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Convenience Store Clerk Honored for Preventing Electronic Money Scam in Tottori

A convenience store employee in Tottori Prefecture received a certificate of appreciation from Kotoura Daisen Police for preventing a fraud scheme targeting an elderly customer.

2026.07.31

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Five Hino Volunteer Firefighters Honored with Commendation for Rescuing Injured Woman

Five members of the Hino City Volunteer Fire Department received a commendation from the Tokyo Fire Department for rescuing a woman who fell into a river during night training.

2026.07.30

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Fukuoka Postal Worker Honored for Preventing Social Media Fraud Scheme

A postal worker in Fukuoka, Japan, received a certificate of appreciation for stopping a scam. His attention to an unusual transfer limit request protected a customer from fraud.

2026.07.29

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Certificate of Appreciation for Two Women in Akita for Protecting Lost Elderly Man

Two women, Megumi Matsui and Miku Suzuki, were presented with a certificate of appreciation by Akita East Police for protecting a lost elderly man. They found him leaning on a fence, recognized heatstroke symptoms, and guided him to a hospital, ensuring his safe return home.

2026.07.29

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