The incident in the cafe of two young ladies making an elderly woman relinquish her seat sparked fury among social media users. It all began when the elderly lady was sitting alone in the cafe, organizing her diary. The cafe was packed with customers and the two young women were searching for a place to …
Month: March 2023
Shutting down a pirate site for Japanese Anime
Chinese authorities have recently taken swift and decisive action to shut down B9GOOD, a website notorious for hosting pirated versions of Japanese animation, at the request of a Japanese industry group known as the Content Overseas Distribution Association (CODA). The website was launched in 2008 and quickly became a popular destination for accessing Japanese …
Growing trade deficit with China
The increasing requirement for lithium, which is essential for electric vehicle batteries, has resulted in China having a controlling role in the lithium market, causing imports to become more expensive. As the Chinese economy has slowed down, South Korea’s semiconductor exports have been detrimentally affected and this produced a $5.074 billion and 6.5 trillion won …
A Korean tourist ripped off in Vietnam
A Korean tourist visiting Da Nang, Vietnam, was taken advantage of when he was charged an outrageous sum for a cab ride from the airport to his accommodation. He paid around KRW 115,000 for a 4.5 km ride, which was about ten times the regular fare. Feeling defrauded, he reported the incident to law …
Recollecting child abuse
The Japan Reporter covers topics related to Japan’s social issues and recent developments in the country. This is an interview with a Japanese idol who shares her experiences of being homeless and growing up in an abusive household. She explains that she survived winter on the streets with the help of kind girls who gave …