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Low-key launch as Apple Watch finally goes on sale

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The Apple Watch launched globally on Friday with a small queue of Japanese tech-addicts lining up in Tokyo for Apple Inc's first wearable gadget, but there was no sign of the excitement usually attached to the company's product rollouts. (Reuters)

Japan stocks fall for first time in 4 days on stronger yen

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Japanese stocks fell for the first time in four days, paring the Topix index's biggest weekly gain since February, after weak US economic data pushed the yen higher against the dollar. (straitstimes.com)

Lawmakers work to restrict where drones are allowed to be flown

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The government and ruling parties on Friday began considering a plan to submit to the current Diet session a lawmaker-initiated bill for regulating drone flights, a move that comes in response to the discovery of a drone on the rooftop heliport of the Prime Minister's Office earlier this week. (The Japan News)

Sunkus store manager arrested for attempting to rob Lawson store

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The manager of a convenience store in Osaka has been arrested for robbing another convenience store in Osaka, police said Friday. (Japan Today)

Govt announces 18 cultural assets on 'Japan Heritage' list

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Japan's Cultural Affairs Agency said Friday it has put 18 cultural assets on the newly created "Japan Heritage" list in hopes of luring more foreign tourists and revitalizing regional economies. (Jiji Press)

Fukuoka cops arrest yakuza top boss for murder

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Fukuoka Prefectural Police on Friday took the acting chairman of the Kudo-kai organized crime group into custody for a shooting death that took place seven years ago, reports the Sankei Shimbun (April 24). (Tokyo Reporter)

Man turns himself in to Fukui police, saying he landed drone at Abe's office

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Japanese police said Friday they are investigating a man who claimed responsibility for landing a drone on the roof of the Japanese prime minister's office this week. (Japan Today)

Survivors, bereaved families mark 10th year since deadly derailment

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Survivors and bereaved families of victims on Saturday marked the 10th anniversary of a fatal train derailment in western Japan that took the lives of 107 people, hoping such an accident never happens again. (Kyodo)

Surfing hopes to ride wave of popularity into Tokyo Olympics

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Surfing, buoyed by the International Olympic Committee's Agenda 2020 reforms, is targeting a spot at the Tokyo Olympics in five years time. (Japan Today)

Taiji dolphin culls dealt setback

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The world's leading zoo organization last week announced it has lost patience with Japan's continued use of dolphins from the fisheries drives at Taiji, Wakayama Prefecture, and suspended its Japanese member from its roster. (Japan Times)

France defends Renault stake increase in letter to Ghosn

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French Economy Minister Emmanuel Macron has written to Renault boss Carlos Ghosn to defend the government's surprise stake increase in the carmaker and reject claims it endangers the Renault-Nissan alliance. (The Japan News)

Robots and dinosaurs at Niconico gala

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Robots and dinosaurs mingled with cosplayers as Japan's largest video-sharing website Niconico on Saturday opened its two-day meet-up gala which is expected to attract more than 100,000 fans for the offline get together. (Japan Today)

Fragments of human skull found in supermarket toilet

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Fragments of a human skull were found in a toilet outside a supermarket in Tokyo's Nerima Ward, police said on Saturday. (Japan Today)

As Japan's population ages, robots seen as workforce solution

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A crowd gathers near the entrance of Tokyo's upscale Mitsukoshi Department Store, which traces its roots to a kimono shop in the late 17th century. (CNN)

Main Buddhism event held in Zenkoji Temple

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A traditional ritual has been held at a more than 1400-year-old Buddhist temple in central Japan. (NHK)

Tokyo MX drone lands in British Embassy in Tokyo

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A drone normally used for aerial photography by broadcaster Tokyo Metropolitan Television Broadcasting Corp (Tokyo MX) was found on the grounds of the British Embassy in Tokyo on April 23, the company admitted Saturday. (Japan Today)

Radioactive soil removed from Tokyo park

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Workers on Saturday removed radioactive soil from a Tokyo playground where extremely high radiation levels had worried local residents for days, an official said. (Japan Today)

Fast food chains crowd into Japanese market

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Foreign fast food and casual dining companies are ready to take a bite out of Japan's food market, in spite of the country's hampering tax hikes and reports about the struggles of major players like McDonald's. (shingetsunewsagency.com)

Police investigate drone-suspect's online blog

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Japanese police have arrested a 40-year-old man for allegedly landing a drone on the roof of the Prime Minister's office in Tokyo. It was found on Wednesday. (NHK)

Tennis: Nishikori wins Barcelona final

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Kei Nishikori of Japan has won the Barcelona Open tennis tournament for 2 straight years. It was his second win of the season and his 9th career title. (NHK)
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