Feb 26 (Kings and Generals) - The Siege of Odawara Begins
The number of children born in Japan in 2024 fell to a record low, marking the ninth consecutive year of decline. According to preliminary data from the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare, 720,988 babies were born last year, a decrease of approximately 38,000 from the previous year. This figure represents the lowest birthrate since records began in 1899.
Three teenage students have been arrested for illegally accessing Rakuten Mobile’s system using a self-developed program created with the help of generative AI. They allegedly used the program to fraudulently obtain mobile contracts.
Furano, a town in central Hokkaido long known as the "navel" of the region, is experiencing a surge in inbound tourism. Once overshadowed by Niseko, Furano has now become a hot spot for skiers and snowboarders seeking pristine powder snow.
Warm sunshine bathed the Kansai region on February 26th, signaling the arrival of spring. But with rising temperatures comes an unwelcome companion—pollen. This year, pollen season is expected to start earlier and bring significantly higher concentrations than usual.
Despite government assurances of ample rice supply, farmers are facing pressure to increase production as demand continues to soar.
Benesse has announced a new AI-powered learning service tailored for students preparing for university entrance exams.
Baby girls are just so much fun to bring home, and the most fun part of preparing your house for her is going shopping and purchasing all the adorable baby girl clothes.
The Siege of Odawara Begins (Kings and Generals)
"Whippets" are inhalants, often called "electronic cigarettes" by American college students due to their mild effects.
A growing number of young people from China are traveling to Japan to take university entrance exams, drawn by the lower costs, perceived ease of admission, and better safety compared to their home country.
The leaders of the Liberal Democratic Party (LDP), Komeito, and Nippon Ishin no Kai met on February 25th at the National Diet to discuss key policy initiatives.
A recent survey found that approximately one in four junior high and high school students in the Kanto region show signs of internet addiction.
Family travel is an inexhaustible source of impressions, emotions, memories, and new knowledge, of course. New cities, new countries, new people, new worlds of authentic culture and traditions – there are so many amazing secrets and inspiring discoveries waiting for all adventurers in various parts of our planet.