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The month of March is often called Women’s History Month. “Mobile English” readers should take extra time this month to learn about the accomplishments and contributions of women in Japan, the United States and around the world. March 8 is International Women’s Day. Celebrations are held around the world to recognize the achievements and lives of women. To search online for more readings and images, use a search engine and enter the following key terms:
• International Women’s Day
• Women’s Rights
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Note
height 高さ、高度;
declared a state of emergency 緊急事態を宣言する

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The coronavirus came to Japan in January 2020. By April, there were more than 500 cases a day. The numbers went down to about 30 cases, but they went up to 1,700 cases a day at the height of the second wave. Then the numbers went down to about 500 cases a day. During the third wave, the numbers went up to 7,000 cases a day in January, and the government declared a state of emergency in more than 10 prefectures. The state of emergency is ending today in six prefectures. Are things really better? I think so, but we still need to be very careful not to get the virus. (by Prof. Douglas Jarrell)
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