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Over 7,000 teachers in Japan took mental health sick leave in 2024 academic year
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Japan law opening phone app stores to go into effect
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Japan state coffers get record amount of assets of deceased in FY2024
Japanese government coffers have received a record 129.1 billion yen from the assets of deceased people without heirs…
Japan eyes measures against foreigners who don’t pay pension, health insurance
Japan’s government is eyeing tougher measures against foreign residents who fall behind on public health insurance or pension…
Japanese experts warn of rapid spread of foreign bookworm
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Govt. report: Workers’ compensation for mental health hits record high
A Japanese government report says a record high number of people applied for workers’ compensation for mental-health disorders…
Trump praises Ohtani as one of baseball’s best pitchers and hitters
US President Donald Trump heaped praise on Japanese Major League Baseball superstar Ohtani Shohei for his phenomenal performance…
Analysis: Ishiba's motivation to step down – nhk.or.jp
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Japanese police explain new cycling fines in rulebook
Reckless cyclists in Japan will be subject to a new penalty system starting next April. And the National…