Society
Eastern and Western Japan Bracing for Lightning and Strong Winds on New Year’s Day
December 31, 2023
The Japan Meteorological Agency is urging citizens to be on high alert as stormy weather is expected to hit the western to eastern parts of…...Read more
Signboard Theft Occurs at Kosetsuken, a Calligraphy Store Patronized by Tanizaki and Mushakoji
December 30, 2023 | 0 CommentsA beloved and historic calligraphy supply store known as Kousetsuken has fallen victim to theft. The store's iconic wooden signboard, crafted in the shape of…...Read more
Japanese Prosecutors Could Not Ignore Bribes Involving Diet Member
December 29, 2023 | 0 CommentsIn an unprecedented turn of events, a public prosecutor has deemed an alleged bribery case involving a member of the Diet as "impossible to overlook."…...Read more
Human-Like Bones Found in Car After Landslide Hits Vehicle in Nara Prefecture
December 28, 2023 | 0 CommentsA startling discovery was made on Thursday in Shimokitayama, Nara Prefecture, as objects resembling burnt human bones were found near the driver's seat of a…...Read more
French Imported Baked Confectionery Sold at Osaka Department Store Found to Contain Larvae
December 27, 2023 | 0 CommentsAn unexpected discovery has been made at the Hankyu Department Store Umeda Main Store in Osaka, during their annual Christmas event. It has been reported…...Read more
Vehicle Found at Location of Landslide in Nara Prefecture
December 26, 2023 | 0 CommentsIn a dramatic rescue effort, workers in Nara Prefecture have successfully located a car buried under tonnes of rubble following a devastating landslide. The landslide,…...Read more
Holiday Trips in Japan See Increased Budgets Among Travelers for New Year’s
December 25, 2023 | 0 CommentsIt looks like people are ready to spend more on domestic travel during the upcoming New Year's holiday, as a recent survey by research firm…...Read more
Possible Involvement of Multiple Cars in Nara Pref. Landslide; 1 Man Successfully Rescued from Vehicle
December 24, 2023 | 0 CommentsIn a dramatic turn of events, a landslide occurred on Saturday night in Shimokitayama, Nara Prefecture, potentially involving multiple vehicles, according to police reports. As…...Read more
