Discover the top 20 best cities to visit or live in 2026 according to Resonance's World's Best Cities report. London tops the list, followed by New York, Paris, and Tokyo at #4.
Prince Holding Group, led by Chen Zhi, faces global sanctions for online fraud, human trafficking, and money laundering.
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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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On November 29, Mahito the People (36, real name Rie Obara), frontman of Japanese indie rock band GEZAN, posted a long statement on X (formerly Twitter). He was responding to the uproar after he called Prime Minister Sanae Takachi, 64, a "baka" or an "idiot".
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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.
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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In rural Japan, abandoned houses are often sold for as little as 1 yen or a few thousand yen, but behind the bargain prices lie chilling real-life stories.
Ever wonder why Japanese people seem so calm under pressure? From morning greetings to nightly baths, these 7 everyday habits act like a hot spring—slow, warm, and soothing—turning stress into balance.
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