TOKYO/KYOTO -- Riho Matsumaru's revelation came in March. While studying in London, the 21-year-old joined a student protest against the climate crisis, one of hundreds of events held simultaneously across the globe. The message of the protests resonated with her, and spurred her to try to drive action back home.

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