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Japan
Asahi Shimbun (JP)
Crime & Justice
Former Amagasaki City Councilor Accused of Embezzlement Claims Not Guilty for Some Charges
A former city councilor from Amagasaki, accused of embezzling public funds and forgery, has claimed partial innocence during his initial trial.
Mar 16 • 10:00 UTC
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Japan
Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local
Food Poisoning from Delivered Bento, 342 People Report Symptoms, Some with Norovirus
A food poisoning incident linked to a bento maker in Japan affected 342 individuals, with some testing positive for norovirus, but all symptoms have since resolved.
Mar 6 • 09:50 UTC
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Japan
Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local
Payment of 5,905 yen for early termination at a part-time job
A report details a case of a part-time worker in Japan receiving payment for being terminated early from a job found through the app, Timmy.
Feb 22 • 22:00 UTC
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Japan
Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local
Aoyama Shigeteru of the Liberal Democratic Party wins in Hyogo District 8, overcoming candidates from the centrist and Ishin parties
Shigeteru Aoyama of the Liberal Democratic Party has secured victory in Hyogo's 8th district, traditionally a stronghold for Komeito, defeating candidates from centrist and Ishin parties.
Feb 8 • 11:17 UTC