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Japanese Ramen Shop Puts Bounty for Negative Reviewers

23 Feb 2025

TOYOJIRO, one of Kyoto's most popular Jiro-style ramen restaurants in Japan, caused a stir when its owner put a bounty on two customers who posted a one-star review. The owner accused the pair of slandering the restaurant's reputation and posted a threatening note online. On his Instagram post, the owner...

This Japanese School Lunch Video Will Make You Rethink Your Childhood Meals! | WATCH

21 Feb 2025

Lunchtime has always been the most eagerly awaited part of the school day. For many Indian students, the joy of opening a tiffin box filled with aloo parathas, lemon rice, grilled sandwiches, or rajma chawal was unmatched. Some even got a sweet surprise from their parents. But have you ever...

Attempted Murder? Man Who Targeted Japan’s Ex-PM Kishida Faces 10-Year Prison Sentence!

19 Feb 2025

A Japanese court has sentenced 25-year-old Ryuji Kimura to 10 years in prison for attempting to assassinate former Prime Minister Fumio Kishida with a homemade pipe bomb during a campaign event in 2023. The Wakayama District Court found Kimura guilty of attempted murder, along with four other offenses, including violating...

Tibetans, Japanese Mark 112th Tibetan Independence Day

13 Feb 2025

The Shinjuku Historical Museum Hall in Tokyo recently hosted a gathering of Tibetans and Japanese supporters to commemorate the 112th anniversary of the Declaration of Tibetan Independence Day. The event, organized by the Tibetan Community in Japan (TCJ) and Students for Free Tibet (SFT), aimed to challenge China’s historical claims...

Free Drinks At Work? This Japanese Company Offers Alcohol And Hangover Leave!

12 Feb 2025

In a bold move to redefine office culture, Osaka-based tech firm Trust Ring Co., Ltd. has introduced an unconventional employee benefit—free alcoholic beverages during working hours, coupled with ‘hangover leave.’ This strategy aims to create a more engaging and enjoyable workplace, attracting new talent in a highly competitive job market....

Severe Snowstorm Hits Japan: Flights Canceled, Schools Shut Down

07 Feb 2025

Japan is experiencing its coldest spell of the season. A powerful blizzard and record snowfall have hit the country. As a result, roads are blocked, cars are stuck, and schools are closed. Hokkaido is the worst-affected region. Consequently, weather agencies have issued warnings. They also predict avalanches in the coming...

Japan Hit by Heaviest Snowfall in Years Amid Strong Cold Front

06 Feb 2025

Large areas of Japan have been covered in heavy snow, with the lowest winter temperatures disrupting air and rail travel, and more intense snowfall expected through the weekend. Residents struggled to clear snow from cars that were buried in a matter of hours, with the meteorological agency describing the cold...

“I Just Want to Die”: 81-Year-Old Japanese Woman Commits Crimes to Stay in Prison

01 Feb 2025

An 81-year-old Japanese woman named Akiyo has drawn attention to Japan’s aging population crisis after deliberately committing crimes to secure a place in prison, where she finds stability and support. Akiyo, who has been jailed twice for theft, first stole food in her 60s and repeated the crime later due...

Huge Sinkhole Swallows 74-Year-Old Man in Japan

31 Jan 2025

Rescue operations are continuing through the day in Japan after emergency workers received an alert when a 74-year-old truck driver went missing with his truck when it disappeared into a big sinkhole that appeared on a busy road there. The 40-meter or 130 feet in diameter has reportedly been described...

Fuji TV Faces Backlash, Chairman and President Resign Over Sexual Misconduct Allegation

27 Jan 2025

The chairman and president of Fuji TV, one of Japan's largest networks, resigned after a sexual misconduct allegation involving a famous TV host. The scandal has sent shockwaves through Japan's entertainment industry, prompting swift action from the network. Allegations Against Masahiro Nakai The controversy centers around Masahiro Nakai, a renowned...

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