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Escalation of specialized and SNS fraud in Japan

18 clusters · 27 sources · last updated

Latest: Japan faces surge in specialized fraud and organized crime

By late 2026, Japanese authorities reported a significant escalation in specialized fraud. National Police Agency statistics through July 2026 show total damages reached 210.8 billion yen, an increase of 63.2 billion yen

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Chiikawa pop-up stores in Utsunomiya and Okinawa

2 clusters · 6 sources · last updated

Latest: Chiikawa pop-up events scheduled for Utsunomiya and Okinawa

A Chiikawa pop-up store is being held at the FKD Utsunomiya store in Utsunomiya, Japan. The event features various character goods, such as plushies, T-shirts, stationery, and tableware, alongside character panels for ph

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Local restaurant closures in Japan

2 clusters · 5 sources · last updated

Latest: Local restaurants close in Yokohama and Tokyo

Several long-standing local restaurants and specialty eateries have closed across various regions in Japan. In the Saitama and Tochigi prefectures, Chinese restaurants have ceased operations. In Gyoda, Saitama, Hong Kon

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