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The Japan Times on 2022-01-09 04:32

Japan’s post-Olympic skateboard boom not yet dispelling old prejudices

Advocates see Japan's Olympic medal success and a fresh boom in the sport as a chance to both attract new skaters and to bring increased acceptance.

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