Tiny Seto Inland Sea Island Faces Tension as Chinese Buyer Acquires Land, Locals Launch Crowdfunding
A small island in Japan’s Seto Inland Sea with only seven residents is facing unease after a Chinese national purchased 3,700㎡ of land.
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Tokyo Takadanobaba Beauty Salon Stabbing: Fee Dispute Leads to Violence, Chinese Man Arrested
A shocking stabbing at a Tokyo beauty salon left a female manager seriously injured. Police arrested a Chinese man after a fee dispute escalated into violence near Takadanobaba Station.
Special Permanent Residents in Japan: From Forgotten Millions to SoftBank’s Masayoshi Son
Discover the story of Japan’s special permanent residents, descendants of Koreans brought during colonial times.
Why Chinese Buyers Bring Billions in Cash to Japan’s Real Estate Market
Foreign ownership of Japanese real estate is stirring debate. Despite strict cash and remittance rules, Chinese investors are still purchasing property with huge sums of cash.
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Niseko Real Estate Boom: Chinese Developers Stir Local Concerns in Hokkaido
Niseko, Japan’s famous ski resort town, is seeing a surge in foreign real estate development. Chinese investors are buying land, building hotels, and reshaping Kutchan, sparking both opportunity and unease among residents.
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Hokkaido’s Population Falls Below 5 Million for the First Time in 68 Years
Hokkaido’s population has dropped under 5 million for the first time since 1957. Cities like Asahikawa and Hakodate are losing residents, while some towns see growth thanks to family support programs.
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Ai Fukuhara Remarries at 37 and Is Pregnant—Japanese Fans React Strongly
Japanese table tennis star Ai Fukuhara, 37, has remarried and is expecting a baby. Her exclusive interview revealed personal struggles and joy, but online reactions in Japan have been harsh.
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Elderly Man Assault Case in Oita Sparks Debate on Crime and Foreign Nationals
An 80-year-old man was reportedly assaulted in an Oita public restroom, leading to the arrest of a Chinese national.
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