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Now playing Next Japan Japan rocked by Tokyo 2020 Olympics corruption probe The alleged bribery, totaling around €370,000, is believed to be linked to sponsorship of the games, and products related to the Olympics 17/08/2022
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Now playing Next Japan Shinzo Abe: Assassinated former PM leaves divided legacy for Japan The statesman was shot on Friday as he gave a campaign speech in the west of the country. 08/07/2022
Now playing Next Green News Could edible insect vending machines be the future of food? Vending machines are a new idea to encourage people in Japan to eat more insects. 19/06/2022
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Now playing Next Conscious Travel Old airplanes are being upcycled into bags, keychains and restaurants The airline industry creates an enormous amount of waste, here are some of the creative ways it’s being recycled. 13/06/2022
Now playing Next Travel News Japan reopens to international tourists with strict rules After two years of locked borders, Japan is reopening to small groups of 'test tourists' on chaperoned package tours. 10/06/2022
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Now playing Next Work Japan will soon force companies to disclose gender pay gaps Under the new rules, Japanese companies will have to disclose women's pay as a percentage of men's. 24/05/2022
