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People in Japan are concerned for the nurse who’s become the object of a killer’s affections.
Kyoto neighborhood organization says it would “destroy the peaceful lifestyle” of local residents.
The family that steals together stays together…until they have to go to separate men’s and women’s prisons of course.
Disgruntled 34-year-old woman says she wished the staff had died and Kyoto Animation workers lived.
President of Gainax, production company that made Evangelion TV series, allegedly told her “It’s practice for when you become famous.”
Guidelines from ministry say “any corporal punishment, no matter how light, is prohibited.”
Japan is known for its amazing delivery services, but behind the scenes there’s a lot of stress in keeping up the high standard.
Workers are said to be participating in the government’s Technical Intern Training Program.
One of Tokyo’s neighbors may become the first place in Japan to enact punishment for hate speech.
Workers begin gutting interior of Fushimi anime studio in preparation of tearing down its frame.
Farmer didn’t bother to lock the door to his storehouse, because who steals sweet potatoes?
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