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Back to SearchJapan's top court mulls petition to change gender law
Japan's Supreme Court has begun debating the requirement that transgender people must undergo surgery to remove their reproductive functions in order…
2 years, 10 months ago
South Korean shoppers spurn traditional dreams to spend on luxury items
A recent survey found that shoppers in South Korea spend more on high-end goods per capita than those in any other country. But their lavish expendit…
2 years, 10 months ago
Sweet taste of success: The story of Taiwan's cacao pioneers
Nestled amid the palm trees and lush, tropical landscape of southern Taiwan is an industry that was until recently a local secret, but is now burstin…
2 years, 10 months ago
Unmasking the ninja: Beyond the shadows and shurikens
For centuries, the ninja has occupied an alluring position in the public imagination. The covert warrior of feudal Japan, a favorite subject of movie…
2 years, 10 months ago
Comeback Ozeki rallies in sumo's biggest showdown
A wild and exciting championship race in the September Grand Sumo Tournament came down to the final match on the final day. A young up-and-comer comm…
2 years, 10 months ago
Wife of hip-hop star in Myanmar seeks to halt his execution
The wife of a popular hip-hop artist and former lawmaker in Myanmar is pleading with the global community to help save his life. The country's milita…
2 years, 10 months ago
Analyst: BOJ's dovish policy, weak yen, here to stay
The Bank of Japan last week quashed speculation it was preparing to dial back decades of monetary easing, declaring instead that it will keep its ult…
2 years, 10 months ago
Japanese 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, 10 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, 10 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, 10 months ago