Japan's migrant worker halt and baffling bread dumps: Our 5 most-read stories from last week
We've listed our five most read stories on The Mainichi news site, from top to bottom, that were published between August 22 and 30. The first story w
In Japan, the government has temporarily halted the intake of new foreign workers in the food service sector, causing concern among care facility kitchens. The Specified Skilled Worker (i) status of residence has been impacted, leading to labor shortages in the industry.
Authorities in Tottori Prefecture are baffled by the discovery of large quantities of loaves of bread dumped along the Daisen ring road near Daisenji Temple. The incidents began on August 14, leaving the community perplexed.
Tragedy struck Hokkaido University when a graduate student died after being splashed with highly toxic hydrofluoric acid during an accident at the School of Science. The university confirmed the incident on August 27.
In Osaka, fraudsters are using social media to lure potential victims with offers of cheap avocados and peaches. These posts have resulted in a sophisticated scheme that has cost victims millions of yen. Police are warning that organized crime groups may be involved in this elaborate ploy.
The Japanese Ministry of Justice has released a draft report on Aug. 24, strongly recommending new penalties for sex buyers. While the panel agreed to be cautious about regulating adult-to-adult prostitution, they emphasized the need for stricter regulations in the solicitation of sex workers.
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