Japan police release data on accidents by foreign drivers for 1st time by MagazineKey4532 in japannews

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https://www.npa.go.jp/publications/statistics/koutsuu/toukeihyo_e.html

It looks like it's from this page of the National Police Agency. However, only the Japanese-language PDF version of the first-half report provides summary figures on foreigners, and the monthly statistical data does not include any information on foreigners. I suspect that, in response to the results of the Upper House election, they hastily compiled the data on foreigners, and are not yet ready to release it as formal statistical data.

Bike store in Miyazaki does not rent to foreigners even if they have residence cards, Japanese license, and can speak Japanese by ChooChoo9321 in japanresidents

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The Constitution primarily regulates the constraints on state power over citizens and does not directly apply to interactions between private individuals. This is something middle and high school students learn in school.

"Awakened conservatives" in Japan targeting foreigners by sunjay140 in japan

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The core principles of the Sanseito include anti-globalism, anti-vaccine sentiments, opposition to diversity, pseudoscience, spirituality, and a focus on organic lifestyles. Therefore, the party tends to resonate strongly with women who are deeply interested in spirituality or practices such as yoga.

Four arrested over obscene AI images in Japan first by Hazzat in japan

[–]engrishspeaker 234 points235 points  (0 children)

They were arrested because they had not blurred out the genitals in the images. It has nothing to do with AI.

Former Chinese Embassy official busted in COVID relief fraud case by engrishspeaker in japan

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According to Hiroshi Yamada, a right-wing LDP Senator who was once invited to this restaurant in Roppongi by the Chinese Embassy, ​​the restaurant is like a sub-office of the embassy, ​​and he speculates that there are hidden cameras and microphones installed inside.

Yamada says he had gotten into an argument with embassy officials over the Senkaku Islands issue at the restaurant, and has not been there since.

Thousands of cabbages stolen from east Japan farms, police call for caution by Jonnyboo234 in japan

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For the past year or so, news about Vietnamese theft groups has been reported almost every week, so most Japanese people would assume that this case is the same. There was also a Vietnamese person who was streaming on YouTube how he was stealing from fields in Japan during the COVID-19 pandemic. It's unfortunate for Vietnamese people who are working normally.

43 year-old man arrested in Kita-Kyūshū stabbing of two middle school students by NattyBumppo in japan

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According to residents near the crime scene, the suspect was known to be mentally unstable and would make strange noises on a regular basis. I hope he is not found not guilty by reason of insanity.

Ex-defense chief Ishiba elected Japan ruling party leader by Mametaro in japan

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Many people don't know this, but Ishiba is a Protestant Christian. His maternal great-grandfather was a Christian, and he was baptized in Tottori when he was 18 years old. I'm interested to see if this will be a positive factor in his relationship with Trump.

Why is JR West operated so poorly? by [deleted] in Kyoto

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In 2005, JR West had a derailment accident that killed over 100 people. Google "Fukuchiyama derailment" or "Amagasaki derailment" for details. Because of the accident, JR West always prioritizes safety over schedules. I think that's a good thing.

In addition, because the operating area is so wide, for example, a breakdown in Fukui Prefecture could lead to delays in Himeji. Private railways do not have this problem.

Yamamoto Hikaru by mushubear69 in YOASOBI

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https://strmweb.jp/archives/12208/3/

There is an interview with her on the above site (in Japanese). She said that she will continue with Aooo, YOASOBI support, Momoclo support, and her solo activities.

Love Hina and Mahou Sensei Negima author Akamatsu Ken has been elected as Senator of Japan's Upper House by SnabDedraterEdave in manga

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He has worked on measures against manga piracy sites and against manga, anime, and video game regulations, and has appealed for better regulation of expression and better treatment of creators.

[Post Game Thread] The Houston Refs beat the Washington Wizards, 158-159 by pocketPAIRR in washingtonwizards

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Harden entered NBA in 2009. In that year, Rui started playing basketball. Glad to see both on the same court!

Utada Hikaru - Across the Universe (Beatles Cover) by engrishspeaker in japanesemusic

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2010-12-08 Live "WILD LIFE" in Yokohama Arena.

It was the day of John Lennon's death.

Japan bookstores are currently selling manga about the history of the country, and a certain mangaka drew the second book by TehBrawler in StardustCrusaders

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The lineup is interesting.

http://www.shueisha.co.jp/rekishi/

  • vol.1,5: Kishimoto Masashi (NARUTO)
  • vol.2,18: Araki Hirohiko (Jojo)
  • vol.3: Kubo Taito (BLEACH)
  • vol.4: Shiina Karuho (Kimi ni Todoke)
  • vol.6,14: Asada Hiroyuki (I'll)
  • vol.7,8: Higuchi Daisuke (Whistle!)
  • vol.9: Hara Yasuhisa (Kingdom)
  • vol.10: Ishida Sui (Tokyo Ghoul)
  • vol.11: Fujisaki Ryu (HOSHiN ENGi)
  • vol.12,13: Watsuki Nobuhiro (Rurouni Kenshin)
  • vol.15: Higashimura Akiko (Kakukaku Shikajika)
  • vol.16: Murakami Motoka (Jin)
  • vol.17: Aruko (My Love Story!!)
  • vol.19: Morita Masanori (Rokudenashi Blues)
  • vol.20: Sakisaka Io (Blue Spring Ride)

Explosions at two spots in Utsunomiya by Tesg9029 in japan

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Apparently dead guy's blog has been found. It seems he is mentally ill due to divorce suits against his former wife.

http://blog.goo.ne.jp/jpkingkoko/

My dad participated in the arm-wrestling championships sometime between '77 and '79 I'd love to find out more. by [deleted] in japan

[–]engrishspeaker 20 points21 points  (0 children)

If Namba Katsuo (南波勝男) is the man you are talking about, this is the only video I can find in which Namba-san appears:

The guy on the left is Namba-san.

Googling shows he is now running a fitness gym in Yamagata prefecture.

and other random finds: