Free-to-use system helps disaster victims connect with loved ones in times of crisis, and is worth remembering for anyone traveling or living in Japan.
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A new publicly accessible website compiles contemporary footage of the deadliest natural disaster in Japanese history into a 64-minute film.
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This preserved Tohoku building goes from completely devastated to practically unharmed in just a few floors.
The emperor hopes to support efforts to eliminate child poverty and organizations that aid those affected by disasters.
Donations will be made for each person who runs a search for information about the tragedy, with funds helping farmers, students, and those suffering from depression and loneliness.
The series will comprise of 10 episodes based on the classic Japanese sci-fi novel.
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As if things in Chiba aren’t bad enough, now these people have to put up with nosy parkers letting the cold air out.
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