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Shigeru Ban in Japan earthquake aid 
Japanese practice Shigeru Ban Architects is sending out cardboard partitions to Japan’s earthquake victims to help make emergency shelters more habitable. A statement issued by the firm said: “From now on, for people taking shelter in these sites, it is necessary to avoid distress from the lack of privacy and high density.” Read more.

AKB48
Old news but good news.The idol group's management company donated 500 million yen to charity.