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BOJ’s June Tankan Survey: Adverse Effects of U.S. High Tariffs May Appear from Now on
Although it was confirmed that the economy remains robust, there is a possibility that the adverse effects of the tariff policy by U.S. President D...
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5 Years since H.K. National Security Law Took Effect: The Chinese-style Rule being Extended Overseas is Abnormal
Hong Kong’s “high degree of autonomy” is a thing of the past — it has been replaced by “Chinese-style rule” that allows no dissent from the Chinese...
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H2A Rocket: Pass Advanced Technology on to Next Generation
Japan’s mainstay large H2A rocket was successfully launched for the model’s final flight, concluding its operations. The rocket, which was highly r...
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Support Ratings for LDP: Can the Party Regain Public’s Trust?
The momentum for the ruling Liberal Democratic Party has stagnated so much that it is hard to believe the party was until quite recently called the...
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Japan Shogi Association: New Female President Could Be a Boon for the Game’s Popularity
For the first time in its more than 100-year history, the Japan Shogi Association will be led by a woman. Although shogi is widely viewed as a game...
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General Shareholders Meetings: Discussions on Corporate Management Have Become More Lively
General shareholders meetings were once referred to as “shan shan sokai,” which describes an assembly where company proposals are almost always app...
June 30, 2025
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Secret Photographing, Filming by Teachers: Outrageous Betrayal of Children Is an Abomination
For children, teachers are probably the adults closest to them in addition to their parents. The shock children feel at being betrayed by someone t...
June 29, 2025
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Heatstroke Prevention: Caution Needed Even around End of Rainy Season
Heatstroke occurs when the body loses water and its ability to regulate temperature declines. Although heatstroke is often associated with midsumme...
June 29, 2025
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Public Assistance Ruling: Govt Bears Heavy Responsibility for Failing to Justify Reductions
Public assistance is an essential system for ensuring that people in need can live with peace of mind. A court ruling emphasized the need for caref...
June 28, 2025
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Killing of 9 in Zama: Execution Carried Out after Nearly 3-Year ‘Hiatus’
The successive murders of nine people who had become acquainted through such means as social media highlighted the dangers lurking behind the conve...
June 28, 2025
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Super-long Government Bonds: Interest Rate Increases a Warning against Shaky Fiscal Discipline
Interest rates on super-long government bonds are climbing. This is probably because the increase in government bond issuance due to deteriorating ...
June 27, 2025
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NATO Summit: Western Nations Barely Maintained Their ‘Unity’
At a time when the international situation is extremely tense, it is praiseworthy for the moment that the United States and European countries have...
June 27, 2025
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Fuji Media Holdings’ Shareholders Meeting: New Management Approved, But Much Work Remains To Be Done
Fuji Media Holdings Inc., which has been rocked by the sexual assault scandal involving former TV personality Masahiro Nakai, has received sharehol...
June 26, 2025
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Japan-S. Korea Public Opinion Survey: Younger Generations Have Deeper Understanding of One Another
Although relations between Japan and South Korea have faced repeated setbacks over political and historical issues, a trend toward improved relatio...
June 26, 2025
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Nippon Steel: Acquisition of Major U.S. Manufacturer Aimed at Regaining Top Spot
Can Nippon Steel Corp., once the world’s largest steelmaker, regain the top spot? The Japanese steelmaker will be tested as to whether it will be a...
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