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Shinzo Abe, Japan’s ex-prime minister, has died after being shot

Shinzo Abe, Japan’s ex-prime minister, has died after being shot

Former Japanese prime minister Shinzo Abe has died at the age of 67 after being shot by an attacker. A look back at the legacy of Japan’s longest serving democratic leader.

Politics
Mauritius arrests the ship’s captain as it keeps leaking oil after splitting in two

Mauritius arrests the ship’s captain as it keeps leaking oil after splitting in two

The cargo ship that ran aground off the coast of Mauritius on 25 July, causing incalculable damage, has split in two and its captain has been arrested.

Oceans
Japan opens the Upopoy Museum, the first dedicated to Ainu indigenous identity

Japan opens the Upopoy Museum, the first dedicated to Ainu indigenous identity

The Upopoy National Ainu Museum has finally opened. With it the indigenous people of Hokkaido are gaining recognition but not access to fundamental rights.

Indigenous Peoples
Photos of the Upopoy museum opening

Photos of the Upopoy museum opening

Indigenous Peoples
Japan leads the way in accessible tourism

Japan leads the way in accessible tourism

Disabled travellers need not fear Japan. Accessible Japan founder Josh Grisdale tells us about his commitment to opening the country’s doors to everyone.

Travel
Tokyo 2020, Japan hopes to host revival Games as Olympic preparations continue

Tokyo 2020, Japan hopes to host revival Games as Olympic preparations continue

Will Tokyo 2020 be the revival Games? Much uncertainty remains but preparations haven’t stopped as Japan remains committed to hosting the Olympics.

Coronavirus
Iceland won’t hunt any whales this year and perhaps ever again

Iceland won’t hunt any whales this year and perhaps ever again

For the first time in seventeen years, Iceland’s two main whaling companies won’t resume whale hunting. The announcement concerns this year’s season but could carry into the future.

Environment
As Tokyo 2020 is postponed the Olympic flame stays in Japan as a symbol of hope

As Tokyo 2020 is postponed the Olympic flame stays in Japan as a symbol of hope

Japan lights the Olympic flame in a key ceremony in the lead-up to Tokyo 2020. Neither it nor the IOC want to give up on the event, though postponement is being considered. Within four weeks the world will know the fate of this year’s Games.

Coronavirus
Kengo Kuma, sustainable architecture isn’t sculpture on a podium but blends into nature and culture

Kengo Kuma, sustainable architecture isn’t sculpture on a podium but blends into nature and culture

Kengo Kuma, one of the greatest contemporary architects, tells us about his pursuit of a form of sustainable architecture based on respect for nature and cultural specificity.

Lifestyle
From “hybrid” culture to the Olympics. Toyota and LifeGate, a decade together for sustainable mobility

From “hybrid” culture to the Olympics. Toyota and LifeGate, a decade together for sustainable mobility

Toyota and LifeGate began telling the story of hybrid mobility back in 2006, now, on the road to the Tokyo 2020 Olympics, they’re still treading the path of sustainable mobility. Here are the main steps of the journey.

Lifestyle
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