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800,000 Visitors in a Village of 250 - "The Village Living with Closed Windows": Behind the Scenes of a Tourist Paradise and the "Right to Silence": The Frontline of Overtourism

The medieval village of Saint-Guilhem-le-Désert, located near Montpellier in southern France, with a population of about 250, faces severe pressure...

Can Porn Withdrawal Become a Business? The Truth Behind the "Anti-Porn" App Generating $500,000 a Month by a 19-Year-Old

"Quittr," an app developed by 19-year-old Briton Alex Slater, is designed to help curb and quit pornography viewing. In just over a year...

35 Years of German Reunification: The Background and Future of the Expanding East-West Wage Gap

The wage gap between East and West Germany widened again in 2024. According to reports, the average full-time salary in the West is €63,999, while...

The Consequences of Declining Vaccination Rates: The Tragedy of an Infant Lost to Whooping Cough - Lessons from the UK's Tragic News on Creating a "System for Safe Choices"

The first infant death from whooping cough in 2025 has been confirmed in the UK. The mother was unvaccinated during pregnancy, bringing the...

What is the impact of the continued slump in China's manufacturing sector on the global economy? The coexistence of "two Chinas" in the PMI: Overall expansion, but a slowdown in construction.

China's August PMI highlighted a clear polarization: "Non-manufacturing barely expanding, while manufacturing continues to...

The Showa-era toy "Butaminton" remains popular in the Reiwa era—not just for nostalgia, but also due to a new factor: the "heatwave boost."

The Showa-era party toy "Butaminton," originally released by Nomura Toy in 1987, is set to make a comeback in April 2025 as a Reiwa...

Before brushing your teeth, do you wet the toothbrush or not?

In conclusion, the basic recommendation is to "start brushing with a dry toothbrush and fluoride toothpaste." It is not necessary to wet...

Lost Items, Not Wasted—Including Brand-name Goods and Rare Cards. What is the Metropolitan Police Department's "Lost Property Center" Bulk Sale?

In Tokyo, a vast number of lost items are delivered to the Metropolitan Police Department every year. In 2024, a record high of approximately 4.756...

Unlocking a car with an iPhone calculator!? The TikTok trend of "opening with a calculator" goes viral, but it's actually a complete fake.

A video claiming that "an iPhone calculator can open car doors" has been circulating in Brazil. The post suggests that entering...

The Era of Tariffs on All Packages: A Shockwave for Etsy, eBay, and Shein! New Tariffs Hit Consumers with Up to 50% Additional Charges

On August 29, 2025, the United States halted its "de minimis" policy, which exempted imported parcels valued under $800 from tariffs, on...

Taiwan Strait, East China Sea, and South China Sea - A New "Red Line" Over the Taiwan Strait: China Immediately Reacts to Japan-UK Statement

The joint statement from the Japan-UK defense ministerial meeting held in Tokyo on August 28 reaffirmed that peace and stability in the Taiwan...

Is Being in the Red a "Habit" or "Past"? One in Three French People Face Insufficient Funds! Exploring the Background

A recent survey in France revealed that 31% of people experienced a deficit in the past 12 months, with about 8% habitually running a monthly...

"Emergency Powers Tariffs" Halted: Judicial Scrutiny on Trump's Tariff Policy, U.S. Court of Appeals Rules It Illegal

The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit ruled on August 29-30 (local time) that most of the "global tariffs" imposed by the...

China Receives First LNG Under Russian Sanctions ─ A New Energy Trend Emerging Beyond International Sanctions

On August 28, 2025, the tanker "Arctic Mulan," carrying LNG from Russia's "Arctic LNG 2," which is subject to U.S....

A 10-year-old boy's ¥2.8 million "donation" leads to a lawsuit against TikTok and Apple—seeking a refund and questioning the cancellation of a minor's contract and platform responsibility

In a case involving a then 10-year-old boy residing in Kyoto City, who purchased a large number of coins for "gifting" to streamers on...

Tamagotchi Surpasses 100 Million Units Sold—29 Years Since Its Release. The World is Once Again Enthralled by "Caring"

On August 28, 2025, Bandai announced that the worldwide cumulative shipments of the handheld digital pet "Tamagotchi" have surpassed 100...

Children's "Smartphone Addiction" Continues to Rise Year by Year—What is Needed to Break Free? A Close Look at the Frontlines of Treatment

Children's smartphone addiction is not just "in your head." According to the latest domestic survey, the smartphone ownership rate...

Spending on Hawaiian villas and supporting favorite idols... How do female students deal with the economic disparities that appear on social media during summer vacation?

The summer vacation timeline is filled with images of "Hawaii vacation homes," "luxurious trips," and "extravagant...

Is "Underwear Disney" Illegal? — Legal Rules in Japan and the Dress Code at Tokyo Disney Resort that Foreigners Should Know

At Tokyo DisneySea, photos of revealing outfits showing underwear spread on social media, sparking controversy under the term "Underwear...

"Zombie Tobacco" and Feeling "Close to Death"—The Reality and Countermeasures of Dangerous Drugs Spreading in Okinawa

In Okinawa, a dangerous trend known as "Zombie Tobacco" is spreading among young people. This involves inhaling e-liquid mixed with the...

The Popular Switch 2 Moves to "Invite-Only Sales" — Three Key Points for International Audiences

Nintendo's next-generation console, the "Nintendo Switch 2," will begin "invitation sales" on the My Nintendo Store in...

Unexplained Outbreak: Increase in EHEC Infections—How Dangerous Is It? What You Need to Know Now

In northeastern Germany's Mecklenburg-Vorpommern state, the number of confirmed EHEC (enterohemorrhagic E. coli) infections has reached 17...

A Government Collapse with a Single Phone Call? Ethics or Politics: The Thai Constitutional Court's Decision and the Future of the Next Prime Minister Race

On August 29, Thailand's Constitutional Court dismissed Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra for "violating ethical standards." In...

Indian Rupee Closes at Record Low - The Day It Became Asia's Weakest Currency: Tariffs × Capital Outflow × RBI's Struggle

On August 29, the Indian Rupee fell into the 88 range against the dollar for the first time, closing at a record low of 88.19. This was influenced...