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  Japanese Netizens Shocked At UK’s ‘Youngest Parents’
  Japanese netizens express shock at the news that 12-year old girl and 13-year old boy have had a child in the UK, but they also have words of support for the pair.
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  Warning As Accidents Involving Smartphones On The Rise
  The Tokyo Fire Department reveals more people than ever had to be taken to hospital this year as a result of injuries caused by smartphone use; netizens respond.
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  ‘Welcome Ceremonies’ A Thing Of The Past, Says Nestle Japan
  MyNavi News reports that Nestle Japan is to end the traditional Japanese 'welcoming ceremony' for new employees, branding it a thing of the past; netizens respond.
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  Peach Aviation To Cancel 2000 Flights Due To Pilot Shortage
  Yahoo! Japan reports that Peach Aviation has announced that it is to cancel 2000 flights between May and October due to pilot shortages; netizens concerned.
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  Justin Bieber Criticized Over Yasukuni, Netizens Angry
  Canadian idol Justin Bieber is criticised by Chinese and Korean fans over his recent Yasukuni Shrine visit; Japanese netizens supportive of Bieber's actions.
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  Men Want Slim Girls, Not Fat ‘Marshmallow Girls’ Says Survey
  A new survey suggests that most Japanese men still prefer slim women and that plump "marshmallow girls" were never desirable; netizens say the results are obvious.
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  ‘Adult AKB’ Member Announced For Idol Group AKB48, Reactions
  Popular idol group AKB48 announce that a 37 year old mother of two will join the group for a limited time as part of a promotion; netizens skeptical of "Adult AKB".
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  Teacher In Trouble For Attending Son’s School Entrance Ceremony
  Teacher finds herself in hot water after failing to attend her own school's matriculation so she could attend her son's school entrance ceremony; netizens critical.
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  PM Slated On Facebook For Spring Shopping Spree After Tax Rise
  PM Abe Shinzo ignites Facebook debate after posting about first shopping trip since the consumption tax increase in which he spent 40,000; netizen opinion split.
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  ‘Frustrated’ Girl Sets Fire To Building With Lighter
  A girl sets fire to an abandoned elementary school building because she was 'pissed off' with work; Yahoo! netizens call for her identity to be made public.
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  Top Five Reasons To Date An Otaku Guy
  An article lists top five reasons to date an otaku guy - including that he'd be able to fix his girlfriend's computer for free - but 2ch netizens are not amused.
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  Korean Girl Group’s Song Banned In Korea Over Japanese Lyric
  Yonhap reports that a Korean TV station has banned the broadcast of girl-group CRAYON POP's new single due to the use of a Japanese word; Japanese netizens respond.
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  International Court Orders Ban On Japan Research Whaling
  Japan is ordered to stop research whaling by the International Court of Justice after judge finds it was not for research purposes; netizen responses from Twitter.
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  Politician’s Remarks Over Independence Activist Anger Korea
  Japanese politician Suga Yoshihide comes under fire from South Korea after terming independence activist An Jung Geun, a "terrorist"; Yahoo netizens fight back.
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  Famous IT Company Makes Employees Eat Lunch In Shopping Mall
  An employee of a famous Japanese IT company reveals on website Oshiete! Goo that the company makes part time staff eat their lunch in a nearby mall; netizens angry.
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  SHARP Develop Talking ‘Little Sister’ Robot Vacuum
  Electronics company SHARP are testing a robot vacuum that features the voice of a 'little sister'-type moe character and can interact with users; netizens confused.
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  Japanese ‘Sex Film’ Featuring Orgy A Hit With Female Viewers
  Yahoo! Japan reports that controversial new film "Ai no Uzu", which features scenes of group sex, is a hit with female viewers in packed theatres; netizens shocked.
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