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LIFE / Lifestyle

Jan 9, 2015

Pediatrics study finds children who sleep near smartphones and tablets get less shut-eye

Gave your kids smartphones for the holidays? You might want to reconsider their bedtime.

From easily navigable train stations to the helpfulness of its municipal staff, Tokyo has earned high praise for its commitment to accessibility for disabled travelers.

[Rebroadcast] Japan is doing better on accessibility than you may think

Later this month, author Shogo Imamura will open Honmaru, a bookstore that allows other businesses to rent its shelves. It's part of a wave of ideas Japanese booksellers are trying to compete with online spaces.

The story isn't over for Japan's bookstores

By Alex K.T. Martin

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A young restaurant leads the way in Karuizawa

A young restaurant leads the way in Karuizawa

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