Political Pulse
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What Skills Will Takaichi Need in Her ‘Era of Dominance’?
Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi secured a historic landslide victory in the House of Representative...
February 21, 2026
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2026 Has Seen a Grim Dawn in Iran; What Will the Rest of the Year Bring?
“HAPPY NEW YEAR. Wishing you and your dear family a 2026 full of happiness, health and heartwarmi...
February 14, 2026
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China Provoked Takaichi into Risky Move of Dissolving House of Representatives, But It’s a Gamble She Just Might Win
Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi, who took office only last October, announced her decision to disso...
February 7, 2026
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Hakone Ekiden Running Relay Opens Up to More Universities, a Move that may Strengthen Japanese Long-Distance Running
Watching a live broadcast of the Hakone Ekiden, a long-distance running relay held annually on Ja...
January 31, 2026
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PM Takaichi Should Help Young Japanese Break Seniority Barrier to Vitalize Politics
About two months ago, Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi wrote on social media that she had broken a g...
January 24, 2026
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AI, Initially a Tool, is Evolving into a Partner – But is it a Good One?
AI, once merely a tool that responded to human commands, is rapidly moving into new roles. A new ...
January 17, 2026
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China Criticizes Sanae Takaichi, but China Itself Is to Blame for Worsening Relations with Japan
Although Japan-China relations seemed to worsen after Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s remark that...
January 10, 2026
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What Will Next Century Bring Japan, as Tide of Economic History Turns?
The world entered 2026 amid intense upheaval and uncertainty.
...January 3, 2026
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Japan-China Strain Set to Persist as Beijing Officials Self-Interestedly Bash Tokyo; Takaichi Unlikely to Back Down
The standoff between Japan and China shows signs of becoming protracted. China has strongly prote...
December 27, 2025
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Artificial Intelligence Expands Possibilities for Foreign Language Learners
AI translation has made significant strides in recent years, now handling tasks once considered u...
December 20, 2025
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How Will Takaichi Emulate Her Political Role Models, Thatcher and Abe?
Sanae Takaichi, Japan’s first female prime minister, has two role models in politics. One is Marg...
December 13, 2025
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Osaka Expo Materials Reused and Recycled Around Japan, Exemplifying the Circular Economy
Drawing a massive circle around the central grounds of the Osaka-Kansai Expo, the majestic wooden...
December 6, 2025
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JIP Lawmaker Takashi Endo Is the ‘Glue’ the Holds the LDP-JIP Coalition Together
A House of Representatives member playing an unusual dual role is making his presence felt in the...
November 29, 2025
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12-Day War on Iran by Israel, U.S. Had No Winners; Tehran’s Nuclear Efforts Likely to Go On
I spent three years in Tehran as the Iran correspondent for The Yomiuri Shimbun, starting in 2015...
November 22, 2025
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Takaichi’s Summit with Economics-Minded Trump Successfully Advanced Japan’s Security Interests
Sanae Takaichi, who became Japan’s first female prime minister on Oct. 21, spent the first 12 day...
November 15, 2025
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