Political Pulse
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40 Years After Plaza Accord, Global Trade Imbalances Still a Tough Issue for Nations to Address
Forty years after the Plaza Accord, the United States, which once led the creation of postwar int...
October 11, 2025
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Ishiba Achieved Some Success in Diplomacy and Security
The presidential election for the Liberal Democratic Party will be held today, and Prime Minister...
October 4, 2025
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Japan’s Schools Build Democratic Citizens by Giving Kids Responsibilities in ‘Special Activities’
Children begin developing the skills necessary to become members of society from an early age. In...
September 27, 2025
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Misreading Public Opinion Is Easy To Do, And Can Doom Politicians
Understanding public opinion is one of the most important jobs for politicians. This is true for ...
September 20, 2025
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Inbound Tourism to Japan Is Shifting from Consumption to Experiences, but Further Evolution May Be Ahead
Japan’s inbound tourism sector has entered a new growth phase, having made a robust recovery from...
September 13, 2025
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Idea of World War II Message from Japan’s Prime Minister Ishiba Raises Concern After Abe’s Careful Statement in 2015
Is it necessary for Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba to issue a personal message about World War II?...
September 6, 2025
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Ukraine Lets Osaka Expo Visitors Experience and Relate to Everyday Life as People Carry on Amid Russian Aggression
“Osaka reminds me a lot of Odesa,” Oleksii Sobolev told me in an interview at the Osaka-Kansai Ex...
August 30, 2025
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Japan’s Ties to Pacific Island Nations Have New Significance 80 Years after World War II, as U.S.-China Rivalry in Region Grows
Eighty years ago, Japan lost its war against the United States. The battlefield was the vast Paci...
August 23, 2025
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Can Japan’s Once-Strong Olympic Spirit Be Restored?; New JOC President Hashimoto Faces a Challenge
In June, the Japan Olympic Committee selected Seiko Hashimoto, 60, as its new president. Hashimot...
August 16, 2025
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An Age of Indecisive Multiparty Politics Begins; Major Parties’ Weakness Opens Door to Smaller Players
Political parties seem to have a life expectancy. As a party gets older, it is inevitable that it...
August 9, 2025
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‘Dark Patterns’ Exploit Online Consumers’ Vulnerabilities; Psychological Manipulation Can Spur Unwanted Purchases
Concerns are growing over “dark patterns” that manipulate consumers into making unintended choice...
August 2, 2025
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‘Japanese MAGA’ Conservatives Gain Foothold in Diet; Disenchanted Voters See LDP as Ineffective, Elitist
The July 20 House of Councillors election showed that the foundation of Japan’s political order h...
July 26, 2025
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Depopulation Complicates Japan’s Rice Policy; Needs of Farmers, Consumers Have Diverged Over Years
The “Rice Crisis of the Reiwa Era” is shaking Japanese society to its core due to skyrocketing ri...
July 19, 2025
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China Strikes Friendly Pose Ahead of Upper House Poll,But Provocative Actions at Sea Undermine Message
As Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba’s ruling Liberal Democratic Party is reported to be in a difficu...
July 12, 2025
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Flexible Curriculums Foster Well-being at Schools
To ensure that all students in Japan receive a high-quality education regardless of their school,...
July 5, 2025
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