Tokyo Izakaya Owner Arrested After Stealing Tuna Scraps for 600-Yen Signature Dish

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“This place serves a huge grilled tuna collar for only 600 yen – such a steal!” This line, repeated countless times at the popular izakaya Rakusho in Tokyo's Kachidoki neighborhood, became a striking backdrop. The pieces of fish behind the dish were stolen from Toyosu Market late at night. On November 21, around midnight, a

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How Much Can You Earn Working at a Japanese Convenience Store? Pay Rates, Night Shifts, and Real Examples

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So, how much can you really make working at a Japanese convenience store? According to September 2025 data from Indeed, based on more than 316,000 job listings, the national average hourly wage sits at 1,121 yen. This is about 8% lower than the overall average for part-time work in Japan.

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Japanese Nationality Rules Tighten: From 5 Years to 10, With Tax Delays as Deal-Breaker

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Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's government is moving to tighten rules for foreigners seeking Japanese citizenship, Japanese media reports said. The biggest change? The current “5 years of continuous residence” requirement will be interpreted more strictly, effectively pushing it closer to 10 years, which will match the permanent residence deadline.

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