Inadequate exercise and unhealthy eating habits are seen as major culprits behind Japan's increase in diabetes.
Japan's diabetic population soars to record 10m
Aging population, obesity seen as major causes
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Mobike rolls out new model created by Muji designer
Minimalist design comes amid growing parking problem
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You know your BO is bad when your dog passes out
Insolent robot also tells you when you're wearing too much perfume
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Modern Thai chefs forge a fresh way forward
Trend toward sustainably sourced ingredients prompts a new cuisine
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Singapore's rebel bookseller seeks new narrative
Edmund Wee parries government pressure as 'Singlit' tackles thorny questions
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Dentsu chief admits illegal labor practice in trial on overwork death
Prosecutors demand fine of $4,475 for 'securing profits' over workers' health
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Delta ditches struggling Tokyo-Guam route
But travel agency JTB reports typical summer demand for travel to island despite missile threat
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Japan's 60-somethings have a request: Stop calling them 'seniors'
Overwhelming majority of baby boomers reject the label, think they are young
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Bangalore startup engineers urban forests
Japanese botanist's techniques applied to restore lost tree cover
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New life awaits old Bangkok symbol
Transformation of crumbling Customs House into luxury hotel in step with emerging riverside cool
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Kyoto to slap tax on room rentals
Levy to fund tourism promotion, could become model for rest of Japan
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Singapore, Malaysia, Brunei top ASEAN citizenship quality ranking
Peace, wealth, easy travel make the difference; rest of region also rising
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iPhone X has to excite Asia, but will it?
Region's consumers are getting used to less expensive smartphones
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Wagyu Olympics picks winners with eye on beef industry's future
Superior marbling is no longer the only key standard for Japanese cattle
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Thai manga starts new chapter via digital platforms
Smartphone apps help develop domestic industry
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Airbnb rival enlists star power to tap $1.8bn Japan market
China's social media celebrities post videos of staying at private homes
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In Southeast Asia, rising diabetes rates set off alarms
Singapore leads region with moves to curb consumption of sugary soft drinks
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Solve a social ill, make a 15% profit
Borderless Japan offers platform for socially minded entrepreneurs
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Cybercrime reports hit record in first half in Japan
Digital currency thefts total $542,000 in January to June
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Everybody does the dog paddle at these Thai pools
Swimming lessons keep Bangkok's canine population cool
