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Kishida, Like Many Predecessors, Hobbled by Internal LDP Politics
It is not too early to look at prospects for the ruling Liberal Democratic Party’s next presidential...
October 7, 2023
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Concept of ‘human Capital’ Finally Getting the Recognition It Deserves
A concept described by Adam Smith in his 1776 book “The Wealth of Nations” is gaining new importance...
September 30, 2023
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Facing a Fork in the Road, Kishida Appears to Place a Foot on Each Path
Prime Minister Fumio Kishida reshuffled his Cabinet and the leadership of the ruling Liberal Democra...
September 23, 2023
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For Inbound Tourism in Japan, the Road to Recovery May Be Bumpy
Japan’s inbound tourism is recovering rapidly as the global coronavirus pandemic subsides. In August...
September 16, 2023
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Generational Shift in Japanese Work Styles Should Be Accelerated
Two men in suits who seem to be in their 30s are shoulder to shoulder with beer mugs in their hands ...
September 9, 2023
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Abuse Is Entrenched in Sports Coaching, but Efforts against It Continue
Violence in sports coaching is a stubborn, deep-rooted problem. A decade has passed since the “Decla...
September 2, 2023
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Biden’s Praise for Kishida Highlights Vulnerability of Japan-U.S. Alliance
Vilnius, the capital of Lithuania, is known for its beautiful cityscape, with the Old Town registere...
August 26, 2023
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Catastrophe 100 Years Ago Provides Lessons We Should Heed Today
This September marks exactly 100 years since one of the worst natural disasters in Japan’s history, ...
August 19, 2023
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Kishida Must Show Leadership on Boosting Defense Equipment Exports
Japan’s government and ruling party are seeking to ease restrictions on defense equipment exports in...
August 12, 2023
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Curtain Rising on Era of ‘diplomatic War’ over Semiconductors
Semiconductors are used in a wide array of products, including personal computers, smartphones, auto...
August 5, 2023
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Why Japan Should Be Vigilant on China’s Intentions Toward Okinawa
Okinawa Prefecture, at the southern tip of Japan, was once an independent kingdom called Ryukyu, whi...
July 29, 2023
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Before Kids Start First Grade, Their Educations Are Well Underway
Early childhood is a time of rich brain development. In kindergartens and preschools, children rapid...
July 22, 2023
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Snap Elections Are Tempting for LDP, but Unhealthy for Japan
Japan would be in the heat of a general election fight right now if Prime Minister Fumio Kishida had...
July 15, 2023
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Economic Growth, Gender Equality Needed to Restore Japan’s Birth Rate
Raising children is a challenge, and social conditions can make it harder than it should be. In on...
July 8, 2023
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Political Demons, Real or Imagined, Ride the ‘wind of Dissolution’
“A suspicious mind sees demons in the dark.” That’s the image conjured up by the Japanese idiom “g...
July 1, 2023
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