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Prime Minister Shinzo Abe visits Malaysia, Singapore and the Philippines
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Several townships and cities in Japan have signed on to a new initiative known as "Smart Wellness City".
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A new phenomenon is now taking hold in Japan that is not only eco-friendly but also economical: Car sharing.
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Ginza is known for many things - everything from glitzy brand-name department stores to smokey evening bars - but it is not so well known as a venue for green projects
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Highlighting Japan explores the concept of livable cities through infographics
Let's explore the Japanese tradition of O-Bon!
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With the anxieties surrounding food self-sufficiency and global climate change, urgency has been given to farming and harvesting techniques that allow for greater environmental control.
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Back in the 1980s, Japanese food was just coming into fashion in the United States. One person who has made a significant contribution in opening the hearts and minds of the American cuisine world is Ms. Taeko Takigami
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Cycling in Hida-Takayama
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