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How Studio Ghibli films can help us rediscover the childlike wonder of our connection with nature

Films with powerful environmentally centred narratives can transform our thinking and connect us with nature in ways that scientific papers cannot. For example, Studio Ghibli, a renowned Japanese film studio co-founded by animator Hayao Miyazaki, creates complex visual stories about human-nature relationships that transcend barriers of culture or age. A…

The Conversation · Apr 29, 2022

EU's Von der Leyen, Michel may visit Japan next month, Kyodo says

Arrangements are being made for a visit to Japan in May by European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and European Council President Charles Michel, Kyodo news agency said on Friday, citing multiple diplomatic sources.

Reuters · Apr 29, 2022

Japan finds wreck of missing tourist boat -media

Japan located on Friday the hull of a tour boat off its northern coast, media said, six days after the vessel disappeared in an accident that killed at least 14 people on a sightseeing trip.

Reuters · Apr 29, 2022

Japan's Yen At 20-Year Low Against The US Dollar

The Japanese yen fell into a steep plummet today, weakening by more than 130 to the U.S. dollar for the first time in 20 years following the announcement by Japan’s central bank that it would continue to keep interest rates low despite ongoing inflationary concerns.

Benzinga · Apr 28, 2022

BioMarin Achieves Record Q1 Sales Driven By Recently Approved Achondroplasia Therapy

BioMarin Pharmaceutical Inc's (NASDAQ:BMRN) Q1 sales reached $519 million, up 7% Y/Y, beating the consensus of $507.52 million. BioMarin said that the increase was achieved "despite continued erosion of the U.S. Kuvan market."  Kuvan is indicated for phenylketonuria. Kuvan still brought in $59.3 million but down from $70.8 million a year ago.…

Benzinga · Apr 28, 2022

New Covid-19 strain found in northeast Japan city

Japan's first case of a coronavirus variant has been found in Sendai, the northeast Japan city's government said Thursday.

Bangkok Post · Apr 28, 2022

The world’s 15 best-value Michelin-starred restaurants revealed

Two of the top 10 are in the UK

The Independent UK · Apr 28, 2022

Japan PM says cannot accept status quo change by force anywhere

Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida said on Thursday that he could not accept any move anywhere in the world to change the status quo by force.

Reuters · Apr 28, 2022

India-Japan ties have deepened in every sphere in 70 years: PM Modi

The recent visit to India by Japanese PM Fumio Kishida laid out a roadmap for deepening the Special Strategic and Global Partnership between the two countries, Mr. Modi said in a tweet

The Hindu · Apr 28, 2022

Dumfries Museum explores region's connections with China and Japan in new exhibition

Some beautiful and intriguing objects from East Asia have gone on display at the refurbished museum, including paintings, silks, books, shoes and vases

Daily Record · Apr 28, 2022