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Blossoms on parade

Members of Japan's rugby team took to the streets of Tokyo on Wednesday in a parade honoring fans across the country for their support of the Brave Blossoms during the 2019 Rugby World Cup. | YOSHIAKI MIURA

Members of Japan's rugby team took to the streets of Tokyo on Wednesday in a parade honoring fans across the country for their support of the Brave Blossoms during the 2019 Rugby World Cup. | YOSHIAKI MIURA

Yoshiaki Miura

Dec 11, 2019

An employee of Daikin Cambodia explains the use of different tools during an air conditioner installation training session in Phnom Penh. Daikin is one of Japan’s oldest air conditioning companies, but as Japan’s population falls, the firm is keying in on overseas growth.

As Southeast Asia heats up, a Japanese cooling giant sees a major opportunity

By Anton L. Delgado

One of the many entrances to the Kabukicho neighborhood in Tokyo’s Shinjuku Ward.

Kabukicho: Tokyo’s ‘stadium of desire’

Mount Fuji is considered one of Japan's most iconic symbols and is a major draw for tourists. It's still a mountain, though, and potential hikers need to properly prepare for any climb.

What it takes to save lives on Mount Fuji

By Alex K.T. Martin

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