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Baltimore Mom’s Son Landed In Japan Just Before Earthquake
BALTIMORE (WJZ)—A Baltimore mother finally speaks with her son who happened to land at Tokyo’s airport just as the earthquake struck. As Suzanne Collins explains, hours passed before she learned he was...
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Dangerous Levels Of Radiation Seep Out Of Japanese Plant; Concerns Grow In U.S.
BALTIMORE (WJZ) — The United States is taking a closer look at radiation fears. Tokyo is seeing normal levels of radiation. Mike Hellgren reports scientists say it does not pose a health threat, but...
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TU Student Returns Home Safely From Japan
COLUMBIA, Md. (WJZ)—A Howard County college student arrives from Japan after 48 hours in airports trying to get home. Suzanne Collins explains the Towson senior’s mother is greatly relieved she’s here...
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Japanese Exchange Students Studying At McDonogh Head Back Home
OWINGS MILLS, Md. (WJZ) — It’s the last day of class for a group of Japanese exchange students. Gigi Barnett reports as they head back to their homeland this week, they won’t leave empty handed. A...
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Educators Take Teaching Japanese To A New Level
By JULIE GREENE The Herald-Mail of Hagerstown BOONSBORO, Md. (AP) — Ayako Shiga knows how difficult it can be to learn a foreign language. When she was growing up in Tokyo, she failed her first...
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Backpackers Guide To Asia
A backpacking trip to Asia can truly be the adventure of a lifetime. By using a backpack instead of a cumbersome piece of luggage, you’ll be able to start exploring as soon as you arrive at your...
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Best Island Hopping Destinations In Asia
Asian Ferryboat (credit: Randy Yagi) Many of the world’s best destinations for island hopping can be found in Asia. With many leading countries supported by efficient forms of transportation,...
View ArticleDying Man Invites 1,000 Guests To ‘End Of Life’ Party
BALTIMORE (WJZ) — A Japanese businessman who was diagnosed with terminal cancer is making sure he goes out on his own terms. The 80-year-old threw a unique, “end of life” party to properly say goodbye...
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Simone Biles Looks To Focus On Herself; Tokyo Olympics Created Unique Stress,...
BALTIMORE (WJZ) — In one of the biggest shocks of the Tokyo Summer Olympics so far, USA gymnast Simone Biles withdrew from the team competition early Tuesday. Team USA would go on to take silver. Biles...
View ArticlePost-Pandemic Pushback: Washington’s Cherry Blossom Festival Returns
BALTIMORE (WJZ) — The National Cherry Blossom Festival is back following a deadly pandemic that led to the cancellation of many festivals and prompted many businesses to shutter their doors. Festival...
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