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The “English Coast” (イギリス海岸) is a distinct mudstone formation located on the west bank of the Kitakami River in Hanamaki City, Iwate Prefecture. Named by Kenji Miyazawa for its resemblance …

Mid-Life Career Pivots: The Growing Trend of Professional Reinvention in Japan In Japan, a growing number of mid-career professionals are transitioning into the legal sector, a shift supported by reforms …

Fuji TV Concludes External Harassment Probe Fuji Television Network has finalized an investigation into internal reports of workplace harassment, relying on external legal counsel to determine the facts of the …

Iris Garden Ban Marks Shift in Park Policy Cosplay photography is vanishing from Japan’s public parks as facility managers move to curb site-specific disputes. The Yokosuka Shobu-en (Iris Garden) in …

Japan Fair Trade Commission Issues New Guidelines to Protect Freelance Creators The Japan Fair Trade Commission (JFTC) has released new guidelines aimed at preventing the abuse of dominant bargaining positions …

June 17: Historical Milestones in Japanese Law Enforcement and Judo June 17 marks two significant anniversaries in Japanese history: the 1874 establishment of the modern police system and the 1985 …

AI and Police in the UK and Japan: A Growing Debate Over Surveillance and Privacy A growing number of law enforcement agencies in the UK and Japan are integrating artificial …

Sapporo Establishes Third-Party Panel to Review Ainu Discrimination Incident The Sapporo municipal government has launched an independent third-party committee to investigate an exhibition held at the Sapporo Underground Pedestrian Space …

Tragic Boat Capsizing Incident Off Henoko Raises Safety Concerns A tragic incident occurred off the coast of Henoko in Nago City, Okinawa Prefecture, when two small boats carrying high school …