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ex-section2 Sep 30, 2025

Lost in translation, found in Tokyo

It’s been over 20 years since "Lost in Translation" turned Tokyo into a dreamy, disorienting backdrop for two lonely foreigners. Locals who worked on the film shared their insights into why the story resonated and is perhaps more complex than you might expect. (James ...

ex-section2 Sep 9, 2025

Alzheimer’s and a warming world

Rising temperatures are doing more than causing physical discomfort and health problems such as heatstroke. New research shows heat may worsen dementia symptoms and speed up cognitive decline. For Japan’s rapidly aging population, the risks are very much real. (Tomoko Otake, 2024)