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INTERVIEW | How Japanese musician Grover turned his passion of ‘sound’ into a health-tech startup
JStories ー For over two decades, Yoshikazu Grover — better known simply as Grover — has...
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Where tradition meets tourism: Immersive tours explore Okinawa’s secrets to longevity and spiritual life
JStories ー Japan’s inbound tourism reached record numbers in 2024 — almost 37 million visitors. As...
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Addressing dementia through a human-centered approach in Tokyo and beyond
Among Japan's challenges as a super-aging society is a rise in cases of dementia, a disease...
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Japan aims to become the global hub of anime
JSTORIES ー As K-pop and South Korean cinema continue to make waves on the global stage...
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Fresh Japanese sushi on your table? Innovative freezing technology revolutionizes food preservation
JSTORIES ー Imagine you’re in your dining room in Kansas or Prague, nowhere near the ocean,...
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How much caffeine would you like in your coffee?
JSTORIES ー Many people, such as pregnant and breastfeeding women, or those with caffeine sensitivity, need to...
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DISCUSSION | J-Stories Editorial Board Roundtable: Reflecting on a tumultuous 2024
End-of-Year Series: Outlook for 2025 J-Stories, an international news service originating in Japan, is dedicated to...
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Tokyo Snapshots Vol. 1
J-Stories presents a special end-of-year programme of photo stories that capture Tokyo (and the Tokyo region)...
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Designer toilets: on the map of Tokyo’s must-see attractions
J-STORIES ー Tokyo’s bustling Shibuya district, known for the world’s busiest pedestrian crossing, neon lights, fashion,...
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Can UNESCO recognition save Japan’s shrinking sake industry?
J-STORIES — Japan’s sake brewing industry is a valued art believed to date back as far...
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