Japanese authorities deported 22 men from Pakistan after discovering their documents were fake, according to the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA). The group had posed as a football team to enter Japan illegally. The FIA stated that Malik Waqas, the main suspect, created a fake football club called "Golden Football Trial." Waqas charged each person Rs4 million to arrange … [Read more...] about 22 Men Deported from Japan for Fake Football Team Scam, Suspect Arrested
Woman Arrested for Keeping Daughter’s Body in Freezer for 20 Years
A 75-year-old woman was arrested in Ami, Ibaraki Prefecture, on suspicion of storing her daughter’s body in a freezer. The Ibaraki prefectural police reported that the woman admitted to placing her daughter’s body in the freezer about 20 years ago. She allegedly told police, “The smell of the body filled the entire house, so I bought a freezer and put it in there.” The … [Read more...] about Woman Arrested for Keeping Daughter’s Body in Freezer for 20 Years
Halloween Jumbo Lottery Launches with 500 Million Yen Jackpot
The "Halloween Jumbo Lottery," featuring a top prize of 500 million yen (including supplementary prizes), went on sale nationwide on September 19th.At a dedicated sales booth in Umeda, Osaka, eager buyers formed long queues as ticket sales kicked off. The combined jackpot for the first prize and supplementary prizes totals 500 million yen. This year, the lottery offers … [Read more...] about Halloween Jumbo Lottery Launches with 500 Million Yen Jackpot
Japan Plans Two-Year Job Transfer Rule for Foreign Workers in Eight Sectors
Tokyo, September 18, 2025 – Japan’s government is planning a new rule that requires foreign workers in eight specific industries to stay in their jobs for at least two years before they can change workplaces. This is part of a new training and employment program set to replace the Technical Intern Training Program in April 2027. The proposal was discussed at an expert panel … [Read more...] about Japan Plans Two-Year Job Transfer Rule for Foreign Workers in Eight Sectors
Japan Airlines Cuts Pay for 37 Executives After Pilot’s Alcohol Violation
Tokyo, September 17, 2025 – Japan Airlines (JAL) has announced salary reductions for 37 executives following an alcohol-related incident involving a captain at Honolulu International Airport (HNL). The move comes after Japan's Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism issued a reprimand to the airline for inadequate internal controls. The 64-year-old captain, … [Read more...] about Japan Airlines Cuts Pay for 37 Executives After Pilot’s Alcohol Violation