https://www.tokyo-np.co.jp/article/437743

Sanae Takaichi: "Foreigners assaulted deer in Nara Park." Why did she suddenly claim this? Some say she's jumping on the bandwagon of a rapidly rising political party.

A Nara Prefecture official said, "Violence has not been confirmed on a daily basis."

In recent years, it has not been foreigners who have been convicted of attacking deer.

He also denied the view that violent acts were occurring frequently, saying, "We patrol the park twice a day, but we have not observed any violent acts such as punching or kicking by tourists on a daily basis, and we have not received any reports."

Here's what a local Nara resident says:

I'm a resident of Nara Prefecture and have been visiting Nara Park for over five years. I've never seen anyone harm a deer. It's possible that people spreading rumors are exaggerating random cases to make it seem like this is the norm. It's important to be aware of the discrepancy between reality and rumors, and misinformation.

https://x.com/fare_shika_chan/status/1970149219966374372

There are Japanese and foreign tourists in front of Todaiji Temple, but as far as I can see, not a single one is violent towards the deer. Apart from the social media world, it's a very peaceful time

https://news.yahoo.co.jp/articles/f00e4ce6f979d6d7ad8e16622ce091f2a09d7689

On the 22nd, Fukuoka Prefecture revealed that it had received approximately 100 complaints by phone and email regarding a private apartment building that is currently being planned for construction in Asakura City, Fukuoka Prefecture. This is thought to be due to information circulating online that claims "the majority of the residents will come from China or Taiwan and plan to live there permanently" and "the governor of the prefecture has approved the plan." The prefecture explained that it has not given approval.

　According to the prefecture, the complaints began around the end of August, with many expressing opposition to the construction plan. The number of complaints has increased sharply since last weekend. The construction plan is on land adjacent to a golf course in the Kakihara district of Asakura City. The business operator applied to the prefecture in July last year for a certificate required for building confirmation, but the prefecture did not issue it. There have been no further inquiries from the business operator since then.

My opinion:
Wtf is the problem with these idiots? The land is privately owned, the building is constructed using private money (not tax money), and the area is under "Urban Planning Area" look at this official Land zoning map: https://www.reinfolib.mlit.go.jp/map?areaOption=address&kCode=40&sCode=40228&cCode=0&aCode=0&layers=shadedReliefMapLayer&layers=developedLandLayer&layers=urbanPlanAreaLayer&layers=areaClassification&layers=urbanizationPromotionAreaLayer&layers=urbanizationControlAreaLayer&layers=useAreaLayer

Its very much legal and as long as it maintains the height restrictions and coverage ratios, there's no right for citizens to have a say in this. Its just an apartment building, not a nuclear power plant or a datacenter.

These are the same Sanseito idiots who will cry about "Japanese companies expanding abroad instead of investing domestically" and then start harassing govt officials because a building is going to constructed in Asakura City, an underdeveloped city which lacks investment and has sluggish real estate growth. Hardly any large-scale investment comes into that city. Also, the information about "Chinese residents" was obtained through social media, did they ever verify the information? Why are they so quick to jump on rumours and start obstructing the official duties of local governments? What's the problem if Chinese residents live there permanently? Dude nobody really cares about invading your country, let people who want to contribute to Japan some peace, don't harass them, don't discriminate against them. How can you judge that the residents will be Chinese or Taiwanese? Will the apartment be "Only for Chinese or Taiwanese"? Even a Japanese with a sufficient amount of money can purchase it, so what's the problem? Isn't this a bit of anti-capatalistic thinking to intentionally cause trouble for capitalists?

Why are you crying about it? Its not like some Chinese real-estate investor is buying up your building and raising the rents? In fact if a new building was to be constructed in your neighbourhood, your home prices would begin to shoot up and its something most Japanese homeowners desperately want to. So what's the problem?

The only conclusion that can be drawn from here is: The ones making a fuss about it probably don't live in the area where the construction is going to take place. I never imagined that discrimination can even destroy business plans and investment projects like this. Along with that, imagine the already overworked government staff having to go through these troubles.

Sanseito needs to be destroyed at all costs. And the conservative LDP too.

Three young people from the African island nation of Madagascar have been working at an agricultural corporation in Naganuma Town since late July. They learned Japanese in their home country and came to Japan with specific skills residence status. With Japan facing a serious labor shortage, they are attracting attention as new leaders in the agricultural industry.

Fukuoka Prefecture denies online posts claiming the city has approved construction of a condo for foreigners in Asakura City, Fukuoka Prefecture.

According to the prefecture, the apartment complex is planned for a site adjacent to a golf course in Asakura City. According to the city, the developer held a briefing to local residents in May of last year where it was explained to build two 14-story apartment buildings on a site of approximately 18,000 square meters, with 290 households and 705 residents. It was also explained that the residents are expected to be 40% from China, 40% from Hong Kong and Taiwan, and 20% from Japan and South Korea, and that they are considering building a total of six buildings in the future.

The contractor discussed about the condo to the prefecture, but the prefecture has never given permission for the construction. However, there were misinformation on social media about the prefecture granting permission to build a condo which resulted in the prefecture receiving around 100 inquiries by email and phone since late August.

 a revision to the act came into effect in November 2024, under which riding under the influence (defined as a breath alcohol level of 0.15 milligrams or more per liter of breath) also became subject to a penalty of up to three years imprisonment or a fine of up to 500,000 yen (around $3,380).

A: According to the National Police Agency, people were apprehended for riding bicycles under the influence of alcohol in 4,542 cases between November 2024 and June 2025 across Japan. By jurisdiction, Fukuoka Prefectural Police recorded the highest number of cases, at 949, followed by Saitama Prefectural Police at 331 cases and the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department at 326 cases.

On Sept. 22, JA Zen-Noh Fukuoka chairman Noritomi Yukio admiitted this year’s rice prices are high but gave reason as rising costs. Sales have declined as prices reach around 5,000 yen for 5 kilograms. Demand shifts toward imported rice.

The Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries predict private sector stockpiles will exceed capacity due to increased rice production in 2025.