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Abuse Is Entrenched in Sports Coaching, but Efforts against It Continue
Violence in sports coaching is a stubborn, deep-rooted problem. A decade has passed since the “Decla...
September 2, 2023
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Biden’s Praise for Kishida Highlights Vulnerability of Japan-U.S. Alliance
Vilnius, the capital of Lithuania, is known for its beautiful cityscape, with the Old Town registere...
August 26, 2023
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Catastrophe 100 Years Ago Provides Lessons We Should Heed Today
This September marks exactly 100 years since one of the worst natural disasters in Japan’s history, ...
August 19, 2023
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Kishida Must Show Leadership on Boosting Defense Equipment Exports
Japan’s government and ruling party are seeking to ease restrictions on defense equipment exports in...
August 12, 2023
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Curtain Rising on Era of ‘diplomatic War’ over Semiconductors
Semiconductors are used in a wide array of products, including personal computers, smartphones, auto...
August 5, 2023
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Why Japan Should Be Vigilant on China’s Intentions Toward Okinawa
Okinawa Prefecture, at the southern tip of Japan, was once an independent kingdom called Ryukyu, whi...
July 29, 2023
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Before Kids Start First Grade, Their Educations Are Well Underway
Early childhood is a time of rich brain development. In kindergartens and preschools, children rapid...
July 22, 2023
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Snap Elections Are Tempting for LDP, but Unhealthy for Japan
Japan would be in the heat of a general election fight right now if Prime Minister Fumio Kishida had...
July 15, 2023
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Economic Growth, Gender Equality Needed to Restore Japan’s Birth Rate
Raising children is a challenge, and social conditions can make it harder than it should be. In on...
July 8, 2023
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Political Demons, Real or Imagined, Ride the ‘wind of Dissolution’
“A suspicious mind sees demons in the dark.” That’s the image conjured up by the Japanese idiom “g...
July 1, 2023
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Mario’s Star Turn Validates Nintendo’s Family-Friendly Philosophy
“The Super Mario Bros. Movie” continues to pile up the gold coins. On the first of this month, its w...
June 24, 2023
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Deep-seated Distrust between LDP, Komeito Breaks into the Open
According to a famous Japanese proverb, “Even a dog won’t get involved in a couple’s quarrels.” The ...
June 17, 2023
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Spectators’ Online Abuse of Athletes Is Unsportsmanlike Conduct
With the easing of measures against COVID-19, sporting events are again being held without restricti...
June 10, 2023
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How Long Can Kishida Remain Successful without Making Enemies?
Shohei Ohtani, a star player of the Los Angeles Angels Major League Baseball team, is one of Japan’s...
June 3, 2023
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Club Activities Overburden Teachers, but Finding Solutions Is a Challenge
Sports teams and other club activities at public junior high schools have entered a three-year trans...
May 27, 2023
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