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Masafumi Kurisaka shows off a box of luxury Sakura Momo Ichigo strawberries, which can fetch a hefty price at auction.

COMMUNITY / Our Lives / 20 QUESTIONS

Apr 15, 2024

Masafumi Kurisaka: 'The fewer the flowers, the bigger the strawberry'

By Himari Semans

Masafumi Kurisaka turned his back on a corporate job to go into the family business: luxury strawberries that fetch a hefty price.

Yogi’s absolute favorite thing is food, but he’s not crazy about other dogs, so he’d probably do best on his own.

COMMUNITY / Our Lives / ADOPT ME!

Apr 8, 2024

Yogi is smarter than the average dog

This fluffy guy also has a super cute way of getting your attention — he’ll bring you his toys and invite you to join in on his favorite games.

Sogo Fitness believes there's no point in working out if you're not having a good time and making new friends while you're doing it.

COMMUNITY / Our Lives

Apr 1, 2024

Blurring the lines between fitness and social club

By Shyam Bhardwa

Sogo Fitness started with a simple goal — create a community through social events based around keeping fit and healthy.

Grigio is 5 years old, a hefty 4.5 kilograms and a breed called a Munchkin characterized by extremely short legs.

COMMUNITY / Our Lives / ADOPT ME!

Apr 1, 2024

Grigio is as complex as the wine he's named for

Grigio is understandably confused and standoffish right now, but he’s mellowing amid unfamiliar surroundings.

Wildlife researcher Amelia Hiorns says Japan's bears feel the pressure of human presence and have learned that encountering us is not worth their time.

COMMUNITY / Our Lives / 20 QUESTIONS

Mar 30, 2024

Amelia Hiorns: 'Guiding and introducing people to Japan's nature has been rewarding'

By Cassandra Lord

Wildlife researcher Amelia Hiorns shares how separate interests in Japan and in bears culminated in conservation work in the mountains of Nagano.

Despite a difficult past and a skittish temperament, Brexit is not immune to a little bribery in the form of treats.

COMMUNITY / Our Lives

Mar 25, 2024

Brexit needs someone to stand by his side

If you can get past the missing welcome mat, you’ll soon be enjoying this dog’s special charm.

Flint will call out when someone walks past and, in his cute but lonely voice, ask if you’ll spend some time with him.

COMMUNITY / Our Lives

Mar 11, 2024

Spare a few seconds for Flint

Nobody knows the history of this mysterious man, but we do know that Flint loves lazing around in the sun with his furry friend Emery.

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

SUSTAINABLE JAPAN

Prize winner Maki Imoto catches light with glass

Prize winner Maki Imoto catches light with glass

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