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Daily intake of Vitamin D supplements reduce cancer mortality by 12%
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Hay Fever Alert 2023: Keep your children safe.
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The health benefits of golf
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The World Health Organization urges speedy action to protect children after 300 child deaths linked to contaminated medicines
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Survey reveals pregnant women in Japan reluctant to take COVID-19 Shots
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Digital app released to boost physical activity – and help get children moving
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Japan approves vaccine targeting BA.4 and BA.5 Omicron variants and original SARS-CoV-2
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Omicron vaccine rollout likely from September
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Study: Covid Transmission at home tricky to prevent.
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Japan gets ready for mass vaccination of children aged 5-11
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Japan cuts Quarantine Period for Family Members to 7 Days
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Study: Omicron survives longer on plastic, skin, than earlier coronavirus variants
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Japan-approved booster program starts next month.
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Japan residents registered with Tokyo Vaction app exceed 100,000 mark
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Parents of children under 12 want to wait and see before agreeing to vaccination.
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FDA approves Pfizer vaccine for children in the 5-11 age group
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Japan residents now one step closer to having COVID-19 booster shots
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Covid case count falling but health experts warn of possible flu outbreak this season.
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Facebook puts Instagram Kids project on pause amid mental health concerns
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Public Daycare application to switch from paper to online
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Japan embraces digital option to report a child birth
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Giving your toddler a headstart the Montessori way
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Toy Story Hotel set to open in Spring 2022 at Tokyo Disney Resort
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Japan’s Education Minister Wants Class Size Reduced
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- October 28, 2021
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Japan survey finds vaccine immunity level wanes over time in fully vaccinated people especially the elderly
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Jon Kent, the son of Superman, is gay in new comics.
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UK Children March to Buckingham Palace to Deliver Petition
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The Strings Omotesando is taking orders for surprise cakes.
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Facebook puts Instagram Kids project on pause amid mental health concerns
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Emergency status extended in Tokyo and 18 prefectures
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The important life skills children learn in a Karate class.
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Skin irritation from prolonged mask wearing? Here’s a fix.
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A Giant Digital Art Garden is Happening at the Tokyo Midtown
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The Vegan Ramen here is delicious.
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Anna Umemiya misses the greatest dad in the world.
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Why I think Tokyo Disneyland attracts more adults than kids.
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When is the right time to go back to work after having a baby?
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Japan to stop giving child benefit to high-Income families
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Japan’s amended Paternal leave may start in October 2022
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Japan’s Immigration Bureau warns foreigners about impostor scammers posing as immigration officials
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The most expensive steak sandwich in Japan
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Top 10 Kitchen Essentials People Are Buying in Japan
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Mom in California dies from Covid after giving birth
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Keisei Skyliner reserves front car of train for travelers
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“Don’t undercook your meat,” reminds Japan’s health authorities.
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- December 26, 2020
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Why UK Scientists fear New COVID-19 mutant virus may easily infect children.
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Japan tightens restrictions on passengers entering the country from the U.K.
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- December 23, 2020
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Japan’s recent case count increases slowly but consistently.
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Romain Vandendorpe breaks world record for immersing himself in ice cubes for the longest time.
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Six million light bulbs shine on Sagamiko Pleasure Forest this season
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2020 Open Innovation Lounge hosted by Hyundai includes Finland-based startup
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How to make a French style mocha eclair at home.
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Where to watch dancing sardines in Japan.
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Christmas lights go on display in Ginza
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When babies won’t sleep.
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- July 10, 2020
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Japan’s Kanagawa prefecture’s coronavirus test is significantly quicker..
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- July 7, 2020
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Harry Potter and the Cursed Child play on Tokyo stage in 2022.
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Perfect Winter Getaway: Nagano and Karuizawa
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Forest-style learning: Komazawa Park International School
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