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People pose for a photo, mimicking the character in an advertisement as they visit Ebisu-bashi bridge, a popular tourist spot in Osaka, western Japan, Nov. 30, 2020.

This group in Japan is on a mission to correct English mistranslations

For the most part, the mistakes are unintentional. They're largely the result of automated translation by products such as Google Translate.

This group in Japan is on a mission to correct English mistranslations
world leaders at the G20 Summit

Climate crisis? What climate crisis? US blocked consensus on climate action at G20.

Climate crisis? What climate crisis? US blocked consensus on climate action at G20.
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How a Japanese girl-group empire is conquering Asian pop

How a Japanese girl-group empire is conquering Asian pop
Comfort women statue

In one of his final acts as mayor, Ed Lee stands up for 'comfort women'

In one of his final acts as mayor, Ed Lee stands up for 'comfort women'
Kappo chef Yutaka Urakami performs culinary magic at Iwakawa restaurant in Osaka, Japan.

Osaka's kappo restaurants offer diners a delicious interactive experience

Osaka's kappo restaurants offer diners a delicious interactive experience
Cuy (guinea pig) with yucca cream at Maido, a restaurant in Lima, Peru

Immigration fuels a hot Asian fusion food scene in Lima

Ever heard of "nikkei" and "chifa" cuisine? Neither had food writer Steve Dolinsky, until he went to Lima, Peru. They're a mashup of Asian and Peruvian tastes, created by immigrants.

Immigration fuels a hot Asian fusion food scene in Lima

A Nobel Peace Prize for legalizing marijuana — why not?

Uruguay made waves when it legalized the possession, consumption and manufacturing of marijuana. Now, the president has been nominated for a Nobel Peace Prize. A 12-year-old discovers a new species of giant jellyfish. And just what would it take for New York City to host a winter Olympics? All that and more, in today's Global Scan.

A Nobel Peace Prize for legalizing marijuana — why not?
Miyazaki

Anime's other-world director plants his final film in reality

Hayao Miyazaki's made a career out of the imaginative lands he creates. But he's dealing with a very real subject matter for his final film.

Anime's other-world director plants his final film in reality
Shinjuku district in Tokyo.

A Year After Fukushima, Clean Energy Still Just a Promise in Japan

One year after Fukushima, The government has promised a major shift toward cleaner renewable energy to help fill the gap. But as Sam Eaton reports, the country's clean energy revolution has yet to get much traction.

A Year After Fukushima, Clean Energy Still Just a Promise in Japan

Japanese Pop-Punk Girl Group's Tribute to The Ramones

Japan's pop-punk girl group, Shonen Knife, is celebrating its 30th anniversary this year with a tribute to its favorite group, the Ramones.

Japanese Pop-Punk Girl Group's Tribute to The Ramones

Osaka scales back electricity to honor victims

A city in western Japan far from the tsunami and earthquake damage dims its famous bright lights in solidarity with victims. Sonia Narang reports from Osaka.

Osaka scales back electricity to honor victims
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Anxiety in Tokyo

The World's Mary Kay Magistad reports on the anxiety felt by Tokyo residents about possible radiation exposure from Japan's earthquake and tsunami damaged nuclear reactors. Many city residents are skeptical of official statements.

Anxiety in Tokyo
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Japan: Update from Osaka

The New York Times' Daniel Krieger reports from Osaka. He says he has not been able to get in touch with anyone in the coastal communities. However, Tokyo residents say this quake was completely different from anything they had previously experienced.

Japan: Update from Osaka
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Robot marathon in Japan

The World's Lisa Mullins tells us about a first-of-its-kind marathon. In Osaka, Japan, two-legged robots are racing 26.2 miles on an indoor track. The event will take several days.

Robot marathon in Japan
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Geo Quiz and answer

Today's Geo Quiz deals with a tussle over the new Tube map in London. The city's latest map of the London Underground excludes an image of the Thames River, and that's ruffled some feathers.

Geo Quiz and answer