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Reading Between the Lines of "Lack of Consideration" and "Sincere Apology" — The Depths of the Seven-Eleven "China (Taiwan)" Label Controversy

On July 11, 2025, Seven & i Holdings released an image titled "World's Favorite 7-Eleven Uniform Poll" on their official X...

【Extreme Heat】Leaving Dogs and Cats Under the Scorching Sun... Symptoms and Measures for Heatstroke Every Pet Owner Should Know

The intense heatwave that strikes the Japanese archipelago in summer poses a life-threatening risk not only to humans but also to pets such as dogs...

No Need to Worry if You're Not Good with Smartphones! A Complete Digital Guide to Tokyo Disneyland – A Reliable Manual for Elderly and Foreign Guests

Tokyo Disneyland has now phased out paper tickets, making electronic ticket purchases, lotteries, and mobile orders via the official app the...

Why Is It Difficult to Survive Falling into a Plunge Pool? — A Scientific Dissection of the Underwater World of Plunge Pools

The breathtaking views of majestic waterfalls attract travelers from all over the world, but the plunge pools are often referred to as...

Revision of Romanization After 70 Years: "ち" Changes from ti to chi

On July 14, 2025, the Cultural Affairs Council's National Language Subcommittee decided on a proposal to significantly revise the 1954...

"The Dark Side of AI Therapists" - Latest Stanford Research Unveils "Dangerous Biases"

On July 13, Stanford University announced that it had analyzed five AI therapy chatbots and identified instances of "biased expressions"...

The Encounter of AI and Confucianism: Confucius and Silicon — Rebooting "Li" in the AI Era

How is AI transforming human creativity and ethics? At the Nishan World Civilization Forum held in Qufu, the birthplace of Confucius, 560...

What is the impact of Japanese elections on the Bank of Japan's policy? "7/20" shakes the Bank of Japan

As the ruling coalition (LDP and Komeito) is likely to lose its majority in the upper house in the July 20 House of Councillors election, it has...

Is Starbucks Also Screaming? A 50% Tariff Restructures Global Coffee Bean Routes

President Trump announced that starting August 1, a uniform 50% tariff will be imposed on Brazilian products, putting Brazilian coffee, a staple of...

Elmo's Account Hacked! The Reason the Kind Red Furry Became a "Conspiracy Theory Machine"

The official X (formerly Twitter) account of the popular character "Elmo" (with approximately 650,000 followers) was hacked on July 13,...

Is the EU Seeking a New Economic Alliance? Brussels' Anxiety - EU "Defense Alliance" Involving Canada and Japan

President Trump has warned that the U.S. will impose a 30% comprehensive tariff on the EU and Mexico starting August 1st. In response, the EU is...

Bank of Japan to Revise Inflation Forecast Upwards? BOJ to Rewrite Price Scenario ─ July Policy Meeting Reflects the "New Era of Inflation"

The Bank of Japan is adjusting its forecast for the core CPI (excluding fresh food) for fiscal year 2025, raising it from the previous estimate of...

The Shock of a 36% Tariff—Thailand's Final Battle with the U.S. with "Almost Zero Tariffs"

The Thai government has announced a plan to significantly reduce import tariffs on U.S. products, making 90% of the targeted items virtually...

Rising Prices in Japan: Anxiety and Determination Reflected in Households' "12.8% Inflation Forecast"

According to the Bank of Japan's "Survey on Household Economic Sentiment" (June, with responses from 2,016 households), 85.1% of...

The late-night "just one more episode" habit can harm your brain—Specialists warn about the risks and countermeasures of "staying up late to watch"

With the proliferation of streaming services, "binge-watching" until late at night with the thought of "just one more episode"...

Experts Explain! The 6 Major Misconceptions About Hydration You Shouldn't Believe — A Thorough Examination from the "2 Liters a Day Myth" to the "Coffee Causes Dehydration" Theory

In the summer, when the risk of heatstroke increases, we often find ourselves swayed by ambiguous "hydration rules" such as "drink 2...

Tokyo Metropolitan schools also fully implement AI education: The Light and Shadow of AI Utilization in Education “The brain becomes lazy and can't escape” — Shocking research results presented by MIT

As the integration of generative AI in educational settings accelerates, a recent study by the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) has...

Global Pertussis Revival: The Rise of Drug-Resistant Strains and the Frontline of "Cough Etiquette" — Protecting Infants and Preventing Widespread Transmission in Society —

From late 2024 to 2025, the global outbreak of pertussis (Bordetella pertussis) is accelerating, prompting health authorities in various countries...

<Reiwa Reality> Are Smartphones the Enemy of Exam Preparation? - 60% of Households with 9th Graders Implement "Usage Rules During Summer Vacation": How to Navigate the "Crucial Summer" in the Digital Age

For third-year middle school students preparing for high school entrance exams, summer vacation is considered a critical period, often referred to...

Napkins Installed in School Restrooms: A New Trend Aiming to Alleviate "Period Poverty"

The lack of money to buy menstrual products or forgetting to bring them—such "period poverty" can deprive individuals of educational...

The Enlarged Jimny Reflects the "Japanese Custom Spirit" ── The Impact of NATS "Jimny J1"

At the Tokyo Auto Salon 2024, students from the Nippon Automobile College (NATS) showcased the "Jimny J1," a custom car that transforms...

Is Cooling Your Neck Dangerous? A Complete Guide to the Risks of Dermatitis and Necrosis When Using Neck Coolers and How to Use Them Safely

In recent years, as extreme heat has become the norm, the "neck cooler" has exploded in popularity as an easy measure against heatstroke....

"Drum Type" vs "Top-Loading" Washing Machines: The Difference in Water and Electricity Costs! The Shocking "About 3 Times" Difference in Drying Costs

Drum-type washing machines are attractive for their "water-saving" and "drying performance," while top-loading washing machines...

What are the differences between temples and shrines? — A thorough explanation of history, beliefs, architecture, and etiquette.

Temples (Buddhist temples) and shrines are facilities established against the backdrop of two separate religions: Buddhism and Shintoism. Over...