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Harold J. Ashby, Jr. – A Brave Pioneer in Creating Same-Sex Households in Japan and Around the World

Harold James Ashby, Jr. grew up in Newark, New Jersey. When he was 16, he was selected to represent New J...
Jun 10, 2019VIEW
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U.S. rescuers stand ready to find earthquake survivors

When two fire captains in a suburb of Washington check earthquake apps on their smartphones, their intere...
Mar 1, 2019VIEW
SportsSocial Issues

Paralympian John Register Shares “New Normal” Mindset for Hurdling Life’s Obstacles

When John Register qualified for the Olympic trials for hurdles in 1988 and 1992, he was flying high and ...
Jan 28, 2019VIEW
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How the Blind Can Experience Shopping or a Solar Eclipse

For the blind and those with limited vision, the tasks of everyday life pose challenges, from navigating ...
Oct 29, 2018VIEW
PoliticsSocial Issues

First Lady’s New Initiative Puts Her in Good Company

When first lady Melania Trump announced the launch of her BE BEST initiative this week, she became the la...
Jun 18, 2018VIEW
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The Economic Benefits of Meaningful Employment for People with Disabilities

After suffering a life-threatening accident and finding out she had epilepsy, Joyce Bender developed a pa...
May 24, 2018VIEW
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U.S. Olympian Hits Her Stride

Twelve years after immigrating to the United States from Ghana to live with her father, Maame Biney becam...
Jan 24, 2018VIEW
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The Life and Legacy of Martin Luther King Jr.

Martin Luther King Jr. dedicated his life to the nonviolent struggle for racial equality in the United St...
Jan 12, 2018VIEW
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Martin Luther King Jr.: Global Beacon for Human Rights

Martin Luther King Jr. is renowned as the hero who fought and died to end racial discrimination and advan...
Jan 12, 2018VIEW
SportsSocial Issues

Running in America: Popular and Fun

You see them everywhere, on urban streets, in sylvan parks and around suburban developments. Runners, ...
Nov 27, 2017VIEW
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Tokyo Welcomes Ivanka Trump

In advance of the President’s historic trip to Asia, Advisor to the President Ivanka Trump arrived in Jap...
Nov 24, 2017VIEW
TravelSocial IssuesArts & Culture

Minnesota: A Diverse State of 10,000 Lakes

If you’re coming to the United States, try visiting Minnesota! The “Land of 10,000 Lakes” is also the sta...
Oct 23, 2017VIEW
TravelSocial Issues

The U.S. State Quarters Program

This article is only available in Japanese....
Sep 28, 2017VIEW
Education & Study AbroadSocial IssuesArts & Culture

“Stop Saying No to Yourself” – Life Lessons from an Independent Film Director

The American Center Japan hosted a film screening and panel discussion on May 22, 2017, that was jointly ...
Jul 20, 2017VIEW
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“Meet the Patels” Addresses Love and Marriage in a Multicultural Society

Directed by siblings Geeta and Ravi Patel, the award-winning film “Meet the Patels” combines the document...
Jun 8, 2017VIEW
SportsSocial Issues

These Athletes Prove Disabilities Are No Bar to Sports

Vibhas Sen is a digital marketing manager for a multinational insurance company in Mumbai, India. He love...
May 15, 2017VIEW
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Fostering Mindsets to Enable Women to Thrive in Their Careers: An Interview with Minister-Counselor for Public Affairs Margot Carrington

On January 26, I attended a symposium held at the American Center Japan entitled “Sustainable Women’s Lea...
Apr 28, 2017VIEW
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Get Ready to Jam on International Jazz Day

On April 30, music lovers celebrate International Jazz Day, a worldwide commemoration of the improvised, ...
Apr 26, 2017VIEW

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