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Generative AI Proposals: Use High Ethical Standards in Domestic Development
Generative artificial intelligence, which is evolving rapidly, now impacts all aspects of people’s lives, extending far beyond the business communi...
December 16, 2025
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Guilty Ruling for H.K. Pro-Democracy Figure: China’s Suppression of Free Speech Becomes More Extreme
A Hong Kong opinion leader who was a leading critic of China has been found guilty in court. The current situation in which China is taking away fr...
December 16, 2025
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Japan and Middle East: Quickly Provide Support; Don’t Leave Region in Ruins
More than 70,000 residents of the Palestinian territory of Gaza have died from Israel’s military operations. It is unbearable to see cities reduced...
December 15, 2025
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Online Casinos: Spread of Gambling among Minors is Serious Problem
There have been a series of cases in which police took action because minors allegedly gambled through online casinos. Young people are particularl...
December 15, 2025
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Rice Coupons: A Misguided Approach to Countering Rising Prices
Editorial [posttime] JST, [postdate] The “rice coupons” that the central government recommends local governments provide are a completely misguided ap...
December 13, 2025
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U.N. Specialized Agencies: Japan Must Take Lead in Setting Standards Through Dispatch of Senior Officials
Editorial [posttime] JST, [postdate] The international order is on the brink of collapse, and the United Nations stands at a crossroads. Yet there is ...
December 13, 2025
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Fed Cuts Interest Rates: Situation Surrounding U.S. Economy Complicates Central Bank’s Next Moves
The U.S. economy finds itself caught in a dilemma, with concerns over deteriorating employment and a risk of renewed inflation.
...December 12, 2025
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Budget Proposal Passes Lower House: Is It Enough to Win over Opposition, Avoid Difficulties?
The supplementary budget proposal for fiscal 2025, totaling ¥18.3 trillion, was approved at the House of Representatives plenary session. The rulin...
December 12, 2025
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Compensation for Public Assistance Recipients: Bring Steady Relief to Households Affected by Welfare Benefit Cuts
Following the Supreme Court ruling in June this year that the significant reduction in welfare benefits over three years starting in 2013 was illeg...
December 11, 2025
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Restart of Tomari N-plant Reactor: Stimulation of Local Economy Would be Significant
Securing a stable and inexpensive electric power source and stimulating the economy are highly important. Nuclear power plants are a trump card in ...
December 11, 2025
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NHK’s New President: Public Broadcaster Should Meet Expectations for Worthy Programs
NHK faces a severe business environment, including a growing tendency for people not to watch television and a decline in subscription contracts. I...
December 10, 2025
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Quake of Upper-6 Intensity in Aomori: Prepare for Potential Subsequent Earthquakes for the Time Being
Many people must have been startled by the strong earthquake that occurred late at night. Earthquakes and tsunamis can happen anytime and anywhere....
December 10, 2025
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U.S. National Security Strategy: ‘America First’ Approach Will Benefit China, Russia
The foreign and security policies that the administration of U.S. President Donald Trump seeks to advance carry the risk of overturning and collaps...
December 9, 2025
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Next Year’s Shunto: Significant Wage Increases Must Be Actively Sought
Next year’s shunto spring wage negotiations will be a critical moment for overcoming prolonged high prices. The labor and management sides are urge...
December 9, 2025
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Radar Directing: An Extremely Dangerous Provocation by China
This act by the Chinese Navy could lead to unforeseen events and is extremely dangerous.
...December 8, 2025
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