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Swimming, soccer, gymnastics and more: Japanese children these days are increasingly enthusiastic about sports. Sports-focused kindergartens have become very popular, as have after-school training programs intended to nurture elite athletes. What lies behind this junior sports boom? This time on Japanology Plus, we explore the theme of children and sports. Our expert guest is Masayuki Tamaki, a sportswriter who covers the entire sporting spectrum. And in Plus One, a gym for Olympic prospects.
First Air Date : Apr 03, 2014
Last Air date : May 09, 2024
Episode : 309 Episode
Season : 11 Season
Runtime: 28:14 minutes
Studio: NHK WORLD-JAPAN
Country: Japan
Cast: Peter Barakan, Emma Howard