December 15, 2022 Russia’s “Sphere of Influence” Mirage: Historic View of the Black Sea Region Since the imperial era, the “sphere of influence” concept has been deeply ingrained in Russia. By Akitsu Mayuzumi
October 27, 2022 Understanding Afghanistan, the Navel of Eurasia Following the fall of Kabul, the former Japanese Ambassador to Afghanistan gives an interview for an inside view of the country. By Hiroshi Takahashi (Interview by Makiko Takita)
January 26, 2024 “Old Age Steadily Creeps Up on You”: Yet 56-Year-Old Kazu Signs with a Portuguese Club On July 11, 11:11 a.m. (Portuguese time), it was announced Kazuyoshi Miura would travel to Portugal to discuss extending his contract with UD Oliveirense. By Haruo Isshi
January 18, 2022 Japan’s One-in-a-Hundred Female Pilot in the Air, Rugby Referee on the Ground “I completely agree with her view,” said Richie McCaw, the legendary player of the rugby kingdom New Zealand, or rather, world rugby. By Nobuhiko Otomo