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Opinion
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Forming the ‘Perfect Citizen’
The differences in the Japanese and American educational systems![The Controversy of Japan’s ‘Baby Hatch’](https://metropolisjapan.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/Kounotori-no-yurikago-Kyodo-News-380x237.jpg)
The Controversy of Japan’s ‘Baby Hatch’
Is it ethical to anonymously give away a child?![Thanks, Trump, for Graciously Tolerating Me](https://metropolisjapan.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/Yale-380x253.jpg)
Thanks, Trump, for Graciously Tolerating Me
What the new (now rescinded) international student policy really meant![Life as a Kabukicho Bunny Girl](https://metropolisjapan.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/1589966730219-380x325.jpg)
Life as a Kabukicho Bunny Girl
Becoming a nightlife worker in Tokyo's red-light district![The Kimono Kontroversy](https://metropolisjapan.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/kim-2-380x253.jpg)
The Kimono Kontroversy
How to apologize for cultural appropriation![Voice up Japan](https://metropolisjapan.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/VOICE-IN-JP-380x269.jpg)
Voice up Japan
The gutsy "voice" that Japan needs![Connecting with Japan’s History](https://metropolisjapan.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/Last-word-web-copy-1-380x270.jpg)
Connecting with Japan’s History
The shared journeys of a modern traveler, Meiji era diplomat and 14th century monk![Ghost in the Cell](https://metropolisjapan.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/Ghost-in-the-Cell-Final-380x263.jpg)
Ghost in the Cell
Confessions from beyond the grave![Smartphone Seminar](https://metropolisjapan.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/LastWord-April2019-380x333.jpg)
Smartphone Seminar
Blurring boundaries![In Japan, Work is the Only Thing Worth Doing](https://metropolisjapan.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/Screen-Shot-2019-03-12-at-11.12.47-AM-380x230.jpg)
In Japan, Work is the Only Thing Worth Doing
The greatest and most unquestionable virtue![Is Japan A Cash Country?](https://metropolisjapan.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/iStock-545773924-380x253.jpg)