The average price of rice in Japanese supermarkets has dropped to 3,672 yen per 5 kilograms, continuing a downward trend for six consecutive weeks. This marks the first time in about five months that prices have dipped into the 3,600 yen range, offering relief to consumers and sparking curiosity about …
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76-Year-Old TikTok Sensation: Host Clubs on Pension, First Photo Booth in 30 Years, and Age-Faking on Dating Apps—‘This Might Be the Most Fun I’ve Ever Had’ Photo by Shuzo Saito (Shueisha Online) Imagine a 76-year-old grandmother raking in around 4 million yen (roughly $26,000 USD) a month on TikTok—not by …
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A New Trend in Japan: Smartphone Tipping in Restaurants In Japan, a fresh wave is sweeping through the restaurant industry: customers can now use their smartphones to send tips directly to employees or the establishment itself. This innovative system is not only modernizing dining experiences but also boosting staff motivation …
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Sakurajima Volcano Erupts, Ash Plume Reaches 3000 Meters On July 6, Sakurajima volcano in Japan erupted, creating a dramatic scene as its ash plume soared to impressive heights. The Minamidake crater of Sakurajima erupted at approximately 9:33 AM, sending an ash plume about 3000 meters high into the sky. The …
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Second Wave of Island Evacuations Begins: 46 Residents Flee Akusekijima and Kotakarajima Amid Earthquake Swarm in Tokara Islands, Kagoshima Prefecture On the morning of July 6, a village-operated ferry set sail from Akusekijima and Kotakarajima, carrying 46 residents who opted to evacuate due to a relentless series of earthquakes shaking …
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Unique Manhole Covers in Iwate Honor MLB Stars Ohtani, Sasaki, and Kikuchi In June, Iwate Prefecture unveiled a trio of eye-catching manhole covers celebrating its hometown Major League Baseball (MLB) heroes: Shohei Ohtani of the Los Angeles Dodgers, Roki Sasaki, and Yusei Kikuchi of the Los Angeles Angels. Featuring original …
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(Minami Nippon Shimbun) Sakurajima Volcano Shows Swelling: Alert for Large Ejecta and Pyroclastic Flows Within 2km of Crater On July 5th at 8 PM, the Kagoshima Local Meteorological Observatory issued a statement about Sakurajima, reporting that crustal movements indicating the mountain is swelling had been observed. Authorities are urging caution …
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Elderly Man Trapped in Train for 5 Hours at Shin-Tochigi Station On July 5, Tobu Railway announced that a man in his 70s was stuck inside a train for about 5 hours at Shin-Tochigi Station on the Tobu Utsunomiya Line in Tochigi City, Tochigi Prefecture, Japan. The train was the …
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“July 5 Mega Disaster Theory” Sparks “Japan’s Doom” Trend on X, Fuels Fear and Global Media Coverage On the afternoon of July 4, the phrase “Japan’s Doom” surged to a trending topic on X (formerly Twitter), igniting a wave of curiosity and concern among users worldwide. The trend stems from …
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Japan’s Shifting Demographics: Record Highs for Single and Elderly Households, Record Low for Families with Children A recent survey by Japan’s Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare has uncovered striking changes in the nation’s household composition. The number of single-person households and households with elderly members (aged 65 and older) …
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