Outside Contributors
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Generations of Emperors Expressed Wish for Peace; Heritage Stretches from Emperor Meiji to Today
In 1904, at the outbreak of the Russo-Japanese War, Emperor Meiji composed a waka poem. This clas...
August 9, 2024
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U.S. Squandering Diplomatic Capital Over Gaza; Ability to Counter Russia, China Weakening
Over the nine months since war broke out in Gaza on Oct. 7 last year, Israel has repeatedly viola...
July 13, 2024
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Imperial Couple’s U.K. Visit Reaffirms Nations’ Ties; Ambassador Reflects on Multifaceted Relationship
A recent state visit by the Emperor and Empress to the United Kingdom strengthened ties between t...
July 12, 2024
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One Health Approach Can Help Ease Climate-Driven Health Crises; Adaptive Strategies, Climate-Resilient Health Systems will be Vital
It’s official. “Heat” is now firmly on the agenda and in the public consciousness. June 2 was the...
July 10, 2024
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Danish Ambassador Expects Japan, NATO Ties to Become Stronger; Security Environment Now More Complex
Ahead of the NATO Summit in Washington set to start on Tuesday, Danish Ambassador to Japan Peter ...
July 9, 2024
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Link Academic Research With Youth Education To Promote Global Conversation on Sustainable Development
The world only has six years left to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), but as U.N...
July 6, 2024
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Japan’s Hierarchical Culture Can Embrace Open Talks
Today’s competitive business landscape requires organizations to maximize human capital in order ...
June 27, 2024
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Schuman Security and Defence Forum 2024: In Our Interconnected World, There is No ‘Faraway’
The European Union and Japan have been strengthening their security and defense cooperation. Ahea...
May 29, 2024
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Urban Japanese Losing Touch With Animistic Roots; Soulful Greenery Gives Way to Soulless Cement
The season of hanami cherry blossom viewing parties has passed. Some people — especially visitors...
May 23, 2024
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Canada-Japan at 95: Strong and Forward-Looking; Ambassador Highlights Nations’ Multifaceted Ties
While our ties go back much further, it was 95 years ago this week – on May 21, 1929 – that Canad...
May 21, 2024
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Israel Trapped in Obsolete Mindset from 8 Decades Ago
Since the Islamist group Hamas attacked Israel and killed at least 1,200 of its citizens on Oct. 7 l...
February 24, 2024
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Pet Funerals Reveal Animistic Ethos in Japan
Undertakers specializing in pets are said to have grown their business in Japan in recent years. The...
January 31, 2024
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German Ambassador Von Goetze Explains Strong Ties With Japan; Democratic, Export-Oriented Nations Share Values, Interests
On the occasion of the signing of the Acquisition and Cross-Servicing Agreement between Japan and Ge...
January 31, 2024
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Fight Division, Pessimism With Trust Communication
Increasing division, heightened hostility, and a surge in conflicts are defining the current global ...
January 14, 2024
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Administrative Action against Nonlife Insurers: 4 Major Firms Showed Serious Disrespect for Laws, Regulations
Four major nonlife insurance companies have received administrative punishments simultaneously. The ...
December 28, 2023
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