Meet Jon Heese, the Saskatchewan native who has remained staunchly independent throughout his career in Japanese domestic politics. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/community/2025/09/08/our-lives/jon-heese-ibaraki-politician/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #community #ourlives #expats #ibaraki #localgovernment #canada

Police arrested a 48-year-old man on suspicion of attempted murder after six passersby were injured in a stabbing and beating spree on streets in Mito, Ibaraki Prefecture, on Monday. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2025/07/29/japan/crime-legal/japan-stabbing-spree/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #japan #crimelegal #stabbings #japanesepolice #ibaraki

Cases of tick-borne diseases have been reported in the Kanto region, with one confirmed death, prompting prefectural governments to urge residents to be vigilant. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2025/06/25/japan/tick-bites/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #japan #health #ibaraki #shizuoka