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914 Cases of Inappropriate Care Found at Nurseries in Japan
Japan has confirmed 914 cases of inappropriate child care, including 90 cases of abuse, at nursery s...
May 13, 2023
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Conspiracy Theories Surrounding Abe Shooting Due to ‘Cognitive Distortion’
Conspiracy theories regarding the shooting death of former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe in Nara last Ju...
May 13, 2023
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New Tokyo Condo to Feature Sauna As More People Look to Let Off Steam
Looking for an edge in the hot residential market, real estate giant Daiwa House Industry Co. plans ...
May 11, 2023
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Tokyu Toyoko, Meguro Lines Partly Suspended due to Glitch Believed to be Caused by Lightning
The Tokyu Toyoko Line has suspended its service between Shibuya and Musashi-Kosugi stations after a ...
May 11, 2023
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My Number Glitch Raises Privacy Fears
A service enabling My Number cardholders to print copies of birth and residence certificates at conv...
May 11, 2023
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New Service Makes It Possible for My Number Cardholders to Leave Their IDs at Home
A service enabling My Number cardholders to use a smartphone app in place of the physical identifica...
May 11, 2023
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Upper-5 Quake Hits Chiba Pref. for 1st Time in 11 Years
Four people were slightly injured after a strong earthquake with an estimated magnitude of 5.2 struc...
May 11, 2023
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‘Fireball’ Sightings in Japan Posted on Social Media
Many people posted on social media that they saw a fireball-like light moving in the sky over the so...
May 11, 2023
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Kampai! Nagano Sake-Tasting Event Held in Tokyo
At the Yomoyama Nagano sake-tasting event, visitors could meet and talk with toji master brewers and...
May 11, 2023
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(Update2) Strong Earthquake Hits Japan’s Chiba
Tokyo, May 11 (Jiji Press)—A strong earthquake with an estimated magnitude of 5.4 hit Chiba and neig...
May 11, 2023
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Strong Earthquake Rocks Chiba, Tokyo
An earthquake measuring upper 5 on the Japan Meteorological Agency’s 7-point scale hit Kisarazu, Chi...
May 11, 2023
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Compact No-Bathroom Flats Popular Among Young Japanese
An increasing number of young people are living in tiny apartments, some even without bathrooms. The...
May 10, 2023
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AI Demonstrates Passing Score on Medical Practitioner Exam in Japan
The latest version of an artificial intelligence model developed by U.S.-based OpenAI Inc. has demon...
May 10, 2023
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Carnation Shipping at Peak Ahead of Mother’s Day in Japan
People are busily preparing carnations for shipping ahead of Mother’s Day on Sunday in Nishio, Aichi...
May 10, 2023
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Salted Cherry Blossom Petals Hit High Season in Shimane Pref.
Production has hit high season for a group of residents making salted cherry blossom petals in Unnan...
May 10, 2023
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