The Man Who Never Stopped Diving: A 14-Year Search for the Woman He Loves
In the quiet coastal town of Onagawa, Japan, there’s a man who enters the sea almost every week—not for sport, […]
Stockpiled Rice Now Available at Osaka Supermarkets
On June 2, Aeon’s Osaka Dome City store began selling government-released stockpiled rice harvested in 2022. Each 5-kilogram bag is
Nepalese Restaurant Owner Arrested for Drunk Driving After Collision in Sendai
Sendai, Miyagi – May 31 A Nepalese national and local restaurant owner was arrested on the night of May 31
AEON Begins Selling Government Stockpiled Rice — Over 850 Queue Before Store Opens
Tokyo, June 1, 2025 — AEON has started selling government stockpiled rice, attracting over 850 people before opening. The initiative,
Government Stockpile Rice Sells Out in 45 Minutes
On May 29, Japan began distributing government stockpiled rice to major retailers. A truck delivered 12 tons of rice to
KFC Japan Celebrates 55th Anniversary with Special ¥990 Chicken Pack
Tokyo, Japan – KFC Japan (Kentucky Fried Chicken) has announced the release of a special “Anniversary Pack” to celebrate its
Japan’s Top Convenience Stores Rejected from Government Rice Program, Will Reapply
Tokyo -Japan’s three leading convenience store chains—Seven-Eleven Japan, FamilyMart, and Lawson—announced on May 29 that their applications to purchase government
Japan’s New Pension Reform Cuts Survivor Benefits to 5 Years for Widows Under 60
Japan’s government is poised to pass a new pension reform law that reduces survivor pension benefits, raising public concern. Under
Magnitude 4.5 Earthquake Hits Gifu – No Tsunami Risk or Damage Reported
Gifu, Japan – May 29 — A magnitude 4.5 earthquake struck Gifu Prefecture at approximately 3:29 PM (JST), according to
NHK Reveals 2026 Fall Asadora “Blossom” Starring Shizuka Ishibashi as Heroine
Tokyo, May 29 — NHK has officially announced that its fall 2026 Asadora (morning drama) will be titled “Blossom.” Acclaimed