Man stole beef, tracked by police 1,000 km across Japan.
A thief was tracked and arrested over 1,000 kilometers away for stealing two packs of ground beef in Japan.
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Japan tackling school bullying with local support.
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Nikkei gains nearly 20% in 2024.
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Japan's G7 role grows in a fractured global landscape.
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Okinawa faces increased cases of missing elderly individuals with dementia.
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Romance scams in Japan are increasingly threatening relationships.
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Akihabara curry restaurant files for bankruptcy after 50 years.
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Japan's school soccer tournament fosters future talent amidst drama and dreams.
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Japan plans to establish a disaster management agency.
Japan is forming a disaster management agency to improve preparedness and response for future earthquakes and crises.
Top 10 annoying behaviors of foreign tourists on Japanese trains, as identified in a survey.
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