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  As Pets Become More Like Family, More Owners Are Opting for Elaborate Funerals

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  The Japan News / Weekly Edition (4/4-4/10)

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  Japan Coastal City Hopes to Revitalize Port With Water Taxis; Fishermen Operate Boats as Taxis to Connect Passengers with Sea

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  Record-high 321 Cases of People Needing Help on Nagano Pref. Mountains Occurred in 2024; 155 Were Safely Rescued but 53 Died or Remain Missing

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  Researcher Working to Preserve Natural Disaster Monuments; Disaster Lessons Getting Digitized

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  2025 Expo Osaka: Visitors Flock to Popular Pavilions as Expo Marks 1 Week Since Opening

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