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Medill Explores in Tokyo, 2024

Medill Explores in Tokyo, 2024

Every year, Graduate students at Northwestern University’s Medill School of Journalism can a Medill Explores course that includes a…
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Hanin Najjar
Japan aims to reduce plastic waste, national legislation is in the works

Japan aims to reduce plastic waste, national legislation is in the works

By Xieyang Jessica Qiao
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Xieyang Jessica Qiao
Can Robots Solve The Aging Problem In Japan’s Work Force?

Can Robots Solve The Aging Problem In Japan’s Work Force?

It’s getting hard for employers to find qualified workers in Japan, and a rapidly aging society is the reason for the worker shortage.
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Minghe Hu
Medill Explores in Tokyo

Medill Explores in Tokyo

Graduate students at the Medill School of Journalism at Northwestern University can choose among trips and programs for their Medill…
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Wei Qi
Marunouchi Magic

Marunouchi Magic

6,000 yen. Fifteen nigiri. Nine otsumami. One magical afternoon.
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Brett Bergstrom
Japan’s Rakuten Hopes Sports Sponsorships Increase U.S. Awareness

Japan’s Rakuten Hopes Sports Sponsorships Increase U.S. Awareness

When the defending NBA Champion Golden State Warriors arrive for practice, they arrive at the Rakuten Performance Center in Oakland. When…
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Brian Baker
Vending Machines Fill In For a Labor Shortage In Japan

Vending Machines Fill In For a Labor Shortage In Japan

Tourists are often surprised by the large number of vending machines in Japan. “When you are thirsty, you always have something to drink…
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Xinyi(Ethel) Jiang
Tokyo Vintage Boutique Covets Overseas Market

Tokyo Vintage Boutique Covets Overseas Market

Walking around Shibuya, the major commercial ward in Tokyo, one can never find too many trend-busters and street stylists. This is also a…
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Charlene Zhang
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