Transgender nun creates Buddhist temple
A transgender chief priestess hopes her temple will serve as a haven for those in need.
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Farmers cry wolf
A robotic carnivore is used to keep away deer and other agricultural pests.
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Subscription living for your inner nomad
Customers can let their wanderlust loose and stay at more than 50 facilities in Japan and overseas for a set fee.
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Robot prepares perfect breakfast
Tokyo University students invent a robot that can prepare you breakfast in 6 minutes.
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Centenarian still holds passion for job
102-year-old Shitsui Hakoishi continues providing services for customers who come to her salon.
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Samurai keeping Tokyo clean
A trio of samurai armed with tongs perform as they fight to keep the streets of the metropolis free from litter.
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Printed only in Kyoto
A family maintains a textile printing technique that exists only in Kyoto.
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Imperial Couple's 60th wedding anniversary
Japan's Imperial Couple marks their 60th wedding anniversary.
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