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September 3, 2025

Elderly Woman in Japan Loses ¥1 Million to “Astronaut Oxygen” Romance Scam

A Shocking Case That Captured Public Attention In Sapporo, an unusual scam case highlighted both the creativity of fraudsters and the vulnerability of elderly victims. Police at Teine Station announced…

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August 22, 2025

What Does “Disrupting the Healthy Sexual Order” Really Mean? The FC2 Founder’s Conviction and Japan’s Obscenity Rules

Imagine sitting in a courtroom when a verdict comes down: the judge declares that a website has “significantly disrupted the healthy sexual order” of society. What does that even mean—and…

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What to Expect for Halloween 2025 in Shibuya: “No Nuisance Halloween” Takes Center Stage

“I’ll Lower Your Approval Rating” Trend: When Journalists’ Off-the-Cuff Remarks Spark Political Backlash

“I’ll Lower Your Approval Rating” Trend: When Journalists’ Off-the-Cuff Remarks Spark Political Backlash

Can’t Drink Asahi Beer? The Cyberattack That Shook Japan’s Breweries

Can’t Drink Asahi Beer? The Cyberattack That Shook Japan’s Breweries

Is Japan a “Child Pornography Powerhouse”? The Shocking Arrest in France and the Bigger Picture

Is Japan a “Child Pornography Powerhouse”? The Shocking Arrest in France and the Bigger Picture

Why Are Japanese People Turning Away from Kyoto?

Why Are Japanese People Turning Away from Kyoto?

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“I Will Abandon the Phrase ‘Work–Life Balance’” — Why Sanae Takaichi’s Bold Declaration Sparks Debate

Why Did a U.S. Government Shutdown Trigger the Cancellation of a Japanese Fireworks Festival?

Why Did a U.S. Government Shutdown Trigger the Cancellation of a Japanese Fireworks Festival?

Will Takaichi Become Japan’s “Iron Lady”?

Will Takaichi Become Japan’s “Iron Lady”?

Breaking Down Japan’s Recent Shift on Over-the-Counter Emergency Contraception: Why No Age or Consent Requirements?

Breaking Down Japan’s Recent Shift on Over-the-Counter Emergency Contraception: Why No Age or Consent Requirements?

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The Rise of Exit 8: From Indie Game to Global Psychological Thriller

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Why the Onigiri Expiry Date Scandal at Ministop Happened: A Deep Dive

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Major Beverage Maker CEO Resigns Amid THC Supplement Probe

Elderly Woman in Japan Loses ¥1 Million to “Astronaut Oxygen” Romance Scam

Elderly Woman in Japan Loses ¥1 Million to “Astronaut Oxygen” Romance Scam

Why Nintendo Announced a Kirby Movie—And What It Really Means

Why Nintendo Announced a Kirby Movie—And What It Really Means

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Could the globally famous free-image service Irasutoya be replaced by generative AI?

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The Dark Money in Japan’s Political Sphere: Pachinko Bribery and Vote-buying Exposed

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Is the “Japanese Broadway” a Women-Only World? Exploring Takarazuka’s Culture and Why Male Fans Are Rare

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Are “Fake Pregnancy Echo” Scams on the Rise? A Deep Dive into Emotional Fraud in Japan

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The Hidden Risk Lurking in Your Transit Card: FeliCa Security Flaws

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The Daughter of a Cult Leader Denied Entry from South Korea: Rika Matsumoto’s Burden and the Weight of a Name

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“Kokuhō” Chosen as Japan’s Official Entry for the Academy Awards – What Makes This Film So Remarkable?

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Dress to Impress: Tokyo Disney Resort Cosplay Rules for Halloween 2025

Why Did an American-Born Woman Become a Conservative Politician in Japan? The Life and Vision of Kimii Onoda

Why Did an American-Born Woman Become a Conservative Politician in Japan? The Life and Vision of Kimii Onoda

Why Japan’s “Joker Councillor” Became a Far-Right Sensation: The Rise, the Performance, and the Disguise That Vanished

Why Japan’s “Joker Councillor” Became a Far-Right Sensation: The Rise, the Performance, and the Disguise That Vanished

Why the Son of a U.S. Serviceman Became a Leader in Okinawa

Why the Son of a U.S. Serviceman Became a Leader in Okinawa

Is Baseball in Japan Still a Free TV Staple? Why the Netflix-Exclusive WBC Streaming Has Sparked Controversy — and How Older Fans Are Reacting

Is Baseball in Japan Still a Free TV Staple? Why the Netflix-Exclusive WBC Streaming Has Sparked Controversy — and How Older Fans Are Reacting

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2025 Japan Nationwide Halloween Events

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Why Do Japanese Restaurant Chains Serve More Fried-Egg Menu Items During the September “Tsukimi” Season?

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Why Do Japan’s Right-Wingers Favor Chinese-Derived Kanji? “Expel the People, But Not Their Script?”

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When Japanese Towns Became “African Hometowns”: Why Did the Backlash Erupt?

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Why Are Abandoned Suitcases Increasing in Japanese Hotels and Airports?

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Why Japanese Companies Are Making English Their Official Language—and the Firms Leading the Way

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NHK to Charge License Fees for Internet Viewing: What You Need to Know

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Why Do Many Japanese Hide Their Faces on Dating Apps?

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Why Does the “Truant Elementary-School-Kid YouTuber” Tend toward Conservative Ideas?

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Why Did the Creator of One Piece Portray State Power as the Villain?

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Why Only 17% of Japanese Hold Passports—and Why Young People Are Losing Interest in Traveling Abroad

The Challenges Facing Muslim Burial Practices in Japan

The Challenges Facing Muslim Burial Practices in Japan

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Smartphone-Use Ordinance Sparks Heated Debate in Toyoake City: “Don’t Regulate with Rules, It’s a Family Issue”

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Do Japanese Elementary School Students Really “Work” at School? The Purpose Behind Lunch Duty and Daily Cleaning

Japan’s Major Flea Market App Bans the Sale of Fetal Ultrasound Photos: What Was Happening Behind the Scenes?

Japan’s Major Flea Market App Bans the Sale of Fetal Ultrasound Photos: What Was Happening Behind the Scenes?

What Does “Disrupting the Healthy Sexual Order” Really Mean? The FC2 Founder’s Conviction and Japan’s Obscenity Rules

What Does “Disrupting the Healthy Sexual Order” Really Mean? The FC2 Founder’s Conviction and Japan’s Obscenity Rules

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The Best Events in Japan to Attend This September

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Why Are Anti-Mega-Solar Forces Gaining Political Traction in Japan?

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Are Increasing Numbers of Involuntarily Single People Accelerating Japan’s Low Birthrate?

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Why Do Japan’s Matching Apps Seem to Be Full of Men? Examining the Male-Female Ratio through Data and Insight