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Bizarre bank policy: Staff signs pledge in blood to ‘commit suicide’ if they steal
4 weeks, 1 day ago

Bizarre bank policy: Staff signs pledge in blood to ‘commit suicide’ if they steal

Hindustan Times  

A Japanese bank is redefining ‘strong work ethic’ after employees signed a pledge to ‘commit suicide’ if found involved in any financial irregularities. Employees of a Japanese bank have promised to commit suicide if found stealing The unusual pledge gained wider attention after a popular X account shared a screenshot from the bank’s website on the social media platform. The …

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Storm Shanshan brings heavy rain to Tokyo after widespread flooding and travel chaos across southern Japan
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Storm Shanshan brings heavy rain to Tokyo after widespread flooding and travel chaos across southern Japan

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy A slow-moving tropical storm had …

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Slow tropical storm dumps heavy rain around Tokyo after causing floods in southern Japan
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Slow tropical storm dumps heavy rain around Tokyo after causing floods in southern Japan

Associated Press  

TOKYO — A slow-moving tropical storm had a far-reaching impact in much of Japan on Friday, dumping heavy rain around Tokyo and flooding roads and riverside areas in the south. Muddy water flowed down the Meguro River in one of Tokyo’s popular cherry blossom viewing spots, the water significantly swollen from its usual levels, NHK television footage showed. Tropical Storm …

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Strong quake in southwestern Japan leaves 9 with minor injuries, but no tsunami
8 months ago

Strong quake in southwestern Japan leaves 9 with minor injuries, but no tsunami

The Independent  

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Japan travel guide: Everything you need to know
2 years, 1 month ago

Japan travel guide: Everything you need to know

The Independent  

Sign up to Simon Calder’s free travel email for expert advice and money-saving discounts Get Simon Calder’s Travel email Get Simon Calder’s Travel email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Top regions and cities Most visits begin in Japan’s capital city, Tokyo, and so they should – this neon-drenched, swallow-you-whole …

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