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The Japanese landscape is dotted with giant Kannon statues that represent a Buddhist deity linked to mercy and compassion. Many of them were built by private enterprise during the 1980s bubble era – but the gifts to local communities have now become costly problems.

The Japanese landscape is dotted with giant Kannon statues that represent a Buddhist deity linked to mercy and compassion. Many of them were built by private enterprise during the 1980s bubble era – but the gifts to local communities have now become costly problems.

The Japanese landscape is dotted with giant Kannon statues that represent a Buddhist deity linked to mercy and compassion. Many of them were built by private enterprise during the 1980s bubble era – but the gifts to local communities have now become costly problems.

The comic book "Myanmar, the last stand" is rekindling international interest in how people there are struggling with military rule. It has been four years since the junta seized control in a coup that limits artistic expression ― but thanks to the efforts of a French author and Hong Kong illustrator, it is connecting readers around the world who share democratic values, particularly in Asian countries.

The Japanese landscape is dotted with giant Kannon statues that represent a Buddhist deity linked to mercy and compassion. Many of them were built by private enterprise during the 1980s bubble era – but the gifts to local communities have now become costly problems.

The comic book "Myanmar, the last stand" is rekindling international interest in how people there are struggling with military rule. It has been four years since the junta seized control in a coup that limits artistic expression ― but thanks to the efforts of a French author and Hong Kong illustrator, it is connecting readers around the world who share democratic values, particularly in Asian countries.

Japanese pop star Miyake Ken is opening a new chapter in his career after leaving the agency he belonged to for three decades. He sat down with NHK to talk about his career and his fans.

Japanese pop star Miyake Ken is opening a new chapter in his career after leaving the agency he belonged to for three decades. He sat down with NHK to talk about his career and his fans.

Japanese pop star Miyake Ken is opening a new chapter in his career after leaving the agency he belonged to for three decades. He sat down with NHK to talk about his career and his fans.

An increasing number of male and female victims of sex crimes committed by Russian forces in Ukraine are coming forward to share their harrowing experiences. Their stories paint a horrible picture of life in occupied territory ― and as US-Russia ceasefire talks get underway, survivors fear their abusers may never be brought to justice.

*This report contains references to sexual violence and trauma that may be distressing for some readers.