The Black Lives Matter movement, kindled in the United States, has grown into a global phenomenon.
Despite its distant origins the movement has resonated in Japan, and the country has seen some BLM marches in places like Tokyo and Osaka.
The movement has landed with particular resonance in Japan’s sports scene, where a growing number of biracial athletes have spoken out about the racial issues they've faced.
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