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Record Number of Visitors to Japan: Improved Readiness Needed to Accept Tourists
The number of foreign visitors to Japan, who are attracted by the country’s many resources for tourism, has increased significantly.
...January 18, 2025
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Japan-U.K. Defense Ministers’ Meeting: Maritime Nations Should Deepen Cooperation
It is significant for Japan and Britain, both maritime nations, to work together to protect free navigation and the safety of sea-lanes. It is impo...
January 18, 2025
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30 Years after Great Hanshin Earthquake: Step up Preparation Efforts with Memories in Mind
The Japanese archipelago is constantly threatened by major earthquakes. It is important to make thorough preparations without letting the memory of...
January 17, 2025
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Gaza ceasefire agreement: Turn the deal into a permanent peace
The fighting that has killed people and destroyed the lives of many others for more than 15 months is finally coming to a temporary halt. This time...
January 17, 2025
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Breach of Trust at Tokyo Women’s Medical Univ.: Why Was The Chancellor Allowed to Act Arbitrarily?
It is outrageous if a university chancellor, entrusted with restructuring management of her university, was seeking to benefit herself amid severe ...
January 16, 2025
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Detainment of S. Korean president: Calm discussions needed to resolve crisis
South Korea has a repetitive of history of presidents being arrested after leaving office, but this is the first time a sitting president has been ...
January 16, 2025
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Influenza Rages: Increase Vigilance to Prevent Mass Infections
Influenza continues to rage across the country. The rapid increase in the number of patients has caused a shortage of test kits and medicines at me...
January 15, 2025
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China’s Foreign Policy: Is ‘Smiling Diplomacy’ Only Skin-deep?
Rather than sealing off its “wolf warrior diplomacy,” which is meant to intimidate adversaries through belligerent behavior, China appears to be us...
January 15, 2025
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Rash of House Fires: Examine Appliances, Areas around Electrical Outlets, Plugs
Japan has seen a number of house fires, mainly on its Pacific Ocean side. Due to dry air, fires are spreading quickly and many people have died. Ea...
January 14, 2025
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New political framework in Syria: Break away from violence, work for national reconciliation
Although Syria has been freed from a reign of terror that lasted half a century, it will not be easy to overcome the social divisions that have dee...
January 14, 2025
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Coming-of-Age Day: Young People Should Take Time to Enjoy Inefficient Detours
What is important in an era of rapid change with great emphasis on efficiency? Hopefully, today will be a day for the young generation, who will su...
January 13, 2025
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Assessment of Bank of Japan’s Policies: Identify Effectiveness, Limitations So Lessons Can Be Learned
Japan has suffered from a prolonged period of deflation and economic stagnation unprecedented among industrialized nations. It is essential that th...
January 13, 2025
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Prime Minister’s Asian Tour: Make Efforts for Regional Development through Multilayered Cooperation
At a time when the international situation is increasingly fluid, it is significant if Japan has demonstrated its commitment to the stability and p...
January 12, 2025
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Disposing of parents’ homes: Family Discussions Needed in Advance
Following the death of parents they do not live with, many people have found themselves at a loss regarding what to do with their parents’ homes. I...
January 12, 2025
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Shortage of SDF Personnel: Improve Discipline to Secure Capable Personnel
Given the current deteriorating security environment around Japan and the frequent occurrence of large-scale disasters, the need to resolve the sho...
January 11, 2025
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