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Forever 21 returns to Japan after three years.
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Costco’s third Chiba store opens this summer.
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Why is Forever 21 closing its stores?
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The gift of fab
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Feng Shui for the holidays
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Tiger Tiger Burning Bright
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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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FDA approves Pfizer vaccine for children in the 5-11 age group
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Toy Story Hotel set to open in Spring 2022 at Tokyo Disney Resort
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New dads who take 6 months paternity leave are losers, says private equity investor
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Japan’s Education Minister Wants Class Size Reduced
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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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Michelin-starred Sushi train restaurant opens in Omotesando
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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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Doctors warn: Milk Crate TikTok Challenge Can Cause Terrible Injury
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Meet the Teenpreneurs who just sold their first startup.
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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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- July 7, 2021
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Steamed Chicken salad with baby potatoes and lettuce
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Anna Umemiya misses the greatest dad in the world.
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Study reveals Vegetarians and Pescatarians are less likely to get seriously ill from covid than meat eaters
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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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- February 3, 2021
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Life is too short to miss out on these tantalizing desserts.
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- February 2, 2021
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Japan’s amended Paternal leave may start in October 2022
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- January 28, 2021
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Japan’s Immigration Bureau warns foreigners about impostor scammers posing as immigration officials
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- January 26, 2021
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Registration for entrance examinations to national and public universities nationwide begins today.
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- January 25, 2021
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The most expensive steak sandwich in Japan
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- January 6, 2021
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Top 10 Kitchen Essentials People Are Buying in Japan
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- December 31, 2020
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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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- December 29, 2020
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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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How to make a chunky, delicious Clam Chowder kids love.
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Why UK Scientists fear New COVID-19 mutant virus may easily infect children.
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- December 23, 2020
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Japan tightens restrictions on passengers entering the country from the U.K.
Responding to the threat posed by the highly contagious...
- December 23, 2020
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Japan’s recent case count increases slowly but consistently.
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- December 23, 2020
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Romain Vandendorpe breaks world record for immersing himself in ice cubes for the longest time.
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WHO Health for All Film Festival invites film-makers to join the film competition
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Fuji-Q Highland’s new observation deck to give visitors a premium view of Mount Fuji
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- December 20, 2020
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Six million light bulbs shine on Sagamiko Pleasure Forest this season
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- December 15, 2020
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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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- November 11, 2020
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Children exposed to violence and abuse likely to age faster, new Harvard study reveals.
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When babies won’t sleep.
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Japan’s Kanagawa prefecture’s coronavirus test is significantly quicker..
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Japanese life hack products every resident should know.
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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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