Free toast with your coffee? How about an entire loaf of bread, ice cream, and a souvenir to take home?
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Tokoji’s event is compelling reason to make a trip to one of Japan’s less-visited prefectures.
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On April 15, representatives from Gifu Prefecture’s Chubu Gakuin University and its affixed junior college reached an agreement with Japan’s major retailer Aeon that will allow university students to earn credits while working part-time in paid internships. The deal was born out of a desire to provide students with more practical work experience while at the same time strengthening ties to the surrounding community.
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