January 28, 2026Japan restaurant bankruptcies exceed 900 for the first time in 30 years. Why are they going bankrupt even though customers are returning? (Spoiler- labor shortages, rising labor costs) Japan
January 28, 2026“Problems with university-wide governance”: University of Tokyo president apologizes over collaborative research corruption scandal. 22 new similar cases found. Japan
January 28, 2026Cat Relocation Triggers Stunning Ecosystem Comeback In Japan – One Green Planet Japan
January 28, 2026How Shinzo Abe’s Assassination Brought the Moonies Back Into the Limelight: Abe’s assassin was motivated by hatred of a cult to which the former Prime Minister had ties. (The New Yorker) Japan
January 28, 2026NHK asked every party about legalizing same-sex marriage. Support: CRA, Ishin,Communist, Reiwa, SDP. Oppose: LDP, Sanseito, Conservative Party. No Position: DPFP, Team Mirai Japan
January 28, 2026Japan box office hit record high in 2025 boosted by ‘Demon Slayer’, ‘Kokuho’ | News Japan
January 28, 2026NHK to send 2,000 reminders to all prefectures next fiscal year: “We will thoroughly ensure fair payment of reception fees” Japan
