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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...
August 29, 2025
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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...
August 28, 2025
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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...
August 28, 2025
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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...
August 27, 2025
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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...
August 27, 2025
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New Wave of COVID-19: Don’t Forget to Ventilate Rooms with Air Conditioning
Cases of COVID-19 are prevalent again this summer. People moved around more during the Bon holiday period, raising concerns about the spread of inf...
August 26, 2025
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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...
August 26, 2025
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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 ...
August 25, 2025
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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 ...
August 24, 2025
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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...
August 24, 2025
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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 ...
August 23, 2025
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Fire at Dotonbori Buildings: Thoroughly Examine Firefighting Activities and Buildings
Why did a fire result in firefighters losing their lives? It is necessary to closely examine the process of firefighting activities. The structure ...
August 22, 2025
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S. Korean President Lee to Visit Japan: Build New Era in Relationship through Mutual Understanding
Japan and South Korea have repeatedly swung between confrontation and cooperation in the 60 years since the normalization of diplomatic relations b...
August 22, 2025
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