What do symbols, from flags to songs, say about national belonging? Musician, activist and author T.M. Krishna discusses his latest book "We, the People of India: Decoding a Nation's Symbols" with ...

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The Tokyo Metropolitan Government has published a comprehensive disaster guide. It’s recommended that you download it and read it right now (or even better, after you read it, print it out and stick ...

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Japan’s labor market is known for a set of traditional employment practices that emerged during the post-war period of rapid economic growth, when it served the needs of workers and employers alike.

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The Bank of Japan should not become overly cautious about raising interest rates, given considerable upside risks to inflation, Junko Koeda, a member ‌of its board, said on Thursday, signalling the ...

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Social media posts, including from the Department of Homeland Security and a Texas Republican candidate, have helped stir fear among people of South Asian heritage. By Amy Qin Amy Qin writes about ...