LAW & CRIME
Brazen Road Rage Assault in Japan Makes Waves
A brazen road rage incident recorded by the assailant's companion has Japan in an uproar. But it turns out this isn't the…
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LAW & CRIME
POLITICS
Japan Tackles Its Plastic Problem
From Cup Noodles to onigiri wrappers, some major Japanese businesses are taking steps to reduce plastic waste. But many experts say these…
BUSINESS AND ECONOMY
A Major Inconvenience? Citing Overwork, 7-11 Owner in Osaka Stops 24/7 Operation
A 7-11 franchisee who's "on the verge of working to death" said he's shortening his store's hours - a move that has…
LAW & CRIME
“Ninja” Thief Scales Walls to Commit Robberies in Osaka
An Osaka man who used his newfound powers for evil has been arrested by local police for a series of daring -…
SOCIAL MEDIA
After the Storm: Japanese Social Media Captures Pictures from Typhoon 21 (“Jebi”)
From toppled trucks to dumpsters and vending machines "driving" down streets, Japanese social media users captured some amazing footage of "Jebi", a.k.a.…