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From catch to canvas, fish prints have become fine art
"Gyotaku," or fish printing, originated in the 19th century as a way for fishermen in Japan to document their catch precisely.
Source: The Japan Times
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Australian researchers teach brain cells to play Doom video game
Each so-called "biological computer" contains around 200,000 living human brain cells, grown from stem cells that were harvested from blood donations.
Source: The Japan Times
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Tokyo rally urges return of all Japanese abductees held in North Korea
Relatives of those abducted to North Korea decades ago expressed hopes for the return of abductees immediately and while their parents are still alive.
Source: The Japan Times
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Japan to ban cannabis ingredient CBN from June
The ministry will regulate CBN as a designated drug under the pharmaceutical and medical devices law through a revision of a relevant ordinance.
Source: The Japan Times
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Spurs dethrone Thunder on road in Game 7 to reach NBA Finals
San Antonio will open the NBA Finals against the New York Knicks at home on Wednesday.
Source: The Japan Times
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What’s up with the Ghibli Park photo and video ban?
Theme park prohibition strangely opens the door to a new kind of creative freedom. When you visit Ghibli Park in Nagakute City, Aichi Prefecture, you’ll find a vast array of attractions, including li
Source: SoraNews24
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Japanese cellist Kitamura wins fifth prize in Brussels contest
Kitamura, 22, played Russian composer Sergey Prokofiev's Symphony-Concerto and other works with the Belgian National Orchestra.
Source: The Japan Times
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Embattled Nidec to suspend biz acquisitions
A panel of outside experts concluded that pressure to meet performance targets was among the factors behind the irregularities.
Source: The Japan Times
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Japan to set special aid category for community-based startups
The internal affairs ministry aims to promote what is known as AI transformation, in which companies reform themselves by placing AI at the center.
Source: The Japan Times
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Osaka is hosting a “hentai” event, but it’s probably not what you think
No tentacles here, folks! Only beautifully strange plants. If you’ve spent any time online, the word “hentai” probably conjures up some very specific imagery that you may not feel comfortable talking
Source: SoraNews24
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