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Japan’s Cultural Industry: Urgently Strengthen International Competitiveness
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Young People in ‘Dark Part-Time Jobs’: Casually Applying for Such Roles Can Ruin One’s Entire Life
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U.S. Presidential Election: What Message Will The Candidates Send to Whom in The Final Stage?
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Mental Health Disorders: A Problem That Affects People of All Generations
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Policy Speech: Ishiba Shows Pragmatic Approach to Security Policy in Major Address
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Passing on Shogi Culture: Battle Played in Earnest on a Board Should Continue
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EV Batteries: Steadily Strengthen Domestic Production Bases
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Guideline of Measures for Aging Society: Govt Must Bolster Public Confidence in Social Security System as A Whole
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BOJ’s September Tankan Survey: Further Boost Momentum for Wage Increases
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Accelerating Middle East Crisis: Bring A Stop to The Fighting That Has Spread beyond Gaza
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Launch of Ishiba Cabinet: How Will He Appeal to The Public by Dissolving The Diet Early? / Can Fragile Intraparty Base Be Overcome?
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Security Policy: Ishiba’s Remarks Could Disrupt the Japan-U.S. Alliance
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Solar Panels: Promote Decarbonization through Thorough Recycling
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Airstrikes against Lebanon: Further Expansion of Battlefront Must Be Stopped
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Mongoose Eradication: Stop Invasive Alien Species That Destroys Ecosystems from Taking Root
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