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Ten Things You Didn’t Know About Japan

With the Tokyo Olympics underway in Japan, there is no better time to look at the country and explore some facts which you may not know about the country. 10. Vending machines Japan is home to 5 million vending machines. These machines contain all sorts of things including hot soup and alcoholic beverages. 9. Population […]
Sport

Should the Olympics go ahead?

The Olympic Games is the greatest sporting event on the planet. Across the globe, millions of people tune in to watch the most elite athletes compete in the most prestigious competition. With the recent state of emergency announced in host city Japan, should the Olympics still go ahead? This is certainly a tough situation for […]
Sport

Is climbing even a sport?

Did you know that there will be four new sports at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics this month? Skateboarding, karate, surfing and, most importantly for me, sport climbing will join the other traditional sports. When considering new sports, the International Olympic Committee (IOC) considered factors including the impact on gender equality, the youth appeal of the […]