Cherry blossom blooming forecast
Cherry blossom blooming forecast by Misao666X
![The weak yen has hit a nerve: CoCo Ichibanya now routinely charges over 1000 yen per plate, and 100-yen conveyor belt sushi restaurants have disappeared. A look at the vast difference in inflation rates compared to 30 years ago [Part 2]](https://www.lonelyjapan.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/mkNBl-xuKM4bE5A-GQVrFWpbftdMW58pGdbbjbzsgwQ-380x220.jpeg)
The weak yen has hit a nerve: CoCo Ichibanya now routinely charges over 1000 yen per plate, and 100-yen conveyor belt sushi restaurants have disappeared. A look at the vast difference in inflation rates compared to 30 years ago [Part 2]
The weak yen has hit a nerve: CoCo Ichibanya now routinely charges over 1000 yen per plate, and…
![A leading expert criticizes the Prime Minister's statement that "Japan will no longer have a shortage of rare earth elements"- "I wouldn't be surprised if the [domestic] production cost of rare earths became 100 or even 1000 times higher than China"](https://www.lonelyjapan.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/tCIqwNkC2_WDf-I7-AzJ1tly8gL2rJYJzAO5-fOSNho-380x210.jpeg)
A leading expert criticizes the Prime Minister’s statement that “Japan will no longer have a shortage of rare earth elements”- “I wouldn’t be surprised if the [domestic] production cost of rare earths became 100 or even 1000 times higher than China”
A leading expert criticizes the Prime Minister’s statement that “Japan will no longer have a shortage of rare…
Japan’s Ministry of Health issues notice stating that using the appointment of a company director to reduce insurance premiums is illegal (6 members of the coalition government party Ishin no Kai were caught doing this)
Japan’s Ministry of Health issues notice stating that using the appointment of a company director to reduce insurance…
The Takauchi Cabinet’s approval rating plummeted from 79.5% to 56.0% in just two and a half months: an examination of the reasons behind the 23-point drop.
The Takauchi Cabinet’s approval rating plummeted from 79.5% to 56.0% in just two and a half months: an…
Finance Minister Satsuki Katayama’s political funds were found to have been double-counted, totaling ¥2 million. Funds were used for “photocopier usage and system fees”. In response to inquiries from Bunshun, her office stated it was “an administrative error” and that they “take it seriously.”
Finance Minister Satsuki Katayama’s political funds were found to have been double-counted, totaling ¥2 million. Funds were used…
The story of Sanae Takaichi’s marriage- why she married a divorcee and father of 3 with 30 million yen in debt at age 43, just one week after his spontaneous proposal
The story of Sanae Takaichi’s marriage- why she married a divorcee and father of 3 with 30 million…
Young People Fall Into ‘NISA Poverty’
interesting article related to Japanese retail investor behavior Some excerpts: The phrase refers to people who, driven by…
A former Sony Life employee borrowed total of 2.2 billion yen from 100 customers with promise to repay with interest, but 1.2 billion yen remains unpaid; the company has no intention of repaying the debt claiming it’s former employee’s “purely a personal debt.”
An internal investigation revealed that several other employees had also borrowed money from customers, but the company has…
Suicide among elementary, junior, and high school students: role of AI counseling
The revised Basic Law on Suicide Prevention, enacted last year, newly advocates the use of digital technologies such…
Gasoline retail prices exceed 190 yen per liter, setting a new record high; Starting today, the government plans to fully subsidize any gasoline price exceeding 170 yen, and the same amount of subsidy will be applied to diesel, heavy oil, and kerosene
Gasoline retail prices exceed 190 yen per liter, setting a new record high; Starting today, the government plans…
Japan’s city issues zoo donation guide for viral baby monkey Punch to counter scams
Japan’s city issues zoo donation guide for viral baby monkey Punch to counter scams by kenmlin