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Policy Speech: Does It Really Deserve to Be Called ‘Remodeling The Japanese Archipelago’?
There can be no objection to Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba’s basic idea of restoring vitality to the depopulating regions of Japan, but if his meth...
January 25, 2025
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Problem at Fuji TV: Lax Awareness Made The Situation Worse
A popular leading Japanese television personality has been forced to retire, and companies have stopped their commercials from being aired. A shock...
January 25, 2025
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Digital Textbooks: Expanded Use Could Transform Compulsory Education
There are movements in countries that are advanced in terms of information technology to return to paper textbooks because of the negative impact o...
January 24, 2025
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Shunto Spring Wage Negotiations Begin: Overcome High Prices by Firmly Establishing Wage Increases
Shunto spring wage negotiations have effectively begun with a meeting between Keidanren (Japan Business Federation) Chairman Masakazu Tokura and Ja...
January 24, 2025
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Malicious Posts on Social Media: The Cruelty of Slandering Even Dead People
There is no end of people online getting hurt by others’ malice. Heartless expressions can sometimes even cause someone to take their own life. And...
January 23, 2025
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U.S. National Baseball Hall of Fame Vote: Ichiro Fascinated Fans with Displays of Skillful Running, Hitting, Fielding
An unprecedented left-handed batter raised in Japan has accomplished yet another feat. His brilliant performances and numerous great records will b...
January 23, 2025
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Trump’s inauguration: What will ‘America First’ policy bring? / Use disruptive power to solve challenges
New U.S. President Donald Trump has no hesitation in publicly stating that he will become a “dictator” and is trying to force to their knees even c...
January 22, 2025
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Cyberattacks: Japan’s cutting-edge tech, security data likely targets
Cyberattacks in which the involvement of other countries is suspected are a serious threat to Japan’s safety. In response to attackers’ increasingl...
January 21, 2025
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Young Bureaucrats Leaving Jobs: Restore a Sense of Satisfaction in Supporting One’s Country
If young bureaucrats who would support national governance in the near future are quitting their jobs one after another, it could lead to a decline...
January 21, 2025
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New attempt at moon landing: Open the way for private sector to lead space development
Space development is shifting from being state-led to being led by the private sector. Japanese companies should not miss out on the global trend a...
January 20, 2025
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Primary Balance: Don’t Casually Extend Deadline for Achieving Target
To increase Japan’s national strength, both economic growth and fiscal soundness must be achieved in a balanced manner. The central government need...
January 20, 2025
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Biden Leaves Office: Struggles of U.S. Embodied in His 4 Years
Joe Biden’s presidency will likely be remembered as a time when the United States struggled to prevent the collapse of democracy and international ...
January 19, 2025
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Redevelopment of National Theatre: Explore Ways to Use Cultural Facility from International Perspective
The redevelopment of the National Theatre, which serves as an important base for traditional performing arts, has become an issue that needs addres...
January 19, 2025
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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.
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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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