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FEATURE: Tokyo event brings Gaza's lost kitchens to life through food

TOKYO - As Gaza begins to recover following a cease-fire agreement between Israel and Hamas, a recent cooking event offered ...

Japan's first female leader wrestles with sumo's ban on women

The country’s top leaders often present trophies to champions of the national sport. But like other women, Prime Minister ...

Thousands back huge London Underground change inspired by Japan and Mexico

Thousands of people have asked Transport for London to introduce a change on the Underground that is already in place in ...
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Japan's Public-Private Partnership Transforms Tokyo Station Area into National Symbolic Street

Recent controversy over development around Seoul’s Jongmyo Shrine has frequently cited the urban renewal model around Tokyo ...
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Review: Preston Market stall Hong Kong Tokyo offering a feast from the East

Hong Kong Tokyo is another fantastic little foodie find that has bravely sprung up in Preston. It deserves every bit of ...

Could Osaka be Japan’s second capital? Takaichi appears to demur on ally’s plan

A key demand of the Japan Innovation Party in its alliance with the Liberal Democratic Party is for Osaka to be Tokyo’s backup capital.

Japan’s first female leader faces a taboo over entering the male-only sumo ring

TOKYO (AP) — Sanae Takaichi made history by becoming Japan’s first female prime minister in October. She must now decide ...