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LDP Presidential Election Starts: Measures against High Prices Are Not Sufficient
If they are truly determined to take the helm of the government, they should present medium- to long-term economic and fiscal policies. The current...
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Incidents at Childcare Facilities: Safety System to Protect Children Must Urgently Be Established
It is obvious that educational and childcare facilities such as nurseries and after-school children’s clubs should be places to which parents can e...
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40 Years Since Plaza Accord: Build Strong Economy Resilient to Impact of Exchange Rate Changes
Forty years have passed since the then Group of Five industrialized nations, including Japan and the United States, signed the Plaza Accord, which ...
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Japan Innovation Party: Can JIP Stop Domino Effect of Party Members Leaving?
Should the Japan Innovation Party cooperate with the Liberal Democratic Party and Komeito, with a view to joining a coalition government? Or should...
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Japan-U.S. Joint Exercise: Drills Should Be Clear Demonstration of Deterrence
China has acquired military capabilities that threaten peace across the entire Asia-Pacific region. This sense of crisis likely led to the implemen...
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Misconduct in DNA Profiling: Incident Disgraces Trust in Forensic Science
An unprecedented incident that undermines public confidence in forensic science has occurred. DNA profiling serves as critical evidence in investig...
September 21, 2025
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LDP Presidential Election: Isn’t The Party’s Sense of Crisis Too Weak?
The Liberal Democratic Party has long been in power by positioning itself as a party of the people that embraces a wide range of voters.
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Central Bank’s ETF sales: Monetary Policy Normalizing Further
The Bank of Japan has decided to sell its holdings of exchange-traded funds (ETFs). This marks another step forward in normalizing its large-scale ...
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Fed Cuts Interest Rates: Decision shows Shift in Focus on Consideration of Economic Conditions
The U.S. Federal Reserve Board has implemented its first interest rate cut since President Donald Trump’s return to office. Amid persistent inflati...
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Russian Drones: Violation of NATO Airspace is Unacceptable
Regardless of the intention, violating another nation’s airspace constitutes a grave breach of international law and is unacceptable. It is necessa...
September 19, 2025
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Diesel Fuel Cartel: Industry’s Selfishness Ignores High Prices
Fuel prices remain high due to factors such as ongoing wars overseas and the weak yen. Under such circumstances, it is utterly unacceptable if comp...
September 18, 2025
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Immigration Raid at Hyundai Motor Plant: Crackdown Chills International Enthusiasm for Investing in U.S.
Amid efforts to attract foreign companies to set up factories in the United States, U.S. immigration authorities suddenly detained numerous workers...
September 18, 2025
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Nippon Life Insurance: Theft of Internal Information Flouts Laws and Regulations
For being Japan’s largest life insurance company, isn’t its awareness of legal compliance too weak? The insurer should work to implement measures t...
September 17, 2025
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Budget Request for Defense Spending: Pave the Way for Securing Counterstrike Capabilities
As a result of Japan continuing to increase its defense budget, the country has taken a step forward in securing counterstrike capabilities. The na...
September 17, 2025
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Respect for the Aged Day: Remain Energetic through Interaction with Young Generation
Many people surely wish to be of service to someone else, no matter how old they become. It is hoped that a society will be built in which people h...
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