The first quantity of Reiji Otake’s “The Man Who Won’t Divorce CASE2” was launched on Tuesday, February 20, persevering with the gripping story of Jo Nagase, an actor on the pinnacle of each reputation and expertise, who finds himself embroiled in a nasty scandal.

Nagase’s life takes a dramatic flip when he’s photographed in a secret rendezvous with a budding actress, resulting in allegations of non-consensual indecency.

As a consequence, he faces disciplinary motion and is pressured by his spouse and lawyer, Mashiro, to divorce, which strips him of his social standing and household immediately. However, it’s revealed that this was all orchestrated by Mashiro herself.

Determined to reclaim his honor and the love of his sons, Jo decides to battle again. This sequence is a sequel to the “The Man Who Won’t Divorce,” which has additionally been tailored right into a tv drama.

This quantity continues the story of a husband’s determined battle to guard his beloved daughter from his adulterous spouse, a battle with solely a ten% likelihood of profitable.

Source: Natalie

TOKYO, Feb 21 (News On Japan) –
The primary retailer of Niku no Mansei, an iconic Western-style barbecue restaurant in Akihabara, has introduced it’ll shut subsequent month.

Tokyo’s cutting-edge Akihabara has been residence to this meat lovers paradise serving steak and hamburgers for over 30 years.

From their web site: “Niku no Mansei Akihabara Main Store will be closing on March 31, 2024 (Sunday).”

On Tuesday afternoon, individuals have been seen taking photographs in entrance of the shop.

Photographer: I’m a bit shocked. It felt just like the hub of Akihabara, so it will be unhappy to see it go.”

“The first restaurant I ate at with my parents when I moved to Tokyo was here.”

Visitors have been reminiscing about their recollections.

Founded over 70 years in the past in 1949, Niku no Mansei grew to become the present primary retailer in 1991 and has been affectionately referred to as the “Meat Building.” However, the choice to shut the primary retailer was made contemplating the ageing of the constructing amongst different elements.

Some individuals visited the shop for one final style of their favourite dishes.

Customer: I’m having the hamburger. Thank you for the scrumptious meat all these years.”

An everyday buyer’s favourite was additionally the hamburger.

Regular buyer: This was a sacred place for hamburger lovers. I liked sitting by the window right here, looking over the streets of Akihabara whereas consuming. It’s unhappy day to see it go.”

The primary retailer, beloved by many, had a hidden message within the closure announcement. When learn vertically, the message spells out “Thank you for everything.”

Although the primary retailer shall be closing, a brand new retailer is about to open close by on the finish of subsequent month.

Source: NNN

TOKYO, Feb 21 (News On Japan) –
As the brand new NISA and the present stock market growth gas the funding fever among the many youthful era, there is a rising voice suggesting that have could also be extra beneficial than monetary funding at a younger age.

On February twentieth, the Nikkei common closing worth reached 38,363, inching nearer to the best historic worth since 1989.

The query arises: why is Japan presently using a wave of stock market highs? One of the elements is believed to be the “NISA.” The new NISA, which began final month with an indefinite tax-exempt interval, has directed a major quantity of private monetary belongings, reminiscent of financial savings, in direction of the stock market, attracting overseas funding.

In response to the NISA, plainly “young people” are paying consideration. According to a survey by Nissay Asset Management final yr, about 80% of individuals of their 20s and 30s are utilizing or involved in NISA. In reality, the variety of buying and selling accounts amongst folks of their 20s has surged tenfold in comparison with ten years in the past.

From X: “Young people should start investing sooner rather than later.”

“If you don’t invest early, you won’t benefit from compound interest.”

It appears that the funding consciousness amongst younger folks is quickly growing. However, there’s additionally an opposing view:

From X: “When you’re young and don’t have money, it’s better to spend it on yourself.”

“Wouldn’t traveling around the world make your life richer?”

So, what ought to younger folks deal with now? “Financial investment” or “experience”?

Source: ANN

TOKYO, Feb 21 (News On Japan) –
With the classification of COVID-19 downgraded to Category 5, many households are contemplating journey in the course of the first spring break because the change. However, on account of rising costs and the inflow of vacationers, lodging prices inside Japan have additionally surged.

In Tokyo, some lodging costs have skyrocketed in comparison with pre-pandemic ranges, making it troublesome for folks to remain, as seen in feedback on social media. We spoke to an energetic hotelier, Mr. Higemaru (@higemaru_hotelman), who delivers nice journey offers on social media.

How to Find Great Deals on Accommodations Like a Travel Pro

With so many journey reserving websites accessible, it may be overwhelming to decide on one, so Higemaru shares some recommendations on what to look out for on every web site.

[Rakuten Travel] “Rakuten Travel is a reservation site that aims for overall savings through coupons and point returns for entries. Coupons and entries may apply to some accommodations but not others, and if you match them correctly, you can book at a significant discount. The site focuses on luxury and hot spring inns, and recently there has been a trend of holding different large sales every month. To grasp the information properly, it is recommended to check on the web version rather than the app.”

[Jalan] “Jalan has a powerful combination of coupons that can be used at almost all facilities and coupons that can be used in specific municipalities. They regularly hold big sales, and there are plenty of coupons and Jalan-exclusive points for heavy users.”

[Yahoo! Travel] “This is a site you can’t miss. They have a campaign where you get 10% of your accommodation fee back in PayPay when you book with an online card payment. There’s no cap on PayPay returns, so stays for extended periods, large families, or at luxury inns can be quite economical. Yahoo! Travel is not as complicated as Rakuten Travel or Jalan, and it’s often the cheapest, so it’s highly recommended for those not accustomed to booking.”

Higemaru additionally did not miss the prospect to spotlight “Jalan Play & Experience Booking.” “You can arrange activities and tickets, but you can also book ‘hotel lunches.’ There are coupons available for specific municipalities, and recently a follower reported, ‘I was able to go strawberry picking for free using a coupon and Jalan-exclusive points!'”

Additionally, for these involved in package deal offers with bullet trains, there’s [Nippon Travel Agency & JR Tokai Tours], and for airfare gross sales, [JAL and ANA] are fairly economical. For journeys on Saturdays and lengthy weekends, the journey subscription service [HafH] generally is a good selection.

Booking Rooms and Planning for ‘Three-Generation Travel’

When touring with dad and mom or relations, many individuals wrestle with reserving rooms and planning actions. “If it’s okay to have bedrooms together, consider staying in a family room. If you prefer separate bedrooms, book two rooms. Since it’s a three-generation trip, the way you spend time during the stay will also change, so hotels where you can do everything on-site are good,” Higemaru suggests, providing his perspective as an energetic hotelier. He launched two lodging:

– Yatsugatake Hotel Fuuka (Yamanashi Prefecture) “With a variety of activities and hot springs, they offer a wide range of rooms, from Japanese-style to Japanese-Western and family rooms, suitable for any generation.”

– Andarizort Izu-Kogen (Shizuoka Prefecture) “Facilities including a drink corner, private family baths, and karaoke rooms are free to use, excluding esthetics. Surprise arrangements are also free, and you can request a celebration cake with a message. Dinner and late-night snacks come with all-you-can-drink options. The extensive on-site facilities mean your stay won’t be affected by the weather.”

Using ‘Hometown Tax Donations’ Smartly for Travel

With the ‘hometown tax donation’ system, you’ll be able to help the area you wish to assist with a minimal private expense of two,000 yen and obtain a thank-you reward. There are additionally journey experiences as rewards.

“The hometown tax donations on Rakuten Travel are quite economical. In 2023, there were over 20,000 facilities available, so you won’t have trouble choosing a place to stay. Additionally, for Rakuten users, you can use and accumulate Rakuten points, which is a nice touch,” he mentioned. Booking throughout Rakuten Market gross sales also can improve your factors, which is one other profit.

Source: Oricon

TOKYO, Feb 21 (News On Japan) –
Amid the Liberal Democratic Party’s slush fund scandal, taxpayers are voicing their anger, leaving these working at tax submitting places of work bewildered.

An element-time feminine worker at a tax workplace (in her 20s) stated, “We were told to refer complaints to the staff, but people still came to us. It’s scary to be confronted with such complaints.”

She began working part-time at a tax workplace on the sixteenth, serving to with tax filings. A person abruptly berated her with these phrases whereas submitting his paperwork.

The feminine worker recalled, “He said something like, ‘We’re here filing our taxes, why don’t Diet members do the same?’ and ‘Why do we have to pay taxes when Diet members don’t?’ It was just a quiet murmur.”

Confused by the criticism, the girl struggled to reply, “We think it’s not right either, but we’re not sure where to address this, so maybe speak to a tax officer. We understand the reasons, but it puts us in a difficult position.”

Prime Minister Fumio Kishida, addressing the nation earlier than the tax submitting season, urged, “I ask all taxpayers to file and pay their taxes appropriately according to the law.”

With the query, “Isn’t slush fund money taxable?” the general public’s anger is on the verge of exploding. Many expressed dissatisfaction with the present administration.

An 80-year-old stated, “The LDP’s methods are wrong. I want a proper explanation.”

A 70-year-old remarked, “I want them to do the right thing, but my voice doesn’t reach them. I have no choice but to comply as it’s my duty, but I have nothing but distrust.”

In the Diet, the opposition is intensifying its criticism, arguing that slush funds ought to be taxable.

Constitutional Democratic Party member Kenji Eda stated, “Receiving tens of millions of yen in slush funds and not being charged with a crime or accused of tax evasion could lead to a tax revolt.”

The LDP introduced on the fifteenth that 85 Diet members had undeclared kickbacks, totaling over 570 million yen.

Constitutional Democratic Party member Yoshinori Suematsu requested, “Did you conduct tax audits on the 85 people who filed amended returns?”

The Deputy Commissioner of the National Tax Agency replied, “I must refrain from answering individual matters.”

The National Tax Agency, citing confidentiality obligations, has not disclosed whether or not tax audits had been carried out.

Are tax audits on politicians really carried out? An professional explains:

Former tax investigator and tax accountant, Hiroshi Matsushima, stated, “As they are politicians, it’s delicate, and the tax office can’t easily conduct an investigation. It’s common for assumptions to differ, and if you accuse someone of tax evasion and it turns out to be false, politicians will fight back, and it could become a big issue given their prominence. There are certainly concerns.”

Furthermore, political funds collected by political organizations are usually tax-exempt, and it is difficult to make clear whether or not the expenditures had been for political actions or private use, making tax audits on politicians troublesome.

As for the girl who acquired complaints, she’s bracing for extra sooner or later.

The feminine worker stated, “It hurts a bit when the tax office is criticized. There’s nothing to do but accept it as part of the job.”

Regarding politicians who proceed to provide noncommittal responses to the problem of “politics and money”…

The feminine worker added, “They should fulfill their responsibility to explain and act as role models for taxpayers.”

Source: ANN

TOKYO, Feb 21 (News On Japan) –
February twenty second is well known as “Cat Day” in Japan, with homeowners generously meting out particular treats for the nation’s second hottest pet.

A survey by Intage reveals that 23.8% of households have pets, with canine being the preferred (40.2%), adopted by cats (35.1%).

The pet meals market in Japan has seen an 11.7 proportion level improve in comparison with the earlier 12 months, with cat meals displaying vital progress. In specific, cat deal with gross sales have roughly doubled within the final 5 years. Additionally, consciousness of pet evacuation plans in case of disasters has risen, with 89% of respondents having some plan, a 4-point improve from final 12 months. This heightened consciousness is attributed to the Noto Peninsula earthquake, which emphasised the significance of pet evacuation. An rising variety of folks have indicated that they’d stay with their pets in a automotive or a tent open air in such conditions.

February twenty second is well known as Cat Day in Japan as a result of the date, 2/22, will be pronounced as “ni ni ni” in Japanese, which sounds just like the Japanese onomatopoeia for a cat’s meow, “nyan nyan nyan.” The Japan Pet Food Association formally established Cat Day in 1987 to advertise the well-being of cats and to encourage folks to undertake and look after them.

Source: ANN