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YouTuber with Three Wives is Losing Everything: Polygamy in Japan

A Japanese YouTuber with three “wives” saw his household collapse. His story reveals the strange history and modern reality of polygamy in Japan.

Japan road bicycle prices fall as pandemic-era demand skids

Fujiyoshida Cherry Blossom Festival Canceled Due to Unruly Tourists | News Roundup

In this week’s news roundup we report on the Arakurayama Sengen Park Cherry Blossom Festival, which is being canceled due to unruly tourists. We also have the latest on the Lower House election and th

Ramen shop manager arrested for punching self in the face and pretending he was robbed

He should have punched harder and knocked some sense into himself. They say times are especially tough in the ramen business, with steadily soaring food prices and an intensely competitive market that

FEMA will resume staff reductions that were paused during winter storm, managers say

The Federal Emergency Management Agency will resume staff cuts that were briefly paused during January's severe winter storm, according to two FEMA managers, stoking concern across the agency…

U.S. plans first meeting for Gaza 'Board of Peace' in Washington on Feb 19, Axios reports

The White House is planning the first leaders meeting for President Donald Trump's so-called "Board of Peace" in ‌relation to Gaza on February 19, Axios reported on Friday,…

Government must reach agreement on right to counsel for people at Minnesota ICE facility, judge says

Attorneys for the federal government have until next Thursday to reach an agreement with human rights lawyers who are seeking to ensure the right to counsel for people…

Takaichi talks tough on immigration on eve of vote

In a final appeal to voters, the prime minister pledged to make Japan "more prosperous and safer," including through tougher immigration screening.

Must-See Tokyo Art Exhibitions This February

February is the month of love, so why not head to a gallery or museum with a loved one? This month, Tokyo’s art scene boasts a lineup of unique retrospectives, featuring a mix of global and local icon

Tokyo Events For January 2026

Happy New Year from the SavvyTeam! Wishing you a year of boundless opportunities, growth and happiness.