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The Diary of Anne Frank vandalized

February 21, 2014 - 23:12
The Diary of Anne Frank and related books have been vandalized at dozens of libraries in Tokyo. (NHK)
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Woman found dead in car spoke to police about boyfriend's abuse

February 20, 2014 - 23:02
A 26-year-old woman who was found shot dead in a car in Gunma Prefecture on Wednesday consulted police last year after her former boyfriend allegedly assaulted her. (Japan Today)
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Man arrested for murdering wife, grandmother

February 20, 2014 - 23:00
Police in Niigata City have arrested a 31-year-old man on suspicion of murdering his wife and his grandmother last November. (Japan Today)
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Bali boat captain held over Japan divers' accident

February 20, 2014 - 22:50
Indonesian police have arrested the captain of a boat that took a group of Japanese divers on an ill-fated expedition off Bali in which at least one woman died, an official said on Thursday. (South China Morning Post)
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Japan ex-sumo wrestler arrested for 'fake marriage'

February 20, 2014 - 22:26
Japanese police have arrested a sumo wrestler-turned-restaurateur for allegedly staging a sham marriage to a South Korean bar hostess 20 years his junior, officials and reports said Thursday. (New Straits Times)
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Kichijoji defendant denies intent to kill

February 20, 2014 - 22:24
An 18-year-old Romanian has denied that he intended to kill a 22-year-old woman when he and a Japanese friend stabbed her during a robbery in February 2013. (The Japan News)
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Rescued Japan divers heading home after Bali ordeal

February 20, 2014 - 10:00
Four Japanese scuba divers who went missing off Bali for three days left hospital Thursday and prepared to return home, as they revealed they were "swallowed by big waves" during a terrifying ordeal at sea. (Jakarta Globe)
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Man found dead in Yamanashi home

February 19, 2014 - 07:51
Police in Fuefuki, Yamanashi Prefecture, said Wednesday that a 57-year-old man was found dead at his home on Monday morning. (Japan Today)
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Nine hurt when Cathay Pacifc Airways plane hits turbulence over Japan

February 19, 2014 - 05:58
Cathay Pacific Airways says nine people were injured when a Boeing 747 hit severe turbulence over Japan. (cbsnews.com)
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Man arrested for stomping on children's feet

February 18, 2014 - 23:37
Police in Tokyo have arrested a 39-year-old man for stomping on children's feet on five separate occasions. (Japan Today)
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Man arrested for attempted kidnapping of 10-year-old girl in Tokyo

February 18, 2014 - 23:35
Tokyo metropolitan police said Tuesday they have arrested a 29-year-old man in Adachi Ward, after he bound a 10-year-old girl's hands and feet, and forced her into a large duffle bag in an attempted kidnapping last July. (Japan Today)
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Stimulants seized at Narita Airport hit record high in 2013

February 18, 2014 - 22:13
The amount of stimulants seized at Narita International Airport in 2013 grew 1.6-fold from the previous year to some 270 kilograms, the highest figure since the airport, near Tokyo, opened in 1978, local customs said Tuesday. (Jiji Press)
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Body found off Bali identified as one of 2 missing Japanese

February 18, 2014 - 22:02
A body of a female scuba diver found Tuesday near the Indonesian resort island of Bali has been identified as Ritsuko Miyata, one of the two remaining Japanese women who disappeared while scuba diving in the area last week, according to medical officials. (Kyodo)
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Man arrested for sending death threats to female 'talent'

February 18, 2014 - 03:58
Police have arrested a 33-year-old company employee for posting a death threat to a 21-year-old female "talent" on her blog. (Japan Today)
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2 bodies found beneath floor in Kyoto residence; possible link to mass suicide 8 years ago

February 18, 2014 - 03:56
Police said Monday that the bodies of two people were discovered wrapped in a vinyl sheet beneath the floorboards of a house in Kyoto's Fushimi Ward, and that they may be linked to the suicides of three people in the same house eight years ago. (Japan Today)
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Hungry drivers, shoppers find shelves bare

February 18, 2014 - 02:42
Drivers had to endure empty stomachs on Sunday as many food items were sold out at supermarkets and other stores along major roads in eastern Japan, due to heavy snowfall over the weekend that paralyzed local transportation networks. (The Japan News)
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Honduras has highest murder rate in world - Japan the lowest!

February 18, 2014 - 02:40
Honduras has the highest murder rate in the World after its country has been infiltrated by Mexican drug cartels who use it as a pit stop for U.S. bound drugs from South America, a UN report has found. (sundayworld.com)
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Local govts struggle to clear heavy snowfall

February 18, 2014 - 02:28
The recent heavy snowfall that hit eastern Japan paralyzed traffic systems in many areas, leaving a number of communities isolated. (The Japan News)
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Second Japan snow storm leaves thousands stranded as toll rises to 23

February 17, 2014 - 00:35
Snow-choked roads cut off thousands on Tuesday as parts of Japan struggled to dig out from its second storm in a week, with the death toll rising to at least 23. (Reuters)
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University student arrested for posting naked pictures of 13-year-old girl

February 16, 2014 - 02:13
Police have arrested a 20-year-old University of Tokyo student for taking several pictures of a naked 13-year-old school girl and circulating them via his mobile phone. (Japan Today)
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