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  Netizens Criticize Mother Who ‘Gets Too Much Welfare Money’
  An article in the Asahi Shimbun that reported on the story of a single mother of two who was recieving 290,000 yen in benefits every month is criticized by netizens.
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  Sharp To Form Capital and Business Alliance With Samsung?
  According to a source, Japanese electronics manufacturer SHARP is in talks with Korean company Samsung to form a business alliance; netizens respond to the news.
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  Cleaner Moved By Students’ Kindness Writes Letter of Thanks
  A cleaning attendant on a Tokyo-bound shinkansen train was moved by kindness of students who cleaned their carriage before alighting the train; netizen responses.
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  Netizens Tweet Chat-Up Lines Heard on Japanese Trains
  Netizens compile the best, worst and weirdest chat-up lines that they've heard on commuter trains in Japan as commuters try to find love; don't try these at home.
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  Teachers Who Refused To Sing National Anthem Face Punishment
  Nine teachers who refused to stand and sing the Japanese national anthem, 'Kimigayo', at graduation ceremonies in Osaka this year will face disciplinary action.
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  ‘Cash for Kids Can Solve Falling Birthrate’, Says Journalist
  Japanese journalist Torigoe Shuntaro suggests that the government give a cash incentive to parents for their second and third children; netizens criticise proposal.
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  Japanese Women Think Unmarried Men Over 36 Must Have Issues
  An article on a women's dating website claims that Japanese women think unmarried men over 36 have issues, and should be dated with caution; 2ch netizen reactions.
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  Sex Scandal Starlet’s Shorn Hair Free With Next AKB48 CD?
  An article surfaces that suggests Minegishi Minami's shorn locks will be distributed with AKB48's next since, 'Yokan fusai'; netizens react with shock to the news.
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  Japanese Netizens Offended By Racist Sign in Chinese Diner
  A racist sign posted in the window of a Chinese diner that was uploaded on Facebook catches the eye of the Japanese media, and enrages Yahoo! Japan netizens.
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  Tension Mounts With Korea Over ‘Stolen’ Buddha Court Ruling
  Netizens have been angered over a Korean district court ruling that a Buddha stolen from a Japanese temple will not be returned until its origins are discovered.
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  Netizens Tweet Conversations Overheard on Japanese Trains
  A translated collection of hilarious tweets of conversations overheard on Japanese trains by netizens have been compiled on the compilation site Naver Matome.
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  ‘Ban Abortion to Improve Birthrate’ Says Japanese Politician
  Japanese politician Noda Seiko suggests prohibiting abortion as means of addressing the falling birthrate in Japan; netizens strongly disagree with her proposals.
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  Is It Illegal For Men to Ride Women-Only Carriage in Japan?
  An article reposted Yahoo! Japan asks whether it is actually illegal for men to ride the 'women-only' carriage on Japanese commuter trains; netizens respond.
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  Korea Outraged By Japan’s ‘Takeshima Day’ Celebrations
  Korean government angry at Japanese government decision to send government representatives to the celebrations of 'Takeshima Day' in Shimane Prefecture; reactions.
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  ‘Abolish Death Penalty’, Urges Amnesty International Japan
  Human rights' organisation Amnesty International Japan urges the new government to suspend use of the death penalty with an aim to abolishing capital punishment.
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  Sony Drops PS Vita Price To Drive Sales, Netizens Skeptical
  Sony's handheld console the PS Vita is to be sold at a reduced price in an attempt to improve sales figures; Japanese netizens keptical due to lack of software.
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  Boys Who Love ‘Boys’ Love’ Manga On the Rise, Claims Article
  A Post Seven article claims that men are increasingly reading ''Boys' Love' manga, which often features homoerotic storylines aimed at female readers; responses.
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