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Health hints from the heavens
An astronaut's research in space could lead to advances in drug development for serious diseases.
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Evolving dollar stores in Japan
The 100-yen-shop industry in Japan continues to grow and for good reason.
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Combinis step up for workers
Convenience stores in Japan are upping the convenience for workers.
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Paving the way for delivery drones
Delivery drones could be a game changer for people living in the suburban parts of Japan.The government is stepping up ...
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Repurposed school 'netting' attention
A vacant schoolhouse in Japan gets an unprecedented makeover in an attempt to reel in tourists and breathe new life into...
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Another gender identity
X-gender people, identifying as neither male nor female, share their stories and struggles as they work to raise awarene...
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Era name craze
In Japan, an era name is proclaimed after the ascension of a new emperor.With just a year to go until Emperor Akihito's ...
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Multilingual announcements make foreigners feel at home
A train station in an international neighborhood in Tokyo is using multilingual announcements to make foreigners feel mo...
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Instagrammable sushi drawing customers
Conventional sushi is topped with raw fish. But rice topped with meat is leading a new generation of sushi culture in Ja...
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Giving away houses, revitalizing a town
Okutama, a scenic town on the western edge of Tokyo, gives away houses and land in a bid to attract young residents and ...
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