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Summary

The US have a long tradition of cricket. At one time, many British people came to America and introduce cricket. So most white inhabitants used to play it. In fact, the match between the US and Canada in 1844 was the first international match. But at the time the Civil War occurred, cricket was unfortunately replaced by Baseball, and since then, it has been played by only the elite who live in the Philadelphia and New York areas. However, there are movements to revive the popularity of cricket. For example, the Indian Premier League will hold its competition in the US.

Opinion

I was under the impression that cricket was played only in English, so it was unexpected that the US have long-lasting culture of playing cricket and it is very famous in India. At first, I was wondering at the relationships between cricket and the US, also between cricket and India, but I could understand them by thinking about the history of the US and India.

And, I think the movement to revive the popularity of cricket in the US is really good, because it has room for becoming famous among worldwide people. Or else, it never have been famous in England. I hope that cricket will become famous and be introduced to Japan!!

The article was about a famous baseball player who passed away recently because of a boat accident at the age of 24. He belonged to Miami Marlins since 2011 and he was quite famous. According to the local police, cocaine and high levels of alcohol was found in his system. Since every one on the boat passed away, no one knows for sure whether there are some relationships between the accident and those drugs,so some people believe that he died because of drunk driving.
After reading this article, we talked whether we want to live as long as we can or die while we are young. In other words,”die young stay pretty” . I would like to mention what I thought during the class.
In my opinion,at first, I thought that I don’t want to live as long as I could because I thought without being able to move by our own decision, it won’t mean that we are living. However, recently my opinion changed by seeing one woman passed away on October. She was 80 years old and she passed away because of a brain disease. Before she passed away, she lived her life with stupor for one year. I was so sorry to see her because she was actually my grandmother.
At first I was not able to understand what happened to my grandma, but by seeing her living her life with utmost efforts, even though she can’t talk, I started to realize what happened to her and became to accepted the reality. Owing to her efforts, all of our family members were able to understand and prepare for the last moment little by little to say goodbye to her with smile. Of course we were too sad to do that, I still believe that we were able to have great time with her. Then, I started to think that living the life until the very last moment will really help others to accept the reality and let them prepare. I really respect my grandmother who have done that for us.
People might say that not being able to move our bodies by ourselves doesn’t mean that you are living your life. However, by supporting that person, we can feel sympathy and think that we are living with that person. I really appreciate my grandmother’s efforts and that really made me change my opinion toward living life.

Summary

The government hopes to build cross-party consensus on the possible abdication of the emperor before Diet of the next year session as the ruling and opposition parties is different on how extensive debate on the issue should be in Japan. Shinzo Abe who is Prime Minister believes it is necessary to consider the views of lawmakers. In the other hand, the Diet has never deliberated on laws pertaining to the Imperial system. The government is reluctant to make permanent changes to Imperial House Law, however a lot of opposition parties consider a provision for abdication to be a hurried response. Plans have already emerged to include language on a continued consideration of comprehensive changes to the system in the legislation draft in a nod to opposition parties.

Opinion
The Imperial system in present circumstances is not what imperial cannot abdicate until he dies. That is to say, if the Diet is for the intention of imperial, it needs to revise the Imperial Household Law. However, it is a permanent law, so if the Diet agrees with a rule of an abdication while alive, it is possible that a state of Imperial Household and a succession to be Imperial Throne are confused. After this, The diet should think over the Imperial system and if it changes the Imperial Household Law, it takes responsibility and continue the management of Imperial system.

1)Summary
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe offers ￥５　billion in loans when he meets with Philippine president. This support is aimed at facilitating agriculture development in the southern Philippine island of Mindanao-Duterte’s hometown. Dutere stayed in China last week and said Philippine will separate from the U.S. and agreed to practice self-restraint in the South China Sea and hold regular discussions on a bilateral basis in addressing maritime issues.
Japan, a close U.S. ally and the Philippine’s largest trading partner, is seeking to cement ties to the Southeast Asian nation with the agriculture assistance.
Someone said Abe needs to play a mediator and has to walk a tightrope because Duterte will draw a public rebuke from the mercurial leader.

2)Opinion
I did not understand why Abe offered it to the country that is coming harsh criticism for the policy when I read this article. However now I think there must be profit for our country.If my idea is different, Abe should refuse the offer because Japan does not have much money. I am afraid we will be heavy burdened. I do not agree with Duterte’s remarks that disregard a human rights but I know Philippine needs our support so this is difficult and serious problem for Japan.

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North Korea has conducted an unsuccessful test launch of an intermediate ballistic missile called the Musudan missile which can cover South Korea, Japan and the US territory of Guam. The concern have been arising because North Korean carried out missile test which failed but had wide range at least six times this year. Tension has become high between North Korea and US, South Korea whose troops were exercising together targeting North Korea’s nuclear facilities and leadership.

opinion

We are not sure whether North Korea will louch thr practical missile or not, but Japan has not only the possibility of being attacked by that anytime but also the responsibility of protecting Japan by ourselves even if US troops stay in Japan. In this respect, I think few Japanese are concerned about this fact and government is passive and relys on US too much. Because it’s unclear wherther or not US will still be what it is after the president election, we have to carry out crisis management and make efforts to survive in this tense circumstance. It is true that it is still questionable to alter Japanese constitution or to have troops, but I think we have to give once-over to our style and way as soon as possible.

Summary

Hilary Clinton, the Democratic Party’s presidential candidate, hosted an extravagant fundraiser in California, raising over $4 million. Clinton’s Golden State fundraisers raised a stunning $100 million total, making California Clinton’s most remunerative state. Clinton has put a lot of effort into fundraising, excelling at bringing in money at top-dollar fundraising events, as opposed to past Democratic nominees, who have gained both funding and momentum through small-dollar donations. Clinton’s campaign manager surmises that Clinton will spend less time fundraising at the tail end of her campaign run, instead relying on online donations, which peaked in number after her debates with Republican candidate Trump. Clinton also relies on original assets, with a base of $68 million prior to her campaign fundraising runs.

My opinion

I am personally interested in the US presidential election but I have never focused on the money they use to run campaign. I think Hilary Clinton is smart enough to collect money in the best way at fastest. As fundraising, she also get more and more people support her through the event. There are many kinds of ways to collect money nowadays, but at the same time that needs candidates to be smarter to think  about the strategy for collecting money. I will pay more attention to the presidential election with new point of view which is fundraising.

Summary

Hilary Clinton who tries to be first female president is more desperate for political fund raising than other candidates. Her main financial resources is California State. She holds political fund parties with stars many times and easily raises money by ticket price. California fundraisers raised just over $100 million, according to CNN. So California is Golden State ATM for her. She has ever invite many star, for example Elton John, Stevie Wonder, Ricky Martin and Katy Perry. Hilary has strong connection with stars.

My opinion

I didn’t know anything about American politician’s political resources. I was surprised that donations to politician by individual citizens are legal in USA. Most Japanese think this political parties are not good in Japan and it may be illegal. I think this system is bad because in this system, connections of a politician individual have a big influence in a presidential election. The candidate who don’t have power can’t compete with such powerful candidate.
I have serious doubts about the use of its large sum of money. I think American presidential election is too long. To be honest, I have already got tired about this big event.

Summary

This article says that Japanese Prime Minister Sinzo Abe is seemed to skip visiting Yasukuni Shrine. This is because he wants to keep Japan’s relations with South Korea and China ahead of a summit of three courtiers later this year. Yasukuni is the Shrine, which honors convicted war criminals along with millions of war dead. The two countries, South Korea and China, see the Shrine as a symbol of Japan’s past militarism.

Opinion

I think the problem whether Japanese prime minister should visit Yasukuni Shrine or not is really difficult problem. Of course, it is important for we Japanese to visit there not to forget the truth of being the war. But I think it is not good that executive of japan visit there officially. This is because I think it is really difficult thing to keep good relation with other countries. If Japanese Prime Minister visits there and damages the relation with South Korea and China, it is not easy to repair it. In conclusion, I think the decision of Abe is correct.