Soup kitchens in Japan are seeing a change in the demographics of those seeking support, with many individuals who have homes but are facing financial difficulties. The pandemic has caused an increase in people referred to as “financially distressed” due to job loss and rising prices. A man in his 50s, Kyotaka Kuwahara, lost his …
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Toxic Work Environment: Big Motor’s Harassment and Communication Woes
A screenshot of a LINE conversation was obtained by FNN, showing former Big Motor president Kanesige using the word “stupid” three times and making negative comments about customers. Baka (馬鹿 or ばか) is a Japanese term considered a swear or curse word, carrying the connotations of “idiot,” “jackass,” “dumbass,” or “unthinking fool.” (Apologies for the …
The Unmanned Vending Machine Heist: A Story of Ingenious Thievery
A daring thief in a small town has been targeting unmanned meat vending machines, stealing something unexpected – promotional flyers instead of money. These vending machines, located in Chiba, Matsudo City, have become popular among locals for their 24-hour operation and diverse selection of meat, game, processed products, and even ice cream. Despite the thief’s …
Mirai no Mori Gakuen’s Human Rights Violations
On July 10th, the Japanese Immigration Services Agency imposed a sanction on the Sendai language school, “Mirai no Mori Gakuen”, preventing them from taking in foreign students for the next five years. This is due to accusations of ill treatment of international students. The school had allegedly made some students sign contracts that would …
The arrest of Ennosuke Ichikawa
Ennosuke Ichikawa, a renowned actor in Japan’s classical kabuki theater, has been taken into custody by police on suspicion of aiding his mother’s suicide. Last month, when emergency responders arrived at his residence in Tokyo, they found his 76-year-old father and 75-year-old mother unconscious. Both were later pronounced dead due to what is believed to …