The issue of school violence shines a spotlight on the role of parents and lawyers in aggravating the problem. Although it is common for elementary school students to move on and become friends again after incidents of violence, parents tend to get involved and transform the situation into a legal battle for money and …
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Kyoto wabi-sabi
The use of garish colors is avoided in traditional Japanese architecture. Instead, muted tones that blend with the surrounding landscape are preferred. This approach is known as ‘wabi-sabi (侘寂),’ which values simplicity, naturalness, and imperfection. In order to preserve its traditional look, Kyoto uses muted colors. This helps to create a tranquil and harmonious …
12 people claiming “That’s my money.”
10 million yen (≈ U$73,500) in cash was discovered at a recyclable waste collection facility in Sapporo, and a week later, the Hokkaido Police had already received 12 complaints from people claiming to have lost the money. The police have since been struggling to identify the rightful owner among the group of claimants. Those who …
‘Customer is King’ killing businesses
The owner of the restaurant felt helpless and frustrated as he had to comply with the customer’s refund request. After all, in the era of digitalization and with the rise of delivery apps, customer reviews and ratings have become increasingly important for businesses. The ‘Customer is King’ policy has been adopted by many companies …
Kidney for sale or donation?
The Tokyo-based NPO ‘Intractable Disease Patients’ Support Group’ is suspected of arranging for kidney transplants for Japanese patients in Belarus without obtaining proper permits. The 62-year-old suspect, Kikuchi, has been accused of organ trafficking in August 2022 and is currently under investigation by the Metropolitan Police Department. Kikuchi is suspected of operating an illegal …