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New Recruits Across Japan Mark First Day as Working Adults

Apr 01 (News On Japan) - Japan's new fiscal year began on April 1st, with companies across the country holding entrance ceremonies to welcome new employees.

At Kirin Holdings, national soccer team manager Hajime Moriyasu, 56, made a surprise appearance at the ceremony. When asked by new recruits how to cope with nerves, he drew on his World Cup experience to offer encouragement.

Moriyasu said: "It's not about success or failure. It's about putting everything you've practiced into action."

Meanwhile, at ANA Group, over 3,000 new employees gathered in front of an aircraft, reaffirming their commitment as they embarked on their professional journey.

A representative of the new recruits declared: "We will do our best to deliver the highest level of service and excitement."

Across the country, ceremonies were held to mark the first day of work for many, as a new generation took its first step into the professional world.

Source: FNN

Naked Man Tied to 20 Crimes in 90 Minutes, One Dead, Several Injured

A man found wandering naked in Saitama Prefecture has been arrested after a string of violent incidents, including a fatal hit-and-run and an attempted abduction, unfolded within roughly 90 minutes on April 21st.

Osaka Expo Attendance Tops One Million

The total number of visitors to Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai surpassed one million on April 23rd, just 11 days after the event began. Despite being a weekday, the venue remained crowded, with long lines forming at popular pavilions such as the one from the United States.

Toyota Unveils Lexus ES and New EV at Shanghai Motor Show

At the Shanghai Motor Show, which opened to the press on April 23rd ahead of its public run from April 27th to May 2nd, Toyota Motor Corporation revealed a series of new models, including a new electric vehicle, as it works to regain ground in the increasingly competitive Chinese market.

What Are the Kamome and Tsubame Tribes? A 100-Year Transformation in Tenjin

This year marks the 100th year of the Showa era. Tenjin, Fukuoka City's central commercial and entertainment district, has transformed remarkably since World War II, evolving into a major shopping hub that continues to attract both locals and foreign visitors.

Naked Man's Rampage Ends in School Break-In

A naked man was arrested after trespassing into a cram school in Saitama Prefecture, with police suspecting his involvement in at least five incidents within 50 minutes, including a fatal hit-and-run and two car robberies.

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