“Prepare for Shaking of Seismic Intensity 5-Upper” – Earthquake of Intensity 5-Lower Observed in Toshima Village, Kagoshima Prefecture At around 3:30 PM today, July 2nd, an earthquake with a seismic intensity of 5-lower struck Toshima Village in Kagoshima Prefecture. In response, the Japan Meteorological Agency held an urgent press conference, …

Voice Actress Atsumi Tanezaki Limits Activities Due to Health Issues: “To Cherish the Works and Characters” Popular voice actress Atsumi Tanezaki is taking a step back from some of her professional activities due to ongoing health concerns, her agency announced on July 1. The decision comes after careful consideration and …

Japan’s New Disaster Prevention Plan Targets Nankai Trough Earthquake Risks The Japanese government has announced a bold new disaster prevention plan to tackle the devastating potential of a Nankai Trough megathrust earthquake. Aiming to slash the estimated death toll by 80% within the next 10 years, this strategy addresses a …

Amazon Boosts Delivery in Japan with New Stations and Faster Options Amazon is stepping up its delivery game in Japan! The company plans to open six new delivery stations (DS) across the country and expand its services to offer next-day delivery for nighttime orders nationwide by 2025. Plus, they’re rolling …

Hoshino Resorts Sounds Alarm on Agoda Booking Issues: A Growing Concern for Travelers The online accommodation booking platform Agoda has long been plagued by reports of various troubles across the internet. In an unprecedented move, Yoshiharu Hoshino, the representative of Hoshino Resorts, has taken to social media to voice a …

Ado Sells Out Paris Concert with 20,000 Fans, a First for a Japanese Artist – 25 Shows in 24 Cities Worldwide Sold Out Ado, the 22-year-old Japanese singer who burst onto the scene with her 2020 major debut hit “Usseewa,” is marking her 5th anniversary in 2025 with her second …

Osaka-Kansai Expo Breaks Records: 10 Million Visitors in 78 Days! The Osaka-Kansai Expo has achieved an incredible milestone, surpassing 10 million visitors in just 78 days since its opening. This remarkable feat was celebrated with a special ceremony at the venue on June 29th, underscoring the expo’s massive popularity among …

Foreign Group Shoplifting on the Rise: Uniqlo Takes a Bold Stand with Full Compensation Claims Vietnamese Nationals Dominate Shoplifting Arrests Shoplifting by foreign groups has surged across Japan, prompting Fast Retailing—the parent company of the Uniqlo clothing chain—to announce a tough new policy this month. The company will now pursue …

Young Women Are Rapidly Leaving Rural Japan: 17 Prefectures See Over 3% Annual Decline as They Flock to Cities for Compelling Reasons In places like Kochi Prefecture, the number of young women plummeted by an astonishing 4.5% in just one year. The exodus of women from rural areas to urban …

Electricity Prices Drop Across Japan: Government Subsidies Bring Relief Good news for Japanese households: electricity prices are set to decrease across the country in July. All ten major power companies announced on June 27, 2025, that charges for July usage (reflected in August bills) will drop by 520 to 691 …