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Shizuoka prefectural police have arrested a 75-year-old man on suspicion of killing his wife who was in her 60s. According to police reports, Katsuyuki Furudate,… Read
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This year's Short Shorts Film Festival & Asia will shine a spotlight on global issues amid ongoing conflicts and disasters worldwide, while also showcasing the… Read
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Despite Japan’s well-deserved reputation a wonderland of delicious pleasures for the palate, the country isn’t immune to food/beverage crises. We’re only two years out from… Read
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The power of touch is vital for both reading and writing
“Pat the Bunny,” the 1940 classic touch-and-feel book, is still in print – a testament to the value of touch in introducing infants and toddlers… Read
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