Ishiba Cabinet has fallen by 1.8 points to…
78% Support Stricter Controls on Foreign Entry and Real Estate Purchases: July JNN Poll
A recent JNN survey found that 78% of respondents believe that regulations on foreign entry, investment in Japan,…
Both victims in Shizuoka stabbing confirmed dead: police; father of one victim said, ‘I haven’t been able to process my feelings’
Both victims in Shizuoka stabbing confirmed dead: police; father of one victim said, ‘I haven’t been able to…
A woman of American nationality lost her way on the Shizuoka side of Mount Fuji, which is currently closed. She reported feeling scared because it was nighttime. The situation escalated to the point where a police mountain rescue team was dispatched to assist her.
On the night of July 5, an American woman lost her way near the Hoei Crater on Mount…