Five arrested in crackdown on rip-offs targeting foreign visitors in Tokyo
The crackdown came in response to a surge in cases of foreign visitors being overcharged at Kabukicho establishments.
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Editorial: Japan court ruling on vote-value disparity is a stern warning to Senate
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Ex-employee of Japan firm arrested over gold leaf orders, alleged 30 mil. yen resale
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Japan doctors urged to avoid term 'abnormal delivery' over distress concern
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BOJ policymaker warns of downside risks to economy from rate hikes
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Death penalty sought again in policeman, security guard killings retrial in Japan
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Japan FTC moves quickly to settle Amazon issue as it steps up scrutiny of Big Tech
TOKYO -- The Japan Fair Trade Commission (JFTC) has applied the commitment procedure under the country's antimonopoly law to Amazon Japan, the local a