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The hit series ‘Shogun’ is exposing more people to Japanese history. But how accurate is it?
Shogun series banner showing a Japanese person riding a horse on a teal and red background.

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The hit series ‘Shogun’ is exposing more people to Japanese history. But how accurate is it?

 Japan’s latest earthquake could’ve been much worse, a Northeastern expert says, but the country spends money to ‘keep people safe’
People walk past a burn-out marketplace following an earthquake in Japan.

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 Japan’s latest earthquake could’ve been much worse, a Northeastern expert says, but the country spends money to ‘keep people safe’

This Japanese pro baseball team is breaking new ground in data analytics, thanks to a Northeastern co-op
Hiroshima Toyo Carp members tossing their manager into the air

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This Japanese pro baseball team is breaking new ground in data analytics, thanks to a Northeastern co-op

Do movies need trailers? What Studio Ghibli releasing animation legend Hayao Miyazaki’s last film with zero marketing can teach us
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Do movies need trailers? What Studio Ghibli releasing animation legend Hayao Miyazaki’s last film with zero marketing can teach us

What Taiwan can learn from the fall of Hong Kong, according to Dennis Kwok, scholar in exile at Northeastern
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What Taiwan can learn from the fall of Hong Kong, according to Dennis Kwok, scholar in exile at Northeastern

Why Japan’s anti-military stance is unlikely to change 
Members of the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force (JGSDF) prepare ahead of an honour guard during a review at JGSDF Camp Asaka in Tokyo.

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Why Japan’s anti-military stance is unlikely to change 

For this global co-op, the pandemic struck a creative chord
Hana Kabira, a second-year student who is pursuing a degree in communication and media studies, is doing two co-ops in Tokyo. Creativity is an important part of her work, but it took a hit during the pandemic.

For this global co-op, the pandemic struck a creative chord

Global experiences helped her become a better listener

Global experiences helped her become a better listener

Students at Northeastern, Meiji University in Tokyo ‘have a lot more in common than they thought’

Students at Northeastern, Meiji University in Tokyo ‘have a lot more in common than they thought’

Historian reflects on anniversary of Pearl Harbor attack

Historian reflects on anniversary of Pearl Harbor attack

Architectural lessons from Japan’s 2011 earthquake

Architectural lessons from Japan’s 2011 earthquake

Students partner with university to help Japan

Students partner with university to help Japan