My problem with unapologetic misogyny in media
Off the Beat
I cannot take these unapologetic misogynists of all genders, who are prevalent in Japan, silencing female voices anymore.
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The Obon Society: The radical act of empathy
These flags had been carried by people, tucked away safely in their clothes.
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What’s in a name?
Off the Beat
When it comes to names with kanji, it becomes possible to mix past and present by changing only the reading or the kanji.
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Looking back on instances of Olympic cancellations and controversy
Last month, the International Olympic Committee, or IOC, and Japan decided to postpone the Summer Olympics from its start date of July 2020 to July 2021 due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. At the time, Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe said the Tokyo Olympics would not be canceled, just postponed.
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No other recipe stacks up: A guide to effortless Japanese soufflé pancakes
There’s no better time to treat yourself to some Japanese soufflé pancakes. We at the Clog have you covered with a simple recipe to make these fluffy pancakes all by yourself.
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From teddy bear to superhero: Inside Yuta Kikuchi’s global transformation
Traveling from Japan to Berkeley to fulfill his tennis and academic dreams, Yuta Kikuchi has overcome many barriers, but still embraces life’s challenges.
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Spring in Bears’ step: Cal to meet against No. 7 Navy on Senior Day
Finishing third at the Stanford International Collegiate Open last week, No.11 Cal is competing against No. 7 Navy on Saturday at Haas Pavilion.
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Fish & Bird Sousaku Izakaya opens on Shattuck Avenue
Former B-Dama chefs Asuka Uchida and Shin Okamoto held a soft opening for a new Japanese restaurant, Fish & Bird Sousaku Izakaya, or Fish & Bird, on Shattuck Avenue on Jan. 21.
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Protesters oppose Mauna Kea telescope at UC regents meeting
About 80 protesters gathered at a UC Board of Regents meeting Thursday to demand that the UC system divests from the Thirty Meter Telescope, or TMT, project on Mauna Kea — a mountain that is sacred to Native Hawaiians.
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Adventure awaits: Our favorite international winter break destinations
International travel can seem unrealistic and daunting, but we at the Clog believe that with a little help from online flight trackers, it is possible to make an international trip affordable. So, before flight prices start to rise, here are a few of the Clog’s recommendations for international winter break destinations.
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