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From February, the morning-after-pill will be available over-the-counter, without prescription, at drug stores. No age restriction, or parental consent required but the pill must be taken on the premises. Likely cost is 7,480 yen. www.asahi.com/articles/ASV...
緊急避妊薬、2月から薬局などで販売 1錠7480円購入は対面のみ：朝日新聞
望まない妊娠を防ぐための緊急避妊薬が、2月から薬局などで買えるようになる。年齢制限はなく、保護者の同意も不要だが、販売は対面のみで、その場で薬をのむことが条件となっている。 緊急避妊薬は、アフターピ…
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January 28, 2026 at 11:03 PM
From February, the morning-after-pill will be available over-the-counter, without prescription, at drug stores. No age restriction, or parental consent required but the pill must be taken on the premises. Likely cost is 7,480 yen. www.asahi.com/articles/ASV...
Man who tried counterfeiting the new 10,000 yen note on a home printer says he got the idea from a Bollywood film. Court handed down a three year sentence, suspended for five years. www.sankei.com/article/2026...
新一万円札偽造の摘発第1号となった男 インド映画をまねて「強盗はできないがこれなら」 法廷から
新一万円札を偽造してコンビニエンスストアで使用したなどとして、通貨偽造・同行使罪などに問われた無職、斎藤瑞樹被告（28）に東京地裁の福家康史裁判長は懲役3年、…
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January 28, 2026 at 10:39 PM
Man who tried counterfeiting the new 10,000 yen note on a home printer says he got the idea from a Bollywood film. Court handed down a three year sentence, suspended for five years. www.sankei.com/article/2026...
BREAKING: www.asahi.com/ajw/articles...
January 27, 2026 at 11:56 PM
BREAKING: www.asahi.com/ajw/articles...
This is a story involving bribery, Ginza hostess clubs, high-end restaurants, brothels, and drug research. The Asahi illustrates it with a file photo of the Tokyo University Akamon gate, which seems like the least racy choice possible. www.asahi.com/ajw/articles...
January 26, 2026 at 2:20 PM
This is a story involving bribery, Ginza hostess clubs, high-end restaurants, brothels, and drug research. The Asahi illustrates it with a file photo of the Tokyo University Akamon gate, which seems like the least racy choice possible. www.asahi.com/ajw/articles...
Late New Year's resolution. Stop asking various neighbours the names of their dogs. These days, it's rarely Mugi or Momo, and I'm too British to ask them to repeat it. Usually means time spent later on Japanese dog name websites trying to work out what might have been said.
January 25, 2026 at 4:34 AM
Late New Year's resolution. Stop asking various neighbours the names of their dogs. These days, it's rarely Mugi or Momo, and I'm too British to ask them to repeat it. Usually means time spent later on Japanese dog name websites trying to work out what might have been said.
As an aside to today's news, Dewi Sukarno has long history of losing her temper. After she assaulted Minnie Osmena at an Aspen part in 1991, Vanity Fair ran an article which began with this paragraph. vanityfair.azurewebsites.net/article/1992...
January 23, 2026 at 12:16 PM
As an aside to today's news, Dewi Sukarno has long history of losing her temper. After she assaulted Minnie Osmena at an Aspen part in 1991, Vanity Fair ran an article which began with this paragraph. vanityfair.azurewebsites.net/article/1992...
Police have referred Dewi Sukarno to prosecutors after she assaulted one of her managers. Her dog had just died, and she got angry with the vet. When her manager tried to calm her down, Dewi Sukarno hit and kicked her, causing a neck sprain and bruising. mainichi.jp/articles/202...
デヴィ夫人を傷害容疑で書類送検 愛犬の容体巡り動物病院でトラブル | 毎日新聞
元マネジャーに殴る蹴るの暴行をしてけがをさせたとして、警視庁代々木署は23日、タレントの「デヴィ夫人」ことデヴィ・スカルノさん（85）＝東京都渋谷区＝を傷害容疑で書類送検した。愛犬の容体を巡ってトラブルがあったという。デヴィ夫人は2025年4月にも、別の女性スタッフにグラスを投げつけたとして暴行容
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January 23, 2026 at 5:42 AM
Police have referred Dewi Sukarno to prosecutors after she assaulted one of her managers. Her dog had just died, and she got angry with the vet. When her manager tried to calm her down, Dewi Sukarno hit and kicked her, causing a neck sprain and bruising. mainichi.jp/articles/202...
You may have heard about the Osaka ramen shop which had one price on its Japanese menu, and nearly twice the price in English. A lawyer site looks at the legal issues thrown up. www.bengo4.com/c_16/n_19883/
「今後は中国人を出禁にする」ラーメン店の投稿が波紋、外国人向けの”二重価格”は許されるのか？ - 弁護士ドットコムニュース
大阪のラーメン店が「中国人客が店内でトラブルを起こしたため警察を呼んだ」「外国人トラブルの9割が中国人なので、今後は中国人を出入り禁止にする」とXに投稿し、波紋を広げた。この投稿を受けて、SNS上では...
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January 23, 2026 at 3:09 AM
You may have heard about the Osaka ramen shop which had one price on its Japanese menu, and nearly twice the price in English. A lawyer site looks at the legal issues thrown up. www.bengo4.com/c_16/n_19883/
The Brazilian head of a tour guide firm has been arrested for driving tourists around Tokyo in illegally-modified sports cars. While he says he didn't know, video shows the cars have "Gaijin Tuned" written on them. www.youtube.com/watch?v=y-eJ...
January 22, 2026 at 9:10 AM
The Brazilian head of a tour guide firm has been arrested for driving tourists around Tokyo in illegally-modified sports cars. While he says he didn't know, video shows the cars have "Gaijin Tuned" written on them. www.youtube.com/watch?v=y-eJ...
A single takarakuji lottery kiosk in Imizu City, Toyama, sold 5 first prize tickets, for a combined 434 million yen in winnings. Nationwide, there were nine first prize tickets, so over half were bought at that kiosk. www.fnn.jp/articles/-/9...
射水市の宝くじ販売所で「ロト6」1等が5口、総額4億3400万円の大当たり｜FNNプライムオンライン
富山県射水市で販売された数字選択式の宝くじ「ロト6」で、賞金8600万円余りの1等が5口出ました。賞金はあわせて4億3400万円余りということです。数字選択式の宝くじ「ロト6」で1等が5口出たのは、射水市の「大島イータウンチャンスセンター」です。1等の当選金額は1口あたり8681万9200円で、5口合わせると4億3409万6000円というさらに高額の当選となります。今回の1等は全国で9口出たという...
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January 22, 2026 at 3:00 AM
A single takarakuji lottery kiosk in Imizu City, Toyama, sold 5 first prize tickets, for a combined 434 million yen in winnings. Nationwide, there were nine first prize tickets, so over half were bought at that kiosk. www.fnn.jp/articles/-/9...
When Cainz took over Tokyu Hands in 2022, the store was struggling. This year, the re-named Hands has recorded its highest profit in 32 years, which goes back to just after the bubble burst. www.ryutsuu.biz/strategy/s01...
ハンズ／32年ぶりに過去最高益、カインズ傘下でオペレーション改善し業績が急回復
ハンズの業績が回復している。コロナ禍で落ち込んでいたが、2022年にカインズの子会社となったのを機に、店舗オペレーションを改善。それが奏功し直近の2025年2月期は32年ぶりに最高益を更新した。ハンズ
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January 21, 2026 at 11:41 PM
When Cainz took over Tokyu Hands in 2022, the store was struggling. This year, the re-named Hands has recorded its highest profit in 32 years, which goes back to just after the bubble burst. www.ryutsuu.biz/strategy/s01...
New "Fujiyama" spotted in the wild. This luggage delivery service is run by bus & train firm Fuji Kyuko, who already operate the Fujiyama roller coaster in Fuji-Q Highland.
January 21, 2026 at 8:55 AM
New "Fujiyama" spotted in the wild. This luggage delivery service is run by bus & train firm Fuji Kyuko, who already operate the Fujiyama roller coaster in Fuji-Q Highland.
Three months later, reports say drug charges have indeed been brought against Ryoko Yonekura. www.youtube.com/watch?v=tI_p...
January 21, 2026 at 12:23 AM
Three months later, reports say drug charges have indeed been brought against Ryoko Yonekura. www.youtube.com/watch?v=tI_p...
Enjoying this demonstration of a drone deploying bear repellent spray. In case you are concerned, I don't think that is a real bear. www.youtube.com/watch?v=EAW3...
January 20, 2026 at 1:12 PM
Enjoying this demonstration of a drone deploying bear repellent spray. In case you are concerned, I don't think that is a real bear. www.youtube.com/watch?v=EAW3...
The idea of snakku as tourist attractions has made it to the BBC. www.bbc.com/travel/artic...
Inside the secret world of Japanese snack bars
Some 100,000 of these small dives are hidden in plain sight across Japan. Now, travellers are finally discovering these locals-only hangouts – and the beloved "mamas" who run them.
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January 19, 2026 at 3:30 PM
The idea of snakku as tourist attractions has made it to the BBC. www.bbc.com/travel/artic...
Spotted in Maruzen: the Kadokawa Sophia Bunko series has a new translation of "An Introduction to Mathematics" by Alfred North Whitehead (1911). Probably not paying the translators much but at least the work is being commissioned.
January 18, 2026 at 12:03 PM
Spotted in Maruzen: the Kadokawa Sophia Bunko series has a new translation of "An Introduction to Mathematics" by Alfred North Whitehead (1911). Probably not paying the translators much but at least the work is being commissioned.
Wandering late into the gallery at Maruzen Nihombashi, a woman went into a nearby lift, then immediately stepped out. From the corner of my eye, I saw her take off her coat, give it to the cashier, then walk over to offer me help. Without meaning to, I had stopped the gallery staff from going home.
January 18, 2026 at 9:46 AM
Wandering late into the gallery at Maruzen Nihombashi, a woman went into a nearby lift, then immediately stepped out. From the corner of my eye, I saw her take off her coat, give it to the cashier, then walk over to offer me help. Without meaning to, I had stopped the gallery staff from going home.
In winter, election poster sites are often used as snow dumps in the north, so space is at a premium. Polling stations need more stove heaters than are typically kept on hand. Bad weather suppresses turnout, so early voting arrangements could be key. www.yomiuri.co.jp/election/shu...
ポスター掲示板の設置は「雪捨て場」、どうする？…衆院選「真冬の超短期決戦」で選管は大雪対策急ぐ
【読売新聞】 高市首相が２３日召集の通常国会で衆院を解散した場合、公示は最短で２７日となる日程が有力だ。「真冬の超短期決戦」が見込まれ、秋田県内各地の選挙管理委員会は、大雪を想定し、ポスター掲示板を減らすなど雪対策の検討を始めている
www.yomiuri.co.jp
January 18, 2026 at 7:44 AM
In winter, election poster sites are often used as snow dumps in the north, so space is at a premium. Polling stations need more stove heaters than are typically kept on hand. Bad weather suppresses turnout, so early voting arrangements could be key. www.yomiuri.co.jp/election/shu...
They raised 3.23 million yen, nearly twice the target amount. That's enough for a new model, and the rest will be spent repairing the old one, which may be installed elsewhere in the town. mainichi.jp/english/arti...
January 17, 2026 at 1:39 PM
They raised 3.23 million yen, nearly twice the target amount. That's enough for a new model, and the rest will be spent repairing the old one, which may be installed elsewhere in the town. mainichi.jp/english/arti...
A couple wanted to keep separate surnames, so stayed in a common law marriage from 1991. The wife, a university professor, died of cancer in 2021, and a court has ruled her husband has no inheritance rights, and must return money to his wife's sister. news.jp/i/1384754687...
事実婚の遺産相続、認めず 大阪高裁、別姓希望の夫婦 | NEWSjp
がんで死亡した姉の事実婚の夫が、遺産の相続権を持たないにもかかわらず姉名義の口座から1750万円を不...
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January 17, 2026 at 12:58 PM
A couple wanted to keep separate surnames, so stayed in a common law marriage from 1991. The wife, a university professor, died of cancer in 2021, and a court has ruled her husband has no inheritance rights, and must return money to his wife's sister. news.jp/i/1384754687...
Photos of commuters being guided along the tracks yesterday. As people have smartphones to occupy them, I wonder whether queues are easier to manage these days or if everyone was just resigned to the wait before. www.sankei.com/article/2026...
山手線、京浜東北線運転見合わせの原因は田町駅の改良工事 JR東「早期に原因を究明」
JR山手線と京浜東北線が16日の始発から停電の影響で運転を見合わせたトラブルについて、JR東日本は田町駅の改良工事に伴う送電の不具合が原因だったと明らかにした…
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January 17, 2026 at 5:13 AM
Photos of commuters being guided along the tracks yesterday. As people have smartphones to occupy them, I wonder whether queues are easier to manage these days or if everyone was just resigned to the wait before. www.sankei.com/article/2026...
JTB is linking with Sebastian Masuda and the team behind Kawaii Monster Cafe, to develop a Kawaii attraction to tour the country. Using regional resources, it will promote a kawaii aesthetic for both inbound tourist and locals. www.shibukei.com/headline/196...
アソビシステムとJTBが合弁会社 ポップカルチャーと地域資源融合へ
芸能プロダクション「アソビシステム」（渋谷区神宮前）と旅行会社「JTB」（品川区）が、合弁会社アソビJTB（神宮前2）を設立する。
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January 17, 2026 at 4:56 AM
JTB is linking with Sebastian Masuda and the team behind Kawaii Monster Cafe, to develop a Kawaii attraction to tour the country. Using regional resources, it will promote a kawaii aesthetic for both inbound tourist and locals. www.shibukei.com/headline/196...
"Women Love Gay Romance" says a popular British entertainment podcast on ice hockey drama "Heated Rivalry". In the 80s, or even into the 90s, it wasn't uncommon for yaoi or boys love to be discussed in the west as a somewhat mysterious interest on the part of Japanese women and girls.
January 16, 2026 at 1:08 AM
"Women Love Gay Romance" says a popular British entertainment podcast on ice hockey drama "Heated Rivalry". In the 80s, or even into the 90s, it wasn't uncommon for yaoi or boys love to be discussed in the west as a somewhat mysterious interest on the part of Japanese women and girls.
Sign in Shinjuku says a nondescript building is the birthplace of Japanese aircraft manufacturing. Tokorozawa in Saitama also makes the same claim.
January 15, 2026 at 6:52 AM
Sign in Shinjuku says a nondescript building is the birthplace of Japanese aircraft manufacturing. Tokorozawa in Saitama also makes the same claim.
Meidi-ya on Roppongi Dori, which opened there in 1959, will close next month. It's one of those shops which everyone knows, and hardly anyone uses. That wasn't always the case. roppongi.keizai.biz/headline/5045/
「明治屋六本木ストアー」閉店へ 66年の営業に幕
六本木のスーパーマーケット「明治屋六本木ストアー」（港区六本木7、TEL 03-3401-8511）が2月16日で閉店する。
roppongi.keizai.biz
January 14, 2026 at 7:59 AM
Meidi-ya on Roppongi Dori, which opened there in 1959, will close next month. It's one of those shops which everyone knows, and hardly anyone uses. That wasn't always the case. roppongi.keizai.biz/headline/5045/