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Sendai Unearths Old Meiji-Era Transportation History

[ad_1] Ever since the 2011 triple disaster that devastated large swaths of the Tohoku region, the city government of Sendai is pursuing a variety of preparedness measures. We recently covered its new drone-based early warning system for the beaches. Another is the building of seawalls and relocation of the population of neighborhoods in the immediate …

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6th Grader Interviews LGBTQ+ People, Makes Picture Book for Kids

[ad_1] Education about sexual minorities in Japanese schools is relatively non-existent. But one 6th grader named Ui is hoping to educate children about LGBTQ+ people with her picture book “So That Everyone May Smile” (みんな えがおになれますように). Published in September by Gekkan, the 53-page book features whimsical art and interviews with LGBTQ+ people in a simple …

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The Others Hachiko: Japan’s Most Famous Dog – and His Monuments

[ad_1] He might be Japan’s most famous dog. Hachi, popularly known as Hachiko, has been a beloved figure for decades. A statue of him is one of Tokyo’s most well-known meeting spots. But did you know there are several other homages to Hachiko? Read on to learn more about Japan’s most faithful human friend. Hachiko: …

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Tourists warned about fake volunteer guide near Kinkakuji in Kyoto

[ad_1] Whenever you visit a world-famous tourist site, you should always have your wits about you, and the same is true at Kyoto’s Kinkakuji. The golden pavilion draws thousands upon thousands of tourists every year, but for some visitors, the experience has been tainted by a person posing as a guide at a nearby bus stop. According …

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Ultimate Guide to Black Friday in Japan | Blog – ZenMarket.jp – ZenMarket.jp

[ad_1] Japanese Black Friday has become a mainstay in the country’s year-end shopping season. It allows shoppers to get great deals, discounts, and online store points before the Christmas and New Year seasons. And despite not being as big as other Japanese year-end sales, there are still plenty of Black Friday deals in Japan. Amazon …

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ZenExpress PUDO – Pick-Up Drop-Off Shipping Method by ZenMarket – ZenMarket.jp

[ad_1] Are you sick of receiving “Sorry, we missed you…” cards for your online orders? Are you tired of organizing your parcels for redelivery, or having to go and stand in line down at the post office? Whether you’re on vacation or back in the office full-time, waiting at home to receive packages can sometimes …

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Authorities Close Shibuya’s Mitake Park to Unhoused, Sparking Outcry

[ad_1] Japan’s unhoused problems may pale in comparison to those in the U.S., but it’s not as “hidden” a problem as many think. Take the recent displacement of an unhoused camp in Shibuya’s Mitake Park, currently undergoing redevelopment. On October 25, workers and security guards set up temporary fencing and blocked off access to the …

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