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Young athletes are being recruited to plug a staff shortage in Japan’s nursing homes. The results are reshaping elder care.

“Matcha mania” shows no signs of slowing, with global demand pushing “supply chains to the brink,” as Australia’s ABC News ...

Thousands evacuate in Japan as forest fires close in on homes - Fires have scorched more than 730 hectares since breaking out ...

Is there a polite way to avoid extra talkative neighbors? Inquirer staffers debate what to say when you're worn out. And: ...