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Japan, South Korea, U.S. hail ties, but staying power questioned

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Japan, South Korea, U.S. hail ties, but staying power questioned
While the three nations agreed to bolster ties in an array of areas, inevitable political change could prove to be a stumbling block for trilateral ties.
Kishida visits Fukushima plant before contentious water release
The visit comes before Kishida meets with his ministers Tuesday to discuss when to begin releasing the water.
A Japan research team dares to ask: Can typhoons be controlled?
Researchers in Yokohama are probing whether tropical cyclones can be weakened or diverted, with energy they produce also tapped to generate power.
In Japan, curly hair makes you stand out. This entrepreneur says ’embrace it.’
Nishizawa has become a go-to guide for people in Japan looking to tame and style their natural wavy, curly and coily hair.
Haruki Murakami’s latest has readers and reviewers perplexed
Following the arrival of the renowned author’s first full-length novel in six years, critics and readers have been left scratching their heads.

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Half of bus drivers greet each other with gestures, defying rules
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At Gond, a legendary Indian street food lineage endures
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Mount Fuji trail use to be restricted when overcrowded
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