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Inclusive education for students with disabilities advancing in Japan
Efforts to foster an environment that welcomes those with and without disabilities have helped one student realize her dream of studying abroad.
Source: The Japan Times
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5 Most Powerful Women in Japan
Although Japan still trails behind other countries regarding the gender gap, these five powerful women smash the glass ceiling in their respective fields.
Source: Savvy Tokyo
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A look back on 40 years of Japanese schools banning stuff
Mr. Sato leads an office roundtable discussion on weird things Japanese schools have said “Nope, you can’t do that” about. As we’ve touched on recently, Japan is currently in the grip of sticker fever
Source: SoraNews24
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Israeli president says 'we shall overcome this evil' at Sydney's Bondi Beach
Israel's President Isaac Herzog said Monday people of all faiths will "overcome this evil" as he laid a wreath to commemorate victims of a shooting that killed 15…
Source: Japan Today
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Ilia Malinin beats Japanese rival Shun Sato to secure U.S. figure skating team gold
Ilia Malinin beat Japanese rival Shun Sato in a head-to-head showdown at the Milan Cortina Olympics on Sunday night, helping the U.S. defend its team figure skating gold…
Source: Japan Today
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New Zealand's Christchurch mosque killer appeals conviction
A white supremacist who shot and killed 51 people at two New Zealand mosques in 2019 launched an appeal Monday seeking to overturn his conviction. Brenton Tarrant, an…
Source: Japan Today
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Hong Kong ex-media tycoon Jimmy Lai sentenced to 20 years in prison in national security case
Jimmy Lai, the pro-democracy former Hong Kong media tycoon and a fierce critic of Beijing, was sentenced to 20 years in prison in one of the most prominent…
Source: Japan Today
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Takaichi’s big victory might not be mandate for big spending
Fiscal hawks in the LDP and the bond market are expected to keep a lid on stimulus spending.
Source: The Japan Times
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Hello Kitty Designer Retires After 40 Years
Yuko Yamaguchi, the designer behind Hello Kitty since 1980, is stepping down. Her designs shaped Kitty's global rise as a symbol of Japanese kawaii culture.
Source: The Japan Times
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Valentine's Day in Japan: A Treat Yourself Trend
Japanese Valentine's Day traditions are evolving. Instead of obligatory gifts, people are embracing personal luxuries.
Source: The Japan Times
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