In Japan, a unique system relies on volunteers, called "hogoshi, " to supervise parolees. These dedicated individuals, like the 83-year-old Teruko Nakazawa, have spent years helping ex-offenders rehabilitate without any financial compensation. The system, which outnumbers paid probation officers 47
Ever wondered what it takes to be a legend in baseball? Let's talk about Ichiro Suzuki. Born in Japan, he didn't start his major league career in the U. S. until he was 27. That's quite late compared to most players. But did that stop him from becoming the first Japanese player to enter the Baseball
Recent breakthroughs in genetics have underlined the powerful link between genetic factors and health outcomes. This has sparked a surge in the need for genetic counseling services. However, there's a catch: not enough trained genetic counselors to meet the demand. Enter large language models (LLMs)
Ever wondered how daily habits might affect your mood? A recent study in Japan took a deep dive into this question. They tracked a large group of people over time to see which lifestyle choices could help keep the blues away. What's interesting is that they looked at men and women separately, becaus
Webtoon Entertainment, through its Japanese subsidiary LINE Digital Frontier, has made its first investment in a Japanese studio. The lucky recipient is No. 9, a prominent webcomic and manga studio based in Tokyo. This strategic move is aimed at boosting Webtoon's content pipeline in Japan, which is
Imagine this: the head of NATO says the West isn't ready for future challenges. Experts warn that we might face multiple wars at once, and China's military power is growing fast. Now, you'd think the Senate would ask tough questions about these issues during hearings for the next Secretary of Defens
Brianna LaPaglia, known for her public breakup with Zach Bryan, recently stunned fans with her Sports Illustrated Swimsuit digital cover. Instead of just showing off her looks, she's using it as a way to reclaim her life. After their split, she revealed that she was offered millions to keep quiet ab
Lately, the spotlight is on the rising tension between the United States and China, especially regarding Taiwan. Some experts believe that China might take action by the year 2027. A significant concern is a potential blockade, which could quickly escalate into a full-blown war if the U. S. steps in
Ever wondered what makes health services in Ethiopia tick? A lot of that has to do with health extension workers, or HEWs. These folks are on the front lines, providing care to communities. Since the Health Extension Program started, various training programs, known as capacity-building intervention
Nobel Peace Prize winner Malala Yousafzai has spoken out about the dire issue of gender inequality in Afghanistan, calling on Muslim leaders to take a stand. At a big event in Pakistan about educating girls in Muslim communities, Malala asked Muslim leaders to fight against what the Taliban is doing
