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From Survivors to Victims: Disaster-Related Deaths After Noto Earthquake
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One year since the Noto Peninsula Earthquake, over 270 people have died from disaster-related secondary causes. Poor conditions at emergency shelters and lack of healthcare are among the .. show full overview
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Japanese Elections in 2024: The Impact of Social Media
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2024, an election year in Japan, was a turning point in regard to the relation between elections and social media. NHK has conducted an online survey to find out how information voters .. show full overview
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Fakes, Frauds and Forgeries: The Dark Side of Art and Collectibles
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We look at the world of counterfeit artworks and forged celebrity autographs, including that of baseball star Ohtani Shohei. While fake products are rampant in online trading, shockwaves .. show full overview
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30 Years Since Hanshin-Awaji Quake: Challenge of Preserving Memories
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"The images of the disaster are frightening." "I don't understand the lessons." These are the voices of young people living now in areas hit by the Great Hanshin-Awaji Earthquake that .. show full overview
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Unusual Flu Season: What's Behind Record Wave of Infections
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Japan has coughed and spluttered its way through winter this year, with average flu cases at a record high earlier in the season, and other infectious diseases spreading at the same .. show full overview
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Plastics in Our Bodies: Emerging Health Risk
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Microplastics are no longer just a threat to the environment — they're invading our bodies, too. A study published in 2024 went one step further, showing that microplastics in the human .. show full overview
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Recipes for Survival: How To Save Japan's Disappearing Ramen Shops
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Ramen is one of Japan's most popular dishes, beloved by residents and foreign tourists alike. But rising ingredient and fuel costs are forcing many local shops to close. Other .. show full overview
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'Deathonomics': How Russia is Enjoying Growth
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Three years after launching its invasion of Ukraine, Russia is defying unprecedented sanctions and logging robust economic growth. The resilience has been driven by a major increase in .. show full overview
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Behind Closed Doors: Supporting Families With Mental Illness
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As families of people with mental illnesses battle in silence to care for their loved ones due to prejudice and a lack of understanding, Japan's support system is under scrutiny. More .. show full overview
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Cashing in on Spare Time: How "Spot Work" is Changing Japan
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Millions of Japanese people are using dedicated apps to find so-called spot work – short-term, one-off jobs that allow them to make extra income in their spare time. For some, it's a way .. show full overview