All posts tagged "Japan"
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Tourism and Toxicity at the Tsukiji Fish Market
One thing to consider as Japan gets ready for the Olympics.
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Japanese Island That Bans Women is Now a UNESCO World Heritage Site
The designation resulted in intense criticism.
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Was Amelia Earhart Captured by Japan?
What do you think happened to the famous female pilot and her navigator?
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RantCrush Top 5: June 30, 2017
Melania Trump’s Cyberbullying Campaign is Off to a Rough Start.
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More Questions than Answers as Investigations into USS Fitzgerald Crash Begin
Seven sailors were found dead after the collision.
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Japan Moves Toward Amending its Rape Laws
The amendment would be the first major change to the country's rape laws in over a century.
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Nintendo Throws a Banana Peel at the Real Life Mario Kart in Tokyo
Have you ever wanted to play real life Mario Kart?
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Karlie Kloss and Vogue Slammed for Cultural Appropriation in Photo Shoot
Even worse--it was for their "diversity" issue.
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U.S. Returns 10,000 Acres of Land to Okinawa
The largest land transfer since 1972.
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Earthquake Strikes Japan, Reigniting Nuclear Energy Debate
Luckily nobody died in Tuesday's 6.9-magnitude strike.
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With Trump as President, What’s Next for Japan and the U.S.?
Could Trump Upend Obama's "Pivot" to Asia?
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A Complicated History: Japanese Court Blocks Bid to Close Down American Military Base in Okinawa
Okinawans continue to protest the U.S. presence on the island.
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North Korea Launches Nuclear Missile Test
Its fifth--and most powerful.
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North Korean Missile Reaches Japan’s Air Defense Zone
For the first time, according to Japan's prime minister.
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The 2020 Olympics and Feminism: Yuriko Koike in the Spotlight
Will she deliver the most equitable Olympics yet?
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Will the Japanese Emperor Eventually Step Down Over Health Concerns?
Akihito is the 125th emperor of the Chrysanthemum Throne.
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North Korea Continues to Test Missiles; Emergency U.N. Meeting Called
The latest launches come at a testy time between North Korea and the rest of the world.
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Japan Keeps a Watchful Eye on Its Nearly 15,000 Muslims
The Japanese Supreme Court recently dismissed a challenge to the widespread surveillance program.
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RantCrush Top 5: June 20, 2016
Happy Monday--who's mad today?
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Following Latest Incident, Navy Bans Alcohol For U.S. Sailors In Japan
The booze ban is in place indefinitely.
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Nearly Seven Decades Later, A U.S. President to Visit Hiroshima
Obama won't apologize for the past, instead he'll acknowledge the future.
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Human Rights Justice Served as Japan and South Korea Address Violations Against “Comfort Women”
What does this mean for human trafficking worldwide?
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What’s Going on With the Trans-Pacific Partnership?
What is the Trans-Pacific Partnership and why is it so important?
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Defining Japan’s Place in the World
With a stagnant economy, Japan loosens limits on its military.
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Suicide Clusters: Collectivism vs. Individualism in Education
Concerns in Japan and the U.S.
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The South and East China Seas: Conflict Continues
Why is the U.S. even involved?
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FIFA Scandal is No Surprise if You’ve Been Paying Attention
Are you a fan of the world's most popular sport? Then the FIFA scandal doesn't surprise you.
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A New, Beautiful Island Has Formed in the Pacific
Nishinoshima is the newest island to emerge in the Pacific.
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How Do Nations Respond When Disaster Strikes?
The recent earthquake in Nepal sheds on a light on disaster preparedness around the globe.
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Is the World Running Out of Precious Metals and Gems?
Will gold and diamond trinkets become a thing of the past?
