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Eric Ruble
Japan Times
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Aug 1, 2008
[VIDEO] Toyota's new Winglet
Japan Times
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Jul 11, 2008
[VIDEO] iPhone arrives in Japan
Japan Times
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Jul 7, 2008
[VIDEO] An interview with Joi Ito (part 1 of 3)
Japan Times
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Jul 7, 2008
[VIDEO] An Interview with Joi Ito (part 3 of 3)
Japan Times
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Jul 7, 2008
[VIDEO] An Interview with Joi Ito (part 2 of 3)
Japan Times
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Jul 6, 2008
[VIDEO] Free Pour Latte Art Competition
Japan Times
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Jun 27, 2008
[VIDEO] Nihonshu Fair 2008 in Tokyo
Japan Times
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May 18, 2008
[VIDEO] Eisa at Midtown

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Eme-Ima Kitchen is one of over 10,000 kodomo shokudō in Japan. A term first used in 2012 to describe makeshift eateries offering free or cheap meals to disadvantaged kids, it now refers to a diverse range of individuals, groups and organizations working to provide not only food but a sense of belonging to both children and adults.
Japan’s ‘children’s cafeterias’ are booming — but is that a good thing?