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Back to SearchJapanese ditch face masks, turn to smile coach for help
Face masks are coming off more and more these days in Japan, giving many people a reason to a smile. For some, though, reacquainting themselves with …
2 years, 6 months ago
Atomic bomb survivor : "We're running out of time"
A survivor of the Hiroshima atomic bombing with stage 4 cancer has started to again train "messengers" to share his experience. Despite his illness, …
2 years, 6 months ago
India train crash victims' families struggle with aftermath
One summer morning, three men in the state of West Bengal in eastern India hugged their elderly mother goodbye and headed out to earn a living. Their…
2 years, 6 months ago
False eyelashes raise hard currency for North Korea
In a Chinese town on the border with North Korea, a cosmetic enhancement item plays a key role in the dramatic revival of trade between the two count…
2 years, 6 months ago
UNHCR calls for more action to address global refugee crisis
As the number of refugees and displaced people tops 100 million, the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees discussed the crisis with NHK Worl…
2 years, 6 months ago
India's Supreme Court to rule on landmark same-sex marriage case
Same-sex couples in India are anxiously awaiting a ruling from the country's top court that could legalize their right to marry. But experts say a fa…
2 years, 6 months ago
Apple's North Star: How Steve Jobs took inspiration from Sony
Apple is one of America's most recognizable brands. A tech juggernaut known for its innovations in consumer electronics, it is also one of the countr…
2 years, 7 months ago
Japanese director explores the meaning of family
The curtain has fallen on the 75th Cannes Film Festival in France, and beyond the prizes and glamorous parties lie works of art that challenge us to …
2 years, 7 months ago
Grieving father: flawed thinking behind 2011 tragedy
A man who lost his 12-year-old daughter in the 2011 tsunami that devastated northeastern Japan says it is vital for people to understand the psycholo…
2 years, 7 months ago
Europe's fashion industry embraces animal-friendly threads
The winds of change are blowing through Europe's fashion industry as leading labels increasingly embrace animal welfare in their work. Many have spok…
2 years, 7 months ago