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The dark side of a gaishikei Episode 2

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The dark side of a gaishikei In this series of posts, I will try to expose some nasty things you can happen to see in […]

Nissan considers closing 2 Kanagawa plants in restructuring push
by Japan Today Editor on May 17, 2025 at 10:11 am
Nissan Motor Co is considering closing two plants in Kanagawa Prefecture as part of its restructuring plans, a company source said Saturday. Japan's third-biggest automaker by volume said…
DHS asks for 20,000 National Guard troops for immigration roundups
by Japan Today Editor on May 17, 2025 at 9:59 am
The Department of Homeland Security has asked for 20,000 National Guard troops to assist with immigration roundups across the country, and the Pentagon is reviewing the unusual request,…
Wholesalers may be behind elevated retail rice prices
on May 17, 2025 at 9:16 am
Larger gaps between wholesalers' procurement and selling prices, which represent their costs and profits, may be a factor, a government survey has suggested.
Iwate wildfire victims begin moving into temporary housing
on May 17, 2025 at 7:47 am
Seven housing units were built on the grounds of a former elementary school in Ofunato's Akasaki district.
Man arrested after skeletal remains of mother found under floor of home
by Japan Today Editor on May 17, 2025 at 7:03 am
Police in Oita City have arrested a 57-year-old unemployed man on suspicion of abandoning the body of his mother by placing it under the floorboards at their home.…
U.S. Navy officer indicted for wife's murder; Fukuoka police not informed
by Japan Today Editor on May 17, 2025 at 7:02 am
The U.S. Navy said Friday that one of its officers has been indicted on murder and other charges in connection with the death of his American wife, whose…
Arab League summit kicks off in Baghdad with Gaza at top of the agenda
by Japan Today Editor on May 17, 2025 at 6:42 am
Regional leaders were to meet in Baghdad on Saturday at the annual summit of the Arab League, with the war in Gaza expected to once again loom large.…
Stoffel Vandoorne rides perfect strategy to Tokyo E-Prix win
on May 17, 2025 at 6:39 am
The Belgian’s triumph was to the dismay of the loyal Nissan fans at the track, with championship leader Oliver Rowland slipping down to second after starting on pole.
Struggling Nissan considers closing two plants in Kanagawa
on May 17, 2025 at 5:28 am
The possible closure of the plants in the prefecture — Nissan's birthplace — seems certain to provoke a backlash from local communities.
Trump insults Springsteen, Swift from Air Force One
by Japan Today Editor on May 17, 2025 at 5:03 am
U.S. President Donald Trump used his down time on Air Force One Friday to insult "obnoxious JERK" Bruce Springsteen and declare Taylor Swift "no longer HOT" in social…
Weaving history, art and innovation together in a new range of Japanese yukata
by Elliot Hale on May 17, 2025 at 5:00 am
This summer collection gathers together heritage dyeing techniques, bold designs, and modern comfort upgrades. Summer is creeping back up on us slowly and, for some, the recent weather in Japan has given the impression that it’s already here, which means it’s time to start making preparations for the heat. Naturally, one of the first things
North Korea's Kim oversees air drills, calls for stepped-up war preparations
on May 17, 2025 at 4:50 am
Kim, who inspected anti-aircraft combat and airstrike drills, called for "all units in the entire military" to bring about "a breakthrough in war preparation."
Rescuers say 100 dead as Israel launches fresh Gaza offensive
on May 17, 2025 at 4:18 am
The army said on Telegram it had begun the "initial stages" of the offensive, known as Operation Gideon's Chariots.
One dead after possible gas leak at ENEOS refinery
on May 17, 2025 at 4:05 am
The company believes they may have inhaled hydrogen sulfide gas, according to informed sources.
Canberra slams Russian jailing of Australian who fought for Ukraine
on May 17, 2025 at 3:59 am
Oscar Jenkins, 33, was convicted of being a "mercenary in an armed conflict" by the court in Ukraine's Russian-occupied east Luhansk region.
Deadly Israeli strikes pound Gaza; Trump says 'people are starving'
by Japan Today Editor on May 17, 2025 at 2:37 am
Israeli strikes on Gaza have killed more than 250 people since Thursday morning, local health authorities said on Friday, one of the deadliest phases of bombardment since a…
Trump reshapes U.S. Mideast policy. Can deals work instead?
on May 17, 2025 at 2:25 am
The president proclaimed a decisive break with decades of U.S. interventionism, promising a new foreign policy based instead on the art of the deal.
Japan remains committed to moon missions as Trump cuts NASA budget, JAXA chief says
on May 17, 2025 at 2:18 am
U.S. President Donald Trump's proposed a $6 billion cut to NASA's budget could upend the Artemis program to return people to the moon.
Musk's xAI blames 'unauthorized' tweak for 'white genocide' posts
by Japan Today Editor on May 17, 2025 at 2:17 am
Elon Musk's artificial intelligence startup has blamed an "unauthorized modification" for causing its chatbot Grok to generate misleading and unsolicited posts referencing "white genocide" in South Africa. The…
Russia-Ukraine peace talks end after less than 2 hours with deal to swap POWs
by Japan Today Editor on May 17, 2025 at 2:12 am
The first direct Russia-Ukraine peace talks since the early weeks of Moscow’s 2022 invasion ended after less than two hours Friday, and while both sides agreed on a…

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The dark side of a gaishikei Episode 2