75 people arrested in Kabukicho in six months for soliciting some targeting foreign tourists
In Tokyo’s Kabukicho district, a bustling entertainment area, the Metropolitan Police Department announced on the 24th that they…
“Major impact on local governments” – Concerns grow over tax cuts at National Governors Conference
At the National Governors’ Conference that began in Aomori City on the 23rd, there were widespread concerns about…
Former Prime Minister: “If I was going to resign in style, I would have done it yesterday.” Despite denial of Prime Minister Ishiba’s resignation, the “Ishiba downfall” movement continues within the party. Kaneko Emi: “This will lead to the ‘political stagnation’ that he himself speaks of.”
Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba has reaffirmed his decision to remain in office following meetings with former Prime Ministers…
“I was struggling financially and could have paid with this money” – Elementary school teacher (57) embezzled over 270,000 yen in textbook fees collected from parents… Unable to use consumer credit, also embezzled money for the neighboring class
A male teacher at an elementary school in Kitahiroshima City, Hokkaido, has been dismissed for embezzling over 270,000…
With the ruling party losing, what will become of the 20,000 yen benefit? Will it be scrapped? Concerns voiced on social media; Expert: “There is a possibility that neither the benefit nor the tax cut will pass”
After the Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) suffered a significant loss in the Senate election, political tensions have risen.…
Rift within LDP over Prime Minister Ishiba’s future; former Abe and Motegi factions stepping up pressure for resignation
Within the Liberal Democratic Party (LDP), divisions have emerged over Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba’s future following his major…
Nearly 900 alarming social media posts found over Japan’s Upper House race
Nearly 900 alarming social media posts found over Japan’s Upper House race by MagazineKey4532
Japan’s construction bottleneck hits $100bn as labor crunch deepens
Japan’s construction bottleneck hits $100bn as labor crunch deepens by jjrs
New foreign worker program to limit transfers to Tokyo, Nagoya and Kansai urban centers
New foreign worker program to limit transfers to Tokyo, Nagoya and Kansai urban centers by jjrs
Inside the four-party meeting: “We can’t win with Prime Minister Ishiba”
On July 23, Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba held a rare and tense meeting with three former prime ministers—Taro…
“bicycle doesn’t got that fast…” Is it a moped? Overtaking cars, zigzag driving and ignoring traffic lights
In Tokyo’s Meguro Ward, a shocking and reckless rider was caught on camera. The rider was seen speeding…
A store manager was arrested on suspicion of creating a duplicate key using a photograph of the key and then breaking into the home of a female university student working part-time. He admitted to the charge, saying, “I feel relaxed when I go to her room.” The female university student even had cons
On the morning of the 24th, police arrested Takakazu Shirai, a 51-year-old man seen at the Hino Police…