1. US Adults' Party Identification and Leaning in Presidential Election Years- Figures are the average party identification and leaning in the third quarter (July-September of each election year 2. Americans's Opinions of Which Political P…

Film "The Lost King"(2022) //SUMMARY// Synopsis:A human drama based on the true story of a woman who played a crucial role in discovering the remains of King Richard III, who had been missing for 500 years. Philippa Langley receives an unf…

We've got to be very strong very very smart and we've got to come together not only as a nation but as a world Community. President Trump says what everyone in Washington knows and will not say and cannot say. A speech given by President T…

How did a super-famous British author read The Tale of Genji? A unique impression of an author //Summary - Level-C2// Virginia Woolf, a renowned British author, viewed The Tale of Genji as a product of Japan's peaceful aristocracy, contras…

Sound of Freedom - Official Trailer (2023) //SUMMARY// The film discusses the pervasive issue of human trafficking, highlighting the plight of over 40 million modern-day enslaved people worldwide, including thousands in the United States. …

The Kamakura Period (1185-1333): The Supreme Buddhist Sculptor Unkei (1151-1223) -Three Dainichi Nyorai Statues and Forms of Prayer //SUMMARY// The video describes the story and craftsmanship of Unkei, a renowned Buddhist sculptor from the…

Trump-Elon Musk X-Space conversation The text summarizes a recent interview between Elon Musk and former President Donald Trump on X (formerly Twitter). The interview, lasting two hours, took place at Trump's Florida residence, Mar-a-Lago.…

[World premiere] Paris Opera's "Swan Lake" to be screened in IMAX for seven days only from 8 November, with a trailer also unveiled 1)The latest performance (June 2024) of "Swan Lake", the most famous classical ballet masterpiece choreogra…

Christian Dior: Backstage at the French luxury fashion house | Inside the World of High Fashion //Summary - Level-C2// The Dior team faces high-stakes challenges preparing for a Tokyo boutique opening and rooftop fashion show. Sophie overs…

A new study claims that the swirls in Van Gogh's "Starry Night" are consistent with physical theory The 14 spirals in Van Gogh's paintings were the subject of the study. A new study finds swirls in Van Gogh's 'Starry Night' match physical …

"Give citizenship to all illegal immigrants!" The absolute ruler of the Biden administration, Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (Jewish), calls for the legalisation of illegal immigrants. 1)Legalisation of illegal immigrantsSenate Major…

The Hidden Power Structure of the US Government: Insights from Tulsi Gabbard In a candid and provocative interview, former US Congresswoman Tulsi Gabbard offers a stark look at the inner workings of the American political system. She chall…

Hiroyuki Sanada's Shogun won 18 Emmy Awards for Best Drama Series. //SUMMARY// Hiroyuki Sanada's drama SHOGUN won 18 Emmy Awards, including Best Drama Series and Best Actor for Sanada, making him the first Japanese actor to win. Based on J…

Secretary of State Antony Blinken reiterates support for Ukraine in the Kyiv visit. 1)KYIV—The top diplomats of the US and UKK said Wednesday they're firmly committed to Ukraine's victory and will adapt their support to the country's needs…

‘When I die, I would like to come back as a rice ball’One of Japan’s simplest foods inspires intense devotion //SUMMARY// The text describes Japan's cultural significance and fascination with onigiri (rice balls), centring around Tokyo's i…

The mikoshi of the Mukojima 2-chome Mutsumicho Association parading through the town - 2024.09.15 The festival at Ushijima Shrine (Mukojima 1, Sumida Ward) lasts three days from September 13th to 15th. The Ushijima Shrine festival: Ushijim…

Douglas Rushkoff bids farewell to the digital revolution - 2023.08.15 //Summary - Level-C2// Douglas Rushkoff, a prominent internet theorist, has renounced his long-held techno-optimism. Disillusioned by Silicon Valley's corporate greed an…

Latest review of the US presidential election! Yukihisa Oikawa edition - What is the relationship between elections and globalisation? //SUMMARY// The text provides a detailed analysis of the 2024 US presidential election, framing it as a …

Can you drink hot spring water? The definition of a hot spring and the best way to drink hot spring water //Summary - Level-C2// Hot spring water, commonly consumed in Europe for its medicinal benefits under medical supervision, is less co…

EU scores 'big win' in court against Apple, Google Brussels (Belgium) (AFP) – On Tuesday, the EU's top court delivered two major victories in the bloc's battle to rein in tech giants by ruling against Apple and Google in separate legal sag…

Why Everything is a Monopoly... Again - 2024/08/21 //Summary - Level-A2//Last week, Judge Amit Mehta ruled that Google is a monopoly, violating antitrust laws by making deals that prevent competition. Monopolies are standard among big comp…

Kamala Harris demands to bring a cue card to the debate with Trump... Her incompetence is so bad that she can't even get a one-on-one interview! 2024.09.05 A)Why Kamala Harris isn't talkingVice President Kamala Harris, the Democratic presi…

Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind, interpreted under the COVID-19 Pandemic. //Summary - Level-C2// Hayao Miyazaki's manga Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind profoundly explores the relationship between humanity, civilisation, and nature. …

Nearly 70,000 Japanese will die this year alone, and with a rapidly ageing population, it could get much worse - Sun 25 Aug. A)When Takuya Shiota's cleaning company was called to a small apartment in Tokyo, its elderly occupant had been ly…