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#3-1. How many runners can finish a full marathon in Japan?

■Summary The number of runners who can complete a full marathon is about 350,000, increasing by 9,500 from the previous year. Especially, the under 29 runner reaches 60,373, which is an increase over 10,000 runners. The average time is 4:35:41 on men, 5:08:20 on women respectively. From the perspective of achieving a Sub 3.0 time,this corresponds to the top 8.4% for men and the top 1.7% for women. ■About me Taiki Arai English Coach, Podcaster. https://open.spotify.com/show/3io6LaRRXFtKdWTmv8gtIO #英語学習 #sport #runner #running #marathon

#2-2 Japan’s 2025 Upper House Vote: Opposition Gains, Ruling Bloc Loses Majority

Today's Key words. ・House of Councillors The upper house of Japan’s National Diet, similar to the Senate in some countries. ・ruling coalition A group of political parties that together hold power and form the government. ・numerical Related to numbers or expressed in terms of quantity rather than quality. ・be fueled (by) To be driven, powered, or strongly supported by something. ・grant To officially give someone a right, power, or permission. ・filter bubbles An online situation where algorithms only show users information that matches their existing opinions, limiting exposure to diverse views.

#2-1 Demon Slayer’s Latest Movie Earns Over 22 Billion Yen

I will upload articles two to three once a week. ▼Vocabulary and Phrases ・took Japan by storm ・cross the ... mark ・structure ・mighty ・despise ▼note https://note.com/bignoblemen/n/n39695d5d83ab

#2-0 Season2 start : 3 Reasons Why I'm Back

■ What This Episode Is About It’s been almost a year since my last episode. Even while focusing on my main job, this podcast was always in the back of my mind. I’ve realized that even when I’m busy, it’s worth making time for what truly matters. Here are 3 reasons why I’m restarting this podcast: ① To share in both Japanese and English I want people around the world to listen. I also want to improve my own English skills. There’s a good chance I’ll be guiding foreign visitors in Japan a year from now! ② To explore my intellectual curiosity Curiosity is one of my core values. When I think deeply and take action with my own hands, it helps me remember things more clearly. And I love sharing what I learn with others. ③ To build more connections I believe that new encounters can lead to unexpected opportunities. I want to connect with people based on shared interests and curiosity. ■ Share Your Thoughts or Get in Touch https://forms.gle/f3CwW64FesBkjz7Z6

9. Selective Surnames: The Background of Japan's Non-Adoption and the Process to Legal Amendment

■The flow of discussion February 13th is "Surname Establishment Memorial Day." Chairman Tokura of Keidanren mentioned, "Introducing the selective separate surnames system should be a top priority." What is the selective separate surnames system? Why aren't common-law marriage or aliases enough? Why has the issue been shelved? How is a law amended? Drafting the bill Review of the draft Cabinet approval Submission to and approval by the Diet Proclamation and enforcement From April 1, 2022, the legal age of adulthood was lowered. From April 1, 2024, the prohibition period of 100 days for women to remarry after divorce will be abolished. ■References: "Separate surnames 'a top priority,'" says Keidanren Chairman Tokura, in favor of introduction. https://www.nikkei.com/article/DGXZQOUA13CSK0T10C24A2000000/ "How are laws amended? Explaining the process and timeline for law amendments." https://www.docusign.com/ja-jp/blog/how-laws-to-be-amended "Civil Code Amendment: Lowering the Age of Adulthood." https://www.moj.go.jp/content/001300586.pdf ■Books introduced in the episode: "Selective Separate Surnames: What an IT Executive Thought and Did in His Lawsuit." https://amzn.to/3SU3ztf "[Public 702] High School Textbook for Civics." https://amzn.to/3UGr4ay ■Survey form https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSecxrGlGRJEdeVL2klEei5L1kGzjImbEnRJBsvBf_OPX2wYFQ/viewform ■Twitter（現X） https://twitter.com/bignoblemen ■YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@bignoblemen ■note https://note.com/bignoblemen