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Fundoshi make comeback among women, young men

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Fundoshi, or loincloths, are making a comeback. The traditional Japanese underwear rapidly disappeared after World War II with the spread of Western-style clothing. But thanks to such merits as superior airflow and a reputation for energizing its wearer when the strings are tightened, fundoshi are getting a second look. (The Japan News)

National Stadium fixtures go on sale as memorabilia

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Fixtures from the National Stadium in Shinjuku Ward, Tokyo, which will soon be demolished to make way for the main venue for the 2020 Tokyo Olympics and Paralympics, went on sale Saturday. (The Japan News)

Onodera on Japan minesweeping for sea lanes

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Defense Minister Itsunori Onodera says Japan should be able to join international minesweeping operations in sea lanes in the event of an armed attack. (NHK)

35 year-old-man arrested for exposing himself to schoolgirls

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Police in Tokyo said Saturday that a 35-year-old man has been arrested after he was caught exposing himself in front of a young middle school-aged girl on a roadside in Edogawa Ward. (Japan Today)

Ancient game played to pray for Japan's victory

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A ball-kicking game was played at a shrine in Japan's ancient capital of Kyoto to pray for the country's success at the World Cup soccer finals that begin in Brazil next month. (NHK)

Yamanote line in Tokyo to get 30th station by 2020

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JR East said Saturday that the Yamanote line will get a new station-its 30th-by the 2020 Olympics. (Japan Today)

Train operations resume in Fukushima evacuation area

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Train operations on a Joban Line section that have been suspended due to the March 2011 earthquake and tsunami, and the subsequent nuclear accident were restarted on Sunday. (Jiji Press)

Body of missing tanker captain found after blast

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The missing captain of an oil tanker that exploded and sank off a Japanese port has been found dead, according to the coast guard. (Japan Today)

Tokyo gets its first Bitcoin ATM-at The Pink Cow of all places

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While most ATMs in Tokyo are located in convenience stores, in train stations, or on important street corners, Tokyo's first fully operational Bitcoin ATM is located in The Pink Cow, a Cal-Mex restaurant and bar in the middle of Roppongi. (japansubculture.com)

Architect blasts new Tokyo Olympics stadium as 'a sin, a crime'

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A revised plan for Japan's new stadium for the 2020 Olympics is still so wasteful and large for the site that it's a "sin" - one that destroys the power of the original design, a Tokyo architect running a petition drive against the structure said. (Japan Times)

Rally by families of Japanese abducted by N.Korea

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Families of Japanese abducted by North Korea have attended a rally following the North's announcement that it is reopening an investigation into the fate of the abductees. (NHK)

Jellyfish aquarium reopens in Yamagata

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An aquarium known for its jellyfish exhibits has reopened in a new building in the northeastern prefecture of Yamagata. (NHK)

Govt to take aim at falling population

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The nation's declining population is the next big challenge now that the government has put an end to deflation and revived the economy, according to a draft report. (The Japan News)

4K test broadcast to revive TV biz hopes

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So-called 4K ultrahigh-resolution TV broadcasts are to start on a trial basis Monday, raising expectations within the electrical appliance industry that extremely vivid images will help halt the continued slump in TV sales. (The Japan News)

Visit to Japan by world's largest container ship may be its last

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When the new Marstal Maersk container ship docked at Yokohama Port on May 23, it likely marked the first and last visit to Japan by the world's largest container ship, at least for a while. (Asahi)

GPIF's $200 billion bombshell to aid Abe inflation: Japan Credit

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Prime Minister Shinzo Abe's inflation drive may get a boost as Nomura Holdings Inc. forecasts as much as $200 billion in foreign asset purchases by Japan's pension funds will weaken the yen. (Bloomberg)

Removal of milk from school lunches sparks debate over dietary habits

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Milk doesn't go well with Japanese cuisine, called "washoku," does it? This simple question has provoked a heated controversy over school lunch menus. (Asahi)

The temperatures are big in Japan

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Japan is currently in the grips of a heatwave that has swept right across the country. Much of Japan has been has been sweltering for two days now as the temperature topped 35 Celsius on Saturday and Sunday. (aljazeera.com)

Man arrested for molesting woman on limousine bus ride to Narita

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Police said Sunday they have arrested a 21-year-old man for molesting a 17-year-old girl during a limousine bus ride from Tokyo Station to Narita airport. (Japan Today)

Golf: Matsuyama wins playoff to claim Memorial title

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Hideki Matsuyama earned his first victory in America and validation as one of golf's young stars Sunday with birdie on the 18th hole to force a playoff and a 10-foot par putt on the first extra to win the Memorial. (Japan Times)
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