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Online Casinos: Take Prompt Steps with Even Forcibly Blocking Access as An Option
The current situation of a rapidly increasing number of illegal online casino users in Japan cannot be left unchecked. Effective measures must be t...
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Ishiba’s Visit to Asian Nations: Opportunity to Broaden Scope of Japanese Diplomacy
The U.S.-led international order, with free trade at its core, is facing a turning point. In particular, Southeast Asian countries that the United ...
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Pope Dies: Appeal for Peace Must Be Seriously Taken to Heart
Warfare has not ceased in the world, and many lives have been lost. Amid an unprecedented deepening crisis, his appeal for peace was extremely seri...
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Diet Debates between Party Leaders: Not Enough Time for Fruitful Discussions
It is of no small significance that the leaders of the ruling and opposition parties have discussed the economy and diplomacy in relation to the ta...
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Medicine with iPS Cells: Research Originating from Japan Finally Bearing Fruit
Regenerative medicine, which uses iPS (induced pluripotent stem) cells and other materials to cure diseases for which there have been no treatment ...
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Reorganization of Regional Banks: Support Local Communities with Aggressive Strategies
With the advent of a “world with interest rates,” new momentum is growing for the reorganization of regional banks. It is vital for them to strengt...
April 23, 2025
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U.S.-Iran Talks: Mutual Distrust over Nuclear Development Is Deep-rooted
The direction of Iran’s nuclear development will have an impact on the stability of the entire Middle East region. The focus will be on whether the...
April 22, 2025
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Intensive Diet Deliberations on Tariffs: New Perspective Needed for Negotiations with U.S.
The House of Councillors Budget Committee held intensive deliberations on the Japan-U.S. tariff negotiations, and the government explained some asp...
April 22, 2025
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Mandatory Indictment System: How Can The Issues That Have Emerged Be Overcome?
Calls are growing for a review of the system that allows the judgment of private citizens to bring a mandatory indictment in cases in which prosecu...
April 21, 2025
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Common Cold Classified as Category V: Be Prepared for Emergence of New Infectious Diseases
It may be possible that a new infectious disease may be lurking within the symptoms of the common cold that everyone has experienced, such as cough...
April 21, 2025
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Europe’s Military Buildup: Despite Boost, U.S. Involvement Still Necessary
Europe has embarked on strengthening its own defense capabilities. Given that the administration of U.S. President Donald Trump has shown reluctanc...
April 19, 2025
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Abolition of Swimming Classes: Shouldn’t Finding Ways to Continue Lessons Come First?
Junior high schools have discontinued swimming classes one after another. Surrounded by the sea, Japan also has many rivers. Is it reasonable not t...
April 19, 2025
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Diet Reform: Can Ruling, Opposition Parties Keep to Their Agreement This Time?
The free trade system is on the verge of collapse. The war in Ukraine and conflicts in the Middle East show no signs of ending, and the security en...
April 18, 2025
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Japan-U.S. Tariff Negotiations: Both Countries Should Seek a Mutually Beneficial Path
The Japan-U.S. negotiations are apparently off to a safe start. Both Japan and the United States need to clarify their positions and then seek a mu...
April 18, 2025
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Google: Strict Order Issued against Tech Giant over Practices That Hinder Competition
The Japan Fair Trade Commission has issued its first strict administrative order against Google LLC, which is seen as dominating the search engine ...
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