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Japanese group calls out online abusers to tackle hurtful posts

National | Regional Voices: Kyushu Apr 12, 2021

Japanese group calls out online abusers to tackle hurtful posts

The group says it has worked on about 1,500 cases over the past 15 years, with about 1,300 of them leading to the deletion of abusive posts.

Despite push, integration of My Number and health cards off to slow start

National | Regional Voices: Kyushu Mar 26, 2021

Despite push, integration of My Number and health cards off to slow start

The rate of uptake for the cards is low at around 25% and, due to the pandemic, many health care providers are not in a rush to install the required systems.

Controversy still lingers over 2019 Aichi art show

National / Media | MEDIA MIX Mar 6, 2021

Controversy still lingers over 2019 Aichi art show

by Philip Brasor

Irregularities surface in a campaign to recall Aichi Gov. Hideaki Omura over his role in allowing the contentious exhibition.

Is Japan's national payment for childbirth sufficient?

National / Social Issues | Regional Voices: Kyushu Feb 12, 2021

Is Japan's national payment for childbirth sufficient?

While the country provides a lump sum for mothers to assist with childbirth costs, some are finding it doesn't stretch far enough as a result of pandemic pressures.

Hosting U.S. jets brought free school meals to Iwakuni, but some question the trade-off

National | Regional Voices: Kyushu Jan 22, 2021

Hosting U.S. jets brought free school meals to Iwakuni, but some question the trade-off

Residents near Iwakuni base cast doubt over deal sealed under watch of then-Chief Cabinet Secretary Yoshihide Suga.

Foreign detainees let go temporarily amid pandemic have nowhere to go

National / Social Issues | Regional Voices: Kyushu Dec 25, 2020

Foreign detainees let go temporarily amid pandemic have nowhere to go

Many have been left without means of support, as they are prohibited from working and are not eligible to receive any administrative assistance.

Muslim residents in Kyushu struggle to establish cemetery amid local anxiety

National | Regional Voices: Kyushu Nov 27, 2020

Muslim residents in Kyushu struggle to establish cemetery amid local anxiety

In Japan, where the vast majority of people are cremated, only a limited number of cemeteries offer proper burial grounds for the growing Muslim population.

Pandemic keeps salarymen away from Fukuoka adult nightlife district

National | Regional Voices: Kyushu Nov 6, 2020

Pandemic keeps salarymen away from Fukuoka adult nightlife district

Though circumstances of infections and anti-prevention measures have differed from shop to shop, all have been treated as if they present the worst risks.

People with Minamata disease offer life lessons for Oita students

National / Social Issues | Regional Voices: Kyushu Oct 9, 2020

People with Minamata disease offer life lessons for Oita students

School students learn about mercury pollution and related stigma that are associated with the illness.

Oita residents group providing rice for foreign interns in need

National | Regional Voices: Kyushu Aug 28, 2020

Oita residents group providing rice for foreign interns in need

The group hopes to continue until September, and will need more than 3 tons of rice.

Hiroshima and Nagasaki struggle to preserve A-bombed relics 75 years later

National / History Aug 9, 2020

Hiroshima and Nagasaki struggle to preserve A-bombed relics 75 years later

by Kyoko Niiyama and Tetsuyuki Hanayama

The cities face a continuous dilemma over how to maintain ruins and how to find the money with which to do it.

Time fails to dim Hiroshima and Nagasaki's Peace Declarations

National / History Jul 31, 2020

Time fails to dim Hiroshima and Nagasaki's Peace Declarations

by Kyoko Niiyama and Eiko Tokumashi

The COVID-19 pandemic will likely have some effect on this year's ceremonies marking the bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki.

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