Fukushima's Comeback cnn.com

After discovering the hilltop viewpoint overlooking the Tadami River, he convinced local authorities to construct stairs for easier access; he's now lobbying for an elevator for the elderly.
Photogra…

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Forests bathed in shades of red are an enchanting autumn destination for visitors to Japan www.euronews.com

Urabandai in the Fukushima Prefecture is a place that’s become very popular for nature sightseeing - and it’s at its best during autumn.
Japanese families visit to show the spot to their children, wh…

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Glamping Okinawan style: a unique way to get in touch with nature in Japan【Pics】 soranews24.com

The “glamorous camping” experience comes to Okinawa with luxurious tents and amazing views that will have you wanting to stay here forever.
On Yanagi Island in the northern region of Nago, Nanma Mui …

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A visit to the largest Daiso 100 yen shop in all Japan【Photos】 soranews24.com

There are a number of 100 yen store chains in Japan, but the most popular, by far, is Daiso.
So if Daiso is Japan’s biggest 100 yen chain, where is Japan’s biggest Daiso?
Right next to Funabashi Stat…

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Japan leads the world in this one important brach of AI www.disruptingjapan.com

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Study: Light drinking may increase cancer risk by nearly 20 percent www.upi.com

A study of adults in Japan reveals higher cancer risk among current and former drinkers.
In a study published Monday by the journal Cancer, researchers found that even light to moderate alcohol consu…

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Researchers Filter Microplastics From Water Using Acoustics interestingengineering.com

But researchers at Shinshu University devised a new method that gathers microplastics in water using acoustics.
Focusing on the huge amount of microplastics in the ocean caused by laundry machines, t…

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Yet More Research Links Even Light Drinking to a Higher Cancer Risk gizmodo.com

AdvertisementCompared to those who reported never drinking, the authors found an increased risk of cancer among people who would be considered light to moderate drinkers.
Other research has pointed t…

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Lie and a Chameleon now signed to British label JPU Records jrocknews.com

Lie and a Chameleon (嘘とカメレオン), a five-piece band from Tokyo formed in 2014 has been signed by JPU Records ahead of their first major single Mononoke in the Fiction, out on January 15, 2020.
We recomm…

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Five lies to help you get out of Japan’s dreaded end-of-the-year office parties soranews24.com

Literally translating as “forget the year party,” bonenkai are end-of-the-year celebrations, generally held in the second half of December.
In reality, though, many people find them about as enjoyabl…

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