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VOX POPULI: Truman never expressed regret for unleashing the A-bomb

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VOX POPULI: Living abroad was miserable, but one thing made it bearable

Philosopher Tomonobu Imamichi (1922-2012), a graduate of the University of Tokyo, was around 30 years old when he became a university lecturer in...

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VOX POPULI: Rich heritage rumbles on in quake-hit Akusekijima

The late Toshimi Shimono (1929-2022), a renowned Japanese folklorist and leading authority on the folk traditions of southern Japan, once described...

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EDITORIAL: Xenophobia in society must not be allowed to rear its ugly head

A memorable scene from the movie “Civil War” released prior to the 2024 U.S. presidential election has a soldier pointing a gun toward citizens and...

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VOX POPULI: Symbolism of a woman’s ‘hanko’ that bears only her given name

Before I left home to go to university, my mother presented me with a small gift. Nestled in a small, glossy scarlet case was a “hanko” personal...

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VOX POPULI: Tips from the 19th century on how to enjoy climbing Fuji

John Rutherford Alcock (1809–1897), a British diplomat and writer, served as the first British minister in Japan during the turbulent final years...

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