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The decision incensed netizens around the country, with 2chan’s founder even getting involved.
Travel restrictions finally set to be lifted as country returns to pre-pandemic entry procedures.
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Change is part of first update to Guidelines for Official Writing Composition in 70 years.
COVID-19 pandemic measures mean a sharpened pencil must be prepared for each of thousands of potential voters.
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The top 10 annoying foreign tourist behaviors on trains, as chosen by Japanese people【Survey】
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