- 2021.9
- Consumer problems experienced by people over 60 in FY2020: Record high in category of mail-order sales affected by COVID-19 pandemic (News)
- 2021.9
- FY2020 Summary of Harmful and Hazardous Incident Data received through PIO-NET (News)
- 2021.8
- Young consumers prone to trouble over information products and crypto-assets (cryptocurrency): they end up with debt instead of profit (Consultation Cases)
- 2021.8
- FY2020 Summary of Consumer Affairs Inquiries received through PIO-NET (News)
- 2021.8
- FY2020 Summary of inquiries about cross-border consumer disputes received by Cross-border Consumer center Japan (CCJ) (News)
- 2021.8
- FY2020 Summary of inquiries received by Consumer Hotline for Tourists (News)
- 2021.7
- Check boys' swimwear lining! Penile skin may get stuck in mesh lining (News)
- 2021.7
- Beware of new "moneymaking scheme" using online salon (News)
- 2021.7
- Website with multilingual chatbot dedicated to Consumer Hotline for Tourists launched (News)
- 2021.6
- Inquiries received by Consumer Hotline on COVID-19 Vaccine Fraud (3): Risky to easily respond to message related to COVID-19 vaccination! (News)
- 2021.6
- Caution! Contract for selling your house is not subject to cooling-off! Elderly consumers are prone to trouble. Don't easily sign a contract without knowing details (News)
- 2021.5
- Beware of trampoline accidents in play facilities! In the worst case, bone fracture or nerve damage (Consultation Cases)
- 2021.5
- Inquiries received by Consumer Hotline on COVID-19 Vaccine Fraud (2): Do not easily accept offers like "I will make a reservation for your vaccine," "I will visit you to explain about vaccination," etc. (News)
- 2021.4
- Inquiries received by Consumer Hotline on COVID-19 Vaccine Fraud: Fraudsters often say "There's a way to raise the vaccination priority level," "Vaccine is available for a fee," etc. (News)
- 2021.4
- Not easy to gain from reselling, contrary to expectation! (Consultation Cases)
- 2021.4
- Beware of accidental ingestion of aromatic solution! Infants may drink reed diffuser solution and get hospitalized (News)
- 2021.3
- Watch out for trouble with car rental or car sharing; Carefully read contract terms such as insurance and check car scratches beforehand (News)
What's new
2021
2020
- 2020.12
- Hypochlorous acid water, claimed to be effective against viruses on surfaces (News)
- 2020.12
- Watch out for air bed leaks (News)
- 2020.12
- Beware of online medical beauty services touting weight loss! (Consultation Cases)
- 2020.12
- Ten major topics for 2020 related to consumer affairs (News)
- 2020.12
- Beware of trampoline accidents in play facilities! In the worst case, bone fracture or nerve damage (News)
- 2020.11
- Be careful with fake delivery notice through SMS. Do not access the URL! Never enter ID or password! (News)
- 2020.11
- Be careful with storage period of gas cartridges! Gas may leak due to deteriorated rubber seal (Consultation Cases)
- 2020.10
- Beware of invitation to job-hunting seminar! Unscrupulous businesses take advantage of student anxiety (Consultation Cases)
- 2020.10
- Beware of fake sites purporting to sell furniture and home appliances at bargain prices! Your order will never be delivered and you will be at a loss! (News)
- 2020.9
- Consumer problems experienced by people over 60 in FY2019: Record high among people over 80! Further attention is needed (News)
- 2020.9
- Caution! Troubles over online shopping on the increase affected by new normal of consumption - AccessibleTable- (News)
- 2020.9
- Caution! Troubles over online shopping on the increase affected by new normal of consumption (News)
- 2020.9
- Summary of consumer affairs inquiries related to COVID-19 (data through August 2020) (News)
- 2020.9
- Ethanol concentration of alcohol sanitizers, disinfectants and hand cleaners (liquid or gel type) (News)
- 2020.9
- Complete at home? Easy to get thin? Beware of weight loss ads for online medical beauty services! In some cases, self-injection of diabetes medication for slimming (News)
- 2020.9
- FY2019 Summary of Harmful and Hazardous Incident Data received through PIO-NET (News)
- 2020.8
- Break car glass with emergency escape hammer in case of submersion! Prepare for flood (News)
- 2020.8
- FY2019 Summary of Consumer Affairs Inquiries received through PIO-NET (News)
- 2020.8
- FY2019 Summary of inquiries about cross-border consumer disputes received by Cross-border Consumer center Japan (CCJ) (News)
- 2020.8
- FY2019 Summary of inquiries received by Consumer Hotline for Tourists (News)
- 2020.7
- FY2019 Summary of "Consumer Trouble Mailbox" - Your information helped improve price indication and terms of service! (News)
- 2020.7
- Beware of consumer problems caused by social media! (Consultation Cases)
- 2020.7
- Breach of obligation of explanation when soliciting purchase of investment condominium units; Claim for damages affirmed (Judgments)
- 2020.7
- Caution! Hot yoga may cause dizziness, hot flashes, nausea and headache during or after a lesson (News)
- 2020.6
- Caution! When stroller falls over, baby may fall from it (Consultation Cases)
- 2020.5
- Do you have the right information about products advertised as sanitizers or disinfectants? - Tips related to COVID-19 (News)
- 2020.4
- Beware of consumer problems caused by social media! Not only teens but also middle-aged and senior adults get involved in - AccessibleTable- (News)
- 2020.4
- Beware of consumer problems caused by social media! Not only teens but also middle-aged and senior adults get involved in (News)
- 2020.4
- Information on fragrance of fabric softener in 2020 (News)
- 2020.3
- Caution! Child may fall from diaper changing table! Risk of head injury is high and hospital stay may be required (News)
- 2020.3
- Beware of breakage of manual wheelchairs! Frame or wheel may break during use (News)
- 2020.2
- Beware of unscrupulous sales tactics capitalizing on coronavirus (quick report) (News)
- 2020.2
- Memorandum of Cooperation on Complaints Handling concluded between NCAC and Consumer Protection and Technical Regulatory Authority of Estonia (Previous Events)
- 2020.2
- Think twice before signing a contract for self-beauty treatment! While low price and convenience highlighted, there's been problems related to injuries and cancellation (News)
- 2020.2
- Gift of love? It might be a sign of international romance scam (News)
- 2020.1
- Beware of new type of billing fraud! You might receive scam calls about unsettled charges or settlement on damages (News)
- 2020.1
- Summary of the Year Since the Launch of the "Consumer Hotline for Tourists" - 65% of the inquiries are in Chinese - (News)
