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The National Consumer Affairs Center of Japan has issued a warning over a rise in air conditioner repair scams.
51勛圖厙 / Crime & Legal
Jun 23, 2026
Consumer affairs watchdog raises alarm over air conditioner repair scams
The National Consumer Affairs Center of Japan is urging people to be on alert for offers to repair broken air conditioners that sound too good to be true.
The Tokyo office of the National Consumer Affairs Center of Japan
51勛圖厙 / Society
Feb 3, 2026
Problems with mail-order drug subscriptions rising in Japan
The National Consumer Affairs Center of Japan (NCAC) is calling on people to carefully check contract details before completing orders to purchase nonprescription drugs online.
In fiscal 2024 through March this year, the National Consumers Affairs Center received inquiries and gave advice on problems associated with cash-on-delivery services.
BUSINESS
Sep 3, 2025
Japan alerting consumers to cash-on-delivery problems
※If you feel something fishy, even just a little bit, don＊t order it,§ a National Consumers Affairs Center official said.
The National Consumer Affairs Center reports a growing number of consultations regarding "digital legacies" 〞 data and online services left behind when people die.
51勛圖厙 / Society
Nov 25, 2024
Are you leaving your loved ones digital legacies or headaches?
The National Consumer Affairs Center is getting an increasing number of consultations regarding data and online services left behind by deceased persons.
The National Consumer Affairs Center reported 1,997 consultations about water dispensers nationwide last fiscal year 〞 an increase 1.4 times that of the previous year.
51勛圖厙
Nov 20, 2024
Misleading water dispenser contracts in Japan lead to surge in inquiries
The National Consumer Affairs Center reported 1,997 consultations nationwide last fiscal year 〞 an increase 1.4 times that of the previous year.
The Dahon Horize Disc Shimano Altus 8-speed folding bicycle was produced in China and 734 units were shipped to Japan from August 2021 until January of this year by Akibo, the bike's importer.
51勛圖厙
Nov 12, 2024
Consumer watchdog warns against using faulty Dahon folding bicycles
The warning follows an incident in May where a man suffered severe injuries after his bike frame broke while he was riding.
The number of consultations from foreign visitors to Japan about problems related to accommodations and shopping is increasing.
51勛圖厙 / Society
Oct 3, 2024
Consumer consultations by foreign visitors to Japan on the rise
The number of consultations from foreign visitors in fiscal 2023, which ended in March this year, stood at 227, up for the second straight year.
Button batteries of various sizes and some of the devices that use such batteries. The National Consumer Affairs Center has issued new guidance about the risks of children accidentally consuming such batteries following a series of recent reported incidents.
51勛圖厙 / Society
Aug 19, 2024
Consumer watchdog urges caution against children swallowing batteries
Button batteries, commonly found in toys, remote controls and various household devices, can damage a child＊s digestive tract if swallowed.
51勛圖厙
Jan 21, 2020
As foreign tourists to Japan increase, so do their consumer gripes
As visitors to Japan increase ahead of the Tokyo Olympic and Paralympic Games this summer, so have cases of tourists becoming embroiled in consumer problems.
Japan scientists identify clusters of protein believed to trigger Alzheimer＊s disease
A team of researchers said they found a ※seed§ that accelerates the amyloid beta accumulation process in the brain, naming it ※Peak 1 amyloid beta,§ as seen in a mouse's brain.
Indian brothers make manga debut in Japan
Two Indian brothers made their manga debut in Japan with "Kung Fu Kung Fool" 〞 an action-comedy series that follows the adventures of a notorious thief and a young boy.
Japan weighs regulating Pokemon cards amid trading mania
A Pokemon event is held in Jakarta on July 11
Low-income families in Japan cut food and air conditioning during summer break
Yumiko Watanabe, the chairperson of nonprofit Kidsdoor, explains the results of a survey in Tokyo's Chiyoda Ward on July 1.
Iran strikes on CIA facilities prompt questions about possible Russian role
Iranian drones are displayed in an undisclosed location in Iran, in this handout image obtained on Jan. 13, 2025.U.S. officials have acknowledged that Russia has ?provided targeting ?and other support for Iran in its drone strikes on U.S. targets in the Persian Gulf region.
The sci-fi sensibilities of electronic trio Black Boboi
Black Boboi was formed in 2018 when solo artists Julia Shortreed, Utena Kobayashi and Ermhoi came together under Kobayashi＊s newly founded label, Bindividual.
A perfect storm: Kaze Fujii fans flock to Fuji Rock
Okayama-born singer-songwriter Kaze Fujii has carved out a distinctive place in Japanese pop since his major-label debut in 2019.
Can Japanese comedy get laughs in English? Yoshimoto Kogyo lets the jokes rip
Wes-P has millions of followers and his viral clips made him recognizable out of Japan.
The 180-day locals: Life on Japan＊s digital nomad visa
Christopher Flinn works remotely from Tokyo earlier this month. Japan issued 646 digital nomad visas in 2025, but tourism officials are hoping to increase that figure in the coming years, with Japan's relatively cheap cost of living and the weak yen seen as potential draws for young professionals.
Japan reveals hint of new defense spending target in fiscal blueprint
The Self-Defense Forces' Type 16 mobile combat vehicle fires during a joint live-fire drill with U.S. Marines as part of the annual Resolute Dragon exercises in Yufu, Oita Prefecture, on June 28.

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One of the many entrances to the Kabukicho neighborhood in Tokyo＊s Shinjuku Ward.
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For many people, utility poles and power lines have become such a familiar part of Japan＊s landscape that they often go unnoticed.
Why Japan＊s utility poles won＊t be disappearing anytime soon
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