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Violin made from miracle pine tree
A violin made from the lone pine tree that survived the March 2011 tsunami in Iwate Prefecture is featured at a memorial...
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Everyday SDG efforts in Japan
As countries around the world aim to attain the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals to improve society, compani...
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Fighting against unconscious bias
A group of university students launch a project to fight against unconscious bias.
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Japan kicks off vaccination drive
Japan finally kicks off its coronavirus vaccination drive on February 17th, starting with frontline medical workers. The...
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Japan in dilemma over nuclear weapon ban treaty
The U.N. Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons goes into effect, but Japan is in a dilemma over the pact despite ...
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Nurse-boxer gearing up toward Tokyo Olympics
A nurse is training in the hopes of competing in boxing at the Tokyo Olympics amid concerns over the coronavirus.
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Colossal deep-sea fish named after Yokozuna
A new kind of huge deep-sea fish that were caught off the coast of Shizuoka Prefecture is named Yokozuna Iwashi.
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Lingering coronavirus affects everyday people
The coronavirus pandemic has had various kinds of impact on people, including those who have lost their job and home and...
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Tokyo Olympic host town woes
Local towns across Japan registered as host towns for foreign national teams that will compete in the Tokyo Olympics and...
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Doctor torn over running in Olympic torch relay
A doctor in central Japan has mixed feelings about running in the Tokyo Olympic torch relay considering his role as lead...
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