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  • Japanese municipalities lean on flea market websites to reduce oversize waste

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    December 24, 2021

  • Harnessing digital tech for diversity

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    December 24, 2021

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    Judges and audience alike were fascinated by the winning idea at the 10th Annual All Japan Student E...

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    December 24, 2021

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    Sanrio Co. has been at the forefront of Japan’s kawaii culture for over 60 years, gaining global pop...

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  • Men’s makeup increasingly popular in Japan amid pandemic

    Cosmetics for men are taking off amid the COVID-19 pandemic, as even middle-aged and older men want ...

    December 24, 2021

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