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
NTT Docomo to Acquire SBI Sumishin Net Bank to Expand Financial Ecosystem
Tokyo, May 29 — NTT Docomo is poised to acquire a majority stake in SBI Sumishin Net Bank, a prominent
Rakuten Begins Selling Emergency Stockpiled Rice – 5kg for ¥1,980 Starting May 29
Tokyo – Rakuten Group has announced the launch of “Rakuten Lifestyle Support Rice,” which will be available for purchase starting
107-Year-Old WWII Survivor from Japan Calls for Peace After Surviving Mongolian Detention
Nanto City, Toyama — Hidemi Yamada, a 107-year-old resident of Nanto City, survived harsh detention in sub-zero Mongolia after being