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Trump Met Japan’s First Woman Prime Minister For His Asia Tour But Appeared Lost During The Ceremony
“Trump is completely lost. He has no idea what he’s doing,” one person wrote on X.
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Impact
Japan Will Now Allow Women To Buy The Morning-After Pill Over The Counter Without Prescription For The First Time
Previously, women in Japan had to go to a clinic or hospital in order to get a prescription for emergency contraception, even if they have been sexually assaulted
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Japan Has Elected This Hardline Conservative Politician As Its First Woman Prime Minister
In Japan, only 10% of government positions are held by women.
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Here’s How 16 Asian Celebrities Interpreted The 2025 Met Gala Theme "Tailored For You”
This year’s theme, “Tailored For You”, is dedicated to Black menswear and suiting.
Climate
Japan Is Being Ravaged By Its Worst Wildfires In 50 Years, Forcing Thousands Of People To Evacuate
The wildfires also come after Japan experienced its hottest summer on record in 2024, with rising global temperatures from climate change making extreme weather events more likely.
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A Sunfish At This Japanese Aquarium Was Feeling Lonely So Workers Made Cardboard Humans To Keep It Company
In a creative resolution, the team cut out human faces from printed cardboards and paired them with staff uniforms in front of the sunfish’s tank.
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Your Favorite Stories Of 2024
Don't miss out on your favorite stories of 2024!
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8 Human Rights Wins To Celebrate In 2024
Here’s to another year of fighting for the world we want to see.
Climate
Japan’s Mount Fuji Has Experienced Its First Snowless October In 130 Years And It’s Not Normal
The latest recorded snowfall on Mount Fuji occurred on Oct. 26 in both 1955 and 2016.
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This Japanese Nuclear Bomb Survivor Nobel Winner Compared Gaza To Hiroshima And Israel Is Furious
Israel called the nuclear bomb survivor's comments "outrageous and baseless", accusing him of of "distorting history and dishonoring the victims."
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Typhoon Yagi And Storm Boris: 20 Places That Flooded In September 2024
Here are some of the places around the world that have flooded in August and September 2024.
Climate
18 Places Around The World That Flooded In August 2024
Here are some of the places around the world that were experiencing wildfire this month.