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Japan’s ‘evaporated’ people: Inside an industry that helps people disappear

[…] n Japan, as some 80,000 people go missing every year, according to data from the National Police Agency. Some are later found, but others vanish completely, becoming what’s described as an “evaporated person” or johatsu-sha. The phenomenon is common … Continue reading →

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The Diver | Anderson Wright

On March 11, 2011, the Tōhoku earthquake and tsunami devastated the coastal communities of East Japan, claiming nearly 20,000 lives. Yasuo’s wife was never found, but his enduring love for her drives him to continue searching the sea. As the … Continue reading →

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Meticulous Flat Lays of Vintage Toys and Miniatures Celebrate the History of Play and Design | Colossal

MARCH 22, 2023 GRACE EBERT All images © Jane Housham Jane Housham highlights the varied styles, functions, and contexts of similar items in an approachable entry into the history of design. “There’s a feeling I remember which has to do … Continue reading →

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Steve McCurry

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Ciao, I’m coming back to myself! 🌿🌿🌿🌿🌿🐸🌤️🌤️🌤️ [thread]

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BBC Radio 4 – The Patch, Sunderland Point, Morecambe

One random postcode, and a story you probably haven’t heard before. Sunderland Point near Morecambe is unique. It’s the only mainland place in the UK which gets cut off twice a day by the tide washing over its only access … Continue reading →

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Tuesday is #WorldPoetryDay.

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FOR YOU – Malayalam Short Film | MVTV | Media Village Studios

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3 Elements of True Fun – and How to Have More of It | Catherine Price | TED

What comes to mind when you think about the most fun moments of your life? Science journalist Catherine Price asked thousands of people across the world this question, and their answers led her to a new definition of “true” fun: … Continue reading →

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All 17 Megadiverse Countries

In terms of species count, an overwhelming majority of the world’s flora and fauna is harboured by a relatively small number of countries. But it is not solely the number of species that qualifies a country as “mega” diverse. Endemism … Continue reading →

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