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Japan’s Summer Poaching Surge: Illegal Seafood Harvesting Becomes Leisure Crime on August 22
Illegal seafood poaching in Japan carries serious criminal penalties including fines up to 30 million yen and prison time. Summer leisure poaching is surging despite enforcement efforts.

Japan’s Whistleblowers Face Retaliation: New Law Tightens Protections in December
Japan’s amended Whistleblower Protection Act, effective December 2026, shifts burden of proof to employers and adds criminal penalties. But gaps remain for harassment and demotion cases.

Keio University Student Arrested for ¥1M Credit Card Fraud at Sports Facility
Keio University student arrested for ¥1M credit card fraud at Tokyo sports facility. Suspect allegedly used master key to access lockers and made small purchases to avoid PIN verification.

Kawamura Leads Japan Basketball to 95-66 Win Over Korea on August 16
Japan beats Korea 95-66 in basketball. Yuki Kawamura scores 24 points in second consecutive start for national team ahead of 2027 World Cup qualifiers.

Rui Hachimura Scores 22 Points in Japan Basketball Return, Crushes Korea 88-68
Rui Hachimura scored 22 points as Japan’s basketball team defeated South Korea 88-68 on August 15, marking the largest victory margin in their head-to-head history.

Trailer Hauled 60 Tons on Tokyo Expressway; NEXCO Presses Charges
Semi-trailer driver charged after hauling 60.1 tons on Tohoku Expressway, exceeding legal weight limit by 35.1 tons. NEXCO reports severe road damage risk.

Overloaded Trailer Hauled 60 Tons on Tokyo Expressway; NEXCO Presses Charges
NEXCO East Japan filed charges against a semi-trailer driver for carrying 60.1 tons on the Tohoku Expressway, exceeding the legal 25-ton limit by 35.1 tons and causing road damage equal to 4,000 standard vehicles.

TWICE’s Chaeyoung Leaves JYP After 14 Years, Vows to Keep Group Active
TWICE member Chaeyoung leaves JYP Entertainment after 14 years to launch solo career as LIL FANTASY, but pledges to keep group activities intact alongside remaining members.

Olympic Swimmer Tomoru Honda Indicted for Reckless Driving, Withdraws From Asian Games
Olympic swimmer Tomoru Honda indicted for reckless driving after November 2025 accident. Japan Swimming Federation failed to learn of incident for nine months. Honda withdraws from Pan Pacific Championships and Asian Games.