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Understanding Religious Nationalism in Japan: Dispatches from the Field

John G. Tower Center for Political Studies Carr Collins Hall, Room 227, 3300 University Boulevard, Dallas, Texas

Overview: Japan routinely ranks as one of the world’s least religious countries, whereas few as one in ten survey respondents self-identify as having religious faith. It is, therefore, striking to note the apparent influence religions and religion-inspired ideologues exert on Prime Minister Abe Shinzō and his governing coalition. In this talk, McLaughlin will draw on […]

2020 Japan Currents Symposium

Dallas/Addison Marriott Quorum by the Galleria 14901 Dallas Parkway, Dallas, TX, United States

Summer 2020 will mark the second time Japan hosts the Summer Olympic Games and baseball will return as an Olympic sport, after a 12-year hiatus. Baseball has long been a common language between the U.S. and Japan, and the countries have arguably the world's two most recognizable professional leagues. Baseball is also big business with players like the Los Angeles Angels' Shohei Ohtani influencing multi-million-dollar marketing deals and Dallas-based HKS designing a new $530 million dollar stadium in Kitahiroshima, near Sapporo. Join us for a conversation with two expert panels of executives, players, and historians on the economic and diplomatic importance of baseball within U.S.-Japan relations.

[North Texas Soccer Association] SheBelieves Cup: USA vs. Japan

Toyota Stadium 9200 World Cup Way, Frisco, TX

Come see Megan Rapinoe and Team USA face off against the Japan National Women's team on March 11 in the 2020 SheBelieves Cup! Tickets on sale now Tickets Here The SheBelieves Cup is the showcase event for the campaign that aligns many of the world’s most talented female soccer players to compete in the United States while providing […]