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Japan's Tokyo Metropolitan Police arrested a 65-year-old American man on suspicion of property damage. Security footage at ...

While English is taught in schools, proficiency varies widely. Some Japanese people may be able to understand basic English but may have difficulty speaking or reading it. English is more widely ...

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A 65-year-old U.S. man was arrested in Tokyo last Wednesday for allegedly defacing a torii gate at Meiji Jingu Shrine in ...

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