Healthcare in the Rural North: the Hospital
For a town of only 1,900 people, we have a remarkable variety of public amenities and services. There are five
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The Junk Collector and his Goemonburo
Mr. Igarashi’s family has lived in this town since its founding more than 100 years ago. They homesteaded a hilly,
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Featured Snapshot: A Return to Winter
Today’s snapshot —actually today’s snapshots — were taken in February 2013 at the Shikotsuko Onsen in Chitose.
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Yotei Views: Seasons, farewells, and Wabi Sabi
Unlike the southern parts of Japan, the Yotei region does not burst into spring at this time of year but
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BasicCamera: A simple, light app with great linking options
BasicCamera is a really simple app. It requires only three steps.
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From the Bear’s Den: On April 1, Empty chairs and Interrupted lives
Today is April 1, or as English speakers like to call it, April Fools’ Day. April Fools’ Day is a
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The Natural Refrigerator: A Vegetable Story
This is a story about vegetables in April. However, to tell it properly, my readers will have to let me
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App Explorer: Apple’s default camera app is ideal for point-and-shoot photography
In this column I will present and review iPhone camera applications. As the iPhone is equipped with a decent camera
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Twin polar bears are a big hit at Sapporo’s Maruyama Zoo
Twin polar bear cubs born at Sapporo’s Maruyama Zoo in December were made available for pubic viewing on March 22, drawing crowds of onlookers and photographers eager to get a first look.
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Weekly Snapshot: Stars shine in Naganuma
Editor’s note: The Weekly Snapshot will appear most Sundays, showcasing the work of a Hokkaido-based professional photographer. To submit your
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