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Entrepreneurial twins seek societal change toward disabled people through art
Two young entrepreneurs who intrinsically know this are on a mission to change societal notions towa...
October 28, 2021
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Lax club activity draws attention of schools
Lax club activities — with no hierarchical relationship between seniors and juniors, and no emphasis...
October 27, 2021
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Help children feel affinity for printed matter by creating attractive libraries
Books transport us beyond time and space into a new world. It is important to cherish our encounters...
October 27, 2021
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Rampant illegal ‘fast movies’ pose questions about consumer awareness
Video clips on the internet include many that are suspected of having been illegally posted without ...
October 26, 2021
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Fukushima school reopens as March 11 memorial
FUKUSHIMA — A school in Fukushima Prefecture damaged by tsunami during the Great East Japan Earthqua...
October 25, 2021
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Create rules for job sites to give candidates, employers peace of mind
With the spread of the internet, a growing number of people have looked for employment opportunities...
October 25, 2021
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Uncertain Times Spur Jazz Pianist Hiromi Uehara to Strike New Chords
Even amid the hard times of the pandemic, internationally renowned jazz pianist Hiromi Uehara has de...
October 24, 2021
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Popular ekiben boxed lunches to be sold at Paris train station
AKITA — A popular ekiben, or train station bento boxed lunch, sold at Odate Station in Akita Prefect...
October 19, 2021
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Cafe offers ‘once a month’ espresso
TANABE, Wakayama — The Once a Month of Coffee shop is open irregularly: Two days in a row per month....
October 19, 2021
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‘Corralling’ rampant in serviced housing for elderly in Japan
Many operators of elderly housing that includes intermittent monitoring of the residents are increas...
October 18, 2021
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Japan’s female electoral candidates hindered by sexual harassment
Cases of sexual harassment of female politicians and candidates, such as being felt up or having to ...
October 17, 2021
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Traditional textile town weaves its future with past
In Hachioji, Tokyo, referred to as the mulberry capital by poet-priest Saigyo in a tanka poem, techn...
October 17, 2021
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Forestland rental services help solo campers enjoy private slice of nature in Japan
Many solo campers in Japan have been turning to land rental services that offer a convenient way to ...
October 15, 2021
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Photographer continues mission to convey Japan’s Minamata tragedy to world
American photographer Eugene Smith (1918-78) moved to the city of Minamata in Kumamoto Prefecture in...
October 15, 2021
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Cheerful colors of Sunflowers add to Halloween decorations, attract tourists
A summer staple in Japan, cut sunflowers can also be found in autumn as well. The lingering heat in ...
October 14, 2021
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