
Japanese culture permeates the world. Who owns it?
Japan begins from a far stronger position. It does not need to convince the world to love its culture. That battle was won decades ago. Its challenge now is ownership.

Japan begins from a far stronger position. It does not need to convince the world to love its culture. That battle was won decades ago. Its challenge now is ownership.

FIFA embraced elements of the U.S. sporting model with enthusiasm.

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Mysterious colour-changing cups and sparkly Bearista straw caps, inspired by a Japanese fireworks festival. Summer in Japan is synonymous with fireworks festivals, where people dress in traditional yu
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