New Kyoto shrine dedicated to stuffed toys - theTokyoBill news brief - August 15, 2026

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In today’s episode: - Flooding in Chiba kills at least eight and paralyzes transportation across eastern Japan; Japan condemns Putin’s visit to disputed Kuril Islands as absolutely unacceptable; Gut bacteria linked to nearly half of colorectal cancer cases in Japan; Traveller caught smuggling 200 lizards hidden in socks at Haneda Airport; New Kyoto shrine dedicated to stuffed toys brings comfort to owners; New Katsu Curry Index aims to show how weak the yen really is

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