Bringing you fascinating and bizarre stories from Japan, bringing you closer to Japanese culture.
A heated argument broke out at Tokyo’s Haneda Airport when a Chinese tourist yelled “Taiwan is China” at Taiwanese travelers.
Tokyo Haneda Airport Clash: Chinese Tourist Shouts “Taiwan Belongs to China” Read More »
Japanese table tennis star Harimoto Tomokazu, born to Chinese parents, faced boos and insults at the 2025 Chengdu World Cup. His dual identity makes him a lightning rod for controversy in China-Japan sports relations.
An Indonesian man came to Japan on a farming visa but was tricked into grueling laundry work. His story reveals how shady staffing agencies exploit foreign workers under Japan’s “Specified Skilled Worker” program.
Japan’s Labor Scam: Indonesian Worker With Farming Visa Forced Into Laundry Work Read More »
Japan and Russia remain locked in a decades-long dispute over the Northern Territories. From the 1855 treaty to today’s renewed talks, the Kuril Islands issue blends history, politics, and human stories.
Northern Territories Dispute: Japan and Russia’s 80-Year Standoff Over the Kuril Islands Read More »
Prince Holding Group, led by Chen Zhi, faces global sanctions for online fraud, human trafficking, and money laundering.
Prince Holding Group: How a Cambodian Crime Syndicate Built Shell Companies in Japan Read More »
“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
Tokyo Izakaya Owner Arrested After Stealing Tuna Scraps for 600-Yen Signature Dish Read More »
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.
A Tokyo High Court ruling awarded nearly ¥39.4 million after a Nepali man died from excessive police restraints. The case highlights human rights concerns and Japan’s controversial use of restraint devices.