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Illegal garbage dumping plagues Tokyo streets
News On Japan - Nov 22
Streets littered with heaps of garbage, even spilling onto the opposite sidewalks, have become a pressing issue in Kamata, Tokyo, where local eateries line the streets.
Japanese woman who flagged SDF sexual abuse included in BBC '100 women 2023'
NHK - Nov 22
The BBC has included a former member of Japan's Ground Self-Defense Force who spoke out about sexual violence within her unit in its annual list of 100 women for 2023.
Year-end Jumbo Lottery tickets go on sale
News On Japan - Nov 21
Sales of the "Year-End Jumbo Lottery," offering 1 billion yen in total prize money, kicked off Tuesday.
Truck catches fire on highway after losing rear tire
News On Japan - Nov 21
Video footage has emerged of a truck engulfed in flames on a highway in Hokkaido, Japan's northern island, after its tire fell off.
4 million yen in cash found in trash
News On Japan - Nov 21
Approximately 4 million yen in cash was found in trash at a recycling plant in Fukuyama City, Hiroshima Prefecture.
10 Things Nobody Told You About Japan | Hidden Culture
Japanese Comedian Meshida - Nov 20
Now many foreigners come to Japan and enjoy our culture. However, most visitors just see the surface of Japanese culture. To be honest, there are many hidden cultures in Japan. The same as a coin, Japan has different sides.
Matching apps gain popularity among Japanese
manilatimes.net - Nov 20
One in four couples who got married in the past year in Japan met through matching apps, the same proportion as those who met at work, a recent survey conducted by Meiji Yasuda Life Insurance Co. has found.
Riot officer's hand severely injured in Israeli Embassy attack, far-right activist charged
News On Japan - Nov 19
A far-right activist has been arrested and charged with assault after crashing a car into a barrier near the Israeli Embassy on Thursday, with a riot police officer suffering three broken fingers and a near-severed little finger.
Edogawa installs 80 cameras to tackle highest bicycle theft rate in Tokyo
News On Japan - Nov 18
Edogawa Ward in Tokyo, which has the highest incidence of bicycle thefts in the city, announced the installation of 80 surveillance cameras in bicycle parking areas at private condominiums and other locations.
Does 'NTR' Cause Cheating in Japan?
The Japan Reporter - Nov 18
Netorare, 'NTR', is a genre where one person in a relationship gets cucked through adultery. This is very common to see in the Japanese porn and some people worry that makes Japan's cheating culture even worse.
Kabuki actor Ennosuke issues comment following court sentence
NHK - Nov 18
Kabuki actor Ichikawa Ennosuke has issued a comment after being given a suspended sentence on Friday.
Figure skating star Hanyu announces divorce
NHK - Nov 18
Japanese figure skating superstar Hanyu Yuzuru says he has decided to divorce after tying the knot just three months ago.
String of burglaries in Japan linked to Guatemalan man
News On Japan - Nov 16
A man claiming to be of Guatemalan nationality, who was arrested for breaking into a house in Tokyo, has been implicated in a string of burglaries totaling 5 million yen.
Top Kabukicho host busted for punching female customer, stealing cash
News On Japan - Nov 16
A Kabukicho host with the highest monthly sales in Tokyo's red light district has been arrested for assaulting a female customer who owed him money.
Japanese Wife's Instruction Manual
Japanese Comedian Meshida - Nov 16
An increasing number of Japanese men say they are afraid of their wives.
Missing foreign tourists found working in Japan for 6,500 yen a day
News On Japan - Nov 16
Japan is witnessing a rapid increase in foreign nationals disappearing after arriving as tourists.
