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No Meat Eaten in Akita Supermarket Bear Attack, Deli Sections Ransacked

After a bear broke into a supermarket in Akita City and attacked an employee, no meat was eaten despite the ransacking of the deli sections.
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Real Estate Company Says “LGBT Must Consult Landlord” – Experts Question Intent

Real estate company explains no discrimination in "LGBT must consult landlord" clause, but experts raise concerns about intent.
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Tachibana Takashi to File Criminal Charges Against Lawyer Gohara Nobuo

Tachibana Takashi, leader of the NHK Party, announces he will file criminal charges against lawyer Gohara Nobuo, following his own criminal charges.
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Shohei Ohtani Wins Grand Prize & Athlete Category at Yahoo! Search Awards 2024

Shohei Ohtani takes home both the Grand Prize and Athlete Category for the second consecutive year at the Yahoo! Search Awards 2024.
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Former Chunichi Dragons Pitcher Takuya Mitsuma Reveals Pressure from Public Institution in Strawberry Farming

Takuya Mitsuma, ex-Chunichi Dragons pitcher turned strawberry farmer, reveals pressure from a public institution during his farming journey.
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Niigata City Settles Damages for Artwork Destroyed by Students During School Trip

Niigata City agrees to pay $44,400 in damages after junior high students destroyed artwork at the Echigo-Tsumari Art Triennale during a school trip.
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$297,000 Missing from Hofu City Silver Human Resources Center, Key Staff Resign

$297,000 is missing from the Hofu City Silver Human Resources Center in Yamaguchi, with key staff resigning and documents burned.
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Japanese Women Among the Least Likely to Have Children: Shocking Report

A new report reveals Japanese women are the least likely to have children, with births projected to fall below 700,000 in 2024.
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Digitalization of Route Buses: Challenges for Japan’s Elderly and IT-Illiterate

Japan lags in digitalization, leaving elderly passengers behind as route buses go digital. Experts warn of inefficiency risks.
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Vietnamese Suspect Arrested for Counterfeiting 50+ My Number Cards in Japan

Nguyen Cong Anh, a Vietnamese man in Gunma, arrested for forging over 50 My Number and residence cards following social media instructions.
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Bear Captured and Exterminated After Attacking Employee at Akita Supermarket

A bear that attacked an employee at the Itoku Tsuchizaki Minato Store in Akita was captured and exterminated on December 2, 2024.
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Old Media Asks “Should Social Media Be Banned?” 79% of Viewers Agree

Old media asks if social media should be banned, with 79% of viewers supporting the ban, sparking lively debate on its impact.