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		<title>Major Earthquakes in Japan Since 2011</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 28 Jul 2026 17:59:00 +0900 </pubDate>
		<description><![CDATA[Over the years since the March 11, 2011, Great East Japan Earthquake disaster, Japan has had more than 30 major earthquakes measuring lower 6 or higher on the country’s seismic intensity scale.]]></description>
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		<title>World Heritage Sites in Japan</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 28 Jul 2026 10:54:19 +0900 </pubDate>
		<description><![CDATA[Japan has 27 UNESCO World Heritage sites, with the Ancient Capitals of Asuka and Fujiwara as the latest addition in 2026.]]></description>
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		<title>Kyoto Tourists Top 60 Million for First Time in 2025</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 28 Jul 2026 06:00:07 +0900 </pubDate>
		<description><![CDATA[The total number of Japanese and international tourists to Kyoto exceeded 60 million for the first time in 2025. Kiyomizudera was the most popular spot to visit.]]></description>
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		<title>Makie: Japan’s “Sprinkled Picture” Technique for Creating Lacquer Luxury</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 28 Jul 2026 06:00:07 +0900 </pubDate>
		<description><![CDATA[In its most familiar form, Japan’s makie technique combines the deep black of lacquer with gold powder for a refined sense of luxury.]]></description>
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		<title>Asuka and Fujiwara: Cradles of Japan’s Nationhood Recognized as World Heritage Site</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 28 Jul 2026 06:00:07 +0900 </pubDate>
		<description><![CDATA[Japan’s newest World Cultural Heritage site, the Ancient Capitals of Asuka and Fujiwara, was inscribed in July 2026. Scattered among pastoral fields in the Nara Basin, the site’s seventh-century ruins capture the moment when Japan transformed from a federation of clans into a centralized state. ]]></description>
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		<title>Revitalizing Japanese Shipbuilding: Labor Shortages, US Demands Cast Doubt on “Made in Japan” Strategy</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 28 Jul 2026 06:00:00 +0900 </pubDate>
		<description><![CDATA[In 2025, facing tough tariff negotiations with the United States, Japan seized on shipbuilding as a powerful bargaining chip. But the government’s roadmap for revitalizing the domestic shipping and shipbuilding industry leaves critical questions unanswered.]]></description>
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		<title>Young Japanese Women Drawn to Urban Living</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 27 Jul 2026 06:00:02 +0900 </pubDate>
		<description><![CDATA[A survey of Japanese teenagers found that young women in particular were more likely to want to live in major cities like Tokyo and Osaka.]]></description>
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		<title>Hit the Brakes: Understanding Japan’s New Traffic Rules for Bicycles</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 27 Jul 2026 06:00:00 +0900 </pubDate>
		<description><![CDATA[Japan tightened its rules for bicycles in April, adding some new regulations and introducing fines for infractions. A traffic expert takes a look at different traffic scenarios to clarify things and help cyclists safely navigate the roads.]]></description>
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		<title>Temperature Up, Motivation Down: More Than Half of Japanese Workers Affected by Summer Heat Fatigue </title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 26 Jul 2026 06:00:00 +0900 </pubDate>
		<description><![CDATA[A survey in Japan found that summer heat fatigue was a common issue for employees, leading to exhaustion, lack of motivation, and loss of appetite.]]></description>
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		<title>Weekly Emergency Heatstroke Cases Rise Above 10,000 in Japan</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 24 Jul 2026 12:00:02 +0900 </pubDate>
		<description><![CDATA[Severe heat across Japan in mid-July has led to the first week this year with more than 10,000 people receiving emergency transportation due to heatstroke.]]></description>
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		<title>Susanoo and the Eight-Headed Serpent Yamata no Orochi</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 24 Jul 2026 06:00:12 +0900 </pubDate>
		<description><![CDATA[The god Susanoo, exiled from heaven, resolves to kill the terrible serpent Yamata no Orochi in this legend from Japan’s ancient Kojiki chronicle.]]></description>
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		<title>Seniors with Dementia Increasingly Targets of Sales Scams in Japan</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 23 Jul 2026 06:00:13 +0900 </pubDate>
		<description><![CDATA[Consultations with consumer affairs center in Japan indicate that scammers are increasingly targeting seniors with dementia.]]></description>
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		<title>Not a Guy at All: Hit Manga Offers Natural Take on Same-Sex Adolescent Love</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 23 Jul 2026 06:00:13 +0900 </pubDate>
		<description><![CDATA[Manga works dealing with youth, young passions, and love are far from rare. The Guy She Was Interested In Wasn’t a Guy at All by Arai Sumiko dives into the deep end by going beyond the themes of music and youth to explore friendship, love, and gender, and the ways these can all blend in complex ways.]]></description>
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		<title>Japan Takes the Lead in Updated Indo-Pacific Initiative: Can FOIP 3.0 Lay the Foundations for New Regional Order?</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 22 Jul 2026 06:01:00 +0900 </pubDate>
		<description><![CDATA[In May this year, the administration of Prime Minister Takaichi Sanae rolled out its vision for an updated Free and Open Indo-Pacific, stressing regional autonomy and resilience in the face of intensifying US-China tensions and instability in the Middle East. A noted authority on international security assesses the strengths and limitations of FOIP 3.0.]]></description>
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		<title>Mugicha: Japan’s Refreshing, Caffeine-Free Barley Tea</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 22 Jul 2026 06:00:12 +0900 </pubDate>
		<description><![CDATA[A popular drink, especially in summer, mugicha is a healthy option that anyone can enjoy.]]></description>
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		<title>Japan’s Seniors Increasingly Prefer Going Solo </title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 22 Jul 2026 06:00:00 +0900 </pubDate>
		<description><![CDATA[A survey of Japanese people aged 60 to 74 found a growing preference for spending time alone.]]></description>
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		<title>Living in Tanizaki’s Shadows</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 21 Jul 2026 06:01:00 +0900 </pubDate>
		<description><![CDATA[July 2026 marks the 140th anniversary of Tanizaki Jun’ichirō’s birth. An editor and translator of the author’s In Praise of Shadows reflects on the work and its echoes in his own life in an old home on the Pacific coast of Japan. ]]></description>
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		<title>A Third of Serious Workplace Injuries in Japan Involve Workers Over 60</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 21 Jul 2026 06:00:18 +0900 </pubDate>
		<description><![CDATA[The number of serious work-related injuries in Japan has climbed over the past decade. Workers over 60 now account for a greater percentage of this total.]]></description>
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		<title>The Seiko Museum Ginza Highlights the Craftsmanship Behind Precision Timepieces</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2026 06:01:00 +0900 </pubDate>
		<description><![CDATA[The Seiko Museum Ginza tells the history of the company from its beginnings in the nineteenth century, displaying the clocks and especially watches that made Seiko a worldwide name.]]></description>
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		<title>Mizuna: A Satisfyingly Crunchy Leaf That Pairs with Any Cuisine</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2026 06:00:02 +0900 </pubDate>
		<description><![CDATA[The slender, leafy vegetable called mizuna is a humble, affordable addition to the Japanese menu, but one that provides plenty of flavor and texture to everything from salads and pickles to stews and meat dishes.]]></description>
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