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COMMENTARY / World

Jan 24, 2017

Aligning the West to face an uncertain world

The populist forces that are now pulling at the threads of the post-1945 international order must be resisted.

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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Prize winner Maki Imoto catches light with glass

Prize winner Maki Imoto catches light with glass

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