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Japan Times

COMMENTARY / World

Dec 30, 2020

The lesson of 2020: Security doesn’t mean what you think it does

Science and technology will only take us so far when it comes to future threats, conventional or otherwise.

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

When trying to trace your lineage in Japan, the "koseki" is the most important form of document you'll encounter.

Climbing the branches of a Japanese family tree

By Alex K.T. Martin

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