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Japan-U.S. Alliance: Correct Trump’s Factual Error, Strengthen Defense Cooperation
If U.S. President Donald Trump continues to bloviate about his dissatisfaction with the Japan-U.S. security framework, it could have a negative inf...
May 8, 2025
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Bears Appearing in Residential Areas: When Firing Shots, Residents’ Safety Must Be Prioritized
There is no end to cases of bears appearing in residential areas and causing harm to people. If there is no choice but to allow hunters to fire sho...
May 7, 2025
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‘Chinafication’ of Hong Kong: Control Further Tightening over Politics and the Economy
One of the few remaining pro-democratic parties in Hong Kong has been forced to decide to disband. The “high degree of autonomy” that has been gran...
May 7, 2025
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BOJ Monetary Policy: Rate Hike Scenario needs to be Reexamined
The high-tariff policy of the administration of U.S. President Donald Trump has plunged the global economy into turmoil. The outlook for the Japane...
May 6, 2025
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Canadian General Election: Anti-American Public Opinion Boosts Ruling Party
The ruling party in Canada, which had been in a tight spot, became rejuvenated from asserting it would not give in to threats from U.S. President D...
May 6, 2025
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U.S. Peace Mediation: Russia Must Not be Allowed to Gain from War
The mediation efforts being carried out by U.S. President Donald Trump over Russia’s aggression against Ukraine have run into difficulties.
...May 5, 2025
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Children’s Day: Let’s Get Away from A Digital Environment and Find Fun
Many children are likely absorbed in videos and games and cannot put down their smartphones for even a moment. Using Children’s Day is a good oppor...
May 5, 2025
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Japan-U.S. Tariff Negotiations: Seek Progress with Focus on Specified Issues
Japan and the United States have started discussions on specific issues in tariff negotiations. It is hoped that the Japanese government will seek ...
May 4, 2025
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Road Cave-in Accident: Wasn’t There Any Way to Save the Driver?
An entirely blameless person was trapped underground, and even a search operation could not be conducted for three months. This is truly tragic. It...
May 4, 2025
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Constitution Day: Squarely Face Changing Times, Issues as Starting Point for Review / Urgent Need to Respond to Digitalization, AI
The international situation is drastically changing and the security environment around Japan also is gravely deteriorating. Preparing for large-sc...
May 3, 2025
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Wrong-way Driving on Expressways: Devise Ways to Send Warning to Drivers When Mistakes Occur
There are a number of accidents caused by vehicles driving in the wrong direction on expressways. The central government and expressway companies s...
May 2, 2025
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Trump Administration: Will it Destroy U.S. Values by itself?
One hundred days have passed since U.S. President Donald Trump returned to power. It has become clear that there is a danger of his administration ...
May 2, 2025
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‘Approval’ of Tomari nuclear power plant: Early restart will support industry
The Nuclear Regulation Authority has acknowledged that the No. 3 reactor of the Tomari nuclear power plant, which is operated by Hokkaido Electric ...
May 1, 2025
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Pension system reform bill: The government cannot just keep fearing criticism
In order for everyone to live out their senior years with peace of mind, it is essential to continuously review the public pension system.
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May 1, 2025
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Post Offices’ Improper Roll Calls for Drivers: Deep-rooted Culture of Disregard for Laws and Regulations
Another large-scale violation of laws and regulations has been uncovered at the Japan Post Group. Why is there a spate of scandals at one of Japan’...
April 30, 2025
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