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Back to SearchAmerican student in Hiroshima appeals for Gaza peace
An American international student in Hiroshima has been standing outside the Atomic Bomb Dome, a symbol of peace, calling for a ceasefire in Gaza.
2 years, 1 month ago
Concerns as China tempts Taiwanese students
Reports from China that the number of Taiwanese students going to universities there has topped 10,000 are raising concerns about influence. Hundreds…
2 years, 1 month ago
Ukraine's civilians play key role in drone war
As the Russia-Ukraine conflict nears the two-year mark, with international support faltering, leaders in Kyiv are orchestrating a strategic shift, r…
2 years, 1 month ago
AI advertising model creates opportunities and concerns
A fresh-faced, attractive young woman promotes a Japanese green tea that promises longevity and good health. The tea is real, but the model holding t…
2 years, 1 month ago
Ahiko: A home away from home
In the aftermath of World War Two, Soviet Union forces rounded up 570,000 Japanese soldiers and put them to work in concentration camps. They also ca…
2 years, 1 month ago
Homelessness soars in the UK amid rent crisis
Renting in London has never been more expensive. Soaring costs and a supply shortage means hundreds of thousands of people find themselves without a …
2 years, 1 month ago
AI safety summit urges global action
As artificial intelligence (AI) becomes an ever more common feature of people's lives, governments are now discussing the technology as both an oppor…
2 years, 2 months ago
Japanese NPO works to heal young minds in war-torn Gaza
Japanese doctor Kuwayama Norihiko has long supported children in the Gaza Strip through his NPO, Frontline. He's now doubling his efforts to provide …
2 years, 2 months ago
Sumo's lone Yokozuna makes long-awaited comeback
The biggest question entering the New Year's Tournament was whether sumo’s alpha warrior would be able to battle back after sitting out three previou…
2 years, 2 months ago
Chinese carmaker seeks a foothold in Japan
Sales figures suggest the swing to electric vehicles that is spreading across the globe has left Japan behind. Chinese EV maker BYD is hoping to chan…
2 years, 2 months ago