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Japanese morticians always pursue the best ways to console grieving families through their craft and quiet presence. But during the height of the pandemic, they struggled to balance government guidelines with the needs of the bereaved.

Japanese morticians always pursue the best ways to console grieving families through their craft and quiet presence. But during the height of the pandemic, they struggled to balance government guidelines with the needs of the bereaved.

Japanese pro baseball legend Nagashima Shigeo has died at the age of 89. He was known as "Mr. Giants."

Japanese morticians always pursue the best ways to console grieving families through their craft and quiet presence. But during the height of the pandemic, they struggled to balance government guidelines with the needs of the bereaved.

Japanese morticians always pursue the best ways to console grieving families through their craft and quiet presence. But during the height of the pandemic, they struggled to balance government guidelines with the needs of the bereaved.

Japanese morticians always pursue the best ways to console grieving families through their craft and quiet presence. But during the height of the pandemic, they struggled to balance government guidelines with the needs of the bereaved.

Japanese morticians always pursue the best ways to console grieving families through their craft and quiet presence. But during the height of the pandemic, they struggled to balance government guidelines with the needs of the bereaved.

Many people in central Myanmar are struggling to survive following a devastating earthquake on March 28. Myanmar's military junta has put the death toll from the magnitude 7.7 quake at almost 3,800. But the United Nations says the real figure is likely much higher, and that the health risks for survivors have increased since the early arrival of monsoon season.

The ongoing conflict between the military junta and pro-democracy forces has reduced the flow of vital aid to a mere trickle, as airstrikes continue despite the announcement of a ceasefire.

International journalists seeking to get a clear picture of the situation on the ground are not allowed to enter the affected areas ― but NHK World is communicating regularly with residents.

The Tsushima Blue Quaker butterfly, an iconic symbol of Tsushima Island, was on the brink of extinction until scientists took it to Tokyo for a breeding project ten years ago. Its numbers have recovered in captivity, but the species' long-term survival is still not ensured as challenges prevent a smooth return to its native habitat.

The Tsushima Blue Quaker butterfly, an iconic symbol of Tsushima Island, was on the brink of extinction until scientists took it to Tokyo for a breeding project ten years ago. Its numbers have recovered in captivity, but the species' long-term survival is still not ensured as challenges prevent a smooth return to its native habitat.