Akiko Fujita

Rudolf Hess march in Wunsiedel

A German town turns a neo-Nazi march into an anti-hate walkathon

A German town has spent decades grappling with a neo-Nazi group marching through it, honoring a Nazi hero. But this year, they came up with a way to make a little good come out of the march. Meanwhile, Norway is making its passports into works of art that reflect their country. And a video explanation of why the US and Liberia are linked by history. Those stories and more in today's Global Scan.

A German town turns a neo-Nazi march into an anti-hate walkathon

Japan's Gasoline Rationing Experience

Japan's Gasoline Rationing Experience
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Another prime minister for Japan?

Another prime minister for Japan?
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Japanese craft ritual for divorce

Japanese craft ritual for divorce
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Famous Kabuki theater to close

Famous Kabuki theater to close
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Fish rock

The Japanese seem to be losing their appetite for fish. A government study shows the average consumption of seafood in the country has dropped below meat. That's forced Japan's fishing industry to fight back with music! Akiko Fujita checked out the sound.

Fish rock
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Japan's North Korean schools

North Korea funds 10 high schools in Japan. These schools cater to students of Korean descent living in Japan, and the schools aren't popular with the Japanese government. Reporter Akiko Fujita explains.

Japan's North Korean schools

US military buildup in Guam

The U.S. military plans to redeploy thousands of Marines and their families to Guam from the Japanese island of Okinawa.

US military buildup in Guam
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Kit Kat big in Japan

American candy lovers know the Kit Kat bar. But few would recognize the varieties sold in Japan. 200 kinds of Kit Kat bars have been sold in Japan over the years. Akiko Fujita checked out the candy in Tokyo.

Kit Kat big in Japan
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US-Japan custody battle

A custody battle between a Tennessee man and his Japanese ex-wife is highlighting legal differences between the two countries. Japan doesn't recognize international custody. Reporter Akiko Fujita has the story.

US-Japan custody battle
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Japan's new first lady

Japan has a new prime minister today. Akiko Fujita reports that the new prime minister's wife is likely to change the traditional role of Japanese first lady.

Japan's new first lady
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Japan tells guest workers: don't come back!

Japan tells guest workers: don't come back!