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ASAHI SHIMBUN: Japan, DPRK held second round of abduction talks

​Japanese and DPRK officials apparently held a second round of secret talks recently to push forward discussions on the issue of Japanese nationals abducted by DPRK decades ago.

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A bold discount for bald people offered at Kyushu hotel

​A mascot with a shining bald head set up in the lobby offers a clue to a bizarre discount deal offered by a hotel in this city on the western island of Kyushu.

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Study: Teens need 8.5 hours of sleep to counter depression

​Teenagers should sleep for more than eight hours a night to lower the risks of depression and anxiety, according to a recent study.

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Japan, Australia agree to bolster military cooperation in 2+2 meeting

Foreign and defense ministers of Japan and Australia agreed here to swiftly sign a pact to make cooperation between their armed forces easier.