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Metal thefts rise, particularly in Ibaraki, as prices remain high | The Asahi Shimbun: Breaking News, Japan News and Analysis

Ibaraki Prefecture has become a hotspot for metal thefts, a scourge that spread nationwide with the rising prices for aluminum, copper and other building materials, according to the National Police Agency (NPA).

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Rental agent steps up safety steps for eased e-scooter rules | The Asahi Shimbun: Breaking News, Japan News and Analysis

The largest electric scooter rental agency in Japan will heighten background checks on customers and introduce a demerit system to promote safety after regulations for the vehicles are eased in July.

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10 suicides linked to student loan woes under new motive criteria | The Asahi Shimbun: Breaking News, Japan News and Analysis

10 suicides linked to student loan woes under new motive criteria | The Asahi Shimbun: Breaking News, Japan News and Analysis
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NPA lists various security lapses in bomb attack against Kishida | The Asahi Shimbun: Breaking News, Japan News and Analysis

Organizers of VIP events should heed the advice of police and other security experts to prevent a repeat of the close-call bomb attack against Prime Minister Fumio Kishida, the National Police Agency said.

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Backcountry ski accidents rise amid influx of overseas visitors | The Asahi Shimbun: Breaking News, Japan News and Analysis

Ski resorts across Japan are struggling to put an end to accidents involving backcountry skiers now that tourists have returned since Japan relaxed its strict COVID-19 entry restrictions.

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