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The Day Independent Curry Shops Disappear: Chain Stores' Pricing and Branding Strategies Drive Record Bankruptcies

In the fiscal year 2024, the number of bankruptcies among curry shops reached 13, marking a record high for the second consecutive year. The...

Next-generation Siri to Finally Debut in Spring 2026? — A Comprehensive Overview of the "Apple Intelligence" Strategy Set to be Implemented in iOS 26.4

The "upgraded Siri," which was spectacularly announced at WWDC 2024, is set to become the core of "Apple Intelligence" by...

The Truth Behind the "Tough iPhone" Revealed by Apple's Secret Lab: 5 Technologies Supporting Its Durability

The reason iPhones are rated as "durable" lies in Apple's thorough durability testing conducted in secret labs worldwide and their...

Saving the Future Earth? Giant Space Umbrella Climate Change Solution Gains Attention

As the climate crisis becomes increasingly severe each year, researchers around the world are focusing on space-based geoengineering as the...

The Silence of Replies: Understanding LINE's "Read/Unread" in Japan and Abroad

In Japan, LINE's "read and ignored" and "unread and ignored" statuses are considered delicate topics, so much so that they...

Considering the Asahikawa Consecutive Drowning Incidents: Why Are Lives Lost in Rivers, and What Measures Can We Take?

On the evening of June 11, 2025, two junior high school girls playing in the Asahi River in the Kita Ward of Okayama City were swept away,...

Japan ranks 118th in gender equality - What are the decisive differences between this reality, where it is the lowest among the G7, and the top-ranking countries?

The World Economic Forum (WEF) released the "Global Gender Gap Report 2025" on June 11, where Japan ranked 118th out of 148 countries...

What are the differences between adjustment disorder and depression? An explanation of their relationship with HSP (Highly Sensitive Person)

Adjustment disorder is a mental and physical response to a "specific stressor," characterized by onset within three months of exposure to...

"Complete Guide to 'Kamiza and Shimoza': Understanding Japanese Seating Etiquette for Foreign Business Professionals"

In Japanese business culture, there is a strict hierarchy of seating known as "kamiza" (upper seat) and "shimoza" (lower seat)...

A pregnant woman in her 30s dies from avian-derived infection "psittacosis"; no history of bird ownership, infection route unknown—explaining the risk of severe cases and preventive measures

On June 12, 2025, Nagasaki Prefecture announced that a woman in her 30s who died in 2024 had contracted a bird-borne infectious disease known as...

Deciphering the Criminal Responsibility of the "Dark Part-time Job" Instructors: The Heavy Cross of "Joint Principal Offenders" Unique to Japan

The unique aspect of Japanese law regarding "dark part-time jobs" conducted through social media is that not only the perpetrators but...

Japan's Sex Education at a Turning Point: 70% of Education Boards Support Expansion—Challenges and Opportunities Seen in Comparison with Overseas Models

According to the latest survey by the Asahi Shimbun, approximately 70% of the boards of education in Japan's designated cities, prefectural...

Kewpie Baby Food to End 65-Year History ―― Production of All 72 Items to Cease by End of August 2026

As a pioneer in baby food, Kewpie's "Infant Food" (baby and toddler food), which has been loved since 1960, will cease production of...

21% → Doubling Global Share in 10 Weeks! The True Nature of the "Immune Evasion" Nimbus Variant

Detected in Germany at the end of March 2025 and designated as a "Variant Under Monitoring (VUM)" by the WHO on June 11, NB.1.8.1,...

Breaking Up Over Different Political Parties? A 30-Year UK Study Reveals the Reality of "Political Heterosexuality"

An analysis of approximately 30 years of panel surveys in the UK by the University of Padua and the Max Planck Institute for Demographic Research...

Gold Surpasses the Euro to Become the "Second Key Currency" - How the Global Money Map is Changing

According to the annual report by the European Central Bank (ECB), the share of gold in global foreign exchange reserves is expected to reach 20%...

"A Direct Confrontation with the 'Bottomless Pit of Plagiarism'—Disney & Universal Sue AI Giant Midjourney"

On June 11, 2025 (U.S. time), U.S. companies Walt Disney and Universal Studios filed a lawsuit against the generative AI image service...

"Creating a Second Google in China" - The Ambitions of Suspect Ding and the U.S. Judicial Encirclement

On June 11, 2025, the Northern District of California federal court rejected a motion to dismiss charges against former Google software engineer...

Chasing Centimetres: Inside South Korea’s Billion-Won Height Boom

In South Korea, known as a beauty powerhouse, height is emphasized as a "status" comparable to educational background and occupation....

"Children are Wanted, but Cannot be Born" — The UN Report Reflects the "Real Low Birthrate Crisis" and Japan Today

The World Population Report published by the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) in June 2025 pointed out that the decline in birth rates is due...

[2025 Edition] Top 5 Ultimate Cases to Protect Your Nintendo Switch 2—A Must-Have for Both On-the-Go and Stay-at-Home Users!

The new Nintendo Switch 2 features a larger 7.9-inch screen compared to its predecessor, and with its price increasing to the high 40,000 yen...

"Shine" and "Color" that Repaint the World: A Comprehensive Guide to the 15 New Weapons of the <Shichirin> Unveiled in 'Splatoon 3' Ver.10.0.0

In the Ver.10.0.0 update for "Splatoon 3," scheduled for release on June 12 at 10 AM (Japan time), 15 new weapons will be added from the...

Smartphone Covers, Eco Bags, and Inside the Ears: A Comprehensive Guide to Tackling Hidden Mold During the Rainy Season

The rainy season is progressing across the Japanese archipelago. Mold, which rapidly increases in the hot and humid environment, is not only found...

Switch 2 Surpasses 3.5 Million Units Sold in Four Days—Nintendo's Fastest Start Ever

On June 11, Nintendo announced that the next-generation console, "Nintendo Switch 2," surpassed 3.5 million units in global cumulative...