Science
Kyoto University team eyes stem cell treatment for anemia
Clinical trial will use platelets derived from iPS cells
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Life
Life
Pakistan's political shift raises hopes for tourism comeback
Mountainous north resurfaces as an alluring adventure travel destination
Malaysia in transition
Mahathir woos Japanese university to set up Malaysia campus
Ritsumeikan institution shows interest, Tokyo willing to back initiative
Life
Borneo tribes find new voice in short films
Workshops help Malaysian communities to shed light on local issues
Life
Japanese chefs put their own twist on fine European dining
Yoji Tokuyoshi is among a new generation who blend innovation and commitment
Business Trends
Tokyo's rental butlers pamper clients for $450 a day
From planning weddings to drilling hot springs, savvy servants do it all
Life
Nepalese restaurant heeds call to hire hearing-impaired staff
Despite legal quotas, most companies shun those with physical disabilities
Politics
Tokyo medical school takes heat for gender discrimination
Entrance exam sabotage reveals male-oriented culture in medical field
