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Gov't grants 2016 spring decorations to 4,024 Japanese, 90 foreigners

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This year's spring decorations will recognize 4,024 Japanese and 90 foreigners for their achievements in business, culture and the arts, the government said Friday. (Japan Today)

Mitsubishi Heavy shows off megacruiser at German port

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HAMBURG, Germany -- A giant cruise liner constructed by Mitsubishi Heavy Industries opened its doors here Friday ahead of its entry into regular service. (Nikkei)

Japan's largest railway museum opens in Kyoto

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West Japan Railway Co. opened the nation's largest railway museum to the public in Kyoto on Friday. (the-japan-news.com)

Ex-Giant Kasahara arrested over gambling

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In the latest development in the gambling scandal involving Yomiuri Giants players, the Metropolitan Police Department on Friday arrested restaurateur Satoshi Saito, 38, on suspicion of running gambling operations for the purpose of gain and former Giants pitcher Shoki Kasahara, 25, on suspicion of assisting the operations. (the-japan-news.com)

Kanagwa cops: Man, wife in shotgun murder-suicide

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Kanagawa Prefectural Police are investigating what is believed to have been a murder-suicide in an apartment in Kawasaki City, reports the Sankei Shimbun (April 30). (Tokyo Reporter)

'Furusato nozei' donations to Kumamoto surging after quakes

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An increasing number of people are using the "furusato nozei" hometown donation program to support Kumamoto Prefecture, southwestern Japan, which has been hit hard by a recent series of strong earthquakes. (Jiji Press)

Osaka woman left Y3.5 million worth of stimulant drugs in Mcdonald's

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The Osaka District Public Prosecutor's Office has filed charges of drug trafficking against a 40-year-old woman who left a large quantity of illegal drugs inside a fast-food outlet, reports the Asahi Shimbun (April 30). (Tokyo Reporter)

Kishida conveys concerns over maritime issues to China's Wang

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Japanese Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida conveyed Tokyo's concerns over the situations in the East China Sea and the South China Sea to his Chinese counterpart, Wang Yi, during their meeting in Beijing on Saturday. (Jiji Press)

Man arrested for assaulting 13-year-old girl on street

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Police in Chofu, Tokyo, have arrested a 47-year-old part-time worker on suspicion of assaulting a 13-year-old girl as she walked home in February. (Japan Today)

Aso expresses concern over stronger yen

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Japan's Finance Minister Taro Aso expressed strong concerns on Saturday over the recent surge in the Japanese yen against the dollar. He warned against one-sided, speculative movements in the foreign exchange market. (NHK)

Abe to set upper house election for July 10

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Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe is considering setting this summer's House of Councillors election for July 10 and the announcement of the poll for June 22, when the official campaign period starts, government sources said Sunday. (Jiji Press)

Citizen marathons aim to attract foreign tourists

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The number of foreign tourists participating in citizen marathons has increased dramatically. With host cities seeing a significant economic impact due to increased demand for accommodations and meals, local governments and the tourism industry are noticing the potential for "running tourism". (the-japan-news.com)

Foreign volunteers helping to rebuild lives in Kumamoto

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Casualty statistics can give a misleading impression of the havoc inflicted by natural disasters. For instance, the most recent updates for the magnitude-6.5 and 7.3 earthquakes that hit Kumamoto and Oita prefectures on April 14 and 16 give casualty figures of 49 killed and more than 2,000 injured. It may be tempting to add "only." (Japan Times)

Top companies move to hire more foreign employees

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Japan's top companies are increasingly moving to give foreign people permanent contracts, judging that the benefits of diversification are well worth the challenges. (Japan Times)

Elementary school teacher caught lifting man's wallet on train

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Police in Saitama said Sunday they have arrested a 23-year-old elementary school teacher on suspicion of attempting to steal a man's wallet on a train. (Japan Today)

Search for last missing person scaled back in quake-hit Kumamoto

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The search on the ground for the last missing person in the series of powerful earthquakes that hit Kumamoto Prefecture recently was terminated on Sunday due to persistent fears of secondary disasters. (Jiji Press)

One-quarter of quake dead had returned home

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NHK has learned that at least one-quarter of the people who died as a result of the earthquakes that hit Japan's southwest had gone home from temporary shelters before the second major tremor. (NHK)

Mitsubishi Motors drags on Nissan as minicar sales fall 51%

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Mitsubishi Motors Corp.'s fuel economy testing fraud has hit its partner Nissan Motor Co. in domestic showrooms, with the latter automaker posting a steeper plunge in April minicar sales and overall market share. (Japan Times)

Annual 'Cool Biz' energy-saving casual wear campaign kicks off

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Japan on Monday began its annual "Cool Biz" campaign, which encourages workers to dress more casually to help reduce energy use, with government offices allowing polo shirts, Hawaiian-style aloha shirts and similar attire. (Japan Times)

Mt. Fuji info center opens for tourist season

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The information center at the 5th station of Japan's iconic Mount Fuji has opened, kicking off the 2016 tourist season. The center offers information in 7 languages. (NHK)
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