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Posting regularly about blue sheet usage around Japan means I now get Black Friday blue sheet offers.
November 28, 2025 at 6:31 AM
Posting regularly about blue sheet usage around Japan means I now get Black Friday blue sheet offers.
Following a social media posting of a bear photo, a town in Miyagi posted a warning. It turned out the image was AI-generated, and the warning was retracted. mainichi.jp/english/arti...
November 28, 2025 at 1:22 AM
Following a social media posting of a bear photo, a town in Miyagi posted a warning. It turned out the image was AI-generated, and the warning was retracted. mainichi.jp/english/arti...
A Nagoya man has been arrrested for opening Beyblade boxes in a toyshop, then using his smartphone to copy QR codes inside, for app points. The shop worked out what happened when customers started complaining the codes were invalid. www.sankei.com/article/2025...
「ベイブレード」の箱を未購入で開封、特典ポイントを不正取得疑い 30代男を逮捕 愛知
現代版ベーゴマの最新シリーズ「ベイブレードエックス」を購入せずに箱を開け、内側に記載されたQRコードをスマートフォンで読み取り、付与される特典ポイントを取得し…
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November 28, 2025 at 1:19 AM
A Nagoya man has been arrrested for opening Beyblade boxes in a toyshop, then using his smartphone to copy QR codes inside, for app points. The shop worked out what happened when customers started complaining the codes were invalid. www.sankei.com/article/2025...
A 67 year old man has been arrested for forging a driving licence. He didn't make it for driving however, as he already has a valid licence. There was another reason. mainichi.jp/articles/202...
「女性と遊びたかった」 偽造免許証で12歳サバ読みか 67歳逮捕 | 毎日新聞
年齢を偽るために偽造した運転免許証の画像を交際相手に送ったとして、千葉県警柏署は21日、東京都江戸川区の会社役員の男性（67）を偽造有印公文書行使の疑いで逮捕した。男性は昭和33（1958）年生まれだが、偽造免許証には昭和45（1970）年生まれと記載していた。
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November 27, 2025 at 1:39 AM
A 67 year old man has been arrested for forging a driving licence. He didn't make it for driving however, as he already has a valid licence. There was another reason. mainichi.jp/articles/202...
Life-sized Shohei Ohtani, covered in gold leaf, at Mitsukoshi in Nihombashi. Yours, if you have a spare 55 million yen. www.yomiuri.co.jp/photograph/k...
November 26, 2025 at 10:58 PM
Life-sized Shohei Ohtani, covered in gold leaf, at Mitsukoshi in Nihombashi. Yours, if you have a spare 55 million yen. www.yomiuri.co.jp/photograph/k...
The Myaku-Myaku Santa on this year's Uroku House display is a bit disturbing. mainichi.jp/english/arti...
November 26, 2025 at 10:43 PM
The Myaku-Myaku Santa on this year's Uroku House display is a bit disturbing. mainichi.jp/english/arti...
Police have arrested executives at Asahi Foods, which operates the chain Kobe Ramen Daiichi Asahi. They have admitted employing overseas students for more than the legal maximum of 28 hours a week. www.kobe-np.co.jp/news/jiken/2...
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November 26, 2025 at 5:55 AM
Police have arrested executives at Asahi Foods, which operates the chain Kobe Ramen Daiichi Asahi. They have admitted employing overseas students for more than the legal maximum of 28 hours a week. www.kobe-np.co.jp/news/jiken/2...
Tatsuji Sugimoto, the Governor of Fukui, has announced his resignation, amid allegations of he sent inappropriate message to a staffer. Sugimoto admits he sent the messages, but stopped short of conceding they constituted sexual harassment. www.47news.jp/13503883.html
杉本達治・福井県知事が辞職の意向…セクハラ通報事案で引責か
福井県の杉本達治知事が自身のセクハラに関する県職員の通報事案の責任を取る形で、辞職する意向を固めた。１１月２５日午後４時から臨時記者会見を開き、説明する。関係者が明らかにした。【ライブ配信】杉本達治 ...
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November 25, 2025 at 7:31 AM
Tatsuji Sugimoto, the Governor of Fukui, has announced his resignation, amid allegations of he sent inappropriate message to a staffer. Sugimoto admits he sent the messages, but stopped short of conceding they constituted sexual harassment. www.47news.jp/13503883.html
One consequence of the matcha boom is the way "matcha" is increasingly appearing in English where "green tea" would once have been used. They aren't exact counterparts, like "shinkansen" and "bullet train" but there is significant overlap in English usage.
November 25, 2025 at 4:04 AM
One consequence of the matcha boom is the way "matcha" is increasingly appearing in English where "green tea" would once have been used. They aren't exact counterparts, like "shinkansen" and "bullet train" but there is significant overlap in English usage.
This number has caused confusion, earlier data suggested the foreigners commit crimes less than Japanese. It's precisely because of that earlier number, that Tsutomu Ohtsu of Sanseito posed the police a different question, to get a different answer.
The National Police Agency told a cabinet committee that the crime rate of foreigners in Japan, excluding short term visitors, is 1.72x that of Japanese residents. www.sankei.com/article/2025...
外国人の犯罪率は日本人の1.72倍 警察庁が短期滞在者除いた数字を参院内閣委で答弁
昨年の外国人の犯罪率は日本人の1.72倍だったという数字を、警察庁が20日の参院内閣委員会で明らかにした。観光などの短期滞在者を除いた検挙（摘発）人数を比較し…
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November 24, 2025 at 9:07 AM
This number has caused confusion, earlier data suggested the foreigners commit crimes less than Japanese. It's precisely because of that earlier number, that Tsutomu Ohtsu of Sanseito posed the police a different question, to get a different answer.
The Moyai statue in Shibuya has been given a facemask for a few days, sponsored by Rohto Pharmaceutical, which makes the Melano brand of facemasks. www.shibukei.com/headline/195...
November 24, 2025 at 8:27 AM
The Moyai statue in Shibuya has been given a facemask for a few days, sponsored by Rohto Pharmaceutical, which makes the Melano brand of facemasks. www.shibukei.com/headline/195...
Until the Meiji Restoration, and a formal Separation Order (神仏判然令), Shinto and Buddhism were worshipped together (神仏習合). Yasaka Shrine in Kyoto has once again started inviting Buddhist priests to ceremonies, in a move to reconcile the faiths. www.yomiuri.co.jp/national/202...
僧侶が勤務し始めた京都・八坂神社、「神仏習合」に取り組むきっかけは…「古来の信仰の形を現代に」
【読売新聞】 祇園祭で知られる八坂神社（京都市東山区）では今年５月から、僧侶が境内での勤務を始めた。神道と仏教が共存する空間は、明治時代より前の日本では珍しくない光景だった。現代人の宗教離れが進む中、なぜかつての信仰の形を復興する動
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November 24, 2025 at 3:26 AM
Until the Meiji Restoration, and a formal Separation Order (神仏判然令), Shinto and Buddhism were worshipped together (神仏習合). Yasaka Shrine in Kyoto has once again started inviting Buddhist priests to ceremonies, in a move to reconcile the faiths. www.yomiuri.co.jp/national/202...
Yukio Tanaka, the yakuza charged in the 2013 killing of Gyoza no Ohsho president Takayuki Ohigashi, pleaded not guilty. This may not be a straightforward case for prosecutors, as most of the evidence is circumstantial. www.yomiuri.co.jp/national/202...
「餃子の王将」社長射殺、弁護側が初公判で無罪主張へ…直接証拠なく検察側と全面対決
【読売新聞】 「 餃子 （ ギョーザ ） の王将」を展開する王将フードサービスの社長だった 大東 （ おおひがし ） 隆行さん（当時７２歳）が２０１３年に射殺された事件で、殺人罪などで起訴された特定危険指定暴力団・工藤会系組幹部、田
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November 22, 2025 at 12:17 AM
Yukio Tanaka, the yakuza charged in the 2013 killing of Gyoza no Ohsho president Takayuki Ohigashi, pleaded not guilty. This may not be a straightforward case for prosecutors, as most of the evidence is circumstantial. www.yomiuri.co.jp/national/202...
Stone Roses and Primal Scream bassist Gary "Mani" Mounfield has died at 63. Photographer Mitch Ikeda posted a photo he took of Mani during Primal Scream's 2004 Japan tour.
November 21, 2025 at 8:55 AM
Stone Roses and Primal Scream bassist Gary "Mani" Mounfield has died at 63. Photographer Mitch Ikeda posted a photo he took of Mani during Primal Scream's 2004 Japan tour.
The National Police Agency told a cabinet committee that the crime rate of foreigners in Japan, excluding short term visitors, is 1.72x that of Japanese residents. www.sankei.com/article/2025...
外国人の犯罪率は日本人の1.72倍 警察庁が短期滞在者除いた数字を参院内閣委で答弁
昨年の外国人の犯罪率は日本人の1.72倍だったという数字を、警察庁が20日の参院内閣委員会で明らかにした。観光などの短期滞在者を除いた検挙（摘発）人数を比較し…
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November 21, 2025 at 8:36 AM
The National Police Agency told a cabinet committee that the crime rate of foreigners in Japan, excluding short term visitors, is 1.72x that of Japanese residents. www.sankei.com/article/2025...
Hakone Kowakien Yunessun is doing that Beaujolais Noveau event again. There's a bloke in the back who should probably be wearing a top. www.kanaloco.jp/news/life/ar...
November 20, 2025 at 8:33 AM
Hakone Kowakien Yunessun is doing that Beaujolais Noveau event again. There's a bloke in the back who should probably be wearing a top. www.kanaloco.jp/news/life/ar...
According this court artist picture, Shinzo Abe's accused murderer, Testuya Yamagami, is sporting a Kei Komuro haircut. Probably the wrong model, if he's looking to elicit public sympathy. www.yomiuri.co.jp/pluralphoto/...
November 20, 2025 at 8:25 AM
According this court artist picture, Shinzo Abe's accused murderer, Testuya Yamagami, is sporting a Kei Komuro haircut. Probably the wrong model, if he's looking to elicit public sympathy. www.yomiuri.co.jp/pluralphoto/...
Takashi Ishiyama, the hospital director at the time, admitted the charges, and has been convicted of the cover-up. The court handed down a suspended sentence. His brother Tetsu is also set to go to trial. www.47news.jp/13482192.html
November 20, 2025 at 7:39 AM
Takashi Ishiyama, the hospital director at the time, admitted the charges, and has been convicted of the cover-up. The court handed down a suspended sentence. His brother Tetsu is also set to go to trial. www.47news.jp/13482192.html
Today is 建設機械の日(Construction Machinery Day). www.shibukei.com/headline/195...
November 19, 2025 at 8:18 AM
Today is 建設機械の日(Construction Machinery Day). www.shibukei.com/headline/195...
Gifu Shimbun has a map which plots monthly bear sightings and reports of suspicious individuals. The result looks like a strategy game, pitting bears against perverts. www.gifu-np.co.jp/articles/-/3...
November 18, 2025 at 8:45 AM
Gifu Shimbun has a map which plots monthly bear sightings and reports of suspicious individuals. The result looks like a strategy game, pitting bears against perverts. www.gifu-np.co.jp/articles/-/3...
Takaoka City tested its disaster alert system this morning, and accidentally sent out a message warning of a terrorist attack, with advice to evacuate. An apology followed half an hour later. news.ntv.co.jp/n/knb/catego...
高岡市がSNSなどで「テロに関する情報」誤発信 （2025年11月18日掲載）｜KNB NEWS NNN
高岡市の公式SNSなどできょう午前、テロに関する情報が誤って発信されました。
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November 18, 2025 at 8:33 AM
Takaoka City tested its disaster alert system this morning, and accidentally sent out a message warning of a terrorist attack, with advice to evacuate. An apology followed half an hour later. news.ntv.co.jp/n/knb/catego...
Through November, JR East is hosting live music performances in a Green Car running on the Chuo Line. www.traicy.com/posts/202511...
JR東日本、中央線快速グリーン車で生演奏イベント 11月の土休日に、各日1往復 - TRAICY（トライシー）
JR東日本は、中央線快速グリーン車内で生演奏イベントを11月1日から30日までの土休日に実施する。 中央線快速グリーン車5号車1階にて、プロの演奏者による生演奏を行う。実施列車・区間は、豊田駅午後1時41分発の快速東京駅 […]
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November 18, 2025 at 2:41 AM
Through November, JR East is hosting live music performances in a Green Car running on the Chuo Line. www.traicy.com/posts/202511...
Bear sightings are deterring hikers this autumn, even in areas where bears haven't been seen. Mount Myōken, between Osaka and Hyogo, is seeing only a third of the usual number of hikers on its trails. www.yomiuri.co.jp/national/202...
クマ出没少ないけれど「怖い」、関西でハイカー３分の１の地域も…ガイド「こんなに人少ない秋は初めて」
【読売新聞】 紅葉シーズンを迎え、ハイカーや観光客の間で、クマへの不安から行楽を控える動きが出ている。関西では、人身被害が相次ぐ東北と比べてクマの出没は少ない。専門家は「過度な心配は無用だが、情報収集や備えをしっかりして出かけてほし
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November 17, 2025 at 5:32 AM
Bear sightings are deterring hikers this autumn, even in areas where bears haven't been seen. Mount Myōken, between Osaka and Hyogo, is seeing only a third of the usual number of hikers on its trails. www.yomiuri.co.jp/national/202...
At the World Cheese Awards, Yozawa Yagi was the top rated Japanese cheese, finishing in 13th place. Three British cheeses finished higher, which may be information I'll be flaunting this weekend. gff.co.uk/world-cheese...
November 14, 2025 at 3:41 PM
At the World Cheese Awards, Yozawa Yagi was the top rated Japanese cheese, finishing in 13th place. Three British cheeses finished higher, which may be information I'll be flaunting this weekend. gff.co.uk/world-cheese...
Yomiuri photo on the business slump in Akita caused by fear of bear attacks. Caption says "With the autumn leaves out, foreigners are conspicuous, while locals are staying away on account of the bears". www.yomiuri.co.jp/pluralphoto/...
November 14, 2025 at 2:53 PM
Yomiuri photo on the business slump in Akita caused by fear of bear attacks. Caption says "With the autumn leaves out, foreigners are conspicuous, while locals are staying away on account of the bears". www.yomiuri.co.jp/pluralphoto/...