Political Pulse
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Japan Games Burdens Local Govts. Is Fundamental Reform Possible?
The Japan Games, an annual event hosted by each prefecture on a rotating basis, are at a major cr...
June 22, 2024
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Population Decline Reshaping Japanese Political Scene; Problem Recognized, But Agreement Lacking on Solutions
If you travel to a rural city or town in Japan, you will surely see many empty houses and find th...
June 15, 2024
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Technological Efficiency Brings Both Ease and Unease; Should Machines Do Things We Like to Do Ourselves?
I will never forget a story I heard 10 years ago, when I had the opportunity to study abroad at t...
June 8, 2024
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Kishida’s Paradox: Victory Is Doubtful, but No Challengers Emerge
Prime Minister Fumio Kishida has claimed that he surpasses other politicians in his “ability to l...
June 1, 2024
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Currency Exchange Rates Challenge the Bank of Japan; Moves by Fed Further Complicate Japan’s Situation
In March of this year, the Bank of Japan under Gov. Kazuo Ueda ended the longstanding “different-...
May 25, 2024
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Japan’s Sakishima Islands at Risk in Tense Region; Civil Defense Preparations Underway in Yonaguni
It is natural for parents to try to explain things to their children as easily as possible. In my...
May 18, 2024
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Holistic Teaching in ‘A Country of Extraordinary Resilience’
When education is subjected to extreme situations, its true essence is revealed. The actions of t...
May 11, 2024
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Retiring amid Funds Scandal, Nikai Aims a Parting Shot at Kishida
“When you run for office, you are encouraged by many people. But when you quit, you have to make ...
May 4, 2024
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Pension System Flaw Keeps Part-Timers’ Pay Low; Govt Urged to Address ‘Annual Income Barriers’
Against the backdrop of a labor shortage, this year’s shunto spring wage negotiations saw a great...
April 27, 2024
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Disciplinary Action a Window into Power Struggle within the LDP
By carrying out large-scale disciplinary action against members involved in a large-scale politic...
April 20, 2024
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With Tech Breakthroughs on the Horizon, Startups Can Revitalize Japan
The Nikkei Stock Average has reached its highest level in 34 years, and the Bank of Japan has beg...
April 13, 2024
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2010 Senkaku Fishing Boat Case Holds Lessons for Countering China Tactics
Small islands administered by Taiwan approximately 200 kilometers from its main island but only a...
April 6, 2024
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Can Next Year’s Expo in Japan Calm the Troubled Waters of the World?
The 2025 Osaka-Kansai Expo will mark the start of its one-year countdown next month. It will be a...
March 30, 2024
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Can We Expect a Transfer of Power in the Next General Election?
“Nation sees historic change” read the headline of one national newspaper when Yukio Hatoyama, pr...
March 23, 2024
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The Power of Sports to Enhance Quality of Life for the Elderly
J.League soccer begins its season in spring. With Japan’s birthrate chronically low and its popul...
March 16, 2024
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