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Resumption of Imports of Marine Products: Will It Lead to Improvement of Japan-China Relations?
Is it safe to say that China has finally dropped its scientifically baseless claims over Japanese marine products? Japan needs to carefully assess ...
September 21, 2024
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Significant Interest Rate Cut in U.S.: Turning Point Reached in Fight against High Prices
The U.S. Federal Reserve Board has cut its interest rates for the first time in 4½ years, marking a turning point in the fight against inflation. I...
September 20, 2024
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Boy Stabbed to Death: China Must Disclose Details of This Heinous Act
There has been a spate of attacks on Japanese nationals in China, and in the end, a young life was taken. One cannot help but feel sad and outraged...
September 20, 2024
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Rise in Benchmark Land Prices: Further Spread Benefits to Local Areas
Land prices rose nationwide and recorded the highest rate of increase since the bubble economy era. It can be said that this reflects the current e...
September 19, 2024
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Komeito’s New Leader: Fulfill Coalition Partner’s Role of Ensuring Political Stability
It has been decided that Natsuo Yamaguchi, who has served as leader of Komeito for 15 years, will step down from the post and be replaced by Keiich...
September 19, 2024
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U.S. Emmy Award Wins: Period Drama Conveys Japanese Culture with Believable Performances
A period drama depicting Japanese history and culture has received high acclaim in the United States. This will be a great encouragement for Japane...
September 18, 2024
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Japanese Language Survey: Loss of Reading Habits Is A Critical Situation
These are extremely serious figures indicating there is a rapidly growing trend of people moving away from reading books. Is it acceptable to spend...
September 18, 2024
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Aid to Africa: China Aims to Expand Its Influence over Region
Even though its own economy is in the doldrums, China has made it clear that it intends to continue providing large amounts of aid to Africa. Howev...
September 17, 2024
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Info Leak Incidents: When Will Nonlife Insurance Industry Break Away from Wrongful Practices?
Once again, it has been discovered that inappropriate practices have spread among major nonlife insurance companies. When will they be able to brea...
September 17, 2024
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Respect for the Aged Day: Give Senior Citizens More Chances to Interact with People Across Generations
No matter how old one gets in Japan, one can live vigorously while treasuring one’s bonds with others. It is hoped that Japan remains such a societ...
September 16, 2024
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LDP Presidential Election Debate: Determination Alone Does Not Qualify Someone to Be Prime Minister
Their determination to overcome domestic and external issues was clear. But are the assertions made by the candidates in the Liberal Democratic Par...
September 15, 2024
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Water Supply Outages during Disasters: Means of Securing Water Must Be Diversified
To be prepared for water outages during disasters such as earthquakes, it is important to have ways to secure water from sources other than the mai...
September 15, 2024
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Ichiriki Wins Intl Go Tournament: Victory over Strong Chinese Opponent Signals Start of A New Era
This is a victory that will bring hope to the Japanese world of Go, the traditional board game, which has been put on the back foot due to the rise...
September 14, 2024
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Russia Spreads Disinformation: Democratic Elections Are Being Targeted
The threat of manipulation through the use of disinformation or propaganda to skillfully steer public opinion and the election results of other cou...
September 14, 2024
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LDP Presidential Election Campaign Begins: Discuss Japan’s Course from A Broad Perspective / State What to Protect or Change in National Crises
The declining birth rate, which can be described as a national crisis, has not been halted. Although economic indicators are following a path of im...
September 13, 2024
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