Sumiyoshi News Today

Four years ago, the Yakushi-dera, a Buddhist temple in Osaka's Sumiyoshi Ward with a history dating back 400 years, and much beloved of people in its neighborhood, was sold. &quot&#x3B;A nearby resident warned me, 'Your family grave is going to be moved,'&quot&#x3B; ...

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It's been a big week for huge swarms of bees.

In movies and video games, there’s often a romanticized, or at least dramatic, view of where yakuza get their money from. Whether its pulling bank heists, stealing diamonds, gathering protection money from swanky bars staffed by sexy hostesses, relieving corrupt businessmen or polit...

Provisional translation only April 24, 2024 Fukuoka REIT Corporation ...

The suspects, including a senior figure in a crime syndicate in Saitama Prefecture, allegedly hid some 15 kilograms of drugs inside a conveyor belt roller.

By MARK REY MONTEJO   Filipino boxer Jayson Vayson stamped his class in his first title defense and scored a

Osaka City has issued an administrative order to stop feeding pigeons and crows following continuous complaints about droppings and noise.

Osaka City has issued an administrative order to stop feeding pigeons and crows following continuous complaints about droppings and noise.

Asakusa is a popular tourist destination in Tokyo for its convenient blend of many eras from throughout Japan’s history. And as with most tourist hotspots, you’re sure to find a wide variety of street vendors looking to capitalize on the crowds. One such vendor is&#...