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Record 49.8 billion yen stolen in special frauds in Japan

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The amount of money stolen through special frauds, such as "It's me" scams, totaled 49,873 million yen during the 11 months through November, far over the full-year record of 48.9 billion yen logged last year, the Japanese police said Monday. (Jiji Press)

Foreign visitors to Japan exceed 13 million for 1st time

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The number of foreign visitors to Japan this year has exceeded 13 million for the first time ever, the transport and tourism ministry said Monday. (Jiji Press)

Chaos at Tokyo Station forces JR East to print more centennial Suica cards

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East Japan Railway Co. (JR East) announced Monday that the company will reprint Suica electronic cards commemorating Tokyo Station's 100th anniversary so that there will be enough cards for everyone who wants to buy them. (The Japan News)

Emperor Akihito calls for efforts for better Japan

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Turning 81 on Tuesday, Japanese Emperor Akihito called for continued national efforts to make Japan a better country. (Jiji Press)

Average world temperature to hit an all-time high

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The average world temperature this year is expected to be the highest on record in the past 120 years. Weather authorities in Japan are warning of increasing cases of abnormal weather. (NHK)

Licca-chan dolls in ANA uniforms to take flight

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All Nippon Airways Co. on Christmas Day will start selling a line of Japan's popular Licca-chan dolls featuring the company's new flight attendant uniforms, ANA said Dec. 22. (Asahi)

Rubbernecking gone too far? Net users react to crowds taking pics of train hit by suicide jumper

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Picture the scene: You're out late one night, waiting to catch your train home. Finally it rolls up to the platform, its front window caved in, cracks spider-webbing through the glass. That's when you hear the announcement: due to a human-involved accident, operations have been suspended. (rocketnews24.com)

Wrestler Yoshida captures 12th national title, runs winning streak to 102 matches

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Women's 53-kg wrestling world champion Saori Yoshida defeated Chiho Hamada at the national championships on Tuesday. (Japan Times)

Japan Post Holdings, units plan to list in Tokyo in Sept

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The Japanese government plans to list Japan Post Holdings Co Ltd and its banking and insurance units on the Tokyo Stock Exchange in September next year, the Nikkei reported. (Reuters)

Japanese Defense Minister Eto to decline post in new Cabinet: sources

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Defense Minister Akinori Eto has decided to decline an offer to retain his position in the post-election Cabinet of Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, sources at the ruling Liberal Democratic Party said Tuesday, adding former defense chief Gen Nakatani is seen as a likely replacement. (Kyodo)

Man arrested for stealing woman's high heel shoes, smartphone

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Police in Tokyo have arrested a 33-year-old unemployed man for slapping a 22-year-old woman and stealing her high heel shoes and smartphone. (Japan Today)

Hashimoto quits Ishin leadership

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Osaka Mayor Toru Hashimoto resigned Tuesday as co-leader of Ishin no To (Japan Innovation Party) to focus on local elections in the spring, a move likely to further weaken the party's clout at the national level. (Japan Times)

Japan to cut taxi fleet to ease congested market

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Japan's transport ministry is moving to limit the number of taxis in about 30 localities nationwide to address a supply glut. (Nikkei)

4 pedestrians bitten by 3 dogs in Fukuoka

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Four men and women sustained minor injuries when they were bitten by three dogs on a roadside in Fukuoka City. (Japan Today)

People celebrate Emperor Akihito's birthday

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Tens of thousands of people visited the Imperial Palace in Tokyo on Tuesday to celebrate the 81st birthday of Emperor Akihito. (NHK)

Youth arrested for stabbing three people in Hiroshima

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An 18-year-old youth was arrested on Tuesday after he allegedly stabbed three people in an apartment in Hiroshima. (Japan Today)

Roppongi bar manager arrested for assault of customer will billiard cue

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Tokyo Metropolitan Police on Tuesday arrested a member of the bosozoku motorcycle gang Dragon for assaulting a customer in a bar he managed earlier this year, reports the Sankei Shimbun (Dec. 23). (Tokyo Reporter)

Abe reelected PM, forms 3rd Cabinet

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Prime Minister Shinzo Abe launched his third Cabinet on Wednesday night after he was reelected as the nation's 97th prime minister in votes held in both chambers of the Diet earlier in the day. (The Japan News)

Kyoto shrine celebrates return of venerated religious objects after repair work

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Ujigamijinja shrine, a World Heritage site, held a ceremony Dec. 24 to celebrate the return of sacred deities to its main hall following year-long restoration work. (Asahi)

Japanese fishing boat sinks off Shimane, 2 killed

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A Japanese fishing ship sank in the Sea of Japan off the western part of the nation early Wednesday morning. Two crewmembers have died and 3 are missing. (NHK)
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