Biography of the Author Michiyo Ishida

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  1. Japan in festive mood as New Year approaches | Video
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    02:58minutes
    Asia

    Japan in festive mood as New Year approaches | Video

    With less than a week until we usher in the New Year, Japan is gearing up for the holidays. Offices will be mostly closed from Friday until ...
  2. Tokyo conducts quake drill ahead of 2020 Olympic Games | Video
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    03:23minutes
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    Tokyo conducts quake drill ahead of 2020 Olympic Games | Video

    Japan sits on one of the world’s most active earthquake zones. And for the first time, a drill was held at a new venue constructed for the 2020 ...
  3. Transforming Japan: Shibuya's 'once-in-a-century' facelift | Video
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    03:49minutes
    Asia

    Transforming Japan: Shibuya's 'once-in-a-century' facelift | Video

    Japan's famous Shibuya district, the area where the young and hip gather, is undergoing a rare facelift. Michiyo Ishida reports.
  4. Shinzo Abe becomes Japan’s longest-serving premier | Video
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    05:33minutes
    Asia

    Shinzo Abe becomes Japan’s longest-serving premier | Video

    Shinzo Abe becomes Japan's longest-serving premier on Nov 20, surpassing the record of 2,886 days in office held by early 1900s leader Taro Katsura.
  5. Doctors in Japan urge study on health effects of vaping | Video
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    03:14minutes
    Asia

    Doctors in Japan urge study on health effects of vaping | Video

    Doctors in Japan are urging the government to conduct a comprehensive study on the health effects of e-cigarettes or vaping following two serious ...
  6. Electric vehicles take centre stage at Tokyo Motor Show | Video
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    03:06minutes
    Asia

    Electric vehicles take centre stage at Tokyo Motor Show | Video

    The Tokyo Motor Show kicked off in the Japanese capital on Thursday (Oct 24) with more than 180 companies taking part. Carmakers are showcasing ...
  7. Japan assesses damage after deadly typhoon | Video
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    02:35minutes
    Asia

    Japan assesses damage after deadly typhoon | Video

    Japan is still assessing the extent of damage from Typhoon Hagibis which killed at least 68 people. Prime Minister Shinzo Abe said his government ...
  8. Japanese town gears up to host Singapore athletes during 2020 Tokyo Olympics | Video
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    03:56minutes
    Asia

    Japanese town gears up to host Singapore athletes during 2020 Tokyo Olympics | Video

    With less than a year to go before the 2020 Summer Olympics and Paralympic Games in Japan, organisers are busy lining up host towns to receive ...
  9. Japan’s Nagi town stems falling birth rate | Video
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    03:39minutes
    Asia

    Japan’s Nagi town stems falling birth rate | Video

    The number of babies born in Japan is falling faster than expected. Due to the low birth rate and a fast-aging society, Japan's population is ...
  10. Japan’s consumption tax rises to 10% on Oct 1 | Video
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    Japan’s consumption tax rises to 10% on Oct 1 | Video

    Japan’s consumption tax will rise from eight per cent to 10 per cent on Oct 1. Although previous tax hikes had always led to severe political ...