Former Staff Member of Comedian Nakayama Kinnikun Arrested for Fraud
A former employee of comedian Nakayama Kinnikun’s company was arrested for allegedly defrauding the business of 8 million yen.
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Ito City Mayor in Shizuoka Prefecture to Appear Before Council Committee Amid Allegations of Academic Fraud
Mayor Maki Takubo of Ito City, Shizuoka Prefecture, will testify before a council committee regarding allegations of academic fraud.
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Heavy Rain Intensifies in Parts of Japan, High Risk of Disasters in Hokuriku and Kyushu Regions
Heavy rain continues in Japan’s Hokuriku and Kyushu regions, raising concerns over landslides and other disasters.
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Support for the Ishiba Cabinet Increases in Recent Poll
Recent NHK survey shows a rise in support for the Ishiba Cabinet, while disapproval ratings have decreased.
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40 Years Since the Japan Airlines Crash: Memorial Climb and Ceremony Held
Memorial events mark the 40th anniversary of the tragic Japan Airlines crash that claimed 520 lives.
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Severe Rainfall in Kyushu Leads to Three Deaths
Record rainfall in Kyushu has resulted in three fatalities due to landslides and flooding.
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Nikkei Average Closes at 42,718, Setting New Record High: What’s Behind It and What’s Next?
The Nikkei index hits a record high as uncertainties around U.S. tariffs ease, boosting export-related stocks.
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McDonald’s Japan Apologizes Over Card Sales Issues
McDonald’s Japan addresses issues of bulk buying and food waste linked to promotional cards.
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Average Price of Rice at Supermarkets Drops to 3,542 Yen for 5 Kilograms
The average price of rice in Japanese supermarkets has decreased for the first time in two weeks.
Nepali and Indian Men Arrested in Saitama for Spice Attack and Robbery Attempt of ¥7.8 Million
Saitama, Japan – June 9, 2025: Police in Saitama Prefecture have arrested four men—two Indian nationals and two Nepalese nationals—on