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1. Mt. Fuji cherry blossom festival canceled over fears of visitors behaving badly

   Feb 13, 26 05:59 AM

   Authorities in Fujiyoshida in central Japan have canceled a spring cherry blossom festival at a popular Mt. Fuji viewing spot, citing residents’ concerns over congestion and nuisance behavior. The cit…

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2. Police rescue Chinese student who ignored ban to climb Mt. Fuji

   Feb 05, 26 06:06 AM

   A 20-year-old Chinese student who ignored a winter climbing ban on Mt. Fuji had to be rescued by police after injuring himself, sparking debate in Japan about charging for such rescues. The student, e…

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3. U.S. flips food pyramid upside down. Yay!

   Feb 05, 26 06:04 AM

   The U.S. Health and Human Services has unveiled a new U.S. food pyramid, with officials calling it the "most significant reset of federal nutrition policy in history." The new dietary guidelines empha…

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