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The pachinko industry, which is suffering a decline in market size, must have felt desperate. This could become one of the largest election violati...
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Decline in Children’s Academic Performance: Digital Devices are Having a Significant Impact
A survey by the central government has revealed a significant decline in children’s academic performance. Increased time spent on smartphones and p...
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LDP Political Situation: Can the Prime Minister be Said to Bear No Responsibility?
Time is being spent on discussions over whether to hold a presidential election for the ruling Liberal Democratic Party before the current leader’s...
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Suitcases: How can Abandonment of Items at Tourist Sites be Prevented?
An increasing number of visitors to Japan are leaving empty suitcases behind at hotels and airports at tourist destinations. Many of these suitcase...
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Federal Reserve Board and the president: Eroding Central Bank Independence would Cause Enormous Harm
If the independence of the U.S. Federal Reserve Board is shaken, it will cause significant harm not only to the U.S. economy but also to the global...
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Smartphone Ordinance: Take This Opportunity to Consider ‘Excessive Use’ of Devices
While it would be acceptable if you found yourself using your smartphone in your free time, it cannot be said that it is healthy to be looking at i...
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Attack Drones: Domestic Procurement, Human Resource Development Urgent Tasks
Russia deploys large numbers of drones on the battlefield of the Ukraine war, as well as conventional weapons such as fighter jets and tanks. Ukrai...
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New Wave of COVID-19: Don’t Forget to Ventilate Rooms with Air Conditioning
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Local Govt Officials’ Side Jobs: Maintaining Discipline Is A Prerequisite
There is a growing movement to encourage staffers at local government offices, who are local public servants, to take on side jobs. It is essential...
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Reducing Gasoline Tax: Take Responsibility for Decarbonization, Alternative Revenue Sources
Discussions are getting into full swing between the ruling and opposition parties on abolishing the provisional gasoline tax rate. It is necessary ...
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Plastic Waste Pollution: Breakdown in Negotiations Must Be Avoided in Formulating Treaty
Can the environmental destruction caused by plastic waste be stopped? It can be said that the international community is at a crossroads. Countries...
August 25, 2025
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Japan-South Korea Summit: Tokyo, Seoul Should Maintain Smooth Start for New Era of Relations
South Korea’s willingness to advance bilateral relations with Japan has been clearly conveyed. The two countries can be said to have gotten off to ...
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Prototype Developed by Rapidus: Steady Progress Shown toward Mass Production of Advanced Chips
Japan’s industrial competitiveness is greatly affected by cutting-edge semiconductors. It can be said that steady progress toward domestic producti...
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Internment by the Soviet Union: Japanese Detainees’ Tragic Deaths Should Not Be Forgotten
To prevent the mistakes of war from being repeated, it is important to preserve the records and memories of the tragedy. The suffering of Japanese ...
August 23, 2025
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CDPJ and JIP: Parties Do Not Look Ready To Take Responsibility in Governing
The Constitutional Democratic Party of Japan and the Japan Innovation Party are each trying to draw nearer to the Liberal Democratic Party and its ...
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