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Mainichi has a translation of last month's piece on convenience store training of foreign staff. While the Japanese original is behind a paywall, the English version is free to read. mainichi.jp/english/arti...
Behind the scenes of Japan convenience store foreign staff training - The Mainichi
TOKYO -- Seven-Eleven Japan Co. has been conducting an
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February 15, 2026 at 4:39 AM
Mainichi has a translation of last month's piece on convenience store training of foreign staff. While the Japanese original is behind a paywall, the English version is free to read. mainichi.jp/english/arti...
1973 on the Chuo Line. A group of mothers protesting railway company rules requiring passengers to fold pushchairs, and carry children inside the carriage. The rules weren't relaxed until 1998-9. www.asahi.com/and/m/articl...
February 15, 2026 at 3:43 AM
1973 on the Chuo Line. A group of mothers protesting railway company rules requiring passengers to fold pushchairs, and carry children inside the carriage. The rules weren't relaxed until 1998-9. www.asahi.com/and/m/articl...
Mainichi English report on the changes announced last month for Kyoto buses. Boarding will now take place at the front, and departure by the rear, which is a switch from current Kyoto practice. mainichi.jp/english/arti...
Kyoto city buses to introduce new boarding, exit rules in FY 2028 to ease congestion - The Mainichi
KYOTO -- To ease overcrowding on city buses caused by heavy tourist use, the Kyoto Municipal Government will change how passengers board and exit buse
mainichi.jp
February 14, 2026 at 8:57 AM
Mainichi English report on the changes announced last month for Kyoto buses. Boarding will now take place at the front, and departure by the rear, which is a switch from current Kyoto practice. mainichi.jp/english/arti...
Meetings at the Onigiri Summit are around tables placed in a triangle. summit.onigiri.or.jp
February 14, 2026 at 5:06 AM
Meetings at the Onigiri Summit are around tables placed in a triangle. summit.onigiri.or.jp
Kanagawa police are revoking 2700 traffic violations, restoring licence statuses and refunding up to 30 miilion yen in fines. An investigation reveals officers were over-zealous to the point of illegality. www.yomiuri.co.jp/national/202...
神奈川県警が不適切な交通取り締まり、違反２７００件取り消しへ…反則切符の虚偽記載疑いも判明
【読売新聞】 速度超過や車間距離不保持の交通違反の取り締まり方法に疑義が生じたとして、神奈川県警が約２７００件の違反を取り消すことがわかった。このうち交通反則切符などの虚偽記載が確認された数件について、県警は、第２交通機動隊員として
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February 14, 2026 at 1:42 AM
Kanagawa police are revoking 2700 traffic violations, restoring licence statuses and refunding up to 30 miilion yen in fines. An investigation reveals officers were over-zealous to the point of illegality. www.yomiuri.co.jp/national/202...
Mainichi on the re-opening of Anna Miller's. This is one of those situations where the closing of a chain revealed more brand loyalty than the owners expected. Remains to be seen if it's enough to sustain a store revival. mainichi.jp/english/arti...
US restaurant chain Anna Miller's to reopen in Japan after 3-yr hiatus - The Mainichi
TOKYO (Kyodo) -- U.S. restaurant chain Anna Miller's will reopen in Japan for the first time in three years on Friday, with its distinctive staff unif
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February 14, 2026 at 12:41 AM
Mainichi on the re-opening of Anna Miller's. This is one of those situations where the closing of a chain revealed more brand loyalty than the owners expected. Remains to be seen if it's enough to sustain a store revival. mainichi.jp/english/arti...
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so tired i tried to flush the toilet by tapping my sucia card
February 13, 2026 at 8:40 AM
so tired i tried to flush the toilet by tapping my sucia card
Kawaii Monster Land opens tomorrow. www.shibukei.com/headline/197...
February 12, 2026 at 4:54 AM
Kawaii Monster Land opens tomorrow. www.shibukei.com/headline/197...
Hotel near me, popular with foreigners, has a sign posted outside, It asks guests not to speak to children, and not to take photographs of children. There are two elementary schools, and two junior high schools in the nearby neighbourhood, so something must have happened.
February 11, 2026 at 8:41 AM
Hotel near me, popular with foreigners, has a sign posted outside, It asks guests not to speak to children, and not to take photographs of children. There are two elementary schools, and two junior high schools in the nearby neighbourhood, so something must have happened.
Wakayama Rail has some cat stationmaster Valentine's Day chocolates. Not entirely clear from the photo if the cat wants you to have them. www.sankei.com/article/2026...
February 11, 2026 at 7:05 AM
Wakayama Rail has some cat stationmaster Valentine's Day chocolates. Not entirely clear from the photo if the cat wants you to have them. www.sankei.com/article/2026...
The merchandise at an exhibition called "The World of Mameban Shunga", includes a Shunga Lovers t-shirt, and a packet of shunga stickers. www.smappa.net/shunga/en/
February 11, 2026 at 5:00 AM
The merchandise at an exhibition called "The World of Mameban Shunga", includes a Shunga Lovers t-shirt, and a packet of shunga stickers. www.smappa.net/shunga/en/
Under new government guidelines, when foreign residents move into public housing, local authorities must confirm their nationality. Any emergency contact must be someone capable of communicating in Japanese. news.web.nhk/newsweb/na/n...
国交省 外国人が公営住宅入居の際 国籍把握を全国自治体に通知 | NHKニュース
【NHK】政府が外国人政策をめぐる基本的な考え方をまとめたことを受けて、国土交通省は全国の自治体に対し、公営住宅に外国人が入居する際に、国籍を把握することなどを求める新たな指針を通知しました。
政府は1月に
news.web.nhk
February 11, 2026 at 4:05 AM
Under new government guidelines, when foreign residents move into public housing, local authorities must confirm their nationality. Any emergency contact must be someone capable of communicating in Japanese. news.web.nhk/newsweb/na/n...
Six junior high school pupils in Kitakyushu were hospitalized for excessive salt intake, after eating pizza made in a home economics class. The recipe called for 3 pinches of salt (塩３つまみ), and taht measure was misunderstood. www.yomiuri.co.jp/national/202...
家庭科のピザで搬送された中学生、原因は…塩「３つまみ」を理解できずに調理し塩分過多か
【読売新聞】 北九州市八幡西区の本城中で、家庭科の授業で調理したピザを食べた複数の生徒が体調不良を訴え、６人が病院に搬送された事案で、市教育委員会は１０日、塩分の摂取過多が原因と推察されると発表した。 市教委学校教育課によると、１月
www.yomiuri.co.jp
February 11, 2026 at 3:48 AM
Six junior high school pupils in Kitakyushu were hospitalized for excessive salt intake, after eating pizza made in a home economics class. The recipe called for 3 pinches of salt (塩３つまみ), and taht measure was misunderstood. www.yomiuri.co.jp/national/202...
Evidence of living in Japan messing the brain synapses. From further away on the street, this looked like signage for a crab restaurant.
February 7, 2026 at 7:36 AM
Evidence of living in Japan messing the brain synapses. From further away on the street, this looked like signage for a crab restaurant.
A Mie firm has been reprimanded for labelling imported lobsters as local specialty Ise ebi. The firm was selling them as souvenirs, and serving them in gift shop restaurant. They claimed not to know lobster should not be labelled Ise ebi. www.yomiuri.co.jp/national/202...
「ロブスターを伊勢エビと表示してはいけないと知らなかった」…三重・鳥羽の食品加工会社に措置命令
【読売新聞】 土産物店や食堂で、外国産のロブスターを伊勢エビと虚偽の表示を行って販売したとして、三重県は６日、鳥羽市の食品加工会社「サコウ食品」に対し、景品表示法違反（優良誤認）で再発防止を求める措置命令を出した。食品表示法に基づき
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February 6, 2026 at 11:37 PM
A Mie firm has been reprimanded for labelling imported lobsters as local specialty Ise ebi. The firm was selling them as souvenirs, and serving them in gift shop restaurant. They claimed not to know lobster should not be labelled Ise ebi. www.yomiuri.co.jp/national/202...
A man who returned lost property to police kobans over 60 times has been arrested. Police realized he was actually stealing items, looking to get reward money. www.yomiuri.co.jp/national/202...
交番に６０回以上「落とし物」届けた無職の５７歳、１４人からお礼の報労金…詐欺と窃盗の疑いで逮捕
【読売新聞】 報労金をだまし取ったとして、警視庁深川署は５日、江東区の無職の男（５７）を詐欺と窃盗の疑いで逮捕した。 発表によると、男は昨年１０月１４日、江東区の飲食店で盗んだ５０歳代男性のスマートフォンを拾得物として交番に届け、同
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February 6, 2026 at 1:26 AM
A man who returned lost property to police kobans over 60 times has been arrested. Police realized he was actually stealing items, looking to get reward money. www.yomiuri.co.jp/national/202...
Usually, when a zoo runs a drill for an escaped animal, a member of staff puts on a full body costume. Red pandas are only the size of a cat, so this drill required a different approach. www.youtube.com/watch?v=A1Cj...
February 5, 2026 at 9:05 AM
Usually, when a zoo runs a drill for an escaped animal, a member of staff puts on a full body costume. Red pandas are only the size of a cat, so this drill required a different approach. www.youtube.com/watch?v=A1Cj...
337 police officers faced disciplinary action last year, the highest in 10 years. This includes 104 for sexual harassment or sneak photography. 63 for theft, fraud or embezzlement, and 44 for playing with their smartphones. www.yomiuri.co.jp/national/202...
警察の懲戒処分、昨年は過去１０年で最多の３３７人「若手がスマホで遊ぶ事案目立つ」…ワーストは兵庫の５０人
【読売新聞】 警察庁は５日、昨年１年間に懲戒処分を受けた全国の警察官と警察職員が前年比９８人増の３３７人に上り、過去１０年間で最多だったと発表した。昨年１２月に警察官９人がオンラインカジノで金を賭けたとして処分された兵庫県警が、全国
www.yomiuri.co.jp
February 5, 2026 at 5:06 AM
337 police officers faced disciplinary action last year, the highest in 10 years. This includes 104 for sexual harassment or sneak photography. 63 for theft, fraud or embezzlement, and 44 for playing with their smartphones. www.yomiuri.co.jp/national/202...
Takarazuka is aiming to cut out borderline illegal ticket resale premiums by signing new contracts with official fan clubs. www.yomiuri.co.jp/culture/stag...
宝塚のファン会、チケット購入者から「お花代」…「一定の歯止めをかけていく」と販売ルール定め契約へ
【読売新聞】 宝塚歌劇団（兵庫県宝塚市）の村上 浩爾 （ こうじ ） 社長は４日、公演チケットの販売ルールについて、劇団員の私設ファンクラブ（ファン会）と契約を結ぶ考えを明らかにした。ファン会を巡っては、チケット購入者から「お花代」
www.yomiuri.co.jp
February 5, 2026 at 1:44 AM
Takarazuka is aiming to cut out borderline illegal ticket resale premiums by signing new contracts with official fan clubs. www.yomiuri.co.jp/culture/stag...
The drug case against Ryoko Yonekura has been dropped. Daily Shincho says prosecutors are blaming an incompetent Drug Enforcement operation. www.dailyshincho.jp/article/2026...
マトリの捜査は“大失敗” 薬物疑惑の「米倉涼子」書類送検のウラ側 「警察に比べて証拠固めの意識が低い」 | デイリー新潮
東京地検は、麻薬取締法違反などの容疑で書類送検された女優の米倉涼子（50）を不起訴処分にしたことを発表した。…
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February 4, 2026 at 11:47 PM
The drug case against Ryoko Yonekura has been dropped. Daily Shincho says prosecutors are blaming an incompetent Drug Enforcement operation. www.dailyshincho.jp/article/2026...
The Omiwatari freezing of Lake Suwa, described in this article from last month, has not occurred this season. The chief priest of the local shrine confirmed it today. That makes it eight consecutive seasons, which is the longest break in 512 years. japannews.yomiuri.co.jp/society/gene...
Omiwatari Freezing of Japan Lake Absent for 7 Years; May Tie Ancient Record If Phenomenon Doesn’t Appear This Winter
<p>SUWA, Nagano — Almost every winter for hundreds of years, a mystical phenomenon known as “Omiwatari” or “Miwatari” would occur on Lake Suwa in Nagano Prefecture. Cracks would appear in the frozen l...
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February 4, 2026 at 7:12 AM
The Omiwatari freezing of Lake Suwa, described in this article from last month, has not occurred this season. The chief priest of the local shrine confirmed it today. That makes it eight consecutive seasons, which is the longest break in 512 years. japannews.yomiuri.co.jp/society/gene...
This a real sign of sushi's status as a worldwide staple.
February 4, 2026 at 12:18 AM
This a real sign of sushi's status as a worldwide staple.
Lotte and Fuji Soba collaborated on a Coolish ice cream and soba dish a couple of years ago. For February, there's a Coolish whipped cream and katsudon dish at selected stores (Akasaka, Ikebukuro and Gotanda). Not for me. www.lotte.co.jp/products/bra...
February 2, 2026 at 11:13 AM
Lotte and Fuji Soba collaborated on a Coolish ice cream and soba dish a couple of years ago. For February, there's a Coolish whipped cream and katsudon dish at selected stores (Akasaka, Ikebukuro and Gotanda). Not for me. www.lotte.co.jp/products/bra...
Japan Basketball Association has parted ways with Tom Hovasse, who was coach of the men's national side. Reports says the Association and Hovasse had different views on taking the men's team forward. www.yomiuri.co.jp/sports/etc/2...
バスケ男子代表のホーバス監督、契約終了…バスケ協会「代表強化に関しての方向性の相違」
【読売新聞】 日本バスケットボール協会は２日、男子日本代表のトム・ホーバス監督（５９）との契約が終了したと発表した。「代表強化に関しての方向性の相違によるもの」としている。３日に記者会見を開き、経緯や今後の強化体制について説明する。
www.yomiuri.co.jp
February 2, 2026 at 10:18 AM
Japan Basketball Association has parted ways with Tom Hovasse, who was coach of the men's national side. Reports says the Association and Hovasse had different views on taking the men's team forward. www.yomiuri.co.jp/sports/etc/2...
Just seen the news that Morley Roberston passed away earlier this month. japannews.yomiuri.co.jp/society/obit...
Morley Robertson, Widely-Recognized Journalist, Dies at 63
<p>American international journalist Morley Robertson died of esophageal cancer on Thursday. He was 63. A private funeral service was held recently with only close family members in attendance.</p>
japannews.yomiuri.co.jp
February 1, 2026 at 8:02 AM
Just seen the news that Morley Roberston passed away earlier this month. japannews.yomiuri.co.jp/society/obit...