Scam websites target visitors to Osaka Expo 2025
Cybersecurity firm Trend Micro has issued a public warning regarding fraudulent websites that resemble the official site of the Osaka-Kansai Expo 2025.
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Tourist bus crashes in major road tunnel in Hokkaido
A major expressway in Hokkaido has been blocked due to a collision between a tourist bus and a minivan.
Tokyo police make first arrest since cannabis use made illegal
Tokyo Police have made their first arrest for the use of marijuana after cannabis laws were recently updated in December.
F1 team reveals sakura themed livery for Japanese Grand Prix
The MoneyGram Haas F1 Team has revealed a special livery for its VF-25 race cars for the Japanese GP.
Sukiya closes 2,000 stores as rats and cockroaches found in food
Sukiya has announced the closure of nearly 2000 restaurants in Japan.
Limited-edition Quintessential Quintuplets drinks to be released in Japan
Nakano Sake Brewery has announced a collaboration with The Quintessential Quintuplets.
Japan Rail to permanently close one of Hokkaido’s main lines
JR Hokkaido will soon close the countries shortest main line railway.
Jujutsu Kaisen exhibition’s collab cafe reveals menu
A special Jujutsu Kaisen collaboration café event will open to celebrate the Akutami Gege Jujutsu Kaisen Exhibition being held in Osaka.
Studio Ghibli is recruiting – but you’ll need to meet one condition to apply
Studio Ghibli has announced that they are recruiting, with the positions open to non-Japanese artists.