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“Write, Write”: Mr. Sato inspires future writers of Japan with a speech at a local art university

Our reporter shows young and aspiring writers what’s really important.

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Japan’s smallest sumo wrestler has clever message of inspiration if you look carefully

Sometimes a little change in perception is all you need. 

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“You are the dream” — Keisuke Honda lifts Cambodia’s soccer team’s spirits after loss

Japanese Internet users commend their national soccer star for words of encouragement during a bitter moment.

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Japanese freestyle soccer maestro drops jaws with mind-blowing juggling skills in New York

And a joyful, positive attitude to inspire the world.

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Man gets dumped by girlfriend, sings “Mamma Mia” in post-breakup music video recorded in Kyoto

One of the best ways to deal with the end of a long relationship.

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Japanese Twitter artist draws manga of “Aspe-chan” to show what it’s like living with Asperger’s

Based on her real-life childhood experiences.

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“When life gives you curtains…” Cat shows us all what to do when caught in a jam【Video】

And the answer is not “make curtain-ade”…

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South Korean student in Japan hopes to improve international relations with free hugs【Video】

South Korea and Japan? Not exactly known for getting along. But this inspirational video gave us the feels in a big way.

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Thai-American model born without legs smashes beauty standards: “I don’t need legs to feel sexy.”

Different cultures may have different beauty standards, but one beauty requirement that was thought to be universal in the world of modelling is having a set of long, shapely legs.

But now even that idea is being challenged. Thai-born model Kanya Sesser was born without legs, but she hasn’t let that hold her back. She currently works as a lingerie model, and she’s transforming people’s notions about what it means to be “beautiful” all over the world.

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This table tennis player shows that “nothing is impossible” 【Video】

Have you ever given up on something you wish you’d persisted with? We’ve all quit something at one point or another in our lives and there are many reasons for giving up. It sounds great to be able to play an instrument effortlessly, master a sport or become fluent in multiple languages, but once the reality of just how much work goes into a skill sinks in, it can often feel impossible.

Meet Ibrahim Hamada of Egypt, a table tennis enthusiast who says, “Nothing is impossible as long as you work hard.” That may sound like the kind of thing that can only be said by the exceptionally naive, but that is not the case here. He was involved in a train accident when he was 10 years old, and he lost most of his arms as a result. At 13, he was determined to find a way to play again.

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With the start of the Olympics just around the corner, we bring you a collection of quotes from people of varying degrees of fame and glory, some sure to make you think.

Prayer alone doesn’t give you courage. You need to make the effort and pray.

– Evander Holyfield, boxer who, among other achievements, unwillingly fed Mike Tyson his ear.

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