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The three nonaffiliated House of Representatives lawmakers from the Kaikaku no Kai parliamentary group have joined the Liberal Democratic Party’s l...
December 2, 2025
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Eel Trade Restriction Rejected: Japan Must Continue Striving for Resource Conservation
As one of the world’s largest consumers of eel, resource conservation is a critical challenge for Japan. To prevent this traditional food culture f...
December 2, 2025
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Expansion of CPTPP: Make Framework a Bulwark to Protect Free Trade
The presence of the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP), which is led by Japan, is growing. As the free t...
December 1, 2025
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Window Dressing by Startup: Fraudulent Accounting Practice Undermines Japan’s Growth Strategy
It is essential for Japan’s economic growth that emerging companies be nurtured, but allegations of a fraudulent practice that hinders this trend h...
December 1, 2025
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Violations of Subcontract Law: Major Automakers Must Eliminate Old Practices
Editorial [posttime] JST, [postdate] Major automakers have once again been found to have violated the law by unilaterally imposing burdens on sub...
November 30, 2025
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Myanmar’s Military: Does Junta Intend to Remain in Power by Forcing through General Election?
In Myanmar’s prolonged civil war, many people have been forced away from their homes, and pro-democracy parties have been effectively eliminated. E...
November 30, 2025
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China’s Criticism of Takaichi: Japan Must Not Fall Behind in Battle for Public Opinion
China is intensifying its propaganda campaign against Japan over Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s remark regarding a survival-threatening situation ...
November 29, 2025
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Same-Sex Marriage Not Recognized: Ruling Reasonable, in Line with Constitutional Provision
At the time the Constitution was established, same-sex marriage was not envisaged at all as a form of marriage. Based on this fact, the latest cour...
November 29, 2025
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Local Governments’ Tax Revenues: Devise Ways to Correct Imbalances in Tax Sources
It is inevitable that there are differences to a certain extent in administrative services, such as childcare support and medical care, due to diff...
November 28, 2025
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Asahi Group Holdings: Stop Damage Caused by Personal Information Leak
The cyberattack on major beer and beverage company Asahi Group Holdings, Ltd., has escalated into a large-scale leak of personal information, sprea...
November 28, 2025
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Aonishiki’s Promotion to Ozeki: Honor May Bring Hope to War-torn Homeland
A young man came to Japan alone from war-torn Ukraine, pursued sumo and seized the crown of victory. This welcome news should bring hope to his hom...
November 27, 2025
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Party Leader Debates in Diet: Short Time Limits Prevent Substantive Debate
The purpose of debate between party leaders in the Diet should be for ruling and opposition party leaders to discuss major policies that concern th...
November 27, 2025
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Medical Accident Investigation: Can the System Be Used to Prevent Recurrence?
Even if a patient dies during hospitalization, similar situations could arise repeatedly if the cause is swept under the rug. There is no end of pr...
November 26, 2025
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Defense Equipment Transfers: Expanding Exports Can Strengthen Japan’s Self-defense Capabilities
Relaxing restrictions on defense equipment exports and expanding overseas sales channels will likely be able to strengthen the foundation of the de...
November 26, 2025
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G20 Summit: Multilateral Cooperation Has Clearly Atrophied into Mere Formality
While the adoption of a summit declaration at an international conference is largely left to the discretion of the host country, it was highly extr...
November 25, 2025
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