The Asian Games, held in Nagoya, concluded on Sunday, the 4th. It’s rare to see an international competition held in Japan plagued by so many problems and criticized for its sloppy management. It’s been said that cost-cutting took priority, and the fact that the original purpose of the event was forgotten is also cited as a problem. From a public perspective, the rapid succession of large-scale events such as the Tokyo Olympics and the Kansai Expo had led to peak event fatigue and a general feeling of being overwhelmed. It would be best to take a break from the festivities and quietly cool down for a while. (Kei)

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