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Feb 28, 2006

Net malls giving small niche retailers way to stay alive

SHIRAKAWA, Fukushima Pref. (Kyodo) Many shops in Shirakawa, Fukushima Prefecture, have been forced out of business by large stores and malls on the outskirts of the city.

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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Students ‘study abroad’ on island of Suo Oshima

Students ‘study abroad’ on island of Suo Oshima

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