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Japan Confirmed Free of Bird Flu

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NIPPON
 
Japan's declaration that it is free of highly pathogenic avian influenza has been approved by the World Organization for Animal Health, the agriculture ministry said Tuesday.
The ministry is considering reviewing its sanitary control policy for poultry farms to reduce the number of chick...

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Children’s Bicycle Helmets Have Never Been More Stylish

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JAPAN TODAY
 
Biking is part of most household routines in Japan. Moms shuttle their kids to school, and dads bike to the nearest train station to get into the city. For the most part, biking is safe since there are designated bike lanes.
Otherwise, cyclists use the sidewalks if there are too man...

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Nitori, Japan’s Version Of Ikea, Has Just Opened Its Doors Along Orchard Road

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TIME OUT
 
We’re all massive fans of affordable furniture. Stylish designer pieces and exquisite leather craftsmanship aside, we live for Ikea and how their showrooms are both functional but still insanely good-looking.
Enter Nitori, a new Japanese furniture brand that has made it to the fourth f...

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Get Ready For An Increase In Food Prices In Japan From This Month

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TIME OUT
 
Prices of essentials like bread, pasta and toilet paper will be higher due to rising cost of raw materials
April is the start of the new financial year in Japan, and with that comes a bump to the cost of goods. Japan will now face increased prices of daily essentials due to the rising ...

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Former Uniqlo Employee Starts Clothing Alterations Service For People With Disabilities

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JAPAN TODAY
 
Fashion is a great tool of self-expression, but it’s not always accessible for people with disabilities, illnesses, and injuries.
Since a lot of clothes can be hard to put on when your mobility is limited, there are very few clothes available, and a lot of disabled people, especiall...

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Pokémon Store Closing Down Gives Fans Big Old Poké-Tears With Heart-Melting Receipt Message

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SORA NEWS
 
Okayama branch has more to say than just goodbye.
Running a Pokémon specialty shop in Japan seems like about the surest recipe for success you could come up with, and over the years fans have made a lot of happy memories at the Pokémon Store in Okayama City’s Aeon Mall.
Sure, it may n...

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This New Onsen Mask Is Here To Help You Soak In The Steam, Not The Germs

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SORA NEWS
 
A specially constructed mask designed for use in all kinds of public bathing facilities.
It comes as no surprise that visitors to onsen hot springs and other bathing facilities like public baths, spas, and saunas, have dramatically decreased during the past year of the pandemic.
Even ...

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Uniqlo And GU Announce They Will Now Charge For Shopping Bags In A New, Eco-Friendly Initiative

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SORA NEWS
 
Japan’s most beloved cheap and cheerful fashion brands are taking another step to reduce damage to the planet.
Pressure is mounting for companies to take action against climate change, and Japan has always been at the forefront of these efforts.
From developing an eco-friendly urban v...

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Make Your New Year Sweet With This Pokémon X Baskin Robbins Collaboration

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SORA NEWS
 
Say goodbye to your New Year’s resolution to eat less ice cream!
Happy New Year! If you’re anything like us at SoraNews24, you’ve spent the winter holidays vegging out, eating anything and everything you can lay your hands on. You might be trying to shift that winter weight, but if yo...

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Snuggle Up To The Most Handsome Gorilla On The Planet With The Shabani Arm Pillow

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JAPAN TRENDS
 
Anyone with an Instagram or YouTube account can become a celebrity these days. And sometimes you don’t even need to be human.
In fact, Japan has something of a tradition of turning animals into famous pop culture figures. This is especially the case with cats, such as Maru the YouT...

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