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COMMENTARY / World / Geoeconomic Briefing

Mar 15, 2022

China faces mounting challenges amid wealth gap and other social issues

President Xi Jinping is facing serious barriers to his goal of unifying 'Chinese people of all ethnic groups.'

From easily navigable train stations to the helpfulness of its municipal staff, Tokyo has earned high praise for its commitment to accessibility for disabled travelers.

[Rebroadcast] Japan is doing better on accessibility than you may think

Historically, kabuki was considered the entertainment of the merchant and peasant classes, a far cry from how it is regarded today.

For Japan's oldest kabuki theater, the show must go on

By Lance Henderstein

SUSTAINABLE JAPAN

Leading Japan’s sustainability from Tokyo

Leading Japan’s sustainability from Tokyo

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