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May 30 (martincid.com) - A mediatised married couple who no longer love each other is highly optimistic about getting a divorce. However, external circumstances will get in their way and they will have no other choice but to work hand in hand to reach their ultimate goal: getting a divorce.

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As the exchange of attacks between Israel and Iran continues, the evacuation of Japanese nationals from Israel has commenced.

Nippon Steel has completed its acquisition of US Steel, spending approximately 2 trillion yen over a period of 18 months. Speaking at a press conference the day after the announcement, Chairman Hashimoto emphasized that "profitability and management flexibility have been secured."

Japan Post is facing the suspension of approximately 2,500 trucks for five years after failing to appear at a hearing held by the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism over improper safety checks on drivers. With no objection raised by Japan Post, the penalty is expected to be finalized as early as June.

An iron bridge in Kumatori, Osaka Prefecture, has been identified as Japan's oldest existing iron bridge, having been repurposed from a railway bridge constructed 150 years ago. The Omiyabashi bridge, which spans a river in Kumatori, was completed in 1931, measuring approximately 21 meters long and 6 meters wide.

Actress Kanako Kojima has suffered a serious facial injury after being bitten by a dog, requiring around 30 stitches.

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The esports World Championship, which was held in Sapporo in January and February of 2025, is expected to return to the city for a third consecutive year in 2026 and 2027. According to sources, the event will again take place at the same venue, the Yamato House Premist Dome, in January of both years.

Ayaka (played by Shiho Kato) is deeply in love with her colleague Hiroko (played by Kanna Mori). Although both initially assumed the other was straight, Ayaka's relentless pursuit led them to finally start dating. A year has passed, and Ayaka has moved into Hiroko's home, beginning their life together.

Actress Kanako Kojima has suffered a serious facial injury after being bitten by a dog, requiring around 30 stitches.

Over the Sea and Near Away: Sponsored by the Crusader Shipping Company, this 1966 National Film Unit production joins one of the firm's ships as it transports New Zealand products from Auckland to Asia — home to “one quarter of the human race, 900 million customers”. (TRNGL)

Fraudulent listings posing as sales of the highly popular Nintendo Switch 2 are spreading across flea market sites. Although these posts appear to be selling the Switch 2 console, the description often notes that it is simply a "photo of the Japan-only model." Priced at 53,500 yen, these listings may only deliver the photograph instead of the actual console.

A stop-motion animation series starring My Melody and Kuromi, two globally popular Sanrio characters, is born! (Netflix Anime)

Kazunari Ninomiya, 41, will star in the upcoming film Exit 8, a live-action adaptation of a popular horror game set in an endlessly looping underground passage. A new teaser video and a message from Ninomiya have been released ahead of the film’s August 29th premiere.

In this video, we take a look at the June performances at the Kabuki-za. (Kabuki In-Depth)