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  • Exports of Agricultural, Forestry and Fishery Products: Potential Appeal of Japanese Food is Immense

    Interest in Japanese food is growing overseas. It is hoped that its immense potential appeal will be leveraged to increase exports of agricultural,...

    February 5, 2026

  • Early Voting: Expand Use of Early Voting Even in Severe Winter Conditions

    The number of people casting early ballots for the House of Representatives election is declining in colder regions.

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    February 5, 2026

  • TEPCO’s Restructuring Plan: Develop Business Partnership Plans for Fukushima N-accident Recovery

    Tokyo Electric Power Company Holdings, Inc.’s business restructuring continues to face a challenging path. Based on its new plan, TEPCO is urged to...

    February 4, 2026

  • Myanmar General Election: Entrenchment of Military Rule is a Matter of Grave Concern

    The military-affiliated party’s overwhelming victory in an unfair election in Myanmar does not in any way legitimize the military’s rule. It is dee...

    February 4, 2026

  • Foreign and Security Policy: Political Parties Must Discuss How To Restore World Order

    China is not only threatening Japan’s security with its military power but is also intensifying its pressure by weaponizing economic measures. The ...

    February 3, 2026

  • Librarians: Enhance Their Working Conditions to Improve Library Book Selection

    When someone is not sure what book to read, a librarian’s advice can lead them to a book that unexpectedly stays in their heart forever. The workin...

    February 3, 2026

  • Policy Measures on Foreign Nationals: How Should Stricter Regulations and Coexistence Be Balanced?

    With labor shortages accelerating, foreign workers have become indispensable to maintaining society. Most of them live their lives decently, but va...

    February 2, 2026

  • Criminal Charges against Iwaki Shinkumi: Clarify Alleged Involvement of Antisocial Forces

    Iwaki Shinkumi not only allowed a huge volume of improper loans, but also strove to conceal its misconduct from investigative authorities. It must ...

    February 2, 2026

  • Next Federal Reserve Board Chair: Preserving Independence of Monetary Policy Is Vital Priority

    U.S. President Donald Trump has been exerting an unprecedented level of pressure for interest rate cuts, jeopardizing the independence of the U.S. ...

    February 1, 2026

  • Investigation of Anonymous, Fluid Criminal Groups: Devise Ways to Quickly Respond to Diversifying Tactics

    Criminal organizations whose members are connected via social media to make their activities difficult to track are diversifying their tactics even...

    February 1, 2026

  • Online Shopping: What Should be Done to Eliminate Malicious Businesses?

    There is no end to the number of cases in which unsafe and poor-quality items, such as electrical appliances, are mixed in with other products sold...

    January 31, 2026

  • Prudential: Incredible Rampant Wrongdoing at Life Insurance Firm

    It is nothing short of astonishing that many sales staff at a major life insurance company were involved in improper conduct. The Financial Service...

    January 31, 2026

  • Unusual Moves in China’s Military: Growing Danger Posed by ‘Xi’s Absolute Control’

    Editorial [posttime] JST, [postdate] China has seen a spate of high-ranking military officials fall from grace. What on earth is happening? Insta...

    January 30, 2026

  • Shunto Spring Wage Talks Begin: Wage Increases a Fundamental Way to Fight High Prices

    The fundamental approach to dealing with prolonged high prices is to move ahead with substantial wage increases. It is hoped that labor and managem...

    January 30, 2026

  • Nago Mayor Wins 3rd Term: Broaden Public Understanding of Base Relocation to Henoko

    Intrusions into Japan’s territorial waters by China Coast Guard vessels around the Senkaku Islands in Okinawa Prefecture have become the norm. Late...

    January 29, 2026

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