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Junior High Student Arrested for Fraud: Oversized Suit Exposes Illegal Job

A 15-year-old student from Kashiwa City was arrested for attempted fraud. His illegal part-time job for Christmas was uncovered by a too-large suit.
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Kitakyushu McDonald’s Stabbing: Community Mourns as Suspect Remains at Large

A tragic stabbing at a Kitakyushu McDonald's left a girl dead. As the suspect remains at large, over 2,000 students stay home.
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Cambodian Intern Sues Tochigi Farm Owner for Sexual Assault and Forced Abortion

A Cambodian intern sues a Tochigi strawberry farm owner for repeated sexual assaults, pregnancy, and a forced abortion. The owner denies claims.
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Government Takes Action Against Illegal Part-Time Jobs, Police to Use “Pretend to Be Employed” Operation

The government decides on emergency crime prevention measures, including the police's "pretend to be employed" operation to combat illegal part-time jobs.
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Kotatsu vs Air Conditioner: Which Has a Cheaper Electricity Bill After 8 Hours?

Compare the electricity bills of a kotatsu and air conditioner after 8 hours of use to find out which one is cheaper.
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Sompo Japan Employee Forged Policies, Defrauded $530,000 from Customers

A 78-year-old agency employee in Niigata forged insurance policies, defrauding $530,000. Sompo Japan investigates the case.
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Mitsubishi UFJ Bank Safe Deposit Theft: Dozens Report Losses, Poor Management

Dozens of victims report safe deposit box theft at Mitsubishi UFJ Bank. President Hanzawa admits sloppy asset management and oversight issues.
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30% of Women Are “Bath Cancelers”? Survey Reveals Why Women Skip Baths

A survey reveals that 30% of women are "bath cancelers," skipping baths due to fatigue or other reasons. Discover the characteristics behind this trend.
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Become a Boat Captain on Lake Biwa: $24,000 Annual Salary, Relocation Support

Lake Biwa's Okishima Island seeks ferry captains with $24,000 annual salary and relocation support amid a tourist boom.
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Kyoto Restaurant Sign: “Japanese Readers Only” Sparks Legal and Ethical Debate

A Kyoto restaurant's sign stating "Japanese readers only" raises controversy over language-based discrimination and legal concerns.
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Efforts to Address Nursing Care Staff Shortage by Recruiting in Southeast Asia

Japan boosts efforts to recruit nursing care workers from Southeast Asia, providing subsidies for local recruitment costs.
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Kurdish Defendant Hasgul Abbas Reoffends After Suspended Sentence for Rape

Kurdish man Hasgul Abbas, sentenced to a suspended sentence, commits brutal sexual crimes against women again, now on trial.