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A cosmopolitan corner of southern JapanThe Week Recommends Enjoy breathtaking views of the ‘island-studded’ Genkai Sea from the Kawachi Pass
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Japan’s ‘ice cream cartel’Under the Radar Six major companies are accused of colluding to raise prices beyond cost of inflation and ingredients
By Harriet Marsden, The Week UK Published
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8 of the best places in the world for bird-watchingThe Week Recommends Hobbyists and newbies alike will enjoy these birding spots
By Catherine Garcia, The Week US Published
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10 of the best food markets in the worldThe Week Recommends Take a localized tour of the best eats on the planet
By Catherine Garcia, The Week US Published
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The 8 best disaster TV series of all timethe week recommends Tsunamis, earthquakes, hurricanes and nuclear meltdowns highlight the most effective depictions of devastation on screen
By David Faris Published
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Why is Japan abandoning its post-WWII pacifism?Today's Big Question Tensions with China and US unpredictability are factors
By Joel Mathis, The Week US Published
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Why Japan is scrapping its ban on exporting lethal armsUnder The Radar The prime minister is tearing up pacifist rules in an ‘increasingly severe security environment’
By Chas Newkey-Burden, The Week UK Published
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The Week Unwrapped: Has Japan broken with its pacifist past?Podcast Plus, who or what is Harakat Ashab al-Yamin al-Islamia? And why are sportspeople retiring later than they used to?
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The rise of culturally specific dating appsUnder the Radar Japan, Iceland and China take individual approaches to matchmaking
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The Week Unwrapped: Why is Asia joining Eurovision?Podcast Plus, how did London become a target for deepfakes? And what’s behind Japan’s shift on joint custody?
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‘Reflected the blend of cultures’Instant Opinion Opinion, comment and editorials of the day
By Justin Klawans, The Week US Published
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JW Marriott Tokyo: an elegant retreat amid the whirlwind of the cityThe Week Recommends The luxury brand adds a swish new hotel to Japan’s great metropolis
By Stephen Kelly Published
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Japan’s ‘bumping’ trend back in the spotlightUnder the Radar Deliberate shoving at busy stations and intersections is about misogyny, intimidation and stress, say experts
By Harriet Marsden, The Week UK Published
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6 enthralling museum exhibitions to view this springThe Week Recommends See a major Raphael retrospective and newly-discovered sculptures by Edmonia Lewis
By Catherine Garcia, The Week US Published
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