The number of people in Japan aged 100 or older has risen to a record high of nearly 100,000, its government has announced.

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On my first morning in Tokyo, a barista in a café near Ueno Station served my coffee with a big smile and two short bows. The cashier was just as kind and patient, though I do not speak Japanese.

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Among those between the ages of 18 and 29, 66% in South Korea and 72.5% in Japan expressed favorable views of one another.

Some countries are really good at sharing their culture with the world, and it helps them get people interested in their products and ideas. This is called “soft power.” Japan is a great example.